FAQ

Who do I get in touch with to set up an appointment?

You can contact me directly by scheduling a free introduction call through my booking link: https://calendly.com/yourtherapyroom/freeconsult.

What days and times do you see clients?

I hold therapy sessions Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm. I’m a night owl, so if you want therapy after work, I am your type of therapist! If you need morning sessions, I’m not the one!

When can I cancel without being charged?

I model healthy boundaries with clients by having a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you fail to cancel within 24 hours, you will receive a charge for the full fee. That goes both ways: If I fail to cancel within 24 hours, you will get a therapy session on me! Anything canceled before the 24-hour window will not receive a charge.

Where are you located?

Therapy with me is available online across California. You must be in California at the time of the session for me to provide therapy services to you – the law! Once you sign up, you will receive an email with a link for Therapy Notes, where you can create a client account. We will meet through the client portal.

How much do therapy sessions cost?

I charge a $200 daytime rate for 50-minute therapy sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and my evening rate from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. is $220 for a 50-minute therapy session.

Want a lower rate? Ask about my one-month or two-month packages for weekly scheduled sessions.

I accept debit cards, credit cards, HSAs, and FSAs as forms of payment. I can also provide superbills, which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Do you take insurance?

I am a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While I don’t accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits (most PPO plans), meaning they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I recommend calling the number on the back of your card and asking them.

"What are my out-of-network benefits for therapy?"

I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you. If you have out-of-network benefits with Thrizer, you will only have to pay your co-pay for our sessions instead of paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursements. Using Thrizer can save you, on average, 70% upfront on our sessions.

During our initial intro call, I can help you verify if you have out-of-network benefits and how much your co-pay would be.

Note: Thrizer’s goal is to save you time and money. It’s completely optional, and as a therapist, I do not benefit in any way from your participation.

What types of clients do you see?

I see males, females, non-binary clients, and everything in between. I see clients ages 14-45 individually. I hold family sessions for my teen clients. No, I do not see couples.

When do you give homework?

I give homework at the end of the session if it’s related to our work together, and it will help you reach your goals faster. Homework is an app to download, YouTube videos to watch, Instagram people to follow, or articles to read. I will give other resources and suggestions to create a holistic type of healing if it will benefit.

Think of me as a modern holistic type of therapist. I want to give you all the options so you can create an extensive ass toolbox that you can pull from at different points in your life.

Where did you get your experience?

I started working in community mental health in 2009 and continued until 2019 in Los Angeles. In 2020, I started working in San Diego via online therapy – hello, pandemic! I did all my schooling and intern hours in LA and moved to San Diego, where I started working in the online space and currently live.

Why should I choose you?

I fit most with people who feel “different” and who don’t mesh with most traditional therapists. I’m specific for personality types that enjoy non-traditional therapists who make you feel like you’re talking to a friend with expert knowledge in trauma, LGBTQ issues, and open-minded lifestyles.

I’m a therapist with life experiences from the streets – not just the books. I’ll keep it real and don’t only tell you what you want to hear. I’ll challenge you and hold you accountable so you can grow. In our sessions together, we will “work.” It’s not the time to hang out and say, “How does that make you feel?”

How do you conduct sessions?

I have a CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) approach with a trauma recovery lens. I have created a unique format for my therapy so you can get the most out of it. After getting to know you and your goals, we will tailor treatment to your needs. If I don’t think I can help, I will find resources and referrals to someone who will.