Psychotherapy Services
We know that the relationship between a therapist and client is the most important predictor of growth.
We could offer you all the tools we know, but if we don’t start with a genuine, trusting relationship, we might as well be talking to ourselves. We don’t believe in giving you “homework,” telling you what to do, or solving your problems for you. We do believe in deep listening, seeking to understand your experience from your perspective, and learning from you about how we can best support you to make your own choices. When you feel ready, we’ll work together to try new ways of dealing with hard situations or managing intense emotions and get curious about what works best for you.
How it works:
Sessions are 55 minutes long and are offered either in person at our office in Alameda, California, or remotely via telehealth. We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform called Jane App for our sessions.
Individual therapy
Individual therapy is a time for you to explore and process whatever it is that’s on your mind within the context of a supportive, attentive therapeutic relationship.
We’ve worked with clients on a range of issues, including making sense of big life changes, navigating parents’ divorce, graduating high school, or illness in the family. We also have experience helping with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, issues related to gender and sexuality, and coping with traumatic experiences.
We can offer you cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage upsetting thoughts and emotions, as well as mindfulness-based techniques to relate differently to distress. Our work is always grounded in the relationship that we co-create with you as we get to know each other through this process.
Therapy Fees
$145 per session
Our out-of-pocket session fee is $145 for 55 minutes. We are pleased that Sonia is able to accept Aetna, Cigna, and Optum insurance; please verify your eligibility here: www.helloalma.com
Sliding Scale: $15 - $140 per session
We reserve 25% of our caseload for sliding scale clients. Our sliding scale offerings are dependent on each client’s particular economic circumstances and our availability.
For psychotherapy, we are able to offer 10 sessions (weekly or biweekly) at a reduced rate. For more information or to be placed on our waitlist, please contact us.