Empowering You to Heal Yourself

It’s the safe spaces and people in our lives that create the opportunity to be authentic, honest, and empowered to do the necessary work of healing.

Individual Counseling

I provide counseling online and in-person for adults in California. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re a lifelong participant, I can help by holding a safe space for you to express yourself and explore the challenges you are facing. I am respectful and understanding of clients who are suspicious of the process, and know that in some families and cultures even the idea of talking to a stranger about your struggles is a big hill to climb. I am here to help you climb it. I’ve found using multi-modality techniques (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Expressive Arts) is what helps me best serve my clients. You never know what approach might be the key that helps you get a “wink from your higher self”. Therapy continues beyond our 50-minute session. It is a daily practice of engagement throughout your life. My main goal is helping you find tools to maintain your healing process. Data and research is constantly evolving, and we have access to more tools than ever. Some examples I use are: worksheets, social media resources, apps, TED Talks, podcasts, book recommendations, documentaries.
Recovery & Addiction Counseling

My strong foundation comes from many years working in the addiction and recovery field before becoming an LMFT. I’ve been in recovery myself for many years (one day at a time), and have discovered that I’m pretty good at helping folks in recovery. As an associate MFT & substance use counselor, I have extensive experience working in agencies supporting addiction recovery and mental health services. I have also worked with community mental health organizations to provide co-occurring (also known as dual diagnoses) services to both youth and adults. My experience has allowed me to help people build healthier coping skills which support their recovery, not only in addiction, but also in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and healthy communication. I am not only focused on 12-step programs – if that “doesn’t work” for you, that’s okay. There are many ways to be in recovery that promote personal growth.
Empowering You

Starting your journey to your authentic self can be challenging, and I can walk with you to explore healthier living. I want to understand how you move in the world and your struggles with addiction and recovery issues. By working together, we can trace patterns in your life that shape your worldview, such as with grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and the impact that COVID-19 has had in your life. Sometimes people need more than a 12-step program or better, yet, additional help, while in 12-step programs to help with addiction and recovery issues.
Creating a Safe Space

I am committed to creating an environment where you feel safe to discuss and understand symptoms, triggers, the practice of current “survival coping skills,” and how you communicate your needs/wants to others. By developing awareness of your patterns, we can develop more opportunities for choice. This can help you begin to notice common themes in what has felt disruptive or unhealthy for you. Creating a safe space together is the foundation that allows us to understand how, when, and why you “react” or “respond” to people, places, and situations in your life.

Cost of services and what to expect

Initial Consultation

Initial Phone Consultation — 30 minutes/No Charge A free 30-minute phone consultation to learn if Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc is a good fit for you. Please feel free to schedule online, by phone or text. I recommend having a notebook on hand to write down any questions you have, and/or to note information you receive.

Please review the below Good Faith Estimate about out-of-network care:

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE For Health Care Items & Services

OMB Control Number: 0938-1401

Effective January 1, 2022, a ruling went into effect called the “No Surprises Act” which requires practitioners to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” about out-of-network care.

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in an insurance plan or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan, that upon request they are entitled to receive (both orally and in writing) a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

Note: The PHSA and GFE does not currently apply to clients who are using insurance benefits, including “out of network benefits” (i.e., submitting superbills to insurance for reimbursement). However, we are furnishing this information to all clients so that you may understand your estimated charges in the event that your health insurance expires, or you choose to become a cash pay client. These charges would also apply if you received services after the expiration of your health insurance plan and did not give us prior notification of the expiration.

Good Faith Estimate Disclaimer

This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill. If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill. You may contact Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available. You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill. There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount. To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. Keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place.
Cost of Services
Initial Consultation: No Charge
Intake Session: $200/60-minutes
- Intake and assessment takes 60 minutes and can be in person, by phone or through tele-health. I highly encourage all potential clients review and complete the packet prior to the intake session, so we can fully utilize the time by focusing on your goals and how treatment services can look for you.
Individual Therapy Session: $165/50-minutes

$65/30-minutes – may be suitable for:
- Quick check-ins between longer sessions
- Addressing a single, focused issue
- Situations requiring immediate support
Payments and Insurance
Forms of Payment Accepted

Please note: ALL fees are due and payable at the time of the session
- Cash
- Check
- FSA/HSA Card
- All major Credit Cards accepted
Insurance Accepted
- Coastal TPA
Cancellation Policy

“Only when we stop fighting our personal emptiness can we begin to appreciate the personal transformation that is possible.”

— Mark Epstein, M.D.

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Empowering You to Heal Yourself

Cost of services and what to expect

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