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Fees

The variation in the above fees are based on possible sliding scale options and the difference between video and in-person appointments.  In the event there is an expressed financial need, I sometimes use a sliding scale which reduces the fee for some of your appointments.

Insurance

At this time, I am accepting compensation and billing from the following insurance health plans:

If you are wanting to use insurance, please let me know this when you initially contact me. Your insurance may not cover certain services with me such as couple therapy or psychological testing.  Most clients pay out-of-pocket fees when working with me if they are not using insurance.   However, I do not see patients that I have previously worked with through insurance via private pay options to avoid any conflicts of interest.

I use Headway to manage my billing and admin work so that I can place all of my focus on our work together. Headway manages everything related to payments and insurance to make things as easy as possible for you. The Headway team will reach out with an email to help you set up your account and add your insurance and payment details once we set up an appointment. You'll see your cost per session ahead of time and can check your benefits through their client portal. 



Scheduling Appointments

Sessions usually last between 45-50 minutes. If you would like to schedule an appointment or have any questions, feel free to call my confidential voicemail and leave me a message at (510) 213-1253 or send me an email through Psychology Today (see button below). When scheduling our first appointment, I will provide a brief complementary phone consultation to answer your questions and get a general idea of your concern(s).  If you are being referred through Blue Shield or Aetna, you can directly confirm your insurance eligibility for future appointments with me and schedule the initial consultation through my Headway profile. 

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Online Secure Video Appointments via "Sessions by Psychology Today"

If you have a scheduled online video appointment, please click on the button "Click Here to Start Video Call" to access my online video platform.   The platform works on most web browsers, but if you have difficulty on your mobile device, please download the free app.  For your privacy and to minimize echo, I suggest using headphones or an earpiece with a built-in mic if you have it.