Getting Started
Insurance
I do not bill insurance companies directly, but do act as an Out-of-Network (OON) provider for preferred provider organization (PPO) plans. Following your appointment and payment, you can download monthly “superbills” or receipts from the client portal to be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. Rates of reimbursement vary so it’s best to check directly with your insurance regarding coverage.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of your session. Sessions are typically 50 or 90 minutes, depending on your needs and preferences. Rates for these sessions are available upon request.
I accept cash, check or credit/debit, which will be charged via auto-pay arranged through a secure billing system.
Appointment Reminders and Cancellation Policy
The client portal will send you appointment reminders 72 hours in advance of your session time. You can also sign onto the portal to view upcoming appointments.
If you are unable to make your scheduled session, please cancel or reschedule within
48 hours to avoid cancellation fees (rate of the session).
Initial Session Paperwork
After our initial phone conversation, I will send you an invitation to join the secure client portal. Here you will be able to quickly and easily fill out intake paperwork including informed consent, privacy policy, and provide relevant patient information. You will also be able to enter credit card information at this time to help make our first meeting together as easy and hassle-free as possible.
FAQs
How often do we meet for therapy?
This answer is different for everyone. Some people find it helpful to consistently come to therapy weekly or every other week and some may prefer to come in less frequently. Typically, it is helpful to start with at least two sessions 1-2 weeks apart and then assesses frequency. This decision is always one made in collaboration.
How long can I expect to come to therapy?
At the start of therapy, we will discuss your goals for therapy. After these goals are met, we can explore if there are new goals you’d like to address. You may have a few things you would like to work on that might require short-term therapy (less than 20 sessions). Or you may decide that you’d like longer-term therapy (often less frequent). It is important that we work together to guide and define your experience.
Do you provide teletherapy?
Yes, I offer online therapy to anyone residing in the State of California. Teletherapy is provided through doxy.me, a free, HIPAA-compliant video platform that does not require a software download. This is a convenient option if you are not able to make it to my Newport Beach or San Diego offices.
Learn more about online therapy here