My fee is $200 for weekly 50-minute sessions. We could plan for more than one weekly session if it's clinically appropriate.

I accept credit, debit, HSA, and FSA cards through the SimplePractice portal. Payments are processed via autopay after each session.

I offer a trauma treatment modality called Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS therapy). Many people struggling with complex relational trauma, anxiety, and depression benefit from IFS therapy. It may be beneficial to schedule longer 75-minute sessions using this framework. In this case, the fee would be prorated. As with everything else in therapy, we can determine this together at the appropriate time.

I'm a Certified Level 3 IFS therapist, and I’ve received specialized training using this modality for Shame, Anxiety, and Depression, as well as Addictions and Eating Disorders.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please notify me at least 48 hours in advance.

If you do not arrive for your appointment and have not contacted me at least 48 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full session fee.

Availability permitting, if we can reschedule the session at the time of cancellation for the same working week, the fee will be waived.

Life emergencies, such as accidents, severe illness, or family bereavements, will not be subject to late cancellation fees.

At the moment, all sessions are conducted online through a secure and HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform, ensuring your confidentiality and privacy.

Even when in-person sessions become available again, I will continue offering online therapy as an option, recognizing the convenience and accessibility it offers to those who require it.

I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for people with financial need. These spots are currently full.

Please check the Open Path Collective for reduced rate options.

Below is a list of low-fee clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area:

• Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health

• Bay Area Gestalt Institute

• Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI)

• Blue Oak Therapy Center

• CIIS clinic: Church Street Integral Counseling Center

• CIIS clinic: Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center

• CIIS clinic: Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street

• Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center

I do not accept insurance plans but would be happy to give you a "Superbill" that you can submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement. A superbill is an itemized receipt that your insurance might be willing to accept, and pay a portion of the session back to you.

Not all insurance plans cover “outside of network providers.” It’s a good idea to check with your insurance company. Also, please be advised that using your insurance requires a diagnosis which becomes part of your health records.

These are some questions you can ask your provider to determine their coverage:

• Does my plan include “Out-Of-Network” benefits for mental health care? Specifically, for outpatient psychotherapy at a psychotherapist’s office?

• Do I have a deductible for out-of-network mental health services, and if so, what is the remaining amount I would have to pay before my health plan starts to reimburse me for any fees I pay out-of-pocket?

• "What is the maximum amount my plan will reimburse for mental health service code 90834 with a Psychotherapist?" If the rep does not provide a clear answer, ask: "What is the maximum allowed amount for mental health service code 90834 with a psychotherapist, and what percentage of the maximum allowed amount will my plan pay?" (This percentage of the maximum allowed amount is the amount you would receive as reimbursement.)

• Is the Out-Of-Network deductible different than the In-Network deductible?

• Is there a limit on the number of sessions reimbursed per year?

Also, I’d like to share this article as a resource as you explore your out-of-network benefits.

The No Surprises Act, a federal law effective from January 1, 2022, grants you the entitlement to a "Good Faith Estimate," elucidating the anticipated costs of your medical and mental health care. This law mandates healthcare providers to furnish uninsured patients or those not utilizing insurance with an estimate of expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy.

You possess the right to request a Good Faith Estimate detailing the projected total cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy, from your healthcare provider or any alternative provider before scheduling a service.

Should you receive a bill surpassing your Good Faith Estimate by at least $400, you have the right to dispute the bill. It is advisable to retain a copy or image of your Good Faith Estimate. For additional information or inquiries about your entitlement to a Good Faith Estimate, you can visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

The estimate provided covers the cost of services until the conclusion of the calendar year in which you commence therapy. It's important to note that a Good Faith Estimate does not constitute a contract, a treatment recommendation, or a prediction regarding the necessity for a specific number of psychotherapy visits. The appropriateness of the number of visits and their estimated cost depends on your individual needs and agreements made in consultation with your therapist.

Feel free to discuss queries about your collaborative treatment plan or the information provided in the Good Faith Estimate with me anytime. You retain the option to discontinue treatment at any point. A new Good Faith Estimate will be provided at the commencement of each new calendar year, covering a maximum period of 12 months.

As an Opted-Out provider, I'm not in contract with Medicare, and they won't cover the cost of my services. If you're a Medicare beneficiary and interested in therapy with me, we can work together to set up a private contract for your treatment.

For more information on scheduling, billing, cancelations, social media, confidentiality, vacation, and more, please visit the Practice Policies page.