cognitive behavior therapy
Benefits of Virtual THERAPY
Convenience and Flexibilty
Access expert OCD and anxiety therapy in California from the comfort of your home. Book sessions at times that fit your busy life without added travel time.
Enhanced Privacy & Confidentiality
Virtual therapy offers a level of anonymity that can be appealing, especially if you feel self-conscious about attending in-person sessions. Secure platforms ensure that your information remains private, adhering to confidentiality standards.
Increased Availability of Specialists
Virtual therapy allows you to connect with specialists who may not be available locally, allowing you to find a therapist who perfectly fits your needs.Now you can access therapists with specific expertise, like CBT for OCD, regardless of geographical location.
Commitment to Safety
Virtual therapy is a safer option if you are concerned about health issues, such as during flu seasons or pandemics. Reduce your exposure to public places and maintain social distancing while still receiving the mental health support you need.
What to EXPECT
Initial Consultation
Our first virtual meeting will be the foundation of our work together. You will get a feel for my style and perspective on anxiety and OCD. I will learn everything I can about you and how anxiety is impacting your life. From there we will personalize cognitive behavior therapy to help break you out of your current patterns.
Build your Skills
A cognitive behavior therapy session will always conclude with an action plan or homework. In many cases I will email you a summary of our key take aways so you can incorporate them into your week.
Personalized Approach
CBT is not one size fits all. Our work together will be designed specifically for you, focusing on your goals and the unique connections between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Meet your Goals
The most important factor in overcoming any obstacle is the confidence that you can handle it. As you start meeting your goals, we will focus on strengthening your skills so that you can continue your growth, being able to apply CBT to new problems as they arise.
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1 / How do I make an appointment?Complete the Potential Client Form and I will be in touch with you within 24 hours to set up a consultation call. If we are fit will will book an intake session from there. After our initial meeting, most clients meet with me weekly for 45-minute sessions, ideally at the same day and a time each week. We will meet more or less depending on your needs. If you need to change your appointment time or cancel, I require 48 hours notice to avoid a full session charge.
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2 / How much does therapy cost and do you take insurance?My fees are $320 per 60 minute initial assessment session and $240 per 45-minute therapy session. I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance panels. If you have a PPO you may be eligible for out of network benefits and I will submit electronic claims on your behalf so that you may be partially reimbursed for your CBT sessions. You can contact your insurance company directly to find out more information about your out of network coverage.
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3 / Do you offer in-person/face -to-face sessions?YES! It has been so good to be back in the office! I offer both in person and online therapy. My in person office is in Campbell, CA, serving the Silicon Valley region. I can provide online therapy to residents throughout California.
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4 / Do you work with children and teens?Most of my therapy clients are adults, young adults and older teenagers. I don’t often work with children under age 11 but if you feel your child could be a good fit for me I am happy to speak with you. I also offer Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment for parents seeking to help their children with anxiety disorders and OCD.
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5 / What will our sessions be like?CBT is more structured than other types of therapy. We will start by setting an agenda and intention for the session. Then the majority of our session time will be spent on discussing your problems and applying CBT interventions. We will end with an action plan for you to take into your week. CBT, is at its core, flexible and collaborative so we will tailor our sessions to your needs.
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6 / How long does therapy take?It truth is that treatment length varies a lot! The severity of your symptoms and how long you've had them , your motivation to work outside of session, and your life circumstances will all factor in to treatment length. Most clients start to feel some noticeable relief within three months and may achieve their goals by six months. For others it can take a year or more.