FAQS

My private practice is located in California and that is also where I am licensed.

No, I see clients online only. You can join me from your home, from a private space on your lunch break, or even from a parked car. Online therapy is portable and flexible.

My rate is $295.

​I accept all major credit & debit cards, including FSA and HSA cards. ​

At times, I am able to offer reduced fees. 

I don't. However, I will be happy to provide a "Superbill" for you: it's a detailed invoice containing diagnostic codes and services provided that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

If you want to go this route, I encourage you to ask your insurance company if they cover out-of-network therapy from an LFMT, if they cover telehealth, couples therapy and how many sessions. This works if you live in CA. Keep in mind that in order to be reimbursed you will have to have a diagnosis on record. 

​Coaching clients outside of CA will not be reimbursed by most insurance companies. My coaching clients pay out of pocket. 

I would need to diagnose you or your partner in order to treat you.
Some people choose not to have a diagnosis submitted to a third party due to concerns around privacy and confidentiality about their therapy records being accessible to insurance companies.
In some cases, it can also negatively impact your future employment for the government, etc. 
Furthermore, insurance companies don't compensate therapists fairly and they also dictate how many sessions each client is entitled to have. I can tell you that the number they cover is very low in most cases.

They also don't cover all services. Without insurance, I can design personalized treatment plans for you and hand-select my approach without being restricted by insurance company's regulations.

In the first few sessions, we start by mapping out your relationship—your story, your strengths, your struggles, your support systems, and what you’re both hoping for. I’ll also check in about things like trauma history and cultural or family influences—because all of that shapes how you relate to one another. Once we have a solid foundation, we’ll start looking at the stuck patterns—those fights and misunderstandings you keep having, the places where you keep missing each other. 

We’ll figure out what’s actually going on under the surface (it’s usually not really about dishes or calendars) and work with the unmet needs, triggers, or protective strategies that are showing up. This might mean examining your pasts to uncover what you learned about relationships growing up, defining what’s important to you as individuals, and finding where these things overlap between you.

The structure of these sessions can look a lot of different ways. Some couples prefer a flexible, open-ended conversation, while others do better with a clear plan. I often bring in visuals, metaphors, worksheets, or writing exercises if I feel they might help bridge the gap between you. You’re always welcome to tell me what is and isn’t working for you, and we can adjust accordingly.

This part is about learning new ways to connect—emotionally, physically, practically. And we do it in a way that honors both of your styles, not just one person’s comfort zone.

As you start to feel more stable and connected as a couple, we’ll adapt the pace and rhythm of therapy to fit your life. Some folks continue to meet weekly, others may move to every other week due to busy lives or finances. Whatever you decide, we can continue making progress. Since our sessions are online, you can join from different locations, on your lunch break, or when and wherever best fits all of our schedules. Once you’re feeling good about your progress and comfortable using the tools you’ve learned outside of session, you might be ready to “graduate”—but I’ll still be here to support you if anything comes up. Many couples like to schedule occasional check-ins to stay connected to what’s working, especially during big life changes or moments of stress. 

These are low-pressure, flexible sessions that could occur monthly, quarterly, or sporadically, meant to help you keep that momentum going without needing to dive all the way back into therapy. Think of it as a tune-up, not a repair job.

My sessions with couples are 50 minutes long. I’ve found that longer sessions tend to be overwhelming for all parties and it can be difficult to focus after a while, especially when deep emotions are at play.

Ideally, we’ll start by meeting once a week, but we can do biweekly if that’s more realistic for you. Over time, we’ll assess your progress and if your relationship is feeling more stable and stronger, we can shift to meeting every other week. Eventually, you might graduate completely or move to ad hoc scheduled monthly check-ins.

It really depends on your goals, what you’re both bringing in, and how much effort you’re putting in between sessions. Some couples start feeling shifts within a few months, while others want longer-term support to really untangle deeper stuff. My goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever—it’s to help you build the kind of relationship where you don’t need me long-term.

It can—if you’re both willing to show up and do the work. Therapy isn’t magic, but it can be a turning point if you’re ready to look honestly at what’s not working and try something different. I’ll bring insight, support, and a clear path forward—but it takes both of you showing up. If you're in, I’m in.

Occasionally, I might meet with one partner individually (only with both of your consent) when it supports the relationship—especially when there’s trauma, anxiety, or a neurodivergent experience that needs its own space. In these cases, we’ll only meet one-on-one for one session, to avoid bias and ensure our focus stays on the wellbeing of the relationship. These sessions are always in service of the couple and we bring anything important back into the shared space, together, with care.

I primarily use Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and the Gottman Method. Each one brings something different to the table—whether it's helping you understand your emotional cycles, challenging stuck patterns, or giving you tools that actually work. If you’re curious to learn more, you can visit my about page, but I’ll always tailor the approach to fit you.

Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you. When you must cancel, please give me at least 48-hours notice as I am rarely able to fill a cancelled session on short notice. If you are unable to provide at least 48-hours notice, you will be charged the full fee for your session. If you don’t show up to your session at all, the full fee will be charged as well. The only exception to this cancellation policy is a “true emergency”. For purposes of this policy, some examples of true emergencies are:

• car accidents,
• a death in the family, or
• extreme illness by both partners in a couple.

The following are NOT considered emergencies:

• a child’s school or sports event
• work issues, and
• cancelled babysitters.

If one person is sick, a child is sick, a babysitter becomes unavailable, please consider meeting individually with one person of the couple to help that person work on his/her issues in a way that may benefit the couple (both partners must agree to this prior to the session and email me about this decision).

I will wait 15 mins before logging off, after that the session is considered a “no show” and will be charged a full fee.  

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a document that provides you with a clear breakdown of the expected costs of your therapy sessions. It is part of the No Surprises Act, designed to help clients better understand and plan for the financial aspects of their care.

If you are a self-pay client (not using insurance), you have the right to receive a GFE that outlines:

• The cost of your therapy sessions.

• An estimate of how frequently we might meet based on your needs and goals.

• The total estimated cost of care over a specified period of time.

This estimate is not a binding contract; it’s a tool to give you transparency and help you make informed financial decisions about therapy. Of course, the actual cost of your care may vary depending on changes in the frequency or duration of sessions, or if new goals are identified.

The following will also be provided to you in document form when you complete your intake as a new client:

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

I am not in-network with any health insurance plans and am therefore considered out-of-network. This means I do not have an agreement with your plan to provide services. 

Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.  

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. 

You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a 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.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

If you have any questions about the GFE or would like to discuss it further, I will be happy to walk you through it.