Question 1

What are the session fees, and do you offer any financial assistance?

Accepted Answer

A standard therapy session lasts 60 minutes and costs $180.

Understanding that financial circumstances can vary, I do offer a sliding scale for those who qualify to ensure that therapy remains accessible.

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Question 2

Why don't you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

My clinical work is provided in a private-pay setting. This approach is common in associate-level practice and is often chosen because:

• It protects your privacy by limiting the amount of clinical information shared with insurance companies
 • It allows treatment to be guided by clinical need rather than insurance restrictions
 • It offers flexibility in session frequency and treatment approach
 • It avoids requiring a formal mental health diagnosis unless clinically appropriate

Question 3

How long are your sessions? How often will we meet?

Accepted Answer

Frequency depends on your needs. Session length:

Standard sessions: 60 minutes (the most effective structure for maintaining progress while allowing time to integrate insights between sessions).
First responders & veterans: 90 minutes at the cost of a standard session to account for high-stress environments and complex experiences.
Addiction & early recovery (first 90 days): 75 minutes at the cost of a standard session to support stabilization, relapse prevention, and nervous system regulation.
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Concierge services and intensive support: Available for those needing more time and focus.

Question 4

Do you offer both virtual and in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

I offer virtual sessions only. Since therapy requires a safe and supportive environment, I screen potential clients to ensure that virtual sessions are a good fit. This helps determine whether online support aligns with your needs, access to privacy, and ability to engage in the process effectively.

Question 5

Can you provide therapy to clients in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I’m licensed to provide therapy to clients in California. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 154230) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 19060), I offer services under licensed supervision. Just make sure you're in California during our sessions!

Question 6

What should I expect during therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Each therapy session is tailored to your unique needs. Whether we’re exploring challenges, identifying patterns, or developing coping strategies, just show up as you are. Progress requires active participation, and I’ll continuously assess if our work together is fostering growth. After six sessions, we’ll evaluate if continuing with me is in your best interest, and I’ll provide referrals if needed to ensure you get the best support.

Question 7

What does the intake process look like?

Accepted Answer

My work is grounded in a Biopsychosocial-Cultural (BPS-C) lens, which understands your history, relationships, environment, and lived experiences as interconnected parts of your well-being. Rather than doing a long, interview-style intake, the intake process is primarily an onboarding and consent process.

If we decide to move forward together, you’ll receive your paperwork by secure email, including informed consent, practice policies, and brief background information.

When clinically appropriate, I may also provide short screening measures (such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, or Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) to support assessment and safety planning.

Beyond that, we allow the deeper parts of your story to unfold organically in session, at a pace that feels safe, relevant, and grounded in the work we’re doing together.

Question 8

Do you offer intensive care?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I offer more intensive support.

Question 9

What resources should I turn to if I experience a mental health emergency?

Accepted Answer

Immediate Crisis Support (U.S.)
Call or Text 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
Text HOME to 741741 – Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are in immediate danger
Veterans & First Responders
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255
First Responder Support Line: 1-800-267-5463
CopLine (Law Enforcement & Families): 1-800-267-5463
California Support Lines
California Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415 (non-crisis emotional support)
California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200 or text CA to 741741
Specialized Support
LGBTQ+ Support (Trevor Project): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for substance use and mental health support
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (for Native and Indigenous communities)
If Outside the U.S.
Find international crisis resources at findahelpline.com

Question 10

How can I support my child or family member in therapy?

Accepted Answer

When appropriate, I encourage family involvement, as growth and change tend to be more sustainable when caregivers are engaged and informed.

While I focus on supporting parents, teens, and families, I don’t typically see young children, as in-person therapy is often more beneficial for them.

Caregivers can support therapy by creating emotional safety at home: listening without rushing to fix, staying curious rather than reactive, and validating feelings while still holding appropriate boundaries.

Consistency, predictable routines, and modeling regulation during moments of stress are often more impactful than having the “right” words.

I can help caregivers strengthen communication, set developmentally appropriate boundaries, and better understand how stress, trauma, or nervous system dysregulation may be influencing behavior. When needed,

I’m also happy to provide referrals to in-person resources for younger children or additional family support.

Question 11

Should we be in individual sessions or come as a couple or group?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your goals.

If you’re looking to work on relationship dynamics such as communication, conflict, or rebuilding connection, shared therapy is often the best fit, as the focus is on the relationship as a whole.

Individual therapy may be more appropriate when the work centers on personal patterns, stress, or recovery.

If you’re unsure, we can talk through your goals and current circumstances together to determine the most supportive and effective approach.

Question 12

What is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

Accepted Answer

An Associate MFT or PCC is a mental health professional who has completed all required graduate-level education and is in the process of completing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure. Associates have earned their master’s degrees in psychology or a related field and are registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

In addition to the clinical hours completed during graduate training, I must complete 3,000 supervised clinical hours to qualify for full licensure. Once those hours are completed, I will be eligible to take the California licensing exams.

Question 13

What does it mean to work "under supervision"?

Accepted Answer

I receive clinical supervision in accordance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) standards as part of my associate status. Client identifying information is kept private. In supervision, I share a brief synopsis of my caseload and my individualized clinical approach. My supervisor offers insight, feedback, and alternative perspectives to broaden my clinical perspective and support ethical practice.