🦁 You may find some answers on these pages:

🦁 You’re unsure about therapy.

Some clients get pushed to start therapy by partners, family, coworkers. Maybe you’ve never considered it for yourself, as something real men don’t do, a sign of weakness, or a waste of time and money. Showing your vulnerable side — especially to another guy — can feel scary in the beginning. But honestly, asking for help through connection is an act of bravery, a sign of inner strength, and a smart move. In my 10 years of experience, so many of my clients thought therapy wasn’t for them, until they gave it a shot and realized it could change their lives. I’ve benefited from therapy myself, and I know you can too. You’ll make progress toward goals you didn’t think possible, and your life will start to change. I’m happy to explore your anxiety about therapy in our sessions.

If therapy sounds like too much, think about a few coaching sessions to dip your toe in.

🦁 Do I see clients online or in person?

Currently I see clients only by online video (or phone). I have years of experience meeting in person, and I will offer in-person services in the West Hollywood area soon.

🦁 Does it matter where clients are located?

We can legally meet for therapy online if you are located in my licensed states of CA or NY during sessions. (For coaching I can meet you in any state or country.)

Please be in a private, quiet space (indoors, outdoors, a parked car) with good internet and good lighting, out of earshot of anyone else.

🦁 Do I offer consultation before scheduling an intake? 

Yes, we can schedule a free 15-minute phone call to see if we are a good fit.

🦁 What kind of therapy clients do I not see?

• Clients not located in CA or NY during sessions.

• Couples. Families. Children under 16.

• Active psychosis. Unmedicated psychotic or bipolar disorders. Frequent risk of harm to self or others.

• Substance abuse requiring immediate detox or rehab. Meth or heroine use without desire to abstain. Daily cannabis or alcohol use without desire to reduce.

• Clients only seeking medication. I am not a psychiatrist and cannot prescribe.

🦁 Do I take insurance?

For therapy I take Aetna and Cigna in CA and NY, and Anthem Blue Cross in CA. (On 7/10/26 I applied to take United Healthcare in CA and NY, and will update this page when I am paneled.)

Before your intake, I will verify your benefits and provide an estimate of what your insurance will cover. After you hit deductible, you’ll pay a copay that is less than a third of the full fee. If I am out-of-network, I can send a monthly superbill for you to submit to insurance.  I also offer therapy to those willing to pay the full fee out-of-pocket. Coaching is not covered by insurance.

🦁 Does your insurance plan cover my therapy services?

Call the number on the back of your insurance card, and ask:

• Does my plan include mental health insurance benefits?

• How many mental health sessions per year does my plan cover?

• Does my plan require prior approval or a referral for mental health services?

• How much will my insurance cover per session for an out-of-network provider?

• What is my deductible, and has it been met?

• What information must I provide to seek reimbursement (i.e., diagnosis code, service code, provider tax identification)?

🦁 What is a Good Faith Estimate?

You can download information about it here.

🦁 Do I take sliding-scale fees?

Both therapy and coaching are $200 per session. Some clients cannot afford the full fee if I am out-of-network, or if you have not hit deductible, or if you lose or change your insurance plan. If so, tell me your profession and annual income, and we can negotiate. I am committed to balancing my livelihood with making mental healthcare accessible for you!

🦁 Do I charge no-show or late-cancel fees?

If you no-show or you cancel a session less than 24 hours beforehand, let’s reschedule within the same week. If that is not possible, I will charge a fee from $100 to $200 considering your financial situation. I waive this fee only for health emergencies. It is not covered by insurance. Because I am paid by the session and I am not salaried, for the hour we had scheduled this week I do not get paid and will not earn my projected income to support myself as a small business owner. I explain this policy in our intake session, and I hope you understand. 

🦁 What can you expect in the intake session?

I’ll go over policies and procedures for ~10 minutes, then I’ll warmly interview you about your presenting problems, life history, and behavioral health. I may already suggest a little homework, and we will schedule our next sessions. If it’s your first time or you’re nervous, I’ll do my best to answer your questions and make you comfortable, so we can build trust and start doing the work.

🦁 How often and how long can we meet for? 

We can meet at the same time every 1 or 2 weeks, twice a week, or at a floating time convenient for us both. After enough of meeting weekly, once we feel ready, we can meet biweekly. I do not meet monthly. nor keep open cases without our next session scheduled. We can meet as briefly as 10 sessions, 2-3 months — or long-term for a multiyear therapeutic/coaching relationship. I want to help you out for as long (or as short) as you find it useful!

🦁 What else can I expect about our work?

• If you have severely disordered eating, insomnia, panic attacks, or want to quit nicotine, I encourage you to find a behavioral specialist adjunct to our therapy. 

• If our sessions often focus on your partner or relationship problems, I’ll encourage you to find a couple’s therapist.

• If psychiatric medication is clearly indicated after exhausting “talk therapy”, I’ll encourage you to consult a psychiatrist.

• If you have cannabis, alcohol, or other substance abuse or addiction, I’ll motivate you to start moderating or quitting, which is necessary to treat other mental health problems. If no effort is made in time, we may have to part ways.

• You can expect me to suggest books, other media, and journaling prompts, which will speed up our work and your growth.

• Frequent exercise (e.g., lifting, cardio, yoga, sport, dance) is an integral part of mental health and holistic wellness. Mens sana in corpore sano. We’ll collaborate for your treatment plan to include a realistic exercise routine and healthy eating if you do not already, and I will gently provide motivation and problem-solving to overcome obstacles.

• You can expect me to encourage self-care habits like hobbies, sleep hygiene, sexual health, a brief meditation practice, any mindful or spiritual practices, close friendships, community, and frequent socializing in person. But you don’t have to start these all at once!

🦁 Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

You can download a copy here. ‍ ‍

🦁 Notice to Consumers

In California, the Department of Consumer Affair’s Board of Psychology receives & responds to questions & complaints regarding the practice of psychology. You will find the most recent contact information at www.psychology.ca.gov. (California B&PC Section 2936)

In New York, to file a complaint against a professional licensed by the NYS Education Department, complete and submit a Discipline Complaint Form to the regional office closest to where the alleged incidents(s) of misconduct occurred. Complaints must be submitted in writing and cannot be filed by phone. See instructions for information on filing a complaint form. You may also obtain online information regarding Professional Discipline Cases decided by the Board of Regents.