Good Faith Estimate

According to the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), “Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are licensed mental health professionals who work with individuals; couples whether or not married; families of all types; and groups to cure or relieve mental, emotional, and relational concerns of all kinds.”

For more information, please visit the website for California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist at http://www.camft.org.

For more information on the requirements of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, please visit the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Sciences’ website at http://www.bbs.ca.gov.

I work from an eclectic perspective. However, I work primarily from a Family Systems, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral orientation. I find that working from these perspectives help me understand more about your cultural and personal believes and also as to how your experiences have influenced who you are today.

Fees are based on a sliding scale and are determined by the individual’s financial situation. Please contact me for more information.

Yes, I am contracted through Aetna, Cigna and Magellan Behavioral Health and therefore accept some Blue Shield plans. Please contact me for additional information or to see if I am covered under your plan.

It is up to the patient to confirm benefits, copays and deductibles with the insurance company.

Generally, individual and couple sessions are 50 minutes long. Family sessions are usually 50 minutes long but may be longer depending on the number of family members present. Group sessions are an hour and a half long. Session lengths may vary from 45-60 minutes depending on the insurance provider and services provided.