Question 1

How do we get started?

Accepted Answer

I offer a 30-minute complimentary Zoom consultation to discuss what you need, answer any questions you might have, and help you get a feel for whether we are a good fit.  Please email me (mailto:tessa.d.addison@gmail.com)to set up this initial conversation.

Question 2

Can we meet in-person?  Via Zoom?

Accepted Answer

I work via Zoom and phone with Californians, New Yorkers, and digital nomads.  For anyone in the Bay Area who would like to see me in person I have an office in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco.

Question 3

How long is each session?  How frequently will we meet?

Accepted Answer

I offer a 30-minute introductory consultation.  Subsequent individual psychotherapy sessions are 45 minutes. Sessions for couples are 60 minutes.
 
Session frequency is variable.  I meet with people a minimum of  once a week. Should time, energy, and financial constraints allow, we may decide to meet more often as there is considerable evidence to suggest that higher frequency treatment leads to the most sustainable long-term change.

Question 4

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

The fee for once a week therapy is $275 for individuals and $375 for couples. More intensive work (2-5 sessions per week) may be discounted based on financial need and agreed upon session frequency. I reserve a number of hours in my schedule each week for those in need of a significantly reduced fee. These hours are currently booked up but please don’t hesitate to check in as that can change. If I am not able to accommodate you, I will be more than happy to provide a referral to an appropriate colleague or clinic.

Question 5

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

As I am not in-network with any insurance company, you will need to pay me directly by electronic transfer or credit card.  I'm happy provide you with invoices to submit to your insurance provider for out-of-network reimbursement.

Question 6

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy works best with regular sessions so I request that you do your best to honor your scheduled appointments.
 
• If you know you will need to cancel (rather than reschedule) a session, please let me know at least a week in advance. With less notice than that, I will need to charge for the missed session.
 
• I understand that conflicts and illness can arise with little notice and I am always happy to try to reschedule under such circumstances.  If we are not able to find a mutually agreeable alternative time within two weeks of the scheduled appointment, I will need to charge for the missed session.

Question 7

How should I reach you?

Accepted Answer

I am most easily reached via email at tessa.d.addison@gmail.com.
If you prefer, please feel free to leave me a voicemail at 212.479.0800. In either case, I will get back to you as soon as I am able, usually the day of contact or the next day.

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