Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can request a free 15-minute consultation. Ask a practical question, hear how scheduling works, and see if the fit feels right before a full intake.

Request a free consultation, or review ways to work with me if you want payment options first. If we decide to work together, intake and scheduling are arranged through Stonebridge Counseling.

The first session is mostly getting oriented. We talk about what brought you in, what you hope might be different, and any practical questions about scheduling. Your whole history doesn't need to fit into one sitting. You are also deciding whether this feels like a place where you can think out loud.

I work primarily with adults. People often come in for anxiety and overthinking, ADHD and neurodivergence, relationship patterns, burnout and masking, emotional overwhelm, or a major life transition. Many are functioning outwardly while struggling internally. 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. If we decide to work together, I will help direct you to scheduling through Stonebridge Counseling based on your insurance or payment needs.

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-based therapy is available through Stonebridge Counseling. Self-pay is also 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. Contact the office to confirm available options, or ask about self-pay through Stonebridge Counseling.

Request a consultation or contact the Stonebridge Counseling office with the name of your insurance company and plan. 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 do not 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. In therapy, we look at when rumination starts, what it is responding to, and how to develop a different relationship with worry over time.

Yes. A breakup often stirs up habits that were already there, like replaying what happened, questioning your judgment, or struggling to move forward. Therapy offers a place to sort through that at your pace, without someone pushing you to get over it or make a particular decision.