I’m nervous about starting therapy. Is that normal?
Yes, it’s completely normal. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. It takes courage, and the fact that you’re here shows strength. You’re welcome to bring your nervousness with you—I’ll do my best to help you feel comfortable.

How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
Read through my website and if you feel a connection, let’s talk. A free phone consultation is a great way to ask questions, learn about my approach, and see how it feels to connect. Therapy is a relationship—we’ll explore together whether it’s a good fit.

What if I don’t want to talk about something?
That’s okay. You decide what you’re ready to share. We’ll move at your pace, and even your hesitation can be something we talk about together.

I’m scared you’ll think I’m a bad person if I open up.
You’re not alone in that fear. Many feel that way. I will not judge you—I’ll see you as brave and human. You deserve to be heard with compassion and respect.

Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is confidential, unless there’s a risk of harm to yourself or someone else. Your privacy and trust are very important to me. Feel free to ask about this during your consultation or any time.

How long will therapy take?
Many clients start to feel better after a few sessions. The total duration varies—some benefit from short-term work, others prefer ongoing support. We’ll figure out what’s best for you together.

What happens during the first session?
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll ask about your current challenges, past experiences with therapy, and your goals. You can ask questions too. Just show up as you are—openness is more important than having it all figured out.

Do You Take Insurance?
I currently accept Cencal and Aetna. If you 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.

What If I Don’t Have The Insurance You Accept? Can I Still Work With My Insurance?
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 .

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.

What Are Your Fees?
You can find my fees here.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
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.

How can I get started?
Text me at 310-800-2258 to schedule your free phone consultation. Let’s talk about what’s going on for you and how I can help.