The only insurance that I currently take is Aetna. If you have another type of insurance I am happy to provide a superbill for reimbursement if you have out of network benefits.
CASH SERVICES AND FEES
* $400.00 for a 50-60 min intake appointment * $205.00 for a 25-30 min medication management follow up appointment * $400.00 for a 50-60 min ongoing weekly or biweekly therapy appointment (with or without medication management).
Please contact me for services such as mental health evaluation for court ordered mental health diversion.
OFFICE POLICIES
Patients need to physically reside in California, but are not required to see me in person, unless a controlled substance is prescribed. I see patients in person on Thursdays and remotely all other days of the week. All appointments have a 48 hour cancellation policy.
I offer both evening and weekend appointments. Please ask if you need evening/weekend availability.
Payment for all appointments is via CC. I ask for a credit card to be kept in your file in order to confirm your first appointment, but will inform you before any charges.
Controlled Substance Policy
I prescribe controlled substances, including benzodiazepines and stimulant medication for ADHD. Please note that controlled substance prescribing requires patients to sign a release of information for their primary care physician and will also require periodic in-person appointments.
I also offer basic ADHD testing, which is not a full neuropsychiatric evaluation. This testing is a separate service from the cost of the appointment and is $350.00.
Course of Treatment
After an initial intake, I generally see clients every 2-4 weeks until we achieve medication stability. In some cases, we may find the right medication quickly, and you might only need 3 or 4 sessions before transitioning to the maintenance phase. However, for others, this process can take a bit longer.
Once in the maintenance phase, appointments typically range from every 1-3 months, depending on the complexity of your mental health needs. I aim to be as transparent as possible regarding the course of treatment, but it's important to remember that it can be unpredictable. If I am prescribing ongoing medication, I require an appointment every 3 months, even if your symptoms are stable.
For therapy, sessions are 1 hour and held weekly. I require weekly sessions to start, and as we progress, we can discuss whether bimonthly sessions would be more beneficial.