Information

Intake Process (for Teen clients)

The first appointment is approximately 1 hour in duration and I encourage any and all parent(s) and legal guardian(s) to come to the first session. For the first 10-20 minutes of the session, we will meet all together. This will give us a chance to get to know each other and go over all the "ground rules" of therapy and a thorough assessment will be completed of your teen’s history and current symptoms. During this time, please feel free to ask any questions you may have. After which, I'll walk you back out to the waiting room and the remainder of the session time will be spent one on one, getting to know your teen.

All subsequent sessions are 50 minutes long, and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) do not need to be present unless we have talked about it before hand. 

Fees

• Individual 50 minute session - $180

Telehealth/Online Sessions

Although most sessions are done in person, in response to the current climate, therapy sessions are also being offered virtually. Sessions are offered on a confidential HIPAA compliant platform and sessions are available to all California residents.

Cancellations

To cancel a scheduled therapy session, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your session is required. If prior and timely notification is not given, you will be charged the full session fee for the missed session.

Do You Take Insurance?

I currently accept United and Aetna insurance. Coverage and benefits for therapy services change from one health insurance company to another and from plan to plan, so you should check with your insurance company to find out what they will cover.

If you don’t have one of the accepted insurances and would still like to work with your insurance, your insurance may provide some reimbursement. To help, I can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

How Do I Discover What My Insurance Will Cover?

To find out what your insurance may cover, contact your insurance and ask if you have out-of-network mental health coverage.
You may also want to mention the type of license that I have to ensure services with my type of credential are covered. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Other things you may want to ask about are:

• What your deductible is

• What your co-insurance payment will be

• How many visits you get per year

• If you need authorization for your visits

• Details on how to submit a superbill

Contact me if you would like more guidance on how to figure out what your insurance will cover.

Office Location

4000 MacArthur Blvd.

East Tower, Suite 600
Newport Beach, CA 92660