What to expect

Your care, step by step.

How getting started works, what your visits look like, and how to get ready for your first appointment.

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How it works

Your walk to wellness.

  1. 01

    Reach out

    Every journey begins with a single step. Book a free 15-minute call where we’ll explore your goals.

  2. 02

    Getting to know you

    We take time to truly understand you: your story, your strengths, and the challenges you’re facing.

  3. 03

    Grow together

    Through ongoing visits, typically every 2 to 8 weeks, we work toward goals tailored to your needs.

  4. 04

    Find peace and wellness

    Feel grounded, balanced, and at peace, with a plan that supports your wellness.

What to expect

Care that fits your life.

Visits happen online through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, with in-person visits in San Francisco by request.

Your first visit

60 to 90 minutes. We listen to your story, your challenges, and your goals, then build an individualized plan that may include therapy, lifestyle strategies, nutrition, and medication when appropriate.

Follow-up visits

25 min

Focused medication visits, best if you already see a therapist

45 min

Medication management plus brief therapy (DBT, CBT, ACT)

60 min

Deeper therapy and mind-body work

Visits range from weekly to every 2 to 3 months, depending on your goals.

Between visits

Questions don’t always wait for your next session. Reach us by phone or email and we’ll respond within 2 business days.

Who we see

Children, teens, and adults ages 6 to 64. Official ADHD testing is also available.

Insurance

We’re in network with these plans:

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross California

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • Oxford / Optum

  • Quest Behavioral Health

  • United Healthcare / Optum

Paying out of network? We provide superbills for PPO reimbursement. Copays vary by plan, so check your benefits with your insurer.

Getting ready

Before your first visit.

A little prep helps us make the most of your time together. Don’t worry if you can’t do all of it. We’ll fill in the gaps together.

Book a free consult

1

Book a free 15-minute consult to see if we’re a good fit.

2

Complete your intake forms in IntakeQ before your visit.

3

List your current medications, doses and supplements.

4

Gather past records, diagnoses or recent lab results if you have them.

5

Have your insurance card and photo ID ready.

6

For telehealth, find a private, quiet spot with a good connection. You’ll need to be in California during your visit.

7

Jot down your goals and questions. Anything is fair game.

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You’re not broken. You’re not alone.

And this isn’t the end of your story, just a new chapter. Our care is rooted in science, shaped by lived experience, and delivered with humanity.

Book a free consult