Frequently Asked Questions

I’m an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. Many clients use out-of-network benefits or HSA/FSA funds. I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.

I offer a free 10-minute video consultation. Session fees are shared before we begin in the informed consent paperwork. Payment can be made by card, HSA, or FSA.

A clinical psychologist is a doctoral-level licensed mental health professional trained in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy. Psychologists complete a pre-doctoral internship year and  some go on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship as I chose to. Thousands of hours of supervised clinical experience are required to earn a California license along with passing state and national exams.

Most clients start weekly so therapy has enough consistency to build momentum. Over time, frequency can be adjusted based on your goals, schedule, and progress.

Sessions are available virtually across California, and in-person sessions are available in San Francisco. We can decide what makes the most sense for your needs and schedule.

Therapy is often a good fit when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns you want to understand and change. You do not need to be in crisis to begin.

That depends on your goals. Some clients come for focused work around a specific issue, while others stay longer to work on deeper patterns and long-term change.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, relational therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed work. Treatment is tailored to you rather than forced into one formula.

Yes. I offer in-person sessions at my office in San Francisco and virtual online counseling sessions to California residents anywhere in the state.
I generally offer the first few sessions in-person if you like and are able to come to the office, then shift toward ongoing virtual care, with periodic in-person sessions scheduled at a frequency that is most helpful for you.