FAQ’s

When do you provide telehealth therapy?

My therapy office is mostly virtual at this time for your convenience. I like that we can use technology to make access to care easy. I have virtual therapy appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays generally from 10am-7pm. I like to offer evening hours for those who need it.

When do you provide in-office therapy?

I provide in office therapy appointments on SATURDAYS only at my Glendale office. I think it is important to be able to provide therapy for those folks who appreciate therapy in person. My Saturday office hours are generally 10am-6pm.

Do you provide couples therapy?

I do not specialize in providing couples therapy but I can provide you with referrals of providers who do provide that service.

Do you accept insurance?

I accept Optum (United Health Care, Oscar, UMR) and Aetna plans at this time. If you are concerned about cost for care, please give me a call to further discuss your options.

Do you work with kids or teenagers?

I am not working with minors at this time but I can provide you with referrals of therapists who specialize in working with children or teenagers. I do provide individual therapy for adults.

Do you provide faith based therapy?

I provide therapy for those of all faiths or no faith context at all. I am able to serve those who would like Christian counseling and see things from a biblical worldview. You will need to request that type of therapy care if you are interested.

Do you provide a Good Faith Estimate?

I comply with the No Surprise Act and provide a Good Faith Estimate (GFE). Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. As I focus on a partnerships with my clients in the therapy process, Switchback Therapy has continuously promoted an understanding of service agreements with disclosures of cost. Under the 2022 law, this specific GFE form is now part of the informed consents package sent with request to sign and complete intake documentation prior to beginning services. 

What are your standard fees?

Intake Session: $160, Individual Therapy Session: $160 for 55 mins, Family Therapy: $160 for 55 mins

Please contact me to talk through all of your possible options if finances are a concern.

What is your logo about?

My brilliant artist friend Sandra Bosscher of Contagious Designs created my logo and website. The Switchback Therapy logo is a topography view of the brain with a winding pathway running through it. Sandra definitely connected the concepts of neuroscience, therapy, adventure, healing, and navigating the switchbacks of life together through the logo and this website. Thank you Sandra for your added creativity and vision!