About Talia
Credentials
LICENSE TYPE
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #96224
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GRADUATE DEGREE
Masters of Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Bachelor Degree in Human Services and Sociology, George Washington University
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MEMBERSHIP
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
What form of payment do you accept?
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I currently accept cash, checks and credit card.
I do not accept health insurance at this time, but am happy to provide you with a receipt should you decide to seek reimbursement from your insurance company on your own behalf. Some insurance companies reimburse the entire amount, some reimburse a portion, and others do not reimburse at all. Please contact your insurance provider for further details regarding their reimbursement policy.
I have a few spots open for sliding scale, if the cost of therapy is not affordable for you. I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone. I will do my best to either accommodate your financial needs, or provide resources/referrals if I am not able to see you at this time.
Do I need to be married to see a Marriage and Family Therapist?
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Nope! Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is just the name of the license. Interestingly enough, many of us exclusively work individuals. In fact, I specialize in working with adults one-on-one. In our academic training as MFTs, we learn to be general counselors to see people of all walks and stages of life.
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Will you share my information with other people?
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What you share with me in the therapy room is confidential. This means that I will not share what we discuss with anyone, except in specific circumstances as required by law. These circumstances include if I believe you are at serious risk of harming yourself or someone else or if I have reasonable suspicion that child or elder abuse is occurring. If you would LIKE me to share your information with someone else in your life, you may sign a written release and I will be happy to do so.
How quickly can I be seen once I decide I would like to make an appointment?
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I am usually able to see new clients the same week or week after an initial inquiry.
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How long is a counseling session?
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The therapy hour is 50 minutes.
How often and for how long do we need to meet?
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The duration of therapy is a decision that is best made collaboratively between the therapist and client. I recommend meeting at least once weekly during the beginning stages of therapy, which can be decreased as clients make progress towards their goals. However, I try to be flexible in meeting clients however often works for their schedules and lifestyle, as long as the frequency we meet proves to be helpful and therapeutic. Therapy usually terminates when the therapist and client decide that the client has reached the goals he or she has set out to accomplish. This may be anywhere from a few months to a year or more. It really just depends on how much you would like to work on!
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Other information:
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Here is a copy of (the generic form) of a document called a Good Faith Estimate, which is a part of the "No Surprises Act." This form is meant as a resource, not as a compliance claim or guarantee:
This is a copy of (the generic form) of a document called a "No Surprises Act" Notice, which informs clients that they have the right to see a "Good Faith Estimate." This form is meant as a resource, not as a compliance claim or guarantee:
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I obtained a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) because I'm passionate about helping others feel healthy in their lives. I have experience in a variety of therapy settings in the San Francisco Bay Area, and am currently working in my practice online (for now), specializing in young adult mental health.
When working with clients, I use an integrative approach, which means I utilize many different methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic and various other psychological methods. I've found it to be most effective to create a flexible plan with everyone I work with in order to address each person's unique needs, preferences and styles. I'm very open, non-judgmental, interactive and feedback-oriented. I love what I do. When I'm not in session I enjoy working out, spending time with friends/family and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.