925-621-8738
Couples Therapy
60 min session
in person or Virtual
$250
$25 off for first responder families
Individual Therapy for Teens
60 min session
In person or Virtual
$225
$25 off for first responder families
Individual Therapy
for Adults
60 min session
In person or Virtual
$225
$25 off for first responder families
Spouses Group
90 min planned session
$70
Virtual Meetings
Claremont (Employee Assistance Program) EAP
I accept Claremont EAP. If your department uses this EAP, you can contact them directly to request a session with me. They will cover the number of sessions your department has contracted, which can include individual, couples, or family sessions. While these sessions are department-funded, they remain 100% confidential, ensuring your privacy at all times.
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Claremont's Number: 800-834-3773
Some of the local departments to SF Bay Area that may contract with Claremont (not a complete list)
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Alameda County
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San Mateo County
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San Mateo City PD
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Pleasanton
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Livermore/ Pleasanton Fire
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City of Berkeley
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San Leandro
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El Cerrito
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City of Brentwood
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OUT OF NETWORK PROVIDER
Benefits of paying out of pocket:
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No mental health information will need to go on your permanent medical record like it does when using insurance.
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I do not need to give you a diagnosis for the purpose of justifying "medical necessity," which is required by insurance.
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You and I get to make decisions on the frequency and length of treatment versus following what your insurance plan covers.
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Private pay clinicians are usually specialists in their area of expertise, and insurance providers often need to be generalists due to the nature of the contracts they have agreed to.
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If you are interested in full or partial reimbursement for services there may still be ways you can do this depending on your individual coverage.
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You can often times use your flexible spending account or health savings account for mental health services. Check with your insurance company about how to go about doing that if you're unsure.
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Check your "Summary of Benefits" to learn more about what might be offered to you. You might see an "Out of Network Deductible" or a description of "Co-insurance." In both of these cases you may need to pay a portion or the full amount up front, and then submit a claim for your insurance to reimburse you fully or partially. I can provide you with the documentation for the claim (also known as a super-bill). Be aware that this document will have some information about your treatment (such as a diagnosis) to justify medical necessity to your insurance.
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You can call your insurance company and ask them questions on what your options are for an "out of network" service.
CANCELLATION POLICY: I ask that you please notify me of a cancellation at least 24 hours prior to your appt. If this does not happen you will be required to pay the full fee.
