The first session is an opportunity for you and your therapist to get to know one another. We will discuss the concerns that bring you to counseling, your goals for therapy, some of your history, and some details regarding initial paperwork, scheduling, and payment. Most importantly, however, you will leave with an understanding of why your personal or relational circumstances have become difficult, and you will begin to understand how change in your present situation can occur.

A standard session is 45 minutes long. However, longer are also available; some clients in more pressing circumstances may find these longer sessions more suitable for their needs.

Our fees are commensurate with other health care professionals with my degree of specialized training in the west Ventura County area. Please contact us for more information. We offer a sliding scale upon availability and can give you documentation that you may use to obtain partial reimbursement from your PPO insurance provider, HSA, or other flexible health care benefits.

Yes, we do offer a sliding scale in certain circumstances. If you would like to discuss the sliding scale with us, please leave us a voicemail at (805) 256-3497 and our CIC client care specialist will return your call promptly.

We are not on any insurance panels, and thus CIC is unable to accept HMO insurance. As out-of-network providers, however, we are able to accept most PPO insurance policies, which can helpfully offset the cost of psychotherapy. We are happy to provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company to obtain reimbursement.

We accept payment by cash, check, and credit card, specifically Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Please note that payment for online sessions can only be made through credit or debit card.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the CIC client care specialist at hello@centerforintegrativechange.com or call (805) 256-3497. You are also welcome to visit the contact form on this website.

My office is located in Ventura at 3585 Maple St Suite 233.

Suite 233 is on the second floor of the northwest corner of the building.

There is ample parking around the building. You are welcome to park in front on the street or in the rear of the building.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CIC asks that you wait in your vehicle until your therapist texts you to come inside. If you’ve parked in the rear, you can use the stairs at the western rear entrance. After reaching the second floor, suite 233 will be on the right just around the corner. I’ll greet you and ask to take your temperature and use hand sanitizer before welcoming you inside.