INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and loss
Lack of motivation
Anger, irritability, low frustration tolerance
Relationship difficulties
Identity concerns
Bullying
Concerns related to the identification of social roles, being a part of a targeted group, a person of color, or part of the LGBTQI community
Sexual development, including sexual desire, sexual identity, and sexual orientation
Education and career indecision
Difficulties meeting goals
COUPLES THERAPY
Premarital counseling
Improving communication
Identifying more effective ways of problem solving
Increasing emotional affection & intimacy
Repairing ruptures in the relationship
Managing anger and domestic violence concerns
Navigating open and polyamorous relationships
Working through concerns related to infidelity
Increasing trust and safety
Developing the tools to manage competing roles (e.g., work, relationships, & children)
Contending with difficulties related to infertility
Identifying ways to navigate concerns related to difficult transitions (e.g., death of a loved one, loss of a child, adoption, chronic/terminal illness, unemployment, & financial stress)
THERAPY COVERAGE
I am an “out of network” provider, which means that I do not work directly with insurance companies. If your health insurance carrier allows you to choose an out-of-network provider, as most PPO plans do, I can provide you with a statement of services/Super Bill to enable you to seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier. I would encourage you to speak with your insurance carrier to verify coverage for out-of-network providers and for rates of reimbursement.
It can be helpful to ask your carrier the following questions to clarify your coverage for out-of-network providers:
What are my mental health benefits?
How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider for individual sessions?
What is my deductible, and has it been met for the current year? (This is the amount you will have to pay out-of-pocket before your benefits even start.)
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover? (Some plans have limits.)
Is pre-certification required? And if so, where can I find the required paperwork?
Once you receive this information, I am happy to talk with you about any questions that you may have.
Dr. Leslie Hemedes, Psychotherapist
916-838-0303 | drlesliehemedes@gmail.com