Investment & Office Policies

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Individuals................................................... $200 per 60-minute session
(office or video visit)

Couples......................................................... $200 per 60-minute session
12 Sessions are recommended to stabilize a relationship.

Premarital Counseling................................. $200 per 60-minute session
8-12 Sessions are required to receive a certificate of completion.

Family Therapy.......... ................................. $300 per 90-minute session

*East Bay Area Therapy
accepts
Lyra insurance plan ONLY.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

EXPERT COURT TESTIMONY

Telephonic Testimony
Flat Rate $1,000

Includes review of chart, study of any additional medical records gained before court date, meeting with attorney, memorization of details, a professional full-color presentation of all required documents, such as a curriculum vitae (CV) and/or customized statement regarding my expertise and diagnostic training from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). Telephonic testimony reserves my undivided attention and availability to enter a telephone call for a three hour block of time.

In-Person Court Testimony
Flat Rate $2,000

All tasks included above along with my physical in-person testimony from the witness stand/defendant's side (everything must be memorized given that reading from notes is generally prohibited), an arrival at least one hour before the court begins, formal dress (typically a black pant suit, professional heels and bag, low slicked bun), and availability for emotional support during the time waiting (which can sometimes be long and nerve-racking). Given the anticipated preparation, traffic, and parking, my entire day will be reserved for any and all duties related to in-person testimony.

CANCELATION POLICY

Clients are responsible for the total fee of the scheduled service in the following scenarios:
1. Cancellation of appointment with less than 48 hours notice
2. Late arrivals over 30 minutes
3. No-shows

OFFICE BEHAVIOR POLICY

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

1. Cursing, foul language, or hate speech towards any person
2. Inappropriate comments of any kind, towards any person
3. Aggressive behaviors, violent behavior, or bringing weapons
4. Intimidation or threats of any kind, towards any person

East Bay Area Therapy reserves the right to terminate services abruptly and refuse services to anyone
who threatens the emotional or physical safety of any person.
This is a hate-free & safe environment,
and it will remain that way.

Meet Our Team

Paola Cifuentes
Bilingual Assistant

Paola is a warm, patient, and organized member of our team here at East Bay Area therapy. She is well-versed on mental health issues and considers each and every client's suffering while she is assisting with scheduling their appointments, researching and connecting clients to helpful resources, and troubleshooting any technological issues for clients to make sure they are able to have a successful appointment with Grace.

Paola is Colombian native. She loves soccer, cinema, music and literature. She is an amateur sports journalist and a Barcelona and América de Cali fan. She is also involved in social causes and human rights collectives.

Paola es un cálido, paciente y organizado miembro de nuestro equipo aquí en East Bay Area therapy. Conoce bien los problemas de salud mental y considera el sufrimiento de todos y cada uno de los clientes mientras ayuda a programar sus citas, investiga y conecta a los clientes con recursos útiles y resuelve cualquier problema tecnológico para los clientes para asegurarse de que puedan tener una cita exitosa con Grace.

Paola es originaria de Bogotá, Colombia. Le encantan el fútbol, el cine, la música y la literatura. Es una periodista deportiva amateur y fanática del FC Barcelona y América de Cali. También está involucrada en causas sociales y colectivos de derechos humanos.

OFFICE LOCATION

1685 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 2C, Pinole, CA 94564

East Bay Area Therapy is located off of the I-80 Appian Way exit and free parking is available in the parking lot in front of the entrance, between the spa and convenience store

Please note that there is approximately twelve stairs inside the entrance and, unfortunately, this is not an ADA accessible entrance. Upon arrival to the top of the stairs, the psychotherapy room and restroom are both easily accessible for those with mobility impairments or for those who use a wheelchair.