I’ve never been in therapy before, what can I expect?

Therapy is a different experience for everyone. Some people come knowing exactly what they want to work on and the best ways for them to go about change. Others come feeling uncertain with what is wrong but they feel an overall sense of things not being quite right. I strive to have every client feel comfortable in the therapy space with me. Therapy can be a deeply uncomfortable experience as we explore our traumas, stressors, and things we’re really good at avoiding. The ultimate hope is that through exploring and replacing these stressors, we can create more satisfying habits for our life.

What happens after I reach out?

If interested in working with me, contact me here. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can and we can schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. From there, I ask a bit about what you’re coming to therapy for and you can ask me questions that can help you see if I’m the right fit for you. If things feel good to continue, we can go ahead and schedule then. After we confirm the start of services, I will send you an email link to the paperwork, which is all online. Our first session is always an intake session.

How do I know you’re the right fit for me?

That’s a great question! I recommend you read about me and my practice! If my style seems to fit with what you’re looking for, reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation. The best indicator for a “successful” therapy experience is the relationship between therapist and client, so I really want you to find a provider who feels right for YOU. If that is not me, I’ll do my best to point you in a few directions that can get you there.

What is Couples Therapy like?

Generally, couples therapy is when any partnership (a duo or a polycule) comes to therapy together. The client is the relationship, not the members of the relationship. Couples session are typically 50-minutes, with the option of extended 80 minute sessions. With the therapist, couples can explore and develop better communication skills, understanding and clarity about the relationship and themselves as partners, and practice better conflict resolution skills. Couples therapy can be positively impacted when the members of the relationship unit are also seeking individual therapy at the same time.

In-person or Telehealth: Is one better than the other?

They are both great options! My clients have expressed enjoying Telehealth because of the scheduling flexibility and not having to deal with LA traffic (valid!!). Others have expressed enjoying in-person as it provides a ‘container’ place that they can come and process in and then return to their everyday life. When it comes to the efficacy of therapy, they are equally good options. For certain topics that you may bring, in-person may be more appropriate than Telehealth. In those cases, I will inform you if that is what I believe would be better for treatment. Anyways, I offer both! In-person options may be limited.

What are your fees? Why are they set at that rate?

Please see the fees page for more details about fee per service. Offering high quality, accessible, and inclusive mental health services to my community is an absolute must for me and is a goal I keep striving to meet. My fees are based off of my formal education, licensing fees, businesses costs, lived experience, and continuing education. Those who can commit to my full fee directly support the individuals with limited resources. Limited sliding scale options are available.

Do you accept insurance?

Nope. At this time I am out of network only. If desired, I can provide you with a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursements.

Where can I donate for your donation based community offerings?

https://buymeacoffee.com/therapywithdaniya

What is the difference between your therapy services and community offerings?

Great question! My therapy services are conducted and provided through my professional license. I charge a fixed fee and clients, as receivers of these services, have rights and protections under federal and state laws and ethical codes.

Community offerings are spaces I create and provide based off of what I see the collective is needing at the time and what I also have the capacity for. These spaces are typically more informal and shorter in time. Anyone who may find benefit and meets the requirements can join, (adults only at this time). I consider myself to be a collective being and value being in service to my community and our collective liberation. The MHW offerings are specifically to mental healthcare workers (mft, sw, pcc, mhc, psyd, phd, etc). You can join from anywhere, not just CA.

All and any community offerings are NOT therapy services and are not a complete replacement for therapy services.