Help Center
Do you take my insurance? Do you offer sliding scale?
I am not registered with an insurance provider, but if you have a PPO you may get reimbursed for some or all of our sessions, depending on your plan and your diagnosis. I have a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need.
Do you see clients in person? On video?
Yes! I offer in-person appointments in my Torrance office. We can also meet online via telehealth if you prefer.
Why therapy?
Many people come to therapy because they have a specific problem that has been bothering them for a while. Often those problems show up in their relationships with others. Most people who come to me just have an inner sense that they need some help, they want someone else to talk to besides friends and family, or that there is a better life out there for them.
What type of therapy do you do?
My preferred method of therapy is psychodynamic. In psychodynamic therapy, besides just attending to your day-to-day issues, we'll spend some time exploring your past experiences to see how they've shaped the way you relate to others today. You'll find yourself learning things about yourself you never fully understood before, and begin to apply these in real time in the therapy relationship.
How long does each therapy session take? How much does it cost?
My fee is $175 for an hour of therapy. The therapy hour is 50 minute long. Longer sessions are available in some cases.
What is a "Good Faith Estimate?"
You are entitled to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for psychotherapy services provided to you. While it is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you.
You have the right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means $400 or more beyond the estimated charges). For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 1- 800-985-3059. The initiation of the patient-provider dispute resolution process will not adversely affect the quality of the services furnished to you.