Counseling Rates
Anti-Oppressive Fee Structure
For non-insurance clients, I provide therapy services using the anti-oppressive rate structure listed below.
An anti-oppressive fee structure is a sliding scale model rooted in solidarity economics and redistributive justice. This tiered pricing system demonstrates my commitment to social justice and aims to make therapy more accessible, regardless of financial situation. You can read more about this in the FAQs.
Please review the following questions in the adjacent section to determine which level may best fit your circumstances. If you can invest more in your healing, please do so, as your decision is an act of solidarity. Those who can commit to my full fee and redistributive (pay-it-forward) rates directly support individuals and communities with more limited resources.
Redistributive (Pay-It-Forward): $275 (Yes 14-17 questions)
Full fee: $225 (Yes to 10-13 questions)
Sustain: $180 (Yes to 7-9 questions)
Solidarity: $100 (Yes to 4-6 questions)
Reparations: $50 (Yes to 0-3 questions)
High-conflict families: Clients involved in high-conflict situations will be charged the Full Fee rate. I will only work with high-conflict families if a minor's counsel is assigned and involved. Families in high-conflict situations may incur extra fees in addition to weekly sessions due to the increased legal risk for the therapist.
Anti-Oppressive Questionnaire
Please review these questions and keep track of your responses to determine which fee rate may best fit your circumstances. I trust you know your financial reality best and do not require documentation, tax returns, or proof of hardship.
Do you not belong to a community that has been historically and systemically excluded from wealth-building opportunities (e.g., BIPOC, indigenous communities, or first-generation immigrants)?
Are you a homeowner or landowner, or do you rent a high-end property by choice?
Do you have income-generating assets (such as real estate, investments, or stocks) or access to passive/supplemental income?
Do you expect to inherit money or property, or have you already received gifted wealth/inheritance?
Do you currently experience housing security and stability?
Do you have a safety net (savings, wealthy family, or a network of affluent friends) that could cover your expenses for 3+ months if you were unemployed?
Do you have zero-to-minimal debt, or are you able to comfortably manage your debt and make all bills and credit card payments with ease?
Did you experience "early life abundance" (growing up in a high-resource environment) even if you are currently experiencing "temporary scarcity"?
Have you (or could you have) attended college or graduate school?
Do you have the financial choice to enroll your child in private school?
Do you have a relatively high degree of earning power or social mobility due to your education, gender/racial privilege, or socioeconomic background (even if you are not currently exercising that power)?
Does your household income significantly exceed the cost of living in your area (i.e. an annual income of at least $100,000 in San Diego)?
Do you have the ability to choose whether you work or not, or do you choose to work part-time or for less pay?
Do you have only 1 financial dependent (minors, elders, or disabled individuals) who rely on your income?
Does your income allow you to regularly vacation (annually), visit amusement/theme parks, and/or spend on personal desires without financial stress?
Are you in relatively good health and able-bodied (e.g., you do not have a chronic illness or disability that requires significant out-of-pocket expenses)?
Have you been able to easily access and afford private health insurance for yourself and your family?
This questionnaire was inspired by: Kenya Crawford, Dr. Andi Lee, Stephanie Olano, AORTA, and more.
Insurance & Superbills
I am a non-network/out-of-network approved provider with TriCare/TriWest. I do not accept any other insurances at this time.
I can provide you with a superbill at the end of each month for you to submit to your insurance for partial or full reimbursement.
Please note, involving insurance, even via the superbill, requires a diagnosis after the first session and that diagnosis lives in your health records indefinitely. There are limitations to how much I can protect your privacy when insurance is involved in your care. It is possible that insurance will deny and/or limit coverage and reimbursement based on their interpretation of your needs.
Good Faith Estimate Notice
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients 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.
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, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.