Finding the right therapist can be a process. Whether this is your first session or hundredth, my intention is to meet you wherever that may be in your journey.
I specialize in working with young adults, adults, and couples who are seeking to break away from hurtful behavioral patterns and find clarity. When you are ready, I invite you to book a free fifteen-minute consultation to chat and ensure we are a good fit.
Forms of Therapy
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Attachment-based therapy targets the patterns we have learned from early experiences to either suppress or avoid.
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A form of psychotherapy focusing on solutions to problems or issues, and discovering the resources and strengths of a person.
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Cognitive therapy with meditative practices is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness.
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A structured therapy that helps individuals briefly focus on their traumatic memories to reduce both the vividness and emotional intensity associated with those memories.
CONSULTATION AND SESSIONS
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A consultation is a fifteen minute session via phone or zoom for initial assessment and therapeutic fit. This consultation is offered at no cost.
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Sessions are delivered via Telehealth for California residents.
Individual Therapy sessions are 53+ minutes.
Couples sessions are 53+ minutes.
If more time is needed a 75 minute session can be arranged.
Insurance Accepted
Whether you would like to use your insurance benefits, your out-of-network benefits or utilize private pay and super-bills, I can help you find the best option for you.
Before your first visit, I check benefits, your potential deductible and potential copay. All paperwork is sent electronically so there is no need to print anything.
Insurance
I am currently accepting clients that have Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna Health Care, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare UHC | UBH plans.
Private Pay
I am able to provide a super-bill that can be submitted for reimbursement for clients that would like to utilize their out-of-network benefits. I am happy to offer a sliding scale.
Individual Sessions $125
Couples Sessions $150
FAQs
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I am currently offering Telehealth sessions with no in-person availability.
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The scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time set aside for you. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for rescheduling or cancellation of an appointment.
If for any reason a session is cancelled less than 24 hours prior, your full fee or full contracted insurance rate will be charged (if you are using insurance). You may also inquire whether there is an option to meet virtually if you’re unable to attend an in-person session.
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Yes. I accept Anthem, Aetna, Cigna Health Care, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare UHC | UBH plans.
Sometimes insurance companies require that you pay your deductible or your out-of-pocket max before they cover sessions. I encourage all clients to call their provider and find out what their plan offers. I am happy to help with this process.
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Super-bills are like large invoices that are sent to your insurance company. After 4 visits, a super-bill is automatically generated and emailed to you. From there, you may submit this super-bill to your insurance provider. It is often that your provider will reimburse you a certain percentage. For complete clarity, I encourage you to call your provider and ask what your out-of-network benefits are.
Meet Susanna
AMFT 142065 | APCC 14826
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My name is Susanna, but feel free to call me Susy. I am a dually registered associate in marriage and family therapy, and clinical counseling, based in Ventura County. I have a passion for holistic healing, and I welcome you as you are. I practice from a lens in which you are the expert, while I gently challenge patterns and blindspots that we may have missed. I appreciate you stopping by, and I invite you to reach out when you are ready.
Under Supervision By Antonia Ferro, LMFT 86358