Frequently Asked Questions

Rates vary based on session length and service, starting at $200. A couple of reduced-rate spots are available. Have questions about your specific situation before committing? Reach out, and I will walk you through it.

There are absolutely no surprises or sudden billing changes here. Under the federal No Surprises Act, every private-pay or out-of-network client receives a clear document called a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) before our very first session. You will always know exactly what your financial commitment is ahead of time, allowing you to invest in your mental peace with complete clarity and predictability.

Private-pay therapy offers you complete confidentiality and clinical freedom. No insurance company can require a permanent mental health diagnosis or audit and limit your sessions. The work is guided entirely by your goals.. For clients with PPO plans, a monthly superbill is available for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

A superbill is an itemized receipt containing the billing codes, clinical information, and license details your insurance company needs to process an out-of-network reimbursement claim. At Valor Therapy, superbills are provided monthly through your secure client portal. If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network mental health benefits, you can submit it directly to your insurer.

Because every insurance policy is unique, I always recommend calling the customer service number on the back of your insurance card before our first session. You can ask them: "Do I have out-of-network benefits for behavioral health telehealth sessions, and what is my out-of-network deductible?"

Yes, everything discussed in therapy is legally confidential. There are three exceptions required by law: imminent risk of harm to yourself or someone else, suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or a court order. Everything else, including your personal information, your diagnosis, immigration status, and the fact that you are even a client, cannot be shared with anyone.

The first session is an intake, not a deep dive into trauma. You will not be expected to open up about everything immediately. The first 50 minutes focus on understanding your background, what brought you in, what you have tried before, and what you are hoping to change. By the end, you and your therapist will have a shared sense of direction and a preliminary plan. There is no pressure to commit to anything in session one. Most clients leave feeling heard and clearer, not overwhelmed. If you have never been in therapy before, or if past therapy felt wrong, this first session is simply a conversation. If you are ready to take that first step, book a free consultation.

Therapy is effective for high-functioning stress, anxiety, and burnout,  not just crisis situations. Many high-achieving first-gen professionals carry chronic internal pressure that looks like success on the outside. If you're feeling empty, exhausted, or like you're wearing a mask, that is enough. If any part of this resonated, that is enough reason to reach out. A consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

Valor Therapy is specifically designed for BIPOC and first-gen professionals who have felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy. As a first-generation clinician myself, I already understand immigrant family dynamics, code-switching, and cultural guilt; you won't spend sessions educating me on your lived experience. We go straight to your healing. If you have been waiting to find someone who actually gets it, I would like to be that person. Book a free consultation.

Yes, sessions at Valor Therapy are fully bilingual, and you are welcome to switch between English and Spanish, mid-sentence or mid-session. As a bilingual clinician, I practice with complete language fluidity. Spanglish, regional slang, emotionally specific Spanish phrases — all of it is welcome here. We use whatever language helps you feel most authentic.

Most clients notice significant relief within 6 months. My approach is goal-oriented, intentional, and structured. Trauma work using EMDR and somatic therapy typically takes more effort, but focuses on clearing root patterns efficiently rather than indefinite talk therapy. Some clients choose to continue long-term for professional growth, that is always your choice.