FAQ

My office is located at:
1820 S. Catalina Ave. #105
Redondo Beach, Ca 90277

I am conveniently located near the following areas: South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Hawthorne, Carson, San Pedro.

I accept cash, check, or credit card payment at the time of service. If you will be using your medical insurance, your insurance company will reimburse you partial/full reimbursement depending on your benefits.

I am an out-of-network provider for all PPO medical insurance companies.

To find out more about your benefits, you may contact your medical insurance provider and ask the following questions:

1. Does my plan offer out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits?
2. What is my out-of-network deductible? How much of my deductible has been met? What is the coinsurance amount after my deductible has been met?
3. Do I have a limit of how many sessions I can have per calendar year?
4. What is the allowable amount for procedure code 90837 (Individual Psychotherapy) or 90847 (Family Psychotherapy)
5. What is my out-of-pocket maximum?
6. What is my plan start and end date?

Once an appointment time is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it, unless you provide 48 hours advance notice of cancellation. If it is possible, I will try to find another time to reschedule your appointment.

Individual sessions are 50 minutes. Couples sessions are 50 – 100 minutes.

Therapy sessions are generally not held less than once a week at the same day and time. More frequent or less frequent meetings may be arranged depending on the severity of psychological issues.

If your schedule does not allow for you to keep a consistent appointment time, please discuss this with me in advance.

Yes, our sessions are confidential except:

• suspected child, dependent adult or elder abuse or neglect
• intent to harm self or others, including suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation
• legal subpoena only if issued by a judge directly requiring waiver of the privilege of confidentiality d) professional supervision
• collection of payment.

All other releases must have your permission and authorization signature.