Understanding When to Seek Therapy

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or simply stuck, you’re not alone. Therapy offers a supportive environment to help you identify, process, and navigate life’s challenges, whether they stem from trauma, family dynamics, grief and loss, emotional exhaustion, or the weight of long-held pain.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it’s often the beginning of a rewarding journey toward self-understanding and positive change. Whether you’re navigating a specific crisis or seeking ongoing personal growth, therapy can be tailored to your unique needs and goals. Many clients find that having a compassionate, unbiased listener helps them untangle confusing emotions and recognize patterns that may be holding them back.

The Role of a Therapist

A therapist is more than just a sounding board—they are a trained guide, offering insight, encouragement, and evidence-based tools to help you build resilience and navigate obstacles. In sessions, you might explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply, learn practical coping strategies, or gain a fresh perspective on longstanding issues. Over time, this supportive partnership can foster healing, growth, and greater self-acceptance.

Great therapy starts with the right fit and ability to build a therapeutic alliance. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation for all new clients. During this call, we’ll go over what’s bringing you to therapy, how we work, and whether it feels like a good match.

Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you’re curious about how therapy could benefit you, consider scheduling a consultation. Every journey begins with a single step, and you deserve the opportunity to move forward with hope and renewed confidence.

Session Lengths:

• Individual sessions: 50 minutes

• Couples sessions: 60 minutes

• Initial assessment (all clients): 60 minutes

• 90 minutes available if requested (subject to higher rates)

Session Frequency:

Weekly sessions are most effective, especially early on. We’ll check in regularly to adjust the frequency based on your progress and needs.

To further accommodate your needs and preferences, our practice is committed to making therapy accessible and flexible. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different—some may prefer the comfort of their own home, while others value the experience of an in-person setting.

We offer in person sessions at our Valencia location as well as virtual sessions through a secure, HIPPA-compliant, telehealth platform for people who live in California.

Office Location:

23300 Cinema Dr. Suite 2906

Valencia, CA 91355

Licensed therapist rates:

• Initial Assessment (60 min): $220

• Individual Therapy (50 min): $205

• Individual Therapy (90 min): $240

• Couples Therapy (60 min): $220

• Couples Therapy (90 min): $260

Associate therapist rates are on a sliding scale, set during your consultation.

We accept all major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and cash.

Insurance:

Licensed therapists accept Octave, Headway, and Spring Health EAP for individual 50-min sessions only. Couples and 90-min sessions are private pay.

Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement.

48-hour notice required. Late cancellations not rescheduled within the same week incur a $120 fee.