Rates
50 minute Individual Therapy session:
$200
50 minute Couples Therapy session:
$250
50 minute Weekly Support Group session:
$50
Group require an eight week commitment within a ten week time frame and are capped at eight individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am based out of Los Angeles. If you are looking for a therapist and live in California, you're in the right place!
A 15 minute phone or zoom call where we talk about why you are currently seeking therapy. I will ask about your goals for therapy and answer any questions you may have and go over the fees. If we decide we are a good fit and our availability works out, we will go ahead and schedule our first session.
I am not licensed to prescribe medication. If you feel that medication would be helpful, I am happy to refer you to a psychiatrist. I may recommend you consult with your doctor or a psychiatrist regarding medication. In my experience, medication can be a game changer but every case is unique and I will support you no matter which decision you make and refer out only if necessary. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, recommending a medication evaluation for Perinatal Mood Disorders is within my scope of competence and practice.
At this time, I am only in-network with Aetna. However, most PPO insurance plans will reimburse you a percentage of services with your out-of-network benefits. If you have a PPO, use the Mentaya Benefits calculator on this page to see what your insurance will reimburse you. On average, clients with PPOs pay $40-$90 per session after reimbursement. If you use Mentaya, they can streamline this process for you by submitting your claims for you.
Visit their website here for more information: https://www.mentaya.com/patients.
If you choose to use your out-of-network benefits, I can provide you a receipt for services (Superbill) that includes all of the information needed to submit a claim to your insurance company. It is not guaranteed that services provided will be covered by your specific insurance plan.
For your specific out-of-network benefits, contact your insurance provider.
Here are some helpful questions to ask your health insurance representative to clarify your out-of-network benefits:
Does my coverage include mental health services?
Does my coverage include seeing an out-of-network provider?
What is my deductible and must it be met before mental health services are covered?
How many sessions per year are covered by my health insurance plan?
What is the amount of coverage per therapy session?
Do I need a referral from my primary care physician to access my out-of-network benefits?
Some people prefer to pay out of pocket rather than use their insurance.
Insurance requires that a diagnosis be made in order to pay for your therapy sessions. This means that you will be given a diagnosis and that it will become a part of your permanent record. That may impact employment with certain occupations such as Pilots, Nurses, Doctors, Military, Police officers, etc.
Insurance is able to dictate how many sessions you can have, how frequent your sessions are, and how much they would like to pay per session. They may also request case reviews or case notes, which limits your confidentiality.
I understand that sometimes, life happens. I am as flexible as possible and happy to accommodate schedule changes ahead of time if and when I can. If you are unable to give 24 hours notice before canceling a session, I let it slide the first time and will remind you of my cancellation policy. Any subsequent cancelations or no-shows will be charged the full session fee.
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 or call (800) 985-3059.
Contact me to schedule a free consultation. It’s important that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I’ll help you decide if I’m the right fit for you.
On a limited basis. Please send me an email if you are interested in learning more or to schedule a consultation. Coaching services are not limited to California residents. Insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for coaching services.
Use the Benefits Calculator below to see what your out-of-network insurance reimbursement would be. Most PPO's have out-of-network benefits.
I am a member of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing mental health care at a steeply reduced rate to clients in need. Check out my Open Path profile to see if I have any sliding scale slots available at this time.