Rates
4 Weekly sessions are $150 for 50 minutes.
I offer limited sliding scale fees to clients based on household income or financial hardships.
Insurances:
Cigna Insurance,
Optum/United Insurance,
Aetna Insurance,
Blue Shield of California Insurance.
In addition, if I am not credentialed with your insurance I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. However, I cannot guarantee you will receive reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider to determine your policy for out-of-network mental health services reimbursement.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to 24 hours of your appointment will not be charged. Less than a 24 hour notice for a cancellation or no shows will be charged at your full rate fee. I understand that unexpected things can occur or things can shift, therefore, we can reschedule sessions when possible.
Please confirm your cancellation or reschedule appointment through:
Phone: (818) 275. 4685 or Email: therapy@melissamedinalmft.com
Therapy Services
Individual Therapy
Individual: With openness to this kind of approach, the process will allow you to unravel your experiences and deepen your own self for emotional, physical and mental growth.
Wellness Coaching
A safe space in which you will design your own goals for personal growth. With this approach, you will be met with guidance, support and motivation to help fulfill long lasting wellness lifestyle changes.
Telehealth
Modern day calls for a modern approach. Tele-health sessions offer comfortability and safety wherever you find it best fits your needs. Technology has helped us connect and engage in new ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is therapy right for me?
Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. Therapy allows for a safe space, warmth and unconditional support to help process the many layers we carry that may interfere with our lifestyle. In working together, we can address areas of need improvement, address attachment injuries and develop growth and insight. Therapy is right for anyone that can allow space for processing difficult emotions and create a greater sense of self.
What is the difference between individual therapy and wellness coaching?
Individual therapy helps address mental illnesses, phase of life, conflicts, and adjustments while processing difficult emotions while wellness coaching helps address lifestyle changes with unconditional support, problem solving, motivation and encouragement. Within wellness coaching, you can set up your own goals for a wellness lifestyle change while individual therapy we mutually can agreed upon goals.
Individual therapy (Psychotherapy) is faced with more restrictions in terms of where and how we can offer services. I am licensed in the state of California, therefore, I can only provide individual therapy (psychotherapy) to California residents. While wellness coaching, I am able to work with anyone throughout all of the United States and internationally.
How long is the therapeutic process?
Beginning therapy is a very big positive step to self healing. The outcome of your treatment will depend solely on your willingness for openness, commitment, engagement and implementation of new skills. It is very difficult remembering unpleasant events along with becoming aware of emotions. The therapy process can create discomfort and I will here to support and understand you through the process. I will assess your needs and share realistic expectations with you to assure we are aligned with therapeutic goals.
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Is individual therapy and wellness coaching the same rate?
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 24 hours prior to our appointment will not be charged. However, a late cancellation or a no show of your appointment will be charged at your full session fee. I understand that things may unexpectedly occur or schedules may shift, in such instances we can reschedule sessions.
Do I accept insurance?
Yes I accept insurance, For any out of network benefits, I can also provide a superbill to submit to your insurance. However, I cannot guarantee you will receive reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider to determine your benefits.