Frequently Asked Questions

Fee: My fee is set at $150 USD for private pay clients. Forms of payments accepted are Credit, Debit, and FSA/HSA Cards; Venmo and Zelle.

Using Medical/Health Insurance vs. Private Pay:

• Medical/Health Insurance: Insurance helps mitigate some of the cost of care with added limitations. It is required for medical necessity to have a mental health diagnosis, this is shared with the client. Depending on your plan there may be a limit of number of sessions and/or a monetary deductible to be met.

  • I contract with Headway for medical/health insurance billing and a profile with Headway is required to use your insurance.

  • Your co-pay is set by your insurance and Headway.

  • Medical/health insurance accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Oscar Health, Oxford, United Healthcare.

• Private Pay: There doesn’t need to be a diagnosis. Maintains the privacy of your mental health records from insurance. May require an insurance opt-out form. Length of time can be longer to suit clients' needs.

Sliding Scale: I keep my fees up to par with other psychotherapists in my area I also accept some medical/health insurance to increase access to care and services with the stipulations mentioned above. I have a set number of sliding scale slots, and it is based on your financial need. Email at rio@tasatherapy.com or set up a consult to inquire about sliding scale availability. If setting up a consult, make sure you include the request in your summary.

Do You Offer In-Person Services? I currently only offer therapy services online. This allows me to connect with you from most anywhere in CA.

Length of Time in Therapy:

• Your time and journey in therapy depend on intersecting factors; your needs, resources, and at times medical/health insurance limits.

• Talk Therapy Session are 50-60 mins.

• Appointments are weekly or biweekly.