Nurturing Joyful Relationships in Young Children and their Families (650) 703-3288
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you take insurance?
Many insurance plans offer some coverage for diagnosed conditions treated by out of network providers. We would be glad to help you make use of that option if it is possible.
Many families choose not to use their insurance to pay for mental health or behavioral health services because using insurance requires a diagnosis and involves the insurance company in the treatment plan. If you are worried about your child, it is recommended to seek support services before your child has significant symptoms, so you may be seeking early intervention services, which might not be covered by insurance.
Also note that insurance often does not cover pre-diagnostic services, couples therapy, consultation, or IEP/IFSP support. See the page on rights and protections for more information
2. What options do you have if I can't afford therapy rates?
It is important to us that every family have the support that they need. That is one of the reasons that we offer group options when possible(see services tab or see below). We have extensive experience with group work and have seen first hand that it is an exceptional way for some families to receive services. Among many other benefits, group treatment builds community for you and provides supported socialization opportunities for your child. If you are a member of Open Path Collective https://openpathcollective.org/, you may be qualified to receive discounted services if a spot is available, either here or with another provider in the Collective.
3. What age range do you see?
As Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists and Practitioners we love to begin prenatally with families when they are in the last trimester of pregnancy, or even earlier. If there is concern around parental depression, anxiety, developmental or health problems, these issues weigh heavily on families and early support is recommended.
We typically see children through eighth grade/twelve-years-old. However, all children develop differently and an older child might have needs that can be met best through play therapy. If you are in doubt, contact me and we can decide together through a free phone consultation.
We work with parents who are frustrated, worried, sad or suffering from other parenting or perinatal or postpartum challenges. If you or your partner are caring for a child you deserve to have support for yourselves, in your own right, so that you are best positioned to provide the care you want for your child.