Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are your fees? What forms of payment do you accept?

A: Rachel's fee is $250 per 45 minute session and longer sessions are prorated. Maggie's fees are $195/45 min session. We accept credit card, cash, or check and my booking system can securely store credit cards so we can work the full duration of the session without using time to pay for services. 

 

Q: Do you accept insurance?

A: No, but we do provide statements of payment called Superbills that you can submit to your insurance to receive partial reimbursement. You can contact your insurance to ask them what percentage of reimbursement you will receive for an out-of-network provider. Clients are responsible for verifying and understanding the limits of their insurance coverage. 

 

To determine if you have mental health coverage, the first thing to do is check with your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:

• What are my mental health benefits?

• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

• How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?

• How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?

• Is payment subject to meeting my deductible?

• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

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Q: Do you offer a sliding scale or discounted services?

A: We have a designated number of slots in my practice devoted to serving families/people in need. Low fee slots are reserved for people in need of trauma treatment that would otherwise not be able to have access to therapy services. They become available sporadically, so please email me to be added to a waitlist so you can be notified when a slot becomes available.

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Q: Where are you located?

A: Our office is located in Thousand Oaks, California. We also see clients who are California residents for secure video sessions. 

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Q: What is sex therapy? Does it involve touch?

A: Sex Therapy is similar to talk therapy with a licensed therapist, but with a provider with specialized training in sex therapy and knowledge about interventions for helping with sexual concerns. Issues that can be treated in sex therapy include recovery from sexual abuse and assault, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia (difficulty having orgasms), and performance anxiety. Sex therapy can also be helpful for improving your sexual connection with your partner and can help you explore your desires together in order to increase your connection, passion, and satisfaction. Sex therapy can help survivors of sexual violence to reconnect with their body to increase their capacity to feel safe again and experience pleasure. 

 

Sex therapy never involves touch or sexual activity during session. Discussions of sex are acceptable within the context of sex therapy, and I always obtain consent before asking questions that may feel intrusive. It's always up to you the amount of detail you share in session. 

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