Frequently Asked Questions

I am based in Santa Barbara and have a centrally located office downtown:
27 E. Victoria Street, Suite M
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

I also see clients virtually throughout California.

It’s just like in-person therapy, except in the comfort of your own space! No commute, no waiting room. Our sessions take place using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. You will receive a link before each session that allows you to join the meeting room for our session.

Yes! I have an office in downtown Santa Barbara, CA.

My rate is $200 per 50 minute individual session.

I’m an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance. However I can provide a super bill that clients may submit to their own insurance to request reimbursement.

I do reserve a limited amount of slots for sliding scale clients that demonstrate true need. Please inquire for more info!

I have a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel within 24 hours of your session or do not show up to the appointment, you will still be responsible for payment for the missed session.

In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency or an emergency involving a threat to your safety or the safety of others, please call 911 to request emergency assistance.

Otherwise, if you need to speak with your therapist between sessions, you can call or send a text. Contact between sessions should be reserved for scheduling or other administrative matters, as important issues are better addressed within regularly scheduled sessions. Non-urgent phone calls/messages are returned during the normal workdays within 24 hours.

Your first appointment is a 50 minute session with your therapist, that usually feels a bit more like an intake appointment, in which your therapist asks questions to get to know you, your history and what goals you have for therapy.

Definitely. Nothing is ever off limits. Life is complex and we can’t predict what will come up day to day.

Other common areas of focus often include grief and loss; fertility, pregnancy and postpartum; major life transitions, including the ongoing transition into motherhood (matrescence); aging parents; intimate relationships; early childhood trauma; career uncertainty, and more. And if for any reason something feels outside my expertise, I will always let you know, and figure out ways for you to get the best support.

No, not just women! I’ve had many male clients over the years, with whom I’ve formed a very strong therapeutic bond. I value working with clients of all gender identities, as well as clients of all ages, from varying cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as sexual orientations.

On January 1, 2022, congress enacted a "No Surprises Act", which is a "new federal protection against surprise medical bills that take effect in 2022. Surprise medical bills arise when insured consumers inadvertently receive care from out-of-network hospitals, doctors, or other providers they did not choose". Under the law, healthcare providers, including mental health providers, must give clients who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for services.

Your therapist believes in honesty and transparency. There will never be any surprise fees as you will be clearly informed of the cost per session before our first appointment. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to Hannah regarding charges, fees, or any questions related to billing.