FAQ > Frequently Asked Questions (11 entries)

Questions you may have about counseling.
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  • Who do you work with?
    My speciaties are working with children ages 3 and up, couples counseling using EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and individual therapy. I also specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization), a ...
  • What are your fees?
    My fee is $115 for a 45 or 50 minute session. Regualr individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes and play therapy sessions are 45 minutes. I also offer 80 minute sessions ...
  • When are you available?
    I have day and evening hours available Monday - Thursday. Please call me for a free consultation and for day and time availability.
  • What forms of payment do you accept?
    I accept payments in the form of cash, check, ATM, debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) and medical savings cards, payable at the beginning of each session.
  • What if I cannot make it in for my scheduled appointment?
    When you’ve scheduled an appointment, this is time I have set aside just for you. If you do not show up for your appointment and have not provided me with at ...
  • Do you take insurance?
    I do not take or bill insurance. However, if your insurance company reimburses services for an ‘out of network’ provider, I‘m happy to provide you with a monthly super bill for ...
  • What’s an MFT?
    A Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) is a psychotherapist licensed by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. Obtaining an MFT license in California requires completion of a Master’s degree, 3,000 ...
  • How do I know if I need therapy?
    Only you can really determine if you need therapy. If you have problems or concerns in your life that are negatively impacting you or your relationships, and you’d like some help ...
  • How often do you see clients?
    Typically, clients are seen one session per week, which allows time to integrate material from our sessions while maintaining momentum, but this can vary - I work with my clients to ...
  • Does therapy actually work?
    Research has shown that for many people, therapy does help. The two biggest contributors to therapeutic success are ‘client factors’ (such as your desire and willingness to make changes) and the ...
  • How will we know if therapy is working for me?
    I use a feedback system with my clients to track progress in treatment - this helps us to know if treatment is working or if we need to make changes to ...