Can I receive services through California Women’s Therapy?
Individuals in many life stages can benefit from our services. We have providers specializing in working with tweens, adolescents, young adults, adults in mid-life, and older adults. Though there is no formal age limit, we do require clients to possess the technology skills to engage in tele-health. We’ve found that very young children often do not benefit fully from mental health services provided in a virtual format.
You do not have to be (or have to identify as) a woman in order to be a client of California Women’s Therapy. Though especially passionate about women’s issues, we’re inclusive and sensitive to gender identity issues. Additionally, many of our providers do excellent work with male clients, and our couples counselors regularly work with couples of all kinds.
Due to legal requirements, clients need to be physically located in California when the sessions take place. There are some exceptions to this rule, based on the laws of the state (or country) where the client is located; however, this rule holds true in most situations.
Note: We do also have one psychologist who is dually licensed in California & Nevada.
Do you offer in-person services?
No. California Women’s Therapy is a fully tele-health practice. This means we provide all services to our clients through video conferencing (preferred) or via telephone.
How do tele-health sessions work?
Much like traditional, in-person sessions. The main difference is that you don’t have to drive to an office, find parking, sit in a waiting room, walk back to your car, and drive back home.
You can log into a video session with your psychologist from your smartphone, computer, or iPad.
You will see and hear your psychologist, and she will see and hear you.
Are all of your psychologists women?
Yes, currently all of our psychologists are women.
What are your fees?
Initial screenings and initial consultations are always free.
Our Licensed Psychologists set their own fees, with most standard rates ranging between $200 – $250 per session.
We also have Psychological Associates (pre-licensed psychologists) working in our practice under the supervision of licensed psychologists. The standard rate for working with our postdoctoral Psychological Associates is $150 per session.
Sliding scale discounts may be available for clients experiencing severe financial hardship.
Are you in-network with my insurance plan?
Some of our psychologists do accept traditional Medicare plans. Supplemental plans are accepted as well; however, we can not accept Medicare Advantage plans. We can not accept Medi-Cal.
Some of our psychologists do accept United Healthcare/Optum.
Some of our psychologists do accept Aetna.
We are not in-network with any other insurance plans.
Can I use my Out-of-Network benefits?
Yes! We are an Out-of-Network provider with most insurance plans. If you have a PPO insurance plan, we can help you get reimbursed by your insurance company, according to your Out-of-Network benefits.
Insurance reimbursement rates vary based on your specific plan. We’ve found that most of our clients with PPO plans are reimbursed between 50% to 70% of each session once they have met their deductible (if applicable).
You can learn about your plan’s benefits by clicking on the link below:
Do you offer a sliding scale?
A “sliding scale” means that clients with financial hardship can receive discounts on our regular rates.
If you’re interested in services through California Women’s Therapy, but our rates would create a financial hardship, please contact us to discuss further. We want our services to be accessible.
How do I pay?
Following your free consultation, if you choose to book future sessions, we’ll send you a credit card authorization form to complete and sign. Your credit card will then be charged immediately following all future sessions. We accept all major credit and debit cards as well as Health Savings Account (HSA) cards.
How do I schedule sessions?
You’ll be communicating directly with your psychologist via e-mail, text, or phone regarding scheduling. She can let you know what session times are currently available, and you can choose the day and time that works best for you. Having a regular weekly appointment time is recommended, but not required.
Ask Us Anything
We’re happy to answer any additional questions you may have.