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Our Services
Our Services
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling
I provide services for individuals seeking assistance with any mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Additionally, some areas of focus have been stress, anger, grief, trauma, separation/divorce and immigration related issues. Christian counseling available.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling
I provide guidance for couples needing help with communication, listening, and understanding one another. I have worked extensively with couples who have experienced infidelity in the relationship. Navigating life changes as a couple can be difficult but I am here to help. Christian counseling available.
Family Counseling
Family Counseling
I provide support to families seeking help with communication, conflict resolution, trauma, and forgiveness.Christian counseling available. Life has many stages and ups and downs, but there is HOPE!
Telehealth
Telehealth refers to providing psychotherapy services remotely using telecommunications technologies, such as video conferencing or telephone. One of the benefits of telehealth is when the client and clinician can engage in services without being in the same physical location. This can be helpful in ensuring continuity of care if the client or clinician moves to a different city in California or is otherwise unable to continue to meet in person. It is also more convenient and takes less time. Telehealth, however, requires technical competence on both our parts to be helpful. Although there are benefits of telehealth, there are some differences between in-person psychotherapy and telehealth, as well as some risks.
-Risk of confidentiality​. Because telehealth sessions take place outside of the therapist’s private office, there is potential for other people to overhear sessions if you are not in a private place during the session. On my end I will take reasonable steps to ensure your privacy. But it is important for you to make sure you find a private place for our session where you will not be interrupted. It is also important for you to protect the privacy of our session on your cell phone or other device. You should participate in therapy only while in a room or area where other people are not present and cannot overhear the conversation.
-Issues related to technology​. There are many ways that technology issues might impact telehealth. For example, technology may stop working during a session, other people might be able to get access to our private conversation, or stored data could be accessed by unauthorized people or companies.
-Crisis management and intervention​. Usually, I will not engage in telehealth with clients who are currently in a crisis situation requiring high levels of support and intervention. Before engaging in telehealth, we will develop an emergency response plan to address potential crisis situations that may arise during the course of our telehealth work.
- Efficacy​. Most research shows that telepsychology is about as effective as in-person psychotherapy. However, some therapists believe that something is lost by not being in the same room. For example, there is debate about a therapist’s ability to fully understand non-verbal information when working remotely.
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Rate/Fees
Rate/Fees
Typical fee for 50 minute session is $120 for individual therapy and $150 for family and marital therapy. I accept cash, check and card for payments options. In addition I am in network with the following insurances:
Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Anthem Blue Cross California, and Blue Shield of California. I am also an approved out of network provider for Tricare.
Some benefits of paying privately include more privacy and more control over your treatment. However, many insurance companies will cover services as an out-of-network provider. If you have a PPO, I can provide a "superbill" for your insurance company in order to receive reimbursement. A superbill is a detailed record of the payment and also indicates the kind of services rendered as well as my information. I recommend calling your insurance to find out the best options for you.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for scheduled appointment and do not call 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay full session price.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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