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- Yolo-Solano Therapists | EMERGE CENTER
EMERGE provides resources for mental health professionals, offering access to organizations, materials, and our Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv. We are members of several national and international associations, including the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the International OCD Foundation. Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv EMERGE manages the Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv. The listserv includes over 300 members who share information and resources via a simple email process. To sign up for the listserv or for more information, please contact us EMERGE is also collaborating with other local mental health leaders to organize events for the Yolo-Solano regions. If you are interested in getting involved in planning these, please contact us Stay Connected. Stay Informed Join a network of local therapists sharing knowledge, resources, and support across our communities Join the Listserv
- EMERGE Teen Therapy Center | Davis | Sacramento | California
We specialize in providing high-quality psychological services designed specifically for teens, young adults, couples, and families. We utilize a diverse range of therapeutic strategies but emphasize a relational, youth-friendly and family-centered approach. connect with your self your dreams your world to come forth; to be known ເຮືອນ New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page ກ່ຽວກັບ Team ພາລະກິດ, ວິໄສທັດແລະຄຸນຄ່າ ຫ້ອງການຂອງພວກເຮົາ New Page ຖະແຫຼງການຄວາມຕ້ອງການຂອງພວກເຮົາ ຄວາມຫຼາກຫຼາຍ, ຄວາມສະ ເໝີ ພາບແລະການລວມເຂົ້າ ພາລະກິດ, ວິໄສທັດແລະຄຸນຄ່າ ການບໍລິການ ການໃຫ້ ຄຳ ປຶກສາ General New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page New Page ກຸ່ມ New Page ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ New Page New Page New Page New Page Dropdown Services Services Services New Link ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ News ການເປັນພໍ່ແມ່ New Page Search Results Book Online Home Youth Friendly Relationally-Focused Family Centered Our Services THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY LEARN MORE GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS GROUPS LEARN MORE PARENTING PARENTING PARENTING PARENTING LEARN MORE At EMERGE, we offer therapy that meets people where they are. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, seeking connection through shared experiences, or learning how to support your child or family with intention and care. About Us At EMERGE, we specialize in providing high-quality psychological services designed specifically for teens, young adults and families. Founded in 2017, we utilize a diverse range of therapeutic strategies but emphasize a relational, youth-friendly and family-centered approach. Committed to being neuro-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and culturally responsive, we aspire to create a world where young people are offered the resources they need to become healthy, happy and resilient. The years between 12-25 are a period of tremendous growth, angst, excitement and opportunity, where the challenge to emerge is never greater. We hope to help you on this journey....... Our Vision What Young People Need Our Story Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Meet Our Team Lawrence Shweky MA, LCSW, CGP Founder & Director MORE ABOUT LAWRENCE Kirpah Kaur AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT KIRPAH Katrina Comaroto AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT KATRINA Courtney Osborne AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT COURTNEY Christina Cheng AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT CHRISTINA Ann Le Marketing Specialist MORE ABOUT ANN amber rutledge AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT AMBER Michelle Salem AMFT Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT MICHELLE Valencia Jewell ACSW Associate Psychotherapist MORE ABOUT VALENCIA Selma Cooper LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family MORE ABOUT SELMA Our Space To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Emerge gave me a space where I felt heard without judgment. The support I received helped me build tools I actually use in my everyday life.” — Former client “I love feeling and knowing that I'm not alone in my thoughts.” — Parent group participant “Group is one of the things I look forward to each week as a break from the stress.” — Teen group member Contact Contact Name of person completing this form Email Phone Number Relationship to Client Name of Client Age of Client Please select the service you are interested in * Required Individual Therapy Family or Couples Therapy Group Therapy Other How would you like us to contact you? * Required Phone - please let us know the best time to call Text Email Message I would like to joining our mailing list I accept terms & conditions Thank you for your message. We will be in touch as soon as possible. EMERGE Privacy Policy Submit Our mission is to expand the availability of high quality social, emotional and psychological services for young people. Across from Davis High School Davis Office Contact 1621 Oak Ave STE B, Davis, CA 95616 info@emerge-etc.com 530-341-2934 Vacaville 419 Mason Street, Suite 214. Vacaville, CA 95688 Contact info@emerge-etc.com 530-341-2934 Let's Stay Connected! Sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on new offerings Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!
