FAQsI have openings for in-person sessions and telehealth sessions.
I’m not seeing couples currently.
Where is your office?
My office is located near Ashby and Telegraph in North Oakland/South Berkeley. There are approximately 30 steps/3 flights of stairs to enter the suite. There is street parking on Telegraph and free parking in the residential neighborhood. AC Transit bus 6 goes up/down Telegraph.
How much is your fee?
My fee is $200. I accept Venmo, Zelle, cash, and check.
What does “psychodynamic” mean?
With Psychodynamic therapy we seek to understand the root causes of our stress and unease. This process often leads us to revisit memories from childhood and the past. The goal is not to “fix” ourselves, but to better understand ourselves and the people, events, and places who impacted us. Through gaining clarity around
Good Faith Estimate
Clients of psychotherapy have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” so they can anticipate the costs of their treatment. This is part of the 2021 No Surprises Act and pertains to clients who pay out-of-pocket, rather than through their insurance, for psychotherapy. Clients can request a copy of their Good Faith Estimate at any time. I provide a Good Faith Estimate in my intake packet prior to starting treatment. Please see https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises for more information.
Nuts and bolts
My sessions are 50 minutes. I meet with clients on a weekly basis.
Do you take insurance?
My insurance slots with Aetna and Optum are full. I can provide a superbill for clients who file out-of-network insurance claims for fee reimbursement.
I have limited sliding scale spots through The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley. 100% of the fees go to The Psychotherapy Institute.