My Services
I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where patients feel heard and understood. I don’t dismiss symptoms, especially when the picture is complex or falls outside neat diagnostic categories. I welcome curiosity and I partner with you to navigate uncertainty. Above all, my goal is to help you feel supported, informed, and empowered in your mental health journey.
I’m licensed to treat patients throughout the state of California. I work with patients both in-person — in my office in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA — and virtually throughout California.
I work with patients experiencing a wide variety of symptoms, including anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and insomnia.
I also work with many women in mid-life experiencing a complex array of hormonal and other issues affecting their mental health, which you can learn more about here.
Below is information on my fees & payment terms, and you can learn more about my holistic and individualized approach to treatment here.
Initial Consultation
FREE / 10-min session
I offer a complimentary 10-minute phone consultation for potential new patients. During this call, we’ll discuss what you’re looking for and how I might be able to help. If it seems like a good fit, we can schedule an initial appointment to get started.
New Patient Evaluation
2-3 sessions @ $375 / 45-min session (total of $750-$1125) *
My evaluation process takes about 2 hours, usually spread over 2-3 sessions. This thorough assessment covers your symptoms, past treatments, and personal history, which allows me to develop and share a comprehensive treatment plan that’s personalized for you.
Medication Management
$275 / 25-min session or
$375 / 45-min session
Medication management sessions typically last 30-45 minutes and are usually scheduled every 1-3 months, depending on your needs and the medication. Whether you’re completely new to psychiatric medications or have been on a regimen for years, I’ll work closely with you to ensure your treatment is effective and tailored to your situation.
Individual Therapy
$375 / 45-min session
Therapy sessions are 45 minutes in length and are usually scheduled weekly or every other week. I use a variety of therapy techniques depending on what you’d like to work on and your goals for therapy. Medication management can also be incorporated into these sessions when appropriate.
*Additional information on my initial evaluation: My initial evaluation typically takes 2-3 sessions (45-min each) to complete. These sessions can be scheduled during the same week or one or more weeks apart, depending on your preference. I break the evaluation up into multiple sessions for several reasons: (1) it allows time for lab work (if appropriate) to be completed, (2) it gives me and you time to reflect on what we have discussed and bring new thinking into each subsequent session, and (3) it significantly increases PPO insurance coverage, in contrast to one longer session, which PPO insurance usually covers as if it’s a single 45-min visit.
Payment & Insurance Terms
Payment is due at the time of service.
Insurance: I’m not in-network with any insurance companies/plans. I am considered an out-of-network doctor (or provider). However, I can provide an itemized receipt for each visit, which many of my patients use to request reimbursement from PPO insurance plans.
Cancellation Policy: Please provide 48 business hours notice for cancellations and rescheduling. If less notice is given, the full session fee will be billed.
