What to Expect

Yes, we do! Our therapists are in-network with a number of insurance providers. Contact our office to verify your specific plan. Should we be out of network with your insurance company, we’re happy to provide a monthly superbill that you can submit for reimbursement. We recommend calling your insurance provider before our first session to ensure your out-of-network services will be covered.

Our standard rate is $160 per session for individuals, and $200 per session for couples and families. Rates are standard for both licensed and associate therapists.

We accept credit cards, debit cards, HSA, and FSA cards, and cash. Please reach out if you have questions about other payment options.

You may have felt pulled to therapy for a while, but unsure if you actually need it. Consider if the issues you are facing are causing any sort of distress, discomfort, or problems; or interfering with some aspect of your life and desired quality of living.

If you are ready to see what's possible, wondering if this is the change you're seeking, contact us to get matched with the right therapist. Healing and transformation is possible. Your life is worth it to simply give it a shot.

Yes, we offer in person appointments at our 4 office locations: West Covina, Upland, Newport Beach, and San Diego. We also offer therapy online.

Online therapy replicates the experience of an office environment but from the comfort of your own home or office. You will receive a session reminder within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, and can log into your Client Portal to access a secure link for your video session.

We use a reliable system ensuring privacy protection and a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform. All service consents are electronically signed and stored in our HIPAA-compliant electronic health record.

Individual and Couples/Families therapy sessions are typically 45-53 minutes in length, considered the "clinical hour."

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Most often, clients meet on a weekly or every other week basis. We highly recommend new clients meet weekly to start and adjust frequency as needed.

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You can discuss frequency, termination, or graduation at any time, and your therapist will provide feedback and recommendations. The final say and decision depends largely on you.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating trauma. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR therapy is based on the idea that past emotionally charged experiences can impact present emotional and mental well-being.

EMDR therapy involves a structured eight-phase treatment approach:

1. History Taking and Treatment Planning: Understanding your background to tailor the therapy to your needs.

2. Preparation: Establishing trust and explaining the EMDR process.

3. Assessment: Identifying the traumatic memory and the negative beliefs associated with it.

4. Desensitization: Using bilateral stimulation such as eye movement or audio cues to process the trauma.

5. Installation: Strengthening positive beliefs.

6. Body Scan: Identifying and resolving somatic responses.

7. Closure: Returning to equilibrium after each session.

8. Reevaluation: Ensuring all traumatic memories are adequately processed.

EMDR therapy has been proven effective in treating a wide range of psychological issues, particularly those related to trauma. This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, grief and loss, and various other types of trauma-related symptoms. Additionally, EMDR therapy has shown promise in addressing issues such as low self-esteem, performance anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties.

Yes, EMDR therapy can be effectively conducted online. As technology develops, more therapists have adapted to online formats, adjusting techniques like eye movements, audio cues, or tapping for virtual sessions. We use software that helps us create the bilateral stimulation that aids in eye movement. It’s user-friendly on computers, phones, or tablets.

Conducting EMDR online does require a strong and reliable internet connection, and a private space. Your therapist will share more details about the process and determine whether EMDR online is an appropriate fit to support you.

No, you do not have to identify as Christian to receive services from us. We honor and respect your beliefs and values. Our therapists will not incorporate any faith-based approach in treatment without consent.

Absolutely. As a client, your information is completely confidential in accordance with state law and privacy practices. No information will be released without your signed consent. Your therapist will review this with you in your intake session.

The time scheduled for your appointment is reserved exclusively for you. Therefore, if you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. According to our policy, cancellations, or no-shows with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the missed session fee.

Because insurance providers deny claims for shortened sessions, we are unable to bill for incomplete or unattended appointments. Therefore, if you arrive 10 minutes or more after your scheduled appointment time, your session will be automatically cancelled.

If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, but would still like to proceed with your appointment, you may choose to pay out of pocket at our standard rate, if your therapist is still available to meet.

Frequent or repeated cancellations may result in the loss of your recurring appointment schedule.