Frequently Asked Questions
General
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I work best with adults who are looking for:
Medication + therapy together — one clinician for both
A thoughtful, introspective space to explore inner patterns and meaning
Healing that addresses both relief of symptoms and long-term personal growth
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To stay focused on the work I do best, I do not offer:
Stand-alone disability evaluations
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters without ongoing treatment
In short: This practice is for those who value time, privacy, and depth. Our work together is an investment — not just in symptom relief, but in cultivating insight, resilience, and a richer inner life.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, call 911 immediately.
For urgent psychiatric support, contact your local Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) Team:
San Francisco Bay Area: (415) 255-3737
Orange County: (714) 834-8770
Los Angeles County: (800) 854-7771
San Diego County: (858) 715-6450
Additional resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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I work outside of insurance networks. This allows us to keep our sessions private, unhurried, and guided entirely by your needs — not by insurance requirements.
You pay the fee at the time of your visit, and if you have out-of-network benefits, I’ll give you a superbill (an itemized receipt with the right codes) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. -
Freedom to tailor treatment without insurance-imposed limits.
No mandatory psychiatric diagnosis unless clinically appropriate.
Longer and more in-depth appointments (not rushed 15–20 minute check-ins).
Greater privacy — no sharing of your mental health records with insurance companies.
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If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan, you may have Out-of-Network benefits. This means you can see a provider who is not in your insurance network and still receive partial reimbursement for sessions.
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1. Call your insurance company and ask:
“Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient psychiatry?”
“What percentage of the fee is reimbursed after my deductible is met?”
“Where do I send a superbill?”
2. Pay for your sessions directly — this keeps our work uninterrupted and private.
3. Submit the superbill I provide after each session to your insurance company. If you’re eligible, they will send reimbursement directly to you.
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A superbill is a detailed receipt that includes the necessary medical and billing codes for your insurance company. You can submit it through your insurance’s online portal, mobile app, or by mail.
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Your deductible is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket each year before your insurance begins reimbursing you.
Example: If your deductible is $1,000 and you’ve paid $600 so far, you’ll need to pay $400 more before reimbursement starts.
Insurance
Payment
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All payments are due on the day of your session. Your credit card will be charged automatically after the session.
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Credit cards, debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards.
Clinic Policies
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Sessions canceled within 24 business hours of the scheduled time are subject to the full session fee.
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Sessions will begin at the agreed-upon time. If you arrive late, the session will still end at the scheduled time.
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Please send an email to contact@innersanctumpsychiatry.com to reschedule. Or, you may request a new appointment through the scheduling page on this website.