- Child Therapy | EMERGE CENTER
At EMERGE, we provide compassionate child therapy to support emotional growth. Through play-based techniques, we help children express themselves, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Whether facing anxiety, social struggles, or transitions, our therapy helps children thrive. Child Therapy Helping children grow through play, trust, and emotional support. Childhood comes with big emotions, rapid growth, and new challenges. Sometimes kids need extra support to feel safe, understood, and confident. At Emerge, child therapy is designed to help children express themselves, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience in a way that feels natural and will help them thrive. Contact Now Who This Is For Child therapy may be helpful for children experiencing: Anxiety or frequent worries Emotional outbursts or difficulty regulating feelings Behavioral challenges at home or school Social struggles or friendship difficulties Transitions such as divorce, grief, or moving Low self-esteem or withdrawal Trauma or stressful life events Our Approach We use developmentally informed, compassionate care that meets children where they are. Sessions may include: Play-based therapy techniques Emotional skill-building and regulation tools Support for communication and confidence Collaboration with parents and caregivers when appropriate Our goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to help children thrive emotionally and socially. Contact Now Child Therapy FAQ What ages do you work with? What if my child has trouble talking about feelings?
- Courtney Profile | EMERGE CENTER
Holistic therapy for anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and personal growth. Build resilience and create lasting, meaningful change. Courtney Osborne Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #148572 Supervised by Lawrence Shweky, MA, LCSW Individual and Group Therapist Specializations Additional Certifications & Training View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Do you feel ready for growth, but unsure where to begin? Change can feel exciting and intimidating at the same time, especially when you know something needs to shift but aren’t sure what that looks like yet. In our work together, we focus on getting clear about what you’re experiencing and breaking it down into manageable steps. I help you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, talk through what’s actually hard right now, and build tools you can use outside of sessions. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting, my role is to help you make sense of where you are and support you as you move forward in a way that feels realistic and sustainable. About Courtney CONTACT NOW ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba My approach is holistic and adaptable, tailored to each clients’ unique needs. We all face challenges, but we also have an internal drive for healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe, empathetic, and nurturing space where clients can connect with the part of themselves that seeks wholeness and happiness. Together, we will understand attachment patterns, explore interpersonal dynamics, build resilience, and develop self-esteem. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, anxiety, learning/processing differences, past trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, my unwavering goal is to empower you to access the tools and insights needed for lasting change. A commitment to learning and growth has shaped my professional journey. Before earning a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University, I worked as a special education teacher and tutor for neurodivergent children and adolescents. I then completed my practicum training at Stanford Sierra Youth and Families Services where I honed my skills in adolescent and family therapy, crisis intervention, and collaborative case management. "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
- Professionals | EMERGE CENTER
EMERGE provides resources for mental health professionals, offering access to organizations, materials, and our Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv. We are members of several national and international associations, including the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the International OCD Foundation. Yolo-Solano Mental Health Listserv EMERGE manages the Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv. The listserv includes over 300 members who share information and resources via a simple email process. To sign up for the Listserv or for more information, please contact us . EMERGE is also collaborating with other local mental health leaders to organize events for the Yolo-Solano regions. If you are interested in getting involved in planning these , please contact us . Sacramento Group Psychotherapy Society We are forming a local group psychotherapy society for the Sacramento Region. The group will be a local affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. If you would like to get involved in start up activities, please contact us . EMERGE is also highly active in the American Group Psychotherapy Association. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.AGPA.org Professional Training Creating a Professional Will We all know we need a professional will, but many of us never find time to do this. This summer, we are offering a free two-hour workshop for mental health professionals on writing a professional will. We expect every participant to come out of the training with at minimum a temporary will and plans to produce a more permanent one. Stay tuned for more information. Job Opening We are looking to hire one associate therapist to join our growing team in Davis. Must be motivated to work with young people, excited to collaborate with others, and committed to personal and professional growth. See attached job description for more information.
