Do you accept insurance?
I'm a private pay provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly superbill for out-of-network insurance submission. I highly recommend contacting your insurance company directly to verify your out-of-network mental health benefits for online therapy in California.
What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)?
Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the total expected cost of your non-emergency medical care, including psychotherapy sessions. You will receive a clear, written estimate outlining my private pay fees before we begin our work together.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes, my practice is entirely telehealth-based. I provide virtual individual therapy and online EMDR therapy to adults located anywhere in the state of California. All sessions are securely conducted via a confidential, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
What should I expect during our first therapy session?
Our first meeting is an initial evaluation where we will gently explore your history, current challenges, and what you hope to gain from our time together. It is a collaborative space to begin understanding your story and mapping out your personalized, trauma-informed therapy goals.
How does virtual EMDR therapy work over video?
Online EMDR is just as effective as in-person therapy. Sessions are held over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform using Warmth & Waves for bilateral stimulation and resourcing. You’ll have full control to customize your in-session setup, selecting your preferred visual cues, audio tones, calming visual backgrounds, or gentle self-tapping, so you feel completely comfortable while we work together in real time.
Processing from the comfort of your own space allows you to stay grounded in a familiar environment, with access to bilateral soundscape resources to support your regulation beyond our sessions.
How do I know if therapy or EMDR is right for me?
If you feel overwhelmed by stress, stuck in old patterns, or notice that past experiences are still affecting your daily emotions and relationships, therapy can help. During our free 15-minute consultation, we can talk about what you are experiencing and discuss whether talk therapy, practical skills (like CBT and DBT), or EMDR feels like the best fit.