Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

• How do I know if the problem warrants therapy?
  If your problem has been with you for more than a few weeks, or if it is interfering with how you want to live your life, it is time to go to therapy.
  
  
• What do I do if I think my loved one needs therapy but they refuse?
  Call anyway.  We can discuss your concerns and how you can encourage your loved one to consider therapy.
  
  
• How much does therapy cost?
  $150 per 50 minute session.  Sometimes there are reduced fee slots available.
  
  
• How long will I need to go to therapy?
  This is depends on the issue.  It often ranges from a couple months to a year or more.
  
  
• Are you accepting new clients?
  This varies from time to time.  Most of the time I can find a space for you and if not, I will give you referrals to other good counselors.
  
  
• When do you see clients?
  Afternoons and evenings on weekdays.  I also see some clients on Saturday morning.
  
  
• Where are you located?
• 4199 Campus Dr., #550, Irvine, CA 92612 and 26081 Merit Circle, #120, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
  
  
• Do you accept insurance?
  

I do not accept insurance. This is because insurance often places limitations on treatment in order to save money for the insurance company.

A second reason is that in most cases I am required to submit a diagnosis. This means that in the future you may have to report a pre-existing condition which can impact future insurance coverage and premiums.

The third reason is that insurance companies are required to maintain their own records of your treatment in their database which employees of the company can access. This is a limit to confidentiality.

If you would like to use your insurance coverage, I am happy to assist you in completing the necessary paperwork. Verify your insurance company's policy for reimbursing for services provided by an out-of-network MFT.

Since I do not take insurance, I offer occasional reduced fee slots.

1. FREE Initial Phone Consultation:

When you call for your FREE 10-minute phone consultation, I will ask you for a brief outline of what your concerns or problems are. From our conversation, you will get a better sense of who I am and I can get a sense if I can be of benefit to you and the best way for us to work together to reach your therapy goals.

If we decide it’s beneficial to work together, we will schedule the initial session. 

2. First Session:

We will schedule a 50-minute initial session. We will take a thorough, careful, and detailed look at the areas of your life that are causing you concern and identify the outcomes you desire. You will get a clear sense of how we can work together.

Together we will decide a course of action to take in future counseling work and we’ll book additional sessions at that time. We will also discuss referrals or resources that may assist you further in seeking the outcomes you want.

3. Subsequent Sessions:

Subsequent sessions will typically last 50-minutes per week depending on what would best fit your counseling needs and goals, your budget and your schedule. 

You may schedule your appointments one at a time, or you can book several sessions at once to reserve a time that seems to fit your schedule best and to really make the commitment to staying the course and meeting your goals.

Together, we will work to reach your goals.
                      

Call today for a free 10-minute consultation (949) 395-7161.

We will discuss your issues and concerns and explore how I can help you solve them.