FAQs
What can I expect?
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Some people have been to therapy numerous times before; others have never and it is one of the scariest (and bravest) things they have ever done. Either way, I am so excited to meet you. I will have lots of questions and together we will figure out how you are comfortable sharing your story.
Do you offer services in person and via telehealth?
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I am happy to have you in any way you are able to show up. If Carlsbad is convenient for you, there is something ineffable about being in-person; otherwise, I see many of my clients virtually. Just know you need to be located in the state of CA at the time of our session as this is the state in which I am licensed.
Do you take insurance?
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Yes, I am currently in network with Aetna, Optum, Cigna, Blue Shield and Tricare. I can also see clients out-of-network (a superbill can be provided) or offer a cash rate of $150/hour.
What is your cancellation policy?
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I understand that life happens, but please remember I am a person too. I kindly ask you provide at least 24 hours notice so I can plan my day and offer services to other clients in need. If an appointment is not cancelled within 24 hours or if you no-show your appointment, a cancellation fee of $75 will be [reluctantly] charged.
What does LCSW stand for and what does it mean?
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LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and it means that I received my Master of Social Work (MSW), completed 3,200 supervised hours post graduate school, and sat for my licensing exam. LMFTs (Licensed Marriage Family Therapists) and LPCCs (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors) have similar paths, but each of our schooling focuses on different aspects of the human condition.
As defined in the California Business & Professional Code, the practice of clinical social work refers to “service in which a special knowledge of social resources, human capabilities, and the part that unconscious motivation plays in determining behavior, is directed at helping people to achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustments.”
To me, social work is about the whole picture. Humans are complicated and contradictory, and we are more than who we are in the therapy room - we are parents, siblings, children, friends, employees, hobbyists. What we put into our body and how we move our body is important. How we interact with the world is important. What brings us joy and sorrow is important. We contain multitudes and we will examine all the things!