Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer in-person and telehealth therapy.
If you’d like to meet virtually, our appointments will be held using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom link.
If you prefer in-person, we will meet at my office in Pasadena.
I have limited in-person appointments available.
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I offer weekday and evening openings to accommodate your scheduling needs.
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My rate is $180 for individual therapy clients and $220 for family or relationship sessions. Each session will last 45 minutes. Longer sessions are prorated accordingly.
My rate for extended EMDR sessions is $360 per 90-minute session.
My rate for EMDR intensives is $1,900 which includes one 90-minute intake session and three 3-hour EMDR sessions.
*I offer a few sliding scale openings (reduced cost therapy) for clients who are experiencing financial difficulties. Please do not let the cost of therapy prevent you from reaching out if you are interested in working together.
I am happy to provide superbills for sessions for possible insurance reimbursement.
Attending therapy on a weekly basis helps ensures that you are getting the most out of your sessions.
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Great question! Many clients choose to invest in therapy privately — and for good reason. Paying out of pocket gives you flexibility, privacy, and complete control over your care.
1. Your Privacy Stays Protected
When you pay privately, your information stays between you and your therapist. Nothing is shared with insurance companies, which means no diagnostic codes, treatment summaries, or progress notes are ever released. This helps ensure full confidentiality and peace of mind.
2. No Required Mental Health Diagnosis
Insurance requires a formal diagnosis (like anxiety, depression, or PTSD) for coverage. Private pay therapy allows you to seek support without needing a diagnosis or having it become part of your permanent medical record.
3. Flexibility and Focus
You decide what works best — there’s no limit to how many sessions you can have, no “medical necessity,” and no weekly surveys or assessment requirements to meet. You and your therapist can focus on what’s truly important to you.
4. Freedom to Choose the Right Therapist
You’re not limited to a short list of in-network providers. Instead, you can work with the therapist who feels like the best fit for your goals, personality, and needs. Finding that right connection is often what makes therapy most effective.
5. Personalized, High-Quality Care
Private pay clients often receive more individualized, in-depth treatment. Sessions can move at your pace and adapt to your changing needs, rather than following insurance-driven checklists or short-term models.
6. No Hidden Costs or Coverage Surprises
You’ll always know the exact fee for your sessions. No unexpected denials, copays, or billing confusion — just transparent, straightforward pricing.
7. Access to Specialized Support
Many trauma-informed, child, teen, and couples therapists in Los Angeles (myself included) work outside of insurance networks to provide specialized, evidence-based care that isn’t always covered by standard plans.
8. Simple and Stress-Free
No claim forms, no waiting for approvals, and no time spent on the phone with insurance. Private pay therapy allows you to focus your energy on healing and growth — not paperwork.
9. Out-of-Network Reimbursement May Be Available
If you have PPO insurance, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for your sessions. I can provide a superbill (a specialized receipt) that you can submit directly to your insurance company for out-of-network benefits.
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I understand! For that reason, I offer a limited number of sliding-scale openings based on financial need. If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact me to discuss available options and whether a reduced fee may be possible at this time.
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Yes! You can use your HSA or FSA card as you would a credit or debit card to complete your payment for each session.
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In accordance with the No Surprises Act, clients paying privately for therapy in Los Angeles receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining the anticipated cost of services before treatment begins. As a private pay therapist, my goal is to provide transparency and clarity around session fees — so there are no surprises when it comes to your care or investment.
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