Open Minded, Affirming Therapy
Affirming, open-hearted, compassionate therapy services for teens and adults
I utilize a blend of interventions and techniques to meet you where you are at in your healing process and towards achieving your goals. I believe the relationship is central to the healing process.
Values I bring to my clinical work:
I take a feminist, queer and anti-oppressive approach to therapeutic work. I have specialized training in a wide array of therapeutic approaches including: somatic trauma based healing approaches including parts work and Attachment Focused EMDR Therapy. I also incorporate attachment work, solution-focused and longer-term insight oriented therapy as needed. We will work together to find the approach that would work best for you!
- anti-racism
- de-colonization
- health at every size
- queer and trans affirming
- polyamory affirming
- neurodiversity affirming
- anti-oppressive
- feminist
- consent-centered
- survivor centered
- sex positive
- pro-sex work
- kink affirming
Fees and Insurance
I am out of network with insurance but am happy to offer a superbill and diagnosis for out of network insurance reimbursement. My full session fee is $205 for individuals and $225 for relationships. I also utilize an Anti Oppressive Fee Sliding Scale Structure that is adapted from AORTA (The Anti Oppressive Resource and Training Alliance) and have a set number of spots at each tier. This allows for increased access for folks who who experience historical and current marginalization. You can self assess with the following questions, let me know your tier. I will let you know if there are available spots at your tier level and can discuss more about this structure at the consultation.
Questions:
- Are you and your family home/property owners or landowners? (This question does not apply to those who are Indigenous)
- Are you able to make minimum payments on bills or credit cards?
- Have you been able to easily access and afford health insurance for yourself and your family members?
- Are your earning powers NOT limited due to being Disabled, Chronically Ill, or formerly incarcerated?
- Do you have zero to no debt and/or do you have disposable income? (this might look like being able to afford to dine out/take out and small splurges)
- Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?
- Are you able to travel recreationally?
- Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones/beings?
- Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property?
- Have you (or could you have attended college and/or graduate school?
- Redistribution Tier : Yes to 7-10 questions- $225 Individual Sessions, $250 for Relationship Sessions
- Full Cost Tier: Yes to 5-7 questions- $205 for Individual Sessions, $225 for Relationship Sessions
- Sustain Tier: Yes to 3-5 questions- $170 Individual Sessions, 200 Relationship Sessions
- Solidarity Tier: Yes to 1-3 questions- $150 Individual Sessions, $175 Relationship Sessions
- Reparations Tier: $120 Individual Sessions, $150 Relationship Sessions
Cancellation Policy
I offer three free session cancellations per calendar year. You are allowed to cancel anytime before the session time in order to have the fee waived. Please give me notice if possible. You will be charged the fee we agreed upon after you have hit the four session limit, unless we are able to reschedule our session within the week. Cancellations initiated by me do not count towards this limit. This is to promote consistency in treatment to achieve best results for your healing. For insurance clients, I am not able to bill insurance for missed sessions. Therefore, once you have hit the four session cancellation limit you are responsible for the full fee that the insurance reimburses and your co-pay. To provide quality care, I have a set number of clients and slots and reserve a dedicated time for you. Please let me know if you have concerns or questions about this policy.
Payment
Payment is due at time of service and clients can pay using credit card or check. Clients are responsible for any and all charges incurred in our work together. I will keep your credit card on file and it will be charged at the end of each session. I utilize a HIPAA compliant payment system in which your credit card information will be securely stored. I also accept cash at the time of service. Even if you are paying in cash, I will still request to have on file a credit or debit card.
Filing a Complaint
The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of clinical social workers. You may contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences by calling (916) 574-7830 or by visiting www.bbs.ca.go
Good Faith Estimate Notice
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.