Your questions, answered.

Do you offer online therapy - telehealth sessions?

I offer sessions via the Zoom platform, if clinically appropriate.

How long will therapy take?

The length of treatment will be discussed during the assessment and throughout the course of your work with me. It will depend on your progress toward your goals. Ideally, termination of therapy is a mutually agreed upon and thoughtful process. Ultimately, my goal is “to put myself out of business.” This means providing you with the support you need to be able to no longer require treatment to function optimally.

How often will we meet?

Most therapy is once weekly, although it can be up to two times per week in certain circumstances, such as when crises arise.

How long does each session last?

Individual psychotherapy sessions normally last 50 minutes. Some specialized groups are longer than this.

How much does a session cost?

The fee for a 50-minute therapy session (in-office or telehealth) is $200. I also offer 50-minute in-home visits, within Westchester / Playa Del Rey area if appropriate, for $250.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, HSA or FSA card via Ivy Pay app, HIPAA-secured, at the time of service.

Do you take insurance?

I do not accept insurance at this time and am considered an "Out of Network" provider for PPO plans. I provide a monthly invoice at the end of the month for the previous month's service. I can also offer you a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company in order to obtain reimbursement for payments for out of network providers.

Do you offer a free consultation?

Yes, if you think that you may be in interested in seeking services with me, please schedule a free 20-minute consultation. This allows me to get a better sense of what you're wanting from therapy, as well as for you to find out more about me and how I work so that we can see if it feels like a good therapeutic fit. If for some reason it does not feel like a fit, I offer referrals when possible.

What is the difference between psychotherapy and counseling?

These are overlapping categories. The term psychotherapy includes counseling about emotional and human relations problems. It also includes work with the unconscious, which falls outside the scope of counseling.

Can mental health issues be overcome through psychotherapy without medications?

Medication is a personal choice. It is one of many tools one can use to work through an uncomfortable and intolerable state of mind, but it is certainly not an "end-all-be all" for most people. My job is to work with a client wherever they are and with whatever they choose with regard to this issue. It should be noted, however, that if a person is manic, actively psychotic, or has severe vegetative symptoms of depression, he/she will probably not be in a fit state to do psychotherapy without medication.