Practice Policies

Confidentiality

All communication is confidential except for, by law the limits of confidentiality which include: if there is suspect of harm to self, including suicidal intent and plan, intent and/or plan to harm others, child abuse, elder abuse, abuse of dependent adults and if required by court .

If a client is older than 12 years of age and enters psychotherapy, the minor has the right to consent to treatment. As a result, parents and guardians will not have access to the information shared in treatment without consent, except for the aforementioned limits of confidentiality.

Cancellations and No Shows

48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Cancellations and changes to appointments can be made by contacting me at 510-500-5964 at least 48 hours before the appointment. Appointments that are cancelled under 48 hours of the appointment (late cancel) will be subject to a full session late cancellation/no show fee.

As I understand that emergencies do happen, if a cancellation is made within the 48 hour window, and we agree that the circumstances were due to uncontrollable circumstances, the cancellation will be subject to a $75 fee.

EAP clients: Your coverage may or may not include any late cancellations/no shows. If your coverage does not, you will be responsible to cover the late cancellation/no show fee.

Social Media

As a general practice, I do not accept friend requests, chat requests, follow requests or contact requests from present and former clients on social media networking sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google chat, Kakao, Whatsapp, etc) in order to maintain boundaries and honor the therapeutic relationship.