faq

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation using our online scheduler, or fill out the contact form and we'll reach out to you. During the call, we'll learn more about what you're looking for, answer your questions, and determine which therapist may be the best fit. If you decide to move forward, we'll schedule your first appointment and send your intake forms through our secure client portal.

Patch Counseling provides individual therapy for pre-teens and teens, emerging adults, and adults, along with parent support and family sessions when appropriate. We specialize in developmental milestones and life transitions that can contribute to anxiety, burnout, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, and changes in mood.

We recommend in-person therapy for local pre-teens and teens, as it can support engagement and help build a strong therapeutic relationship. Once rapport is established, online sessions may be an option when appropriate.

We offer online therapy for college students and adults throughout California.

We recommend weekly sessions for the first 4–6 appointments to establish the therapeutic relationship, complete the assessment process, and develop treatment goals. As progress is made and clients become more comfortable using skills outside of therapy, biweekly sessions may be appropriate.

For pre-teen and teen clients, therapists may also recommend parent sessions as part of the assessment and treatment process. These sessions help parents better understand their child’s needs and support progress outside of therapy.

Therapy length depends on your goals and the concerns bringing you in. Some clients begin to notice improvement within the first few sessions, particularly when they practice skills between appointments. Short-term, goal-focused therapy may last 10–12 sessions, while more complex concerns or ongoing support may benefit from longer-term therapy. You and your therapist will regularly review your progress and adjust treatment based on your needs.

Parents are an important part of supporting a pre-teen or teen’s progress. Depending on the client’s age, needs, and treatment goals, therapists may recommend periodic parent sessions to improve communication and reinforce skills at home and at school.

Minor clients ages 12 and older are asked to complete their own intake questionnaire so their therapist can better understand their concerns and perspective. Parents or guardians may participate in treatment when clinically appropriate and are typically responsible for billing and practice-related communication. We work to balance appropriate parent involvement with the minor client’s privacy and therapeutic relationship.

We use CBT and DBT-based skills to support executive functioning, planning, and the development of sustainable habits. Therapy also addresses avoidance, overwhelm, and self-criticism, helping clients build self-compassion and develop strategies that work with their individual strengths and needs. View our ADHD page for more details.

Therapy with Allison Patch, LMFT, ATR: $250 per 53-minute individual session.

Therapy with Brittany Benjamin Amante, LMFT, ATR: $200 per 53-minute individual session.

Family and parent sessions are available when clinically appropriate and may have different rates. All fees will be discussed before scheduling.

Patch Counseling does not accept insurance and is not in-network with any insurance companies. Clients are responsible for the full session fee at the time of service.

If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network benefits, we can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance provider before starting therapy to understand your out-of-network benefits and reimbursement rates.

Patch Counseling does not currently offer sliding-scale services. If you are looking for lower-cost therapy options, Open Path Collective can be a helpful resource for finding therapists who offer reduced-fee sessions.

Patch Counseling requires at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice and missed appointments will be charged the full session fee to the card on file.