How to start working together
Free 20-minute consultation, then a longer intake, then weekly (or as-needed) work. The full process is below and the consultation is the only commitment that matters today.
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Free 20-minute call
You reach out (form, phone, email). I respond within 1–2 business days with available consultation slots. The call is 20 minutes, video or phone, and there’s no charge. I’ll listen, ask questions, and tell you whether I think I’m the right fit. If I’m not, I’ll point you toward someone who is.
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Intake forms and scheduling
If we’re going to work together, I send you intake paperwork (history form, consent forms, billing setup) and we schedule the first session. Forms are filled out before we meet.
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Initial assessment session(s)
The first 1–2 sessions are longer-form intake. For a child, this typically includes a parent-only session first, then a session with the child or young adult. I gather history, current concerns, school context, prior assessments, and existing diagnoses.
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Treatment plan and ongoing work
After intake, I share a working plan: what we’ll focus on, how often we’ll meet, what role parents will play, what coordination with the school (if any) makes sense. Sessions are usually weekly to start; some shift to every other week or monthly as treatment progresses.
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Periodic reviews
Every 6–8 weeks, we step back and assess: what’s working, what isn’t, what should change. Treatment is not open-ended; the goal is for you to leave with skills, systems, and clarity that hold up after we’re done.
Fees and insurance
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Educational Insights & Counseling is out-of-network with all insurance carriers. After each session, you receive a Superbill — a receipt formatted for insurance reimbursement — that you submit to your insurance company.
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PPO plans typically reimburse 50–80% of the session fee after a deductible is met. HMO plans usually do not reimburse out-of-network providers. To find your specific reimbursement rate, call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask:
"What is my out-of-network mental health benefit?"
"What is my deductible, and have I met it for this year?"
"What is the reimbursement rate for CPT codes 90791, 90834, and 90837?"
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Specific session fees are reviewed during the free consultation call. The fee structure differs by service type (therapy, executive function coaching, IEP/504 consultation), and I want to make sure we’re discussing the right service before quoting.
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Per the No Surprises Act, every client receives a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before treatment begins. This is provided after the consultation, before the first session.
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Sessions cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice are not charged. Cancellations under 24 hours’ notice or no-shows are charged the full session fee, which insurance does not reimburse. Schedules change. I’m flexible when life happens. The 24-hour rule mostly exists so the slot can be offered to another family.
In person, online, or both
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Office
4370 Tujunga Avenue, Suite 110, Studio City, CA 91604. Easy parking, ground floor, accessible. The office is set up for kids — sensory-friendly, with materials for younger clients.
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Telehealth
Available for any client residing in California. Telehealth is conducted via a HIPAA-compliant video platform; you’ll receive a secure link before each session. Telehealth works particularly well for parent coaching, EF coaching with teens, and consultation work. For younger kids and play-based therapy, in-person is usually a better fit.
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Mixed schedules
Many families do a mix: in-person for the student, telehealth for parent sessions, telehealth for school-coordination calls. Whatever fits your week.
Answers to Your Questions
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Kids, teens, and adults. The common thread is that the presenting concern connects to school, learning, work, or the transitions between them, including young adults figuring out a first job and adults navigating a career change or a job search.
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Most therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Initial intake sessions are 75–90 minutes. EF coaching sessions are 50 minutes. IEP/504 meeting attendance is billed at the actual meeting length, plus prep time.
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Limited evening slots are available for school-age clients who can’t come during the day. Weekend slots are not currently offered.
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Initial consultations usually happen within 1–2 weeks of inquiry. Once we’ve had the consultation and decided to work together, the first session can typically be scheduled within 2–3 weeks. School refusal cases are prioritized and usually scheduled within 3–5 business days.
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No, out-of-network providers cannot bill most insurance directly. The Superbill model puts you in the driver’s seat with reimbursement: faster turnaround on appointments, more flexibility on session length, and no insurance pre-authorization delays.
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Treatment isn’t open-ended. Many families pause for summer, after a successful chunk of work, or while they decide whether to continue. There’s no penalty for pausing — just notice me, and we can pick up later if/when it’s useful.
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That happens, and I’d rather know early. If we get a few sessions in and the fit isn’t there, I’ll help you find a clinician who is a better match. The goal is your kid getting the right help, not your kid getting help from me specifically.
Ready to start?
Free 20-minute consultation. We’ll figure out the right next step for your family, whether that’s working with me, working with someone else, or starting somewhere different entirely.