Frequently Asked Questions
When are you available for appointments?
I am regularly available for individual appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
10 am – 7 pm. I schedule appointments outside those times on occasion. I do not
schedule weekend appointments.
Are you available 24 hours?
I respond to phone calls during regular business hours Monday through Friday. During
non-business hours, emergencies should be directed to the San Diego Crisis Line
at (800) 479-3339. Trained counselors are on-call and prepared to deal with psychological
emergencies. When I am away on vacation, I will have a colleague providing coverage
in case of urgent matters.
Do you prescribe medication?
I do not prescribe medication; my expertise lies in non-medication therapy approaches.
There are times when a client may benefit from taking medication to address emotional
issues. In such cases I will refer the client to a psychiatrist and collaborate
with the psychiatrist in the client’s ongoing treatment.
Do you work with children or adolescents?
My training and experience have been primarily with adults and adolescents age 18
and older. I do not work with individuals under age 18.
What form of payment do you accept?
I accept payment at the time of service in the form of cash or check. Credit card
payments may be made through PayPal for an additional fee.
Will my health insurance cover my fees?
If you would like to use your health insurance, find out what the coverage is for
“out-of-network providers.” (I am not a member of any insurance panels.) If you
have out-of-network coverage, I will collect payment in full at the time of service
and provide you a “Superbill” at the end of each month (or more often if preferred),
which you can send to your insurance company so that you may be reimbursed.
How much do you charge?
Rates vary based on the length of sessions and services provided. The minimum charge
for an individual session is $75. Please call or email me to discuss specifics.
I will work with you to see if we can develop a plan to fit your budget. For example,
if your budget is limited, we may develop a plan that involves shorter or less frequent
individual sessions, regular group classes, and books/CDs that you can use on your
own time.
Can I afford this? Is it worth the investment?
It’s hard to put a price tag on happiness and peace of mind. If you’re having a
hard time deciding whether you want to pour your hard-earned money into personal
development, here are some points you may consider. Perhaps you already spend money
in a variety of ways to make yourself feel good. Consider vacations, toys, clothes,
spa treatments, restaurants, etc. Perhaps you even spend some money as a result
of unhealthy habits or addictions (alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, shopping, gambling….).
Now, ask yourself how long the good feelings last from each of these expenditures.
Minutes, days, months? Investing in your own personal development can produce changes
that continue to enhance your quality of life for the rest of your life.