- Christina Profile | EMERGE CENTER
Reconnect with your authentic self through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, grief, relationships, and personal growth with Christina, Associate MFT. Christina Cheng Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Supervised by Lawrence Shweky, MA, LCSW Individual, Family and Group Therapist Specializations Additional Certifications & Training View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "When did I stop feeling like myself?" Sometimes life asks so much of us that we lose sight of who we are. Whether you're carrying anxiety, grief, past experiences, or the weight of difficult relationships, you don't have to find your way back alone. My goal is to create a space where you can feel seen, understood, and free to be yourself without judgment. Together, we'll explore what has shaped your story, work through the challenges holding you back, and help you reconnect with the person you've always been. You deserve the opportunity to live as your most authentic self, and I'm here to help you get there. About Christina CONTACT NOW Hi there, my name is Christina and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that you have the capacity to change and grow with the right environment and circumstances. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a willingness to self-reflect and an openness to be challenged. In our work together, I use a range of psychotherapy modalities rooted in person-centered techniques and trauma-informed care in order to lessen symptoms of isolation, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion. I have experience working with diverse populations of children, teens, and adults experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, difficulties with coping, and discovering the person you want to be. You deserve the opportunity to experience and learn about what it looks like to live as your most authentic and genuine self. In our work together, I strive to create a nurturing environment and safe space in which clients feel seen, known, and feel empowered to take steps toward holistic growth. "I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know. But as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully, look for solutions to the puzzles and for ways to find out more about me." - Virginia Satir ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba
- Parenting | EMERGE CENTER
EMERGE offers Parent Groups and Coaching to support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children. Our services provide practical guidance, connection, and strategies for handling parenting issues, including screen addiction, perfectionism, and blending parenting styles. Parent Groups Raising children can be challenging, overwhelming, and deeply rewarding; often all at once. Parents are constantly learning, adjusting, and doing their best with the tools they have. Our parent groups are designed to offer support, practical guidance, and a sense of connection so you don’t have to navigate parenting alone. To help, we offer several services: Find support, build skills, and navigate parenting with confidence. Join Now Parent Coaching EMERGE offers coaching designed to empower parents by helping them identify their parenting goals, develop skills and effectively address challenging parenting issues. Different from therapy, coaching focuses on working only with parents and offering more direct feedback and problem-solving. It can range from a single session consult to an ongoing coaching relationship throughout the parenting years. For more information, contact us . The following trainings for parents were conducted for the DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program and can be accessed via the DJUSD website (link below). Parent Training SCREEN ADDICTIONS DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program December 2024 For many children and teens, screen use can mimic patterns of drug addiction and create difficulties associated with addictions, such as lying, stealing, pleading, threatening and erupting in anger. When parents attempt to limit screen use, they may face enormous challenges with no easy answers. This PEP Talk discussed the growing prevalence of screen addictions and strategies parents can use to address these issues and live more harmoniously. Watch PERFECTIONISM IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program October 2024 Perfectionism can be a force for success and achievement, but it can also lead to high stress levels, strained relationships and burnout. Characterized by unrealistic standards and harsh inner criticism, perfectionism contributes to many psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders. Often starting in childhood, perfectionism appears to be on the rise in the United States. This workshop covered what perfectionism is, how it can sabatoge success and what parents can do to help their perfectionistic children. Watch BLENDING MODERN AND TRADITIONAL PARENTING DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program May 2024 Modern parenting is a relatively recent development that is marked by a child-centered, emotion-focused and process-oriented approach. Traditional parenting has a long legacy and is family-centered, behavior-focused and responsibility-oriented. This workshop explored the benefits and challenges of both approaches and discuss strategies for blending these two styles of parenting. Watch
