Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Virtual Consultation:

The first step in starting the therapy process is to see if we are a good fit to work together. which begins with a complimentary 15-minute virtual consultation. During this meeting, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, your previous (if any) experiences with therapy, and explore what your goals are. I will tell you more about how I work, the therapy process, and do my best to answer any questions that you may have. 

15-minute initial virtual consultation: free

Initial Individual Intake Session:

The first meeting is a 50-minute initial individual assessment session. During this appointment, we will review your completed intake forms and establish a mutual understanding of how the therapy process works. We will review your core issues for starting therapy along with some of your history  and background. We will start to create some initial goals for our work together and I will answer any other questions that you may have.   

50-minute individual intake session: $225

90-minute couples intake session: $375

Ongoing Individual Therapy Sessions:

Ongoing sessions are 50-minutes long. During these meetings, we will work together on helping you more towards your goals. We will use these meetings to track your progress and adjust care as needed. We will explore and process ongoing issues that are keeping you stuck so that you have more clarity and can find movement towards your goals. 

50-minute ongoing individual therapy sessions: $225

50-minute ongoing couples therapy sessions: $325

How often do I attend therapy?

I generally encourage individuals to commit to one 50-minute session weekly to create momentum in the healing process and obtain a clear ability to track your progress.

Through the assessment process, we will determine what would work best for you and your goals. The treatment plan will be created accordingly.

Learn more about the Therapy Process here.

• 50-minute Individual Intake Assessment Session (first session): $225
• 50-minute Ongoing Individual Therapy Session: $225
• 90-minute Couples Intake Assessment Session (first session): $375
• 50-minute Ongoing Couples Therapy Session: $325

Payment is due at the time of service. I accept all major credit/debit cards as forms of payment. Your card will be kept on file in the system and charged on the day of your scheduled session. The credit card agreement will be set up before your initial assessment session.

I am an out-of-network provider. 

If you wish to utilize your out-of-network insurance benefits, I am able to provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Depending on your health insurance plan, services may be reimbursed partially or fully.

If you have questions regarding your out-of-network insurance benefits and would like to learn more about what questions to ask your insurance regarding your benefits; please refer to my Quick Guide to Navigate Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits here.

Questions to help you verify your out-of-network benefits with your insurance.

1. Call member services- phone number located on the back of your insurance card.
2. Ask if your plan has out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health office visits?
3. Ask what your annual deductible is for mental health benefits?
4. Ask what your “co-insurance” is? (amount you would have to pay per session after you meet your deductible).
5. Ask if  there a limit on the number of sessions your plan will cover per year?
6. Ask if your plan require pre-authorization for psychotherapy?
7. Ask what is the reasonable and customary fee (the amount that your plan determines is the normal range of payment within a given geographic area)? Service code for individual therapy is 90791 and 90837 and couples therapy is 90791 and 90847
8.  Ask if visits need to be in-person or if telehealth covered?

To submit your out-of-network claims easily- Check out Reimbursify! 

Due to therapy licensing restrictions, I am only able to provide virtual tele-health sessions to those who are physically located in the state of California or Illinois and are a resident of California or Illinois. 

In-person sessions are available by appointment only.

My office address is:

Ventura:
5450 Telegraph Rd., Suite 266, Ventura, CA 93003

There is ample free parking in the parking lot.

Learn about your rights here: No Surprises Act

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Under the law, healthcare 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 healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare 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.

GET MORE INFORMATION

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).