Your Questions, Answered

  • To get started, you can reach out through my contact form. We will schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation to determine if I am the right fit for your counseling needs.

  • I do not take insurance, but I can offer a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.

  • I offer in-person walk and talk therapy in the Livermore and Pleasanton area. During the phone consultation, we will discuss a good location to meet for sessions.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes long and frequency will be determined after first appointment

  • Associate Marriage and Family therapist means that I have completed my master’s degree and all of my clinical training, and I’m currently gaining additional supervised experience to become fully licensed. I provide therapy just like a licensed therapist, and I meet regularly with a licensed supervisor to review my work and ensure that I’m providing the best care possible.

    This also means that, along with my work, you get the added benefit of the expertise and experience of my supervisor. Many clients appreciate having the extra support in their care.

  • My fee is $180 for individual therapy and $190 for couples and families.

  • Yes! I am also available for virtual services to those residing in California.

Contact

Resources

If in crisis, please contact your local emergency hotline. 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Text or call 988
 https://988lifeline.org/


National Crisis Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline/Textline 988

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) 1 (866) 488-7386

Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800)-799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 (800) 656-4673


Bay Area Crisis Resources

Alameda County 24 hr. Crisis Line (800) 309-2131

Alameda County Teen Line (310) 855-4673 

Alameda County Warm Line (888) 896-3372 

Contra Costa County Crisis Line (800) 833-2900 

Contra Costa County Crisis Text Line Text HOPE to 20121

Santa Clara County Uplift Mobile Crisis (408) 379-9085 

Santa Clara County 24 hr. Crisis Line (855) 278-4204  

Santa Clara County Crisis Text Line Text BAY to 741-741 

San Mateo County Crisis Line (650) 579-0350 

San Mateo County Crisis Text Line Text START to 74141

Resources for Maternal Mental Health:

www.postpartum.net: 1-800-944-4PPD or 1-800-944-4773. Text “Help” to 800-944-4773
https://psidirectory.com/

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA) - 1-833-852-6262

Postpartum planning class: https://postpartum.net/postpartum-planning-for-expectant-parents/

https://d-mer.org/

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration 1-800-622-4357 or findtreatment.gov

https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/

Good Faith Estimate

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 health care 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.