There’s no greater sign of self-care than investing in your mental health. If you’re currently experiencing psychological distress in one form or another, or you’re just wanting to check in, the first step in the process is to reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
There are no immediate commitments when scheduling your initial consultation. This is a time for us to explore if I am a good fit for your needs. Studies have shown that the right therapeutic relationship is essential to clinical success.
1. contact me
2. ASK QUEStions
Ask me any questions, to see if we are a good fit. We can find a mutually agreeable first appointment time.
3. paperwork
I will send you some paperwork to review and sign electronically prior to your first appointment.
I practice in-person at Vantage Point Psychotherapy located at 425 University Ave Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825. Due to the COVID pandemic, I am offering telehealth appointments via a secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for everyone’s safety.
Clients can cancel or reschedule an appointment at any time. If you late cancel or no-show for an appointment without providing 48 hours' notice, you will be charged the full fee of your visit.
I am currently accepting private pay clients. Methods of payment include credit cards, HSA cards, or other arrangements. My current rate is $225 per 50-minute individual adult session and $250 per 50-minute session for clients under 18 years old or for family therapy sessions.
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical 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 bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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
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