Yes, we reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots. If you do not think you can afford the full fee, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we’re unable to offer you a sliding scale spot, we would be happy to offer referrals to trusted clinicians in the area.

If you’re hoping to find an in-network provider, www.psychologytoday.com is a great resource.

No, therapists can only provide services in the states they are licensed.

Julia is licensed to work with residents of California and Arizona.

Sanam and Nathan are licensed in California.

Before scheduling a therapy session, I do a free 15 minute intro call with all potential new clients. This gives us the chance to get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:

I’ll ask you about why you’re seeking therapy

I’ll tell you a bit about myself and my approach as a therapist

You can ask me any questions that I didn’t cover

We’ll talk about rates, insurance, availability, etc.

If we both decide we're a good fit after our intro call, we'll schedule our first therapy appointment. You will get access to the Simple Practice portal and I will have you complete a couple of quick forms before our first session. You will be able to access our virtual sessions through this portal once we have scheduled the appointment.

The therapist ah Balance and Bloom have a collaborative, non-judgmental, and relatable approach that will make getting started a bit easier. During our first session or two, we will ask you a bunch of questions to get a better picture of your life journey. We will listen to you without judgment. We will come up with goals together of what you hope to accomplish in therapy. During therapy you'll have an opportunity to vent, gain perspective and new insights, learn to challenge your thoughts, receive feedback, and develop and practice new coping skills. Sometimes therapy can be tough work, and sometimes it is fun and full of laughter. Either way, we are here to support you and will help you achieve the change and growth you are looking for.

We meet with the majority of our clients on a weekly basis. We ask that all new clients commit to meeting weekly or biweekly, for at-least the first 6 weeks. This will allow us to start off on a strong foot, so you can start seeing progress right away. We may recommend that we increase or decrease the frequency of sessions to best meet your needs.

Our approach is collaborative and solution focused. The goal is not to be in therapy forever. Many of my clients find that they’ve met their goals in 3-6 months and no longer need therapy. Other clients who choose to remain in therapy for much longer; they have seen improvements and still really enjoy having ongoing support and a place to process their thoughts and feelings each week.