Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT?)
EFT is rooted in the theory of attachment and the ways that our early experiences with secure connection/disconnection affects how we interpret, react to and respond to others, and in particular the people we love. Often couples feeling increasingly stuck in habitual ways of dealing with emotions and with one another. The longer the feelings of frustration, anger, resentment and hopelessness take root, the more disconnection grows and the more couples can feel alone in what seems like an unending cycle of negative interactions. EFT focuses on moving a couple from distress to a more secure connection. With this framework, I identify the cycles of conflict and reactivity and move the couple towards more safety, intimacy and a new and better way of relating.
What is group therapy?
Group Therapy involves regular, weekly sessions lasting 1 hour and 15 min. A process group is different than a support group which helps people cope and helps with problem solving. Group psychotherapy is unique place where group members are encouraged to speak directly with one another, learning though experience and deepening one’s understanding of oneself. Thus, rather than answering question or providing solutions, group psychotherapy urges one towards exploration. Often the group itself is seen as the most powerful factor leading to change.
How do I get started?
Please contact me to schedule a 15 min phone/zoom consultation to determine whether I am the right therapist to meet your needs.
How often and how long do I need to be in therapy?
Therapy typically takes place once per week. Therapy most often begins with assessment for a session or two in which I get to know you, your background, and your treatment goals. Together we will determine the treatment plan that best meets your needs. Most people find that their symptoms, or pressing issues significantly improve within 8-20 sessions following the assessment. Chronic or complex issues sometimes warrant longer-term treatment to get to core underlying issues.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not currently accept insurance but can provide a monthly “superbill” that can be submitted to insurance companies for possible reimbursement. Please check your specific insurance plan to determine whether/how much you may be reimbursed. Insurance companies will consider me to be “out of network.” PPO insurance plans usually reimburse some percentage for “out of network” providers.
What is your cancelation policy?
Please cancel sessions at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions where the client no-shows or cancels less than 24 hours in notice will be billed at the full session fee as I will be unable to fill the timeslot with another client.
What is a Clinical Consultation?
Clinical Consolation is a one time training or consultation about challenging presenting issues
It can entail weekly or monthly consultation on a regular basis or a series of consultation sessions in order to work on a specific issues,
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth (also known as teletherapy, telemental health, and therapy via videoconferencing) is when treatment is provided online via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Research shows that therapy conducted via videoconferencing is just as effective and secure as therapy conducted in person. Many clients are pleasantly surprised that they feel just as strong of a connection with their therapist online as they do in person.
Therapy via videoconferencing is ideal for many reasons. Finding high-quality, effective mental health treatment can be surprisingly difficult; teletherapy allows specialized treatment to be much more accessible and widely available. It is an excellent option for those who have trouble finding the time to attend therapy, or whose symptoms (e.g., agoraphobia) preclude them from attending treatment in person. Teletherapy also allows individuals living in remote or rural areas to find care easily.
I am grateful to be able to provide effective, high quality treatment to anyone residing in the state of California, where I am licensed, via videoconferencing.
What is the No Surprises Act?
If you are not insured or don’t plan to use your insurance, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.