Fees

Her fees for a psychotherapy session are based on usual and customary rates for the San Francisco Bay Area.

She generally reserves a couple of sliding-scale slots for people with financial hardship. If she is unable to see you she will make referrals to other providers in the community.

Payment

She accepts credit cards, checks and cash.

Cancellation

You will not be charged for a session if you cancel at least 48 hours in advance, although more notice is always appreciated.

Insurance

While she does not participate in managed care networks, many PPO insurance plans provide coverage for mental health services provided by licensed professionals. She provides itemized superbills to submit to insurance and is happy to assist in filling out paperwork necessary to receive reimbursement.

What is DBT?

Dialectal behavioral therapy is a well researched, evidenced based effective treatment designed for people who have difficulty regulating their emotions, chaotic unstable relationships, intense unpredictable moods and self-destructive behaviors. This is an active skills based therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It combines Zen practices of mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy.

DBT is successful in treating people with suicidal and self-harming behaviors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other addiction problems. This model offers practical skills to create a life with more joy, less suffering and a deeper connection to self and others.

DBT typically consists of weekly individual therapy, group skills training, and in-between session phone coaching to reinforce the skills learned and apply them to daily life.

DBT Skills Group

Participants in the DBT skills group must also be in their own individual therapy. If you are not currently in your own therapy she may be able to see you for individual therapy or refer you to another provider.

To join the group you will need to schedule an intake appointment.

Medication and Psychiatry

SF therapy does not provide psychiatry services or medication. If medication is indicated you will be referred to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation.

She regularly collaborates care with private community psychiatrists as well as UCSF and Kaiser medical centers.