How long does individual therapy take?

Most clients meet weekly for three to six months, then taper. Some focused work finishes sooner; depth-oriented trauma work often runs longer. We review progress together rather than assuming a fixed course.

Do you take insurance for individual sessions?

Sessions are $190, or $180 when you pay cash. I am in network with Aetna and a certified out-of-network provider for TRICARE West; a superbill is provided for other out-of-network reimbursement.

Can I meet by video instead of coming to Vista?

Yes. Individual sessions are available by secure video anywhere in California, with the same length and rate as in-person sessions.

What happens in the first session?

The first session covers history, current stressors, and what you want to be different. You leave with an initial sense of direction, not a diagnosis lecture.

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual therapy is a protected hour to work on what keeps repeating — the anxiety that will not settle, the grief that has nowhere to go, the pattern you can name but cannot interrupt. Sessions are held in person at the Vista office or by secure video anywhere in California.

Working through burnout, pressure, or the demands of a leadership role? See therapy for professionals in North County for how individual psychotherapy fits into that work.

Session length: 45–50 minutes
Rate: $190 per session ($180 cash pay)
Format: In person in Vista or telehealth in California

Call or text 760-599-8680

Who this is for

Adults carrying anxiety, depression, or burnout that daily coping no longer touches
People processing trauma, loss, or a sudden change in health, work, or family
Clients who want depth-oriented work rather than worksheets
Anyone living with chronic pain, illness, or disability alongside emotional strain

What the work looks like

01
A free phone consultation before anything is scheduled
02
An initial session focused on history, goals, and what you want to be different
03
Ongoing weekly or biweekly sessions using Brainspotting, ISTDP, AEDP, DBT, or TEAM-CBT as the work calls for
04
Periodic review together — progress is discussed openly, not assumed

Approaches drawn on

BrainspottingIntensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Individual Psychotherapy — common questions

How long does individual therapy take?: Most clients meet weekly for three to six months, then taper. Some focused work finishes sooner; depth-oriented trauma work often runs longer. We review progress together rather than assuming a fixed course.
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Do you take insurance for individual sessions?: Sessions are $190, or $180 when you pay cash. I am in network with Aetna and a certified out-of-network provider for TRICARE West; a superbill is provided for other out-of-network reimbursement.
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Can I meet by video instead of coming to Vista?: Yes. Individual sessions are available by secure video anywhere in California, with the same length and rate as in-person sessions.
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What happens in the first session?: The first session covers history, current stressors, and what you want to be different. You leave with an initial sense of direction, not a diagnosis lecture.
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Other services

Brainspotting Therapy
Body-based processing for trauma, grief, and events that talk therapy cannot reach.
Couples & Co-Parenting
50 minutes for partners, marital work, or structured co-parenting sessions.
Family & Court-Mandated Therapy
Family systems work and documented court-mandated treatment.
Addiction & Recovery Therapy
Substance use, recovery support, relapse concerns, and compulsive patterns.
Group Therapy
Wednesdays at 6:30pm, 90 minutes, small and consistent.

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