Therapy by the SEA​

I do not accept insurance directly. However, I do automatically provide you with a superbill (a detailed receipt of services rendered) every month that you may submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.

Many people are surprised to learn they have more out-of-network benefits for mental health than they initially realize! I recommend that prospective clients contact the number on the back of their insurance card and ask the following questions to better understand their coverage:

4 Key Questions to Ask Your Insurance Representative:

1. Does your plan include out-of-network coverage for mental health service?

2. What is your annual deductible for mental health benefits?

3. What is your co-insurance rate? (What percentage of the cost does the plan cover?

4. Is there a limit on the number of sessions your plan will cover each year?

These questions can help you better understand how your insurance may contribute to the cost of services. 

Therapy can help in many ways, whether you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, or simply want to improve your emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and provide tools and strategies to help you cope, grow, and thrive.

I am a California licensed therapist # 139930 with extensive training in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and process therapy. 

I am also a proud member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), which is dedicated to advancing the profession as both an art and a science. This association upholds high professional ethics, maintains rigorous qualifications for the field, and works to expand the recognition and awareness of marriage and family therapy as a valuable and essential service. 

I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals across various settings, including community mental health, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), outpatient care, and private practice. I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and adults, as well as facilitating group and family therapy. I am committed to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and empowered on your therapeutic journey.

As of January 2022, you are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you. While it is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided.

Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. 

There may be additional items or services I may recommend as part of your care that must be scheduled or requested separately and are not reflected in this good faith estimate. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s) listed, nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.  

The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.

You have the right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means $400 or more beyond the estimated charges).

This Good Faith Estimate is not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist.  You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 1- 800-985-3059. The initiation of the client-provider dispute resolution process will not adversely affect the quality of the services furnished to you.