- Blog | EMERGE CENTER
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- Lawrence Profile | EMERGE CENTER
Lawrence Shweky, MA, LCSW, CGP has over 30 years of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and administrator. Specializes in: Groups, families, anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, parenting concerns, autism, BIPOC issues, ethical non-monogamy, Neurodiversty-Affirming and LGBTQ+ Affirming Lawrence Shweky, LCSW Director, EMERGE Teen Therapy Center Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Group Psychotherapist Individual, Family and Group Therapist Specializations Additional Certifications & Training View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Do you ever feel alone even when you’re surrounded by people? If that question hits close to home, you’re not the only one. I work with teens who feel lonely, disconnected, or like they don’t quite fit in, sometimes even with friends or family around them. In our work together, my goal is to give you a space where you don’t have to pretend, perform, or explain yourself. We take things at your pace and focus on helping you understand what you’re feeling, why it shows up the way it does, and how to feel more connected, to yourself and to the people around you. You don’t have to figure this out on your own. About Lawre nce CONTACT NOW ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba Lawrence Shweky (he/him), MA, LCSW, CGP, has over 30 years of experience as a therapist, supervisor and administrator focused on youth and families. Lawrence has training and experience in a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches and uses an integrated clinical model to find the best fit for each client. These include relational/interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, emotionally-focused, creative arts and sport/performance psychology. Lawrence is a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) with the American Group Psychotherapy Association and has extensive training in family and couples therapy. Lawrence is highly committed to issues of social justice and spent most of his career working in public schools and communities of diverse backgrounds. For ten years, Lawrence worked for the Sacramento City Unified School District where he was responsible for coordinating student support services and providing district leadership in the areas of mental health, school climate and social and emotional learning. Prior to this, Lawrence served as the clinical director for Huckleberry Youth Programs in San Francisco, the nation’s first homeless and runaway youth shelter. Lawrence was also involved in the early start-up and management of community schools in New York City and San Francisco. He has won awards for his work around bullying prevention, support for LGBTQ youth and for the development of school resource centers. Lawrence has a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University, a Master’s in Education from San Francisco State University and a postgraduate diploma in supervision and training from Hunter College School of Social Work. As a Syrian-American and first-generation college student, Lawrence is passionate about supporting young people in their educational and career goals. "The only real revolution happens right inside of you" - J. Cole
- Groups | EMERGE CENTER
Group therapy offers an opportunity to work on relationship skills with other group members, while also providing a support system to sustain life's challenges. Explore Our Groups ການໃຫ້ ຄຳ ປຶກສາເປັນກຸ່ມສາມາດເປັນວິທີການທີ່ມີປະສິດທິພາບໃນການເຮັດວຽກກ່ຽວກັບບັນຫາໃນທຸກໄວ. ແຕ່ມັນເປັນໂດຍສະເພາະໃນຊ່ວງໄວລຸ້ນແລະຜູ້ໃຫຍ່, ໃນເວລາທີ່ຄວາມ ສຳ ພັນທາງສັງຄົມມີຄວາມ ສຳ ຄັນຢ່າງກວ້າງຂວາງ. ເຖິງຢ່າງໃດກໍ່ຕາມ, ທັກສະໃນການພົວພັນຢ່າງມີປະສິດທິຜົນແມ່ນຍັງມີການພັດທະນາ, ນຳ ສະ ເໜີ ສິ່ງທ້າທາຍໃນການສ້າງແລະຮັກສາມິດຕະພາບ. ການໃຫ້ ຄຳ ປຶກສາແກ່ກຸ່ມສະ ເໜີ ໂອກາດໃນການເຮັດວຽກກ່ຽວກັບທັກສະຄວາມ ສຳ ພັນກັບສະມາຊິກກຸ່ມອື່ນໆ, ພ້ອມດຽວກັນນີ້ຍັງໃຫ້ລະບົບການສະ ໜັບ ສະ ໜູນ ເພື່ອຮັກສາສິ່ງທ້າທາຍໃນຊີວິດ. ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ປະຈຸບັນ EMERGE ສະ ເໜີ ສາມກຸ່ມປຸງແຕ່ງ ສຳ ລັບໄວລຸ້ນອາຍຸ 12-18 ປີ. ສຳ ລັບຂໍ້ມູນເພີ່ມເຕີມກ່ຽວກັບກຸ່ມ, ກົດຂ້າງລຸ່ມນີ້: CHILD GROUPS Ages 6-12 Groups that help children express feelings, develop social skills and learn emotional regulation through activities. Read More TEEN GROUPS Ages 13-18 A supportive space where teens can explore emotions, build confidence, and connect with peers in a safe environment. Read More YOUNG ADULT GROUPS Ages 18-29 Collaborative groups for young adults navigating identity, relationships, school, work, and life transitions together. Read More ADULT GROUPS Ages 25+ A supportive group focused on stress management, emotional growth, and building healthier coping strategies in daily life. Read More PARENT GROUPS A supportive space for parents to share experiences, gain tools, and build confidence while navigating the challenges of caregiving and family dynamics. Read More e ·ລວມເຂົ້າກັນ / əˈmərj / ຄຳ ກິລິຍາ ທີ່ຈະອອກມາສູ່ມຸມມອງ, ເພື່ອຂື້ນມາຈາກ ໜ້າ ດິນ
