No phone tag, no long intake forms, no committing to anything before you're ready. Just reach out, and Anna will take it from there.
Text or email Anna. You don't need to have it all figured out - a few words about what's going on is enough. She reads every message herself and responds within one business day.
Anna will reach back out to schedule a short phone call. This is just a conversation - a chance for both of you to get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit.
You can ask any questions you have, and Anna will share a bit about how she works. If it feels right, you'll schedule a first appointment. If it doesn't, no hard feelings.
50 minutes, either in-person at Anna's Carlsbad office or via telehealth anywhere in California. First sessions are mostly about getting to know each other - Anna will ask questions, you'll talk about what's brought you in, and you'll start to figure out what you want to work on.
Anna is private pay. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for clients for whom the full rate is a genuine barrier. If that's you, please mention it when you reach out - Anna would rather work something out than have cost be the reason you don't get support.
The best way to check whether your insurance will cover your sessions is to call the member services number on the back of your card and ask about your mental health benefits, your deductible, and your co-pay for outpatient therapy. Anna can also help answer questions once you reach out.
Sessions are $170 for 50 minutes. A limited sliding scale is available. Many clients also choose to submit a superbill (provided on request) to their insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
A limited number of sliding scale spots are available for clients for whom the full rate is a real barrier. If that's you, just mention it when you reach out.
Standard sessions are 50 minutes. This applies to both individual and couples sessions.
Most people start with weekly sessions, which tends to build momentum faster. Once things feel more stable - or if life is just busy - every two weeks is common. Ultimately it's whatever works for you.
Yes. Anna offers telehealth sessions to anyone in California. Video sessions work exactly like in-person sessions - you just need a private space and a decent internet connection.
It depends on what you're working on. Some people come in for a specific transition or challenge and wrap up in a few months. Others work on longer-standing patterns and stay longer. Anna will talk with you about your goals and check in regularly about how it's going.
That's fair to wonder. Therapy only works when the fit is right - the right person, the right approach, the right timing. Anna's style is active and direct; she's not going to let you circle the same topic indefinitely. The free consultation call is exactly the right place to ask whether her approach sounds different from what you've tried before.
That's completely normal - in fact, most people feel that way when they reach out. You don't need to arrive with a clear agenda. Figuring out what's actually going on is often part of the work.
Yes. You can text or email Anna with questions or if something comes up between appointments. She's not a therapist who disappears between sessions.
Reaching out is the hardest part. You don't need to have the right words. Just say hello.
Anna responds within one business day. Free 15-min consultation, no commitment required.