*Disclaimer: While I accept new client phone calls and texts, I am not your therapist until we meet for our first session. The goal of an initial phone conversation is to help you make the best choice for your needs. Once, you decide to meet with me for an initial session, I will send you necessary forms to complete in order to establish a therapeutic relationship.
By texting and/or emailing me you understand the following:
​​1. This is NOT to be used in an emergency - please see numbers to call in an emergency under the policies and procedures section
2. I utilize encrypted and private services; although, it is private and confidential on my end, it is up to you to take necessary steps to retain your privacy. For instance, other individuals may be able to read an email or text if you have them open and visible.
​3. Once we have established a therapeutic relationship I may retain all communication (texts, emails and a summary of phone conversations) in your electronic health record.
4. I aim to respond to your voicemail or text message by 7pm that same day; I do not respond past that time. If I am not able to respond that same day, I will respond the following day.

Policies and Procedures

Cancelation Policy: I consider our meetings very important and make them a priority over other activities. I ask you to do the same. An appointment is a commitment to our work. A cancelled appointment slows our progress, so please try not to miss sessions if you can possibly help it. Your session time is reserved for you. We agree to meet at my office or via Telehealth and to be on time. If I am ever unable to start on time, I ask your understanding and promise that you will receive the full time agreed to or be charged proportionately. If you are late, we will probably be unable to meet for the full time, because it is likely that I will have another appointment after yours. I am rarely able to fill a cancelled session, so you will be charged the full fee for sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ or 2 days’ notice, for other than the most serious reasons. Your insurance will not cover or reimburse you for this charge.
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New Clients: I appreciate your interest in working with me. For new clients interested in scheduling during the covid-19 pandemic, please be patient for my response as I have seen an increase in patient sign ups during these extraordinary times. The health of my patients is my priority and I look forward to connecting with you in a timely manner.

Crisis: If you have a behavioral or emotional crisis and cannot reach me immediately by telephone, you or your family members should call one of the following community emergency agencies: for the county mental health office access to behavioral health services and information 24 hours a day, call the San Bernardino County DBH Access and Referral line at (888) 743-1478 or call the crisis center Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) at (909) 458-1517; your PCP; or the nearest hospital emergency room.