Frequently asked questions.

    • 50-minute sessions: $150-$175

    • 75-minute session: $225-$250

    • 90-minute session: $270-$300

  • Yes, Esse accepts Aetna insurance.

    For therapy services, Karen accepts all major credit cards and offers support for clients using out-of-network insurance benefits. Upon request, clients can receive Superbills for reimbursement submissions to their insurance carriers. We recommend that you check with your insurance company to see what services your policy includes.

    Brandy is happy to accept payment for therapy sessions via credit card and also accepts clients using Aetna insurance. She provides “superbills” to clients as requested. Superbills can be submitted to insurance carriers to request reimbursement for the out-of-pocket costs of treatment.

    Ilse and Monica accept Kaiser Permanente insurance.

  • We have limited sliding scale spots for clients who need financial assistance. This is also short-term therapy.

  • Individual sessions are approximately 50-minutes and couple’s and family sessions are either 75- or 90-minutes.

    We recommend weekly appointments to keep momentum and maximize the benefits of the therapy process.

    We welcome conversations about what works best for you and would be happy to answer your questions during your free consultation.

  • The duration of treatment depends on your situation and your goals.

  • A professional couples therapist/counselor can help you and your partner sort out your problems and build a strong relationship. He or she can also help you fine-tune a good relationship to make it better. Whether you are in the middle of a crisis, moving through an arduous transition time, or discovering unpleasant behaviors—a professional couples therapist can be a tremendous source of support, strength and growth.

    Having a highly trained and objective third party helps you work through anger, resentment or frustration, and get to workable solutions. Our greatest pleasure is seeing couples emerge from a difficult situation feeling more intimate and committed than they ever thought possible.

  • We provide online counseling services in all of California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Orange, Placer, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma counties and more! Teletherapy is always near you. Virtual therapy is provided using secure video platforms to ensure telehealth is safe and private.

    We provide in-person therapy in Santa Clarita/Valencia.

  • EFT is a structured, research-based approach to psychotherapy. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s, EFT is grounded in attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of emotional bonds in our lives. This therapy focuses on understanding and transforming the patterns of interaction that create disconnection, conflict, or emotional pain in relationships. EFT is widely used for:

    • Couples therapy – helping partners break negative cycles, rebuild intimacy, and deepen their emotional connection.

    • Family therapy – guiding families to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and create a sense of emotional safety.

    • Individual therapy – addressing personal struggles tied to attachment, such as anxiety, depression, or difficulty forming close relationships.

  • According to Imago Relationships North America, “Imago is a nonjudgmental, compassionate approach that will help you...

    • Reinvigorate your relationships.

    • Transform conflict into connection.

    • Embrace new possibilities to deepen all your relationships.

    Learning how to resolve conflict in healthy and loving ways helps to avoid lasting damage, resentment or hurt that can slowly tear relationships apart. Imago teaches specific tools, skills and guiding principles designed to empower couples and individuals to:

    • Express feelings in a non-confrontational, safe and structured environment.

    • Address the root of conflicts rather than problem-solve specific incidents.

    • Embrace the fact that each partner has different needs, wants and expectations.

    • Make small changes that create big differences in terms of happiness and fulfillment.

    • Build more intimate, trusting and mutually supportive relationships.”