FAQ

  • If you answer yes to any of these questions, therapy might be very useful for you to try.

    • You spend a significant amount of time thinking or worrying about your problems.

    • You feel embarrassed or uncomfortable sharing what you're going through with others.

    • You sometimes struggle with everyday tasks, such as getting out of bed, doing laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, showering, eating, or sleeping.

    • Your work, studies, family relationships, friendships, or health are being impacted.

    • You feel alone or isolated.

    • You've been struggling with the same problems for a long time without seeing improvement.

  • The 10-minute video consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to get a sense of whether we might be a good fit. Feeling a connection with each other is an important foundation for our work together.

    We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to work toward. I’ll briefly explain how we might apply Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to your concerns and answer any questions you have about my approach. We can also go over practical details such as scheduling, fees, and session format.

  • If a therapist is a good fit:

    • Conversation flows naturally.

    • You feel like yourself.

    • You quickly feel connected, safe, and comfortable.

    • They feel relatable.

    • You feel understood and seen.

    • You’re looking forward to your first session.

  • Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know each other and establish a foundation of trust, comfort, and safety.

    We’ll go into more detail about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from our work together. We’ll also begin to identify your goals and develop a collaborative plan for addressing your primary concerns.

  • It depends on several things:

    • The number of issues you’re currently struggling with

    • The complexity of your needs

    • How quickly we're able to build trust and open up

    • Your readiness to actively engage in the work and try new skills

    • How often we meet

    Typically, I work with folks for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, although many clients come back as new issues arise over the years.

  • My rate is $225/session. Sessions are 50 minutes long.

    I may be able to offer sliding scale pricing depending on certain financial circumstances. Please feel free to ask!

  • Typically, I meet with clients weekly for at least the first 3–6 months of treatment. Occasionally, I have some flexibility with session frequency depending on your circumstances.

    Every-other-week sessions may become an option as we get closer to reaching your therapy goals.

    Once your life is feeling more on track, we can move to as-needed sessions before you graduate from therapy!

  • I’m not on insurance panels, but I can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

    As an out-of-network provider, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement for therapy services, depending on their insurance plan.

    I also accept FSA and HSA cards.

  • I may be able to offer sliding-scale rates depending on your financial circumstances. Please feel free to ask!

  • Clients can keep a credit card on file, which is automatically charged after each session.

    I also accept HSA and FSA cards.

  • Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full session fee.

  • You can fill out my contact form or book a free 10-minute video consultation here.

    You can also reach me by email at admin@chloedemischoaklandtherapy.com or by phone at 510-945-1994.

  • 4126 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

    I’m a 5-minute walk from MacArthur BART, in Oakland’s Temescal District.

  • An LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is licensed by the state to independently diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

    We hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, have at least two years of supervised mental health experience, and have passed the state clinical licensing exam.

    We are required to complete continuing education units every two years to maintain current knowledge of mental health laws, ethics, and best practices.

    I have been licensed since 2014, and my license number is LCSW #61844.

  • I use HIPAA-compliant video software called Doxy.me for virtual sessions.

    I use SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted electronic health records system, for scheduling, forms, billing, and clinical notes.

    Your privacy is a priority. All sessions and records are confidential and handled in accordance with professional and legal guidelines. Exceptions to confidentiality apply when there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or dependent adult arise, or disclosure is otherwise required by law.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you learn how to notice your thoughts and improve the way you relate to them. By doing this, your actions are guided by your values rather than fleeting emotions.

    It also teaches us how to make room for difficult feelings instead of trying to push them away. ACT helps us become more psychologically flexible and effective through life's inevitable ups and downs. We learn to accept what we cannot change while focusing our energy on what is within our control.

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