Fees:

  • Fees are based on the session length and the type of therapy, and the location of the client.

    • Individual Therapy 60-min session:

      • OHIO $200

      • CALIFORNIA $300

    • Couples Therapy 60-min session:

      • OHIO $230

      • CALIFORNIA $325*

        • *This is my full rate based on costs in Silicon Valley. Lower rates may be available for couples with extenuating financial circumstances or from other locations, based on availability. Please inquire for more information.

    • Couples Therapy 90-min

      • OHIO $345.

      • CALIFORNIA $488

  • I do not take insurance - I am considered an "Out of Network Provider." Please see “Why I Do Not Take Insurance” below.  

  • Payment can be made in the form of cash, check, credit card, or HSA/FSA accounts. (Verification of appropriate HSA coverage is the responsibility of the client).

  • Payment is requested at the end of each session.

  • As per the No Surprises Act, you are entitled to a “Good Faith Estimate” of the fees of your services up front. Please make note of the fees posted above, and communicate any questions or concerns to me. Length of treatment varies wildly depending on the presenting problem, and the nature of therapy / counseling makes it impossible for me to predict a precise timeline for any client. Research on EFT often suggests 10-20 sessions can be effective. In my experience, this is true for many couples, especially those seeking therapy early in their relationship. However, these are controlled studies usually performed with young couples in university settings. For most real-world couples who have been through significant stressors, the work tends to take longer - often 6 months to a year of weekly sessions. And, for couples who have been through profound life-altering stressors, including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, betrayal, infidelity, medical stressors, children with special needs, it is not uncommon for the work to take more than a year of weekly sessions. So the full cost of these services can range from $3,450 (15 weekly sessions at $230) to $11,040 (48 weekly sessions (about a calendar year) at $230). I acknowledge that this is a serious commitment of time and resources. However, it is about the cost of a sectional couch (yes, I checked the LoveSac website!) or a new home HVAC system. When we think about the importance of our relationship to our health and well being, perhaps this cost comes into perspective. I encourage all my couples to see my blog article on how you can get the most out of your EFT sessions. To some extent, the process just takes time, but there are many things you can do to help EFT work optimally for you and your partner!

 

Why I do not take insurance:

Many prospective clients ask why I do not take insurance.  I made the deliberate decision not to accept insurance at Redwood Counseling for the following reasons:

  • Insurance places limitations on the length and number of sessions.  Without insurance, I am able to offer more flexibility to meet a client's needs. I don’t have to cut corners by offering only 45-min or 50-min sessions - my clients get the full 60-min hour. I do not need to charge additional fees if I need to consult with other therapists or physicians involved in your care.   

  • Insurance requires the therapist to report a mental health diagnosis, which can become a permanent part of the health record, and often does not apply in cases of Couples Therapy. I can work with you and your partner without any additions to your medical record.

  • Insurance requires the therapist to complete burdensome paperwork and participate in lengthy phone calls in order pay for services.  Without insurance, all my time and energy goes directly into my clinical work to help you feel better and reach your goals. 

  • Having a smaller practice also gives me the time and flexibility to seek advanced training and consultation frequently to make sure my skills stay on the cutting edge of my field.

  • Insurance reimbursement rates are relatively low.  If I were to take insurance, I would need to see a high number of clients to run my business.  Providing excellent couples therapy is very complex, and the quality of my work suffers when my days are too packed. Without insurance, I can keep my practice small, and devote more time and energy to YOU to help you and your relationship thrive.