Sit With It. Stop Running From It.
 

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Do you offer a free phone consultation?

Yes, we offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to see if we may be a good fit to work together. We'll discuss what's bringing you to therapy and how we can help. We can then decide if we'd like to move forward. 

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What Should I expect during my first therapy session?

During your initial therapy session you can expect an open and supportive conversation where we discuss the reasons that brought you to therapy, your goals, and any questions you may have. Your therapist will ask questions to get to know you and your history to better to understand your unique situation. This is a great time to talk about your preferred style of therapy (and what hasn't 'worked' in the past) so you can further feel confident in the process moving forward.

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Do you take insurance?

Sit With It Therapy is designated as an "out-of-network" provider for all insurance plans (except Medicare). This means that you will be asked to pay the session fee, and your therapist will provide you a "superbill" to submit for reimbursement directly to your insurance carrier, according to the terms of your particular insurance plan. 

 

Good Faith Estimate 
As of January 1, 2022 The No Surprises Act requires providers to inform their uninsured and private pay clients that they have a right to a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining the estimate for the expected charges they may be billed. Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for services. Surprise billing occurs when clients receive care from out-of-network providers without their knowledge, which can happen if someone involved in the client’s care is not in-network. This act is intended to cut down on surprise costs, and also to ban out-of-network charges without notice in advance. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services at least 1 business day before your next therapy appointment. You can also ask me, or any other provider of your choice, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a session. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019.

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Questions to ask you insurance provider before starting therapy:

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What percentage do they cover for out of network mental health care?

Is there an annual limit on sessions?

·       Ask how to submit a claim and if you don’t know how, we can help you.

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What is your session fee?

Session fee's vary by therapist depending on experience, and specialty. Please see 'Our Team' page for session rates. 

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Will you consider a sliding scale fee?
Yes, upon availability

How long are sessions?
Typical sessions run for 50 minutes. For initial intake sessions your therapist may suggest  90 min. depending on circumstance. Couples sessions may also benefit from 90 minute sessions depending on circumstance.

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How often do you see a client?
Typically, therapists see clients once a week. After a time, we may decide together that you are close enough to reaching your therapeutic goals that we may see each other less frequently (ex. once or twice a month). Alternatively, some circumstances or goals may call for a higher frequency of sessions initially (ex.two times per week). This matter will always be discussed between client and therapist to best meet your therapeutic needs and goals. 

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Do you do phone/video sessions?
Yes, we currently provide phone and Telehealth (zoom) sessions with clients anywhere in California.