Frequently Asked Questions

Stonebridge Counseling sends the required intake paperwork before therapy begins. Complete the forms before our first therapy session and contact the practice if you have trouble accessing them.

The first session is mostly getting oriented. We talk about what brought you in, what you hope might be different, and any practical questions. Your whole history does not need to fit into one sitting.

Yes. I use AI-assisted tools to help prepare clinical documentation. An AI scribe can use an audio recording to draft a session note, which helps me spend less session time taking notes and more time attending to you. You can opt out of audio recording. That does not mean all AI-assisted documentation stops; AI may still assist with documentation under Stonebridge's notice of technology use. I remain responsible for the clinical record. Please ask me about how the scribe is used in sessions. Stonebridge provides the formal technology notice and can answer questions about data handling, storage, and retention.

I work with adults around how past experiences affect them now, relationship patterns, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm. Other concerns include anxiety, OCD-related concerns, ADHD, burnout, and major life changes. You can begin with or without a clinical label.

A finished agenda is not required. Bring what is loudest today, a specific worry, exhaustion, or a sense that something has to change, and we will find a place to start.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes. To schedule sessions with me, call Stonebridge Counseling at (530) 341-3786.

Most people begin with weekly sessions. Over time, some move to every other week once things feel more stable. The right pace depends on what you are working through and what your schedule and insurance allow.

I provide psychotherapy rather than coaching. Therapy can include practical strategies for ADHD, relationships, routines, boundaries, and life changes, but our work stays grounded in your mental health and treatment goals.

Yes. Insurance and self-pay are available through Stonebridge Counseling. Coverage depends on the exact policy, network, county, benefits, eligibility, and authorization requirements.

Traditional or direct Medi-Cal generally cannot be billed directly through this website or independently. Some managed Medi-Cal plans may be eligible through Stonebridge Counseling, including certain Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, and Partnership plans. The office will need to verify the specific plan.

Stonebridge Counseling may still be able to bill some out-of-network plans, depending on the policy. Kaiser is generally treated as out of network and is not commonly billed. Call Stonebridge Counseling billing at (530) 230-9212 to confirm available options, or ask about self-pay.

For payment or billing questions, contact Stonebridge Counseling billing at (530) 230-9212. You can also request a consultation first if you mainly want to check fit. Sensitive insurance information should not be sent by ordinary text.

Yes. I work with adults across California through virtual sessions. You need to be physically located in California at the time of each appointment.

You can live anywhere in California. Sessions are virtual, and you need to be physically located in California at the time of each appointment — regardless of which city you are in.

I don't perform formal psychological testing or diagnostic evaluations for ADHD. In therapy, we can still explore how attention, organization, and executive functioning show up in your daily life, especially if you already have a diagnosis or strongly suspect ADHD. If formal testing would be helpful, I can talk with you about appropriate referral options.

I support many autistic adults in a neurodiversity-affirming way. I don't provide autism assessment or diagnosis, and not every presentation or level of support need is automatically within outpatient telehealth. Therapy may focus on burnout, masking, sensory overload, relationships, or systems that were not designed with you in mind.

What you share in therapy is confidential, with a few important exceptions required by law. These include situations involving imminent risk of harm to yourself or someone else, suspected abuse of a child, elder, or dependent adult, and certain court orders. I explain confidentiality and its limits clearly during intake.

Yes. This is one of the most common reasons people reach out. We look at when the rumination starts and what it is responding to.

Yes. A breakup often stirs up habits that were already there, like replaying what happened, questioning your judgment, or not knowing how to start the next week. You can sort through that without being pushed to get over it or to make a particular decision.