My fees are commensurate with other doctoral-level psychologists in the Bay Area.

In the beginning, therapy is most effective when attended once a week. Weekly attendance helps maintain the momentum of our work together and ensures you are making progress toward your goals. Because consistency is critical for seeing results, I ask all clients to commit to weekly attendance until progress in treatment suggests less frequent sessions would be more supportive.

I understand that life can sometimes present unexpected challenges that may require adjustments to your scheduled therapy appointments. However, to ensure the smooth functioning of my practice and to respect both of our time, I have a 48-hour cancellation policy. This allows me the opportunity to offer the appointment slot to another client who may be in need of support.

Late Cancellations or Missed Appointments:

In the event of a late cancellation (within the 48-hour window) or a missed appointment, the full session fee will be charged.

There are four main types of licensed mental health practitioners providing psychotherapy:

• Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D)

• Psychiatrist (M.D.)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT)

A licensed clinical psychologist has a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD or PhD). Psychologists complete the most rigorous training for providing psychotherapy: either a 4 or 5 year graduate program, completion of a dissertation, plus 1-2 years of post-doctoral supervised training. Additionally, to be licensed in California, psychologists must complete a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical care and pass 2 state licensing examinations.

A psychiatrist (M.D.) is licensed as a physician and surgeon in California. When consulting with a psychiatrist, look for training in the field of psychiatry, such as a post-graduate residency training in psychiatry and board certification in psychiatry.

A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) has a master's degree from an accredited school of social work, typically a 3 year graduate program. LCSWs have obtained 3,200 hours of supervised experience and passed the appropriate state licensing examinations.

A marriage and family therapist (MFT) has completed as masters program in psychology, typically a 2 year program, obtained 3,000 hours of supervised experience and passed the appropriate state licensing examinations.

I do not accept insurance and am considered an out-of-network provider. Upon request, I can provide a monthly statement you can send to your insurance provider to obtain reimbursement. Many but not all PPO health insurance plans will reimburse for therapy provided by a licensed therapist. However, plans vary widely and you will need to contact your insurance to determine what benefits you are eligible to receive. When contacting your insurance, please check your coverage carefully by asking:

• What is my deductible and has it been met?

• What is my coverage amount per therapy session for an out-of-network psychologist? What percent of the cost will be covered?

• Do I need a particular diagnosis to obtain reimbursement?

• Are telehealth appointments reimbursed at the same rate as in-person?

I am located in San Francisco, however, currently, I am only accepting virtual, telehealth clients.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 bill for medical items and services.

•You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

•Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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) 368-1019