Who do you work with?
I work with adult individuals and couples, adolescents, and families. I’m always happy to provide referrals when I’m not a good fit, so if you’re not sure whether I can help, just get in touch and let me know what you’ are looking for help with.
How often do you see clients?
Usually, clients have one 45-50 minute session per week, but this varies – I work with my clients to determine the appropriate session frequency and length for their particular needs. For example, I’ve had clients who come in for office appointments twice a month, but do shorter phone sessions on the weeks they don’t come in.
What are your fees?
I charge $120 per 45-50 minute session. Fees are prorated for sessions of different lengths.
Do you take insurance?
At this time, I do not accept or bill insurance directly. However, if you have a PPO, I can provide you with a statement of services that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement
Please see my Fees & Services page for more information on fees and insurance coverage.
Where is your office located?
My office is at 1006 4th Street, Suite 302, in downtown Sacramento.
What are your hours?
I see clients Monday-Friday. While my schedule varies by day, I have appointment times throughout the day, ranging from 11am to 6:30pm. You can use my online scheduling system to set up an appointment, or call me @ 781-0606.
What’s an MFT, anyway?
A Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) is a psychotherapist licensed by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. Obtaining an MFT license in California requires completion of a Master’s degree, 3,000 hours of supervised experience, and passing two rigorous exams. Don’t let the name “Marriage & Family Therapist” fool you – MFTs work with individuals, too! MFTs work primarily in the area of relationships – we are trained to help individuals, couples, and families to have more satisfying family and social relationships.
How do I know if I need counseling?
It’s not my place to say whether or not you ‘need’ counseling. That said, if you have problems or concerns in your life that have an impact on your relationships, and you’d like some help with resolving them, it’s likely that you could benefit from counseling. If you’re not sure, I’d be happy to talk to you more about your current concerns and how I can help – just get in touch.
Are you a doctor, and do you prescribe medication?
I am not a doctor (please call me Steve), so I am not able to prescribe medication. I also believe very strongly that psychotropic medications, while helpful in some circumstances, are vastly overprescribed and further reinforce the cultural message that we are not strong enough to deal with the world on our own.
What’s the difference between counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy?
All three terms are used interchangeably and mean the same thing.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered on this page, get in touch using my contact form - I’ll be happy to answer them for you.
