Rates:

Individual Psychotherapy (50 Minutes) - $150 (Sliding scale is full at this time, but please reach out if you'd like more information on sliding scale pricing/to be put on the sliding scale waitlist).
Individual Therapy Consultation (15-30 minutes) - Free of charge

I am currently an in-network provider for Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Shield of California. I can’t guarantee coverage for any specific plans, but we can get the ball rolling on checking coverage (I use Headway to do this) once we consult. You’ll be asked how you’d like to pay for therapy when booking your consultation.

I provide free 15-30 minutes consultations to see if we’d be a good fit to work together. We’ll talk about your needs and what you’re looking for, and just generally see if the vibe is right and if we’d both like to move forward. Questions for me are welcome!

Rates FAQ:

  • I am currently an in-network provider for Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Shield of California. If you hope to use insurance for therapy, we’ll use Headway to check your benefits/eligibility before therapy begins.

    For insured folks not on the above plans: some insurers will cover out-of-pocket psychotherapy costs with the submission of a “superbill” detailing psychotherapy charges. I am able to provide superbills if requested, however, coverage of psychotherapy is up to the discretion of your insurer.

    While I deeply dislke some of the mandatory requirements for accepting insurance (immediate diagnosis, endless bureaucracy, etc.), accepting insurance allows more folks to consistently and afforably recieve care.

  • Do you have sliding scale spots?

    Yes, though spots are limited (and currently full). Please email or reach out to me via the contact page for more information on sliding scale spots. Let me know how much you can afford and we can go from there. If I can meet it and have sliding scale spots available, great! If not, I can try to provide a referral or two to colleagues or organizations who might be able to.

  • That’s not a question, but you’re not wrong! I’ll guess the question is, “Why, though?” The answer is long and semi-complex, but essentially can be distilled to: education is woefully expensive, working within the insurance complex is often a recipe for burnout/exhaustion/lower quality care , and working in the field of emotional labor means therapists’ work does not truly “end” when your session does. Also, you know, the endless dregs of capitalism and our current position within it.

    As a personal value, I have no interest in becoming rich or wealthy via our work together. My life goal as a therapist is to do meaningful work with people I care about while living reasonably comfortably in a way that facilitates intense emotional labor and keeps the dog fed. That’s it. The rate is a reflection of my ability to live that way at this time.

    As cliche as it can sound, I wholeheartedly believe therapy is an investment in yourself.

    Cool? Cool. :)