Questions
Questions people ask
The things people want to know before they pick up the phone, answered plainly.
- Are you a licensed therapist?
- No. I am not a licensed psychotherapist, and I do not practice psychotherapy. I am a Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT), a Brainspotting Practitioner, trained at Pacific Trauma Center, a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Relationship Coach. If what you need is a diagnosis, an insurance claim, or a licensed clinician, I am not the right person and I will tell you so on our first call. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
- How long is a session, and what does it cost?
- An individual session runs 90 minutes at $200. A couples session runs 2 hours at $275. It's almost two sessions in one. We use the whole time, so people usually leave with something that has actually moved.
- Do you take insurance?
- Self-pay only, no insurance accepted. That keeps the work between the two of us, with no file, no diagnosis and no third party deciding how many sessions you are allowed.
- Can we work together if I am not in California?
- Yes. Walnut Creek, CA in person. And online, any location. The work translates well to video, and plenty of people who started in the room carried on that way when life moved them.
- What is Brainspotting?
- It is a quiet, body led method for people carrying something that words alone have never quite reached. You keep your eyes in one place, I stay with you, and the body does most of the work. It is slower and less talkative than people expect, and that is the point. More about Brainspotting.
- What happens on the free 15 minute call?
- The free 15 minute consultation call is about fit, nothing else. You tell me what you want to change, and I tell you honestly whether my work suits you. There is no pressure either way, and if I am not the right person I will say so.
- What if I need to reschedule?
- 48 hours notice, otherwise the full fee applies unless the session can be rescheduled within the same week to suit you both. Life happens, so tell me as early as you can and we will find another time.
Something not answered here? Send me a note or call 925 914 0098.
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We talk, you ask questions, and you decide if this is right for you. No pressure either way.