Offering individual, couples and family therapy, and consultation. FBT certified.
Offering individual, couples and family therapy, and consultation. FBT certified.
Offices at:
2460 Park Blvd Suite 1
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Mailing Address:
PO Box 60972
Palo Alto, CA 94306-0972
Over 40 years, I have been working with individuals and families as they navigate the intersection of physical and mental illness, grief, and life transitions. And I have a specialty in treating eating disorders. I have worked both within organizations and, as I am currently, in private practice.
I served as the clinical and administrative lead for Adult & Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Programs as well as in Behavioral Medicine. I developed, implemented and manualized several group programs (DBT, ACT) as well as established a multidisciplinary medical clinic to treat eating disorder patients needing urgent medical care. I was responsible for participating in writing and updating Best Practices recommendations, developing training programs, organizing conferences for evidenced-based treatments, piloting technologies, and developing procedures to measure outcomes. I also wrote a training manual for new providers to the field of eating disorders as well as being a chapter contributor to two books.
At every step, I've been grateful to the clients with whom I've had the honor to work and to the many colleagues that have joined me along the way.
Seeking therapy usually comes at time of change or upset, and my goal is to offer a safe, warm, collaborative and supportive environment in which to help you better understand your circumstances and begin to identify ways to feel better, cope better, or make changes for the better.
Most of my appointments are virtual at this time. Typically, after the initial assessment, therapy consists of a weekly 50-minute session, but this can vary depending on needs. Duration of therapy also is highly dependent on each client's circumstances and goa
The first step is usually sending an email or making a complimentary phone call appointment to discuss your particular situation. Both my voicemail and email are confidential. I return phone calls Monday-Friday, during regular business hours. Weekend calls are returned on Monday. Email is often a faster response time.
As I am frequently unable to take on new clients for treatment, I offer parents/caregivers of eating disorder sufferers brief consultation to help orient and identify treatment options and resources.
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and iaedp™ Approved Consultant (CEDS-C) for clinicians seeking to pursue certification or simply seeking to further specialty in the treatment of eating disorders
I provide Tele-therapy using Zoom platform
(for clients residing in California)
My practice is often full. However, you are welcome to email me about my availability or reach out for one-time consultation.
FEES
My practice is fee-for-service, with payment at time of service by credit card, cash, Venmo, Zelle or check. I am not in-network with any insurance, but can provide you a Superbill each month to use with your insurance. For consultations, I can provide an invoice only.
My current fee is $275/50-minute therapy session.
My typical consultation fee is $200.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE INFORMATION
Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.