Sliding Scale

For many, finding accessible therapy is becoming more difficult. It’s especially the case in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the high cost of living. For this reason, Elese reserves a few time slots for people needing a sliding scale. Sliding scale is a reduced therapy fee that is provided to people who have financial need.

If these slots are currently available, you will see that mentioned on the top of her homepage. You are also welcome to reach out.

When available, you may be able to have your sessions at Elese’s Walnut Creek office. If teletherapy is preferred or no in person slots are currently available, you can meet her through a secure virtual platform.

Understandably, many people wonder why so many therapists don’t accept insurance. After all, it appears that most dentists and doctors do. To provide transparency about this common barrier to therapy, I share 7 common reasons why therapists choose to leave insurance panels or never join one in the first place.