- Insurance | EMERGE CENTER
Explore therapy fees at Emerge for individual, family, and couples sessions, as well as group therapy options. We offer affordable rates, accept Medi-Cal for adolescent groups, and provide payment flexibility through check or credit card. Learn more about EAP and insurance and/or superbilling options. INSURANCE At the present time, we do not accept any insurance directly. If you would like a statement to send to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, please let your therapist know. You are responsible for checking your insurance to see if it covers your therapist and therapy. Please be aware that associate therapists are often not covered by insurance. Why We Don’t Accept Health Insurance While we understand it can be difficult to find a mental health provider through insurance, we are sadly unable to accept it. There are many reasons for this, and we have attempted to explain them below: 1. Administrative Burdens Accepting insurance involves a significant amount of time on administrative work rather than on patient care. Navigating pre-authorization requirements, handling claims, and dealing with reimbursement delays require extensive documentation and frequent communication with insurance companies. Opting out of insurance networks reduces these administrative demands, allowing us to allocate more time and focus to client care. 2. Control Over Treatment In-network insurance companies often dictate certain aspects of care, including types of treatment covered, frequency of sessions, and duration of coverage. This can limit our ability to fully customize treatment plans to each clients needs. Opting out of insurance networks allows us more flexibilty in choosing the treatment approach that best suits each patient’s goals and timelines, leading to a more personalized and effective care experience. 3. Sustainable Economics Insurance reimbursement rates for mental health providers tend to be significantly lower compared to other medical specialties. Many therapists find that the rates offered by insurance companies do not align with the overhead and resources necessary to maintain a high-quality practice. Operating outside of insurance networks can create a more sustainable business model, allowing us to provide a high standard of care without the financial strain. 4. Improved Quality of Care Seeing fewer patients and spending more time with each one often leads to higher quality interactions. By not accepting insurance, we can schedule fewer clients and improve our focus on our clients. We can also schedule longer or more frequent sessions without being restricted by insurance billing codes or pressured to meet high quotas. 5. Transparency in Pricing Insurance billing can sometimes be complex and opaque, leading to unexpected costs or “surprise bills” for patients. Opting out of insurance networks allows us to offer straightforward, transparent pricing where patients know exactly what they’re paying for. This upfront pricing can foster a stronger, trust-based relationship, as both parties are clear on financial terms from the beginning. 6. Privacy Concerns Privacy concerns are particularly relevant in mental health care. When using insurance, mental health treatment often requires a formal diagnosis that goes on the patient’s medical record. Insurance companies may review records and demand changes to treatment based on limited information. Opting out of insurance allows us to maintain a higher level of privacy for patients who may be uncomfortable sharing details of their treatment with insurers. Conclusion: A Patient-Centered Approach, Not a Public Health Solution While there are many reasons we don’t accept insurance, we realize it can create barriers to care for many patients. The initial out-of-pocket costs may be prohibitive, limiting access for individuals who cannot afford private pay services. This can exacerbate disparities in mental health care, as those without financial resources or adequate insurance coverage may struggle to receive necessary treatment. Additionally, navigating reimbursement through out-of-network benefits can be complex and burdensome for patients. While our hope is for a broad based, public health solution to this issue, it is unfortunately too complex and difficult for us to take on as a small mental health practice. However, we have attempted to make therapy more affordable through the following: • Hiring therapists at varying experience levels that charge different rates. • Offered reduced fee services whenever possible. • Accepting payments through the EAP program for DJUSD and YCOE. • Providing a variety of therapy and support groups. • Providing pro-bono group therapy to adolescent Medi-Cal recipients. • Offer free workshops and groups at various times throughout the year. • Providing reduced fees for group therapy. If you are interested in learning more about this issue, here is a story on NPR of why some therapists have left insurance as they face many of the same issues as we do. Contact Now

