FAQ
What services do you offer?
I offer therapy in-person and online for individuals of all ages, partners, and families. I hope to offer groups in the near-future.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing is negotiable, as i aim to provide accessible services. Please feel free to contact me to discuss pricing, especially if your budget is outside of my sliding scale.
Individuals: sliding scale $150-$70
Partners: sliding scale $180-$100
Families: sliding scale $250-$150
Do you accept insurance?
I currently accept Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross, Medicare, and United Healthcare/Optum. I hope to be contracted with as many other insurance companies as possible, as soon as possible.
Do you provide superbills?
If i do not accept your insurance, and your insurance reimburses you for therapy, i can provide you with superbills for proof of payment.
What states do you provide online services in?
I can provide online services if you are located anywhere in California.
Where do you provide in-person services?
I provide in-person services at a magical, nature-adjacent office on unceded Awaswas, Ohlone land (Santa Cruz, CA). I am also happy to drive to your location within this area (depending on the location; contact me to discuss this further).
Where did you get your degrees?
I received my BA in Psychology with a minor in Human Sexuality from San Francisco State University. I received my MSW with a focus on Advancing Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan and a Graduate Certificate in Aging from UC Berkeley.
What professional experience do you have?
After receiving my baccalaureate i worked with autistic children ages 2-8 in homes, schools, and the community as a behavior “therapist” for two years (for my explanation on why i no longer endorse ABA and behaviorism, read this blog post).
During my first year of graduate school i provided case management services to low-income older adults, most of whom were experiencing houselessness and mental ill-health.
During my second year i provided crisis services over the phone, in the community, and in a clinic as a short-term therapist.
For the past three years i have provided individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention services in a crisis residential program to TAY and adults ages 18-80 experiencing moderate to severe mental ill-health.