Payment options

  • My standard fee is $125 for individuals (50 minute session), and $150 for couples (55 minute session). I can provide lower rates for a few patients on a case by case basis. Missed sessions without 24 hour notice (to either cancel or reschedule it) incurs a fee of $50.
You may pay for sessions by cash, check, or credit/debit cards (plus a 3% processing fee). I also routinely take credit card information to charge for sessions/missed sessions when appropriate.
Currently, I use Alma (helloAlma.com) for billing with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and some associated EAPs. I will get the process started by giving Alma your email, phone, and they will email you a link to set up your insurance info and credit card for copayments and fees.

Regarding cancellations, my policy is to charge $50 for cancelled sessions with less than 24 hour notice. However, if we can reschedule for the same week, I will be happy to do so even with less than 24 hour notice.

  • Using Health Insurance?
  • I am a Preferred Provider for the following Insurance Companies: 

  • Tricare West
  • Aetna
  • ​GEHA
  • Evernorth (CIGNA)
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum Beh. Health​

  • ​MHN
  • Blue Shield of California (NOT Anthem)
  • Veteran's Admin. Community Care
  • several EAPs such as OptumEAP and Mutual of Omaha, etc.
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***I am NOT a provider for Anthem Blue Cross and they do not allow PPO for therapy.

​I can accept some PPO insurance payments where I am not in-network. In that case, I can provide you with a monthly invoice (with all necessary codes) for you to present to your insurance for reimbursement. You send it in, and they send you a check to partially reimburse you for sessions for which you've already paid.

COVERED CALIFORNIA: I can take Covered California insurance such as Molina or MHN. However, if I am not a provider for your selected insurer, I will not be able to take that Covered California plan.


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The information offered on this website is to be used for educational purposes only and not as a substitute for psychotherapy. Please consult a mental health professional to address your specific needs. If you are experiencing an emergency, call the San Diego Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-479-3339.