how much does a session cost?

My current out-of-pocket rate for new clients is $160 per session.

do you take insurance?

Yes! Currently I accept Blue Shield PPO plans, as well as Medi-Cal for various counties across California. Feel free to ask whether I accept Medi-Cal in the county you are enrolled in.

Otherwise, I can offer you a superbill for our sessions that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. You will need to check with your insurance to see what the coverage is for an “out of network” provider.

do you offer a sliding scale?

Accessibility is important to me. I build a sliding scale into my practice by including both private pay clients and those with Medi-Cal insurance. At this time I reserve a portion of caseload for clients with Medi-Cal. Because of this, I do not offer a sliding scale to private pay clients. A full private pay fee helps me continue to structure my practice this way.

do you see clients in person or just online?

At this time I am only seeing clients virtually. There is an option to meet outside with local Santa Cruz clients, if schedules align and weather permits.

how often do you meet with clients?

I typically schedule sessions on a weekly basis to start - this helps us establish our therapeutic relationship and build momentum toward your goals. We can adjust frequency once we’ve been meeting for a while and it makes sense to scale back.

I understand that sometimes finances or schedules make meeting weekly difficult. I will do my best to meet you where you’re at and find a frequency that works for you and is clinically appropriate.

who do you work with?

Currently I am only taking new individual adult clients; no new couples, children, or teens at this time. I work with a range of clients, diverse in age, cultural background, income level, racial identity, gender, and neurotype.

what is your cancellation policy?

There is a 48 hour cancellation fee. For private pay clients, late cancellations will result in a full charge. For Medi-Cal clients, there is a $50 late cancellation fee.