Frequently Asked Questions
This section is intended to help you get a better sense of what to expect so you can make an informed decision. For more information or additional questions that aren’t addressed here, please contact me.
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You may contact me directly at (415) 335-6678, by emailing me at renee@rxctherapy.com or by sending a message here to schedule a consultation. You can expect to hear back from me within 48 business hours.
I respect and safeguard your privacy and will never disclose your contact information to anyone. By using my contact link, you acknowledge that the contents of your form will be sent to me and understand that you should not use it to provide any protected health information.
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Depending on the type of therapy, appointments are scheduled for 50 or 75 minutes, most commonly at a frequency of one meeting per week. Depth or analytic psychotherapy is a process that can benefit from more frequent meetings, which is considered on an individual basis.
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My fees are adjusted over time. They are currently structured as follows:
Teen or Adult Therapy | 50 minutes | $200-$225
Payment is accepted cash, check or credit card and is due at the end of your appointment.
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My intention is to balance between making a living for myself and to make therapy more accessible for all. Therefore, I reserve a small number of sliding scale appointments based on availability and need. Please contact me directly to inquire about availability.
If you’d like to work with me and can’t afford my current rate, please feel free to reach out anyway to be put on a waitlist.
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While I am not on any insurance panels at this time, I can provide you with a “superbill” for you to submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement.
Please check with your health insurance provider to learn about your coverage and reimbursements rates. You may also want to ask about your deductible before you are able to receive a reimbursement.
Please be advised in most cases, insurance providers require a mental health diagnosis for reimbursement which I would be required to submit and may have consequence as it stays on your medical records. Working without insurance ensures greater privacy and provides you with more decision over your own treatment.
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I speak conversational Mandarin and can relate with someone in an informal setting but am limited in my professional vocabulary when it comes to conducting therapy solely in Mandarin. I work well with those who are bilingual or are able to supplement sessions with some English.
That said, I encourage expressions of colloquial sayings or thoughts and feelings that are unique to Mandarin (or whatever your birth language is) as a way to promote self-expression and to deepen your exploration.
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I reserve your session time specifically for you each week, and regular attendance is an important part of the therapeutic process. If you are unable to attend a session, we will first try to arrange a Telehealth session or reschedule within the same week whenever possible.
Clients are allotted a limited number of cancellations per calendar year without charge:
Weekly sessions: 5 cancellations
Twice-weekly sessions: 10 cancellations
Outside of these allotted cancellations, sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, or missed sessions, will be charged the full session fee. Illnesses and emergencies will be handled with clinical discretion.
If you’re running late, please let me know. A session that is delayed by 10 or more minutes with no prior notice will be considered a no-show and you will be charged your normal fee.