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Medi-Cal

As I have relocated my practice from the State of California to the State of Florida, I am no longer able to provide services through Medi-Cal, as Medi-Cal rules require providers to be in the same state as the client they are providing services to. I am in the process of credentialing through the State of Florida Medicaid program.

MEDICARE

I am an authorized Medicare Provider, although I limit the number of individuals I am able to provide services under MEDICARE and am currently not providing services under any MEDICARE Advantage HMO's. I can provide services with MEDICARE Supplement Services (MediGap) in some cases.

I am currently limiting Medicare Services to individuals on Medicare who are approved through Total Life. Total Life provides therapy to clients in all 50 States. I currently provide services through Total Life for clients in California and Florida only. For more information contact https://totallife.com

Private Insurance

I am not currently on any Private Insurance Panels, but I am able to provide necessary billing details, if you are under a PPO Insurance. Under PPO, you are responsible for the bill; but your insurance company can reimburse you for approved psychotherapy, up to an allowed amount, according to your specific policy. I am able to provide the required documentation that your PPO may request to facilitate your reimbursement. As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LPCC #296 State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences) as well as Florida Department of Health (LMHC #24710) and an NPI provider (National Provider Identification), I meet all criteria for providing psychotherapy. While I no longer provide marriage or couple counseling, I occasionally have individual clients invite individuals to a session, which may include their spouse, partner or another family member. I am able to treat individuals who are having various relationship issues as well as other personal, health or other life challenges.

Private Pay/Sliding Scale/Office of Social Justice-Mental Health Ministry

I make an effort to provide a limited amount of my professional services at a sliding scale rate.

The regular rate for psychotherapy is $200 for a 50-minute session and I typically recommend at least 2 sessions per month. Under a sliding scale the session rate can be reduced and occasionally waived. I am also listed on the San Diego Catholic Diocese as an approved Catholic Therapist. My personal beliefs include many tenets of Catholicism, particularly Reconciliation and receipt of the Eucharist. At the same time, I respect all faiths and can provide services to individuals of other faiths, non-believers and those in alternative lifestyles. I treat everyone with respect and compassion.