Nhu Lam Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept health insurance?

I do not accept insurance at this time. However, if your insurance plan includes out-of-network (OON) benefits, I can provide a detailed receipt (superbill) that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Before scheduling, I recommend contacting your insurance provider and asking the following questions:

  1. Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental health services?
  2. If so, what is my out-of-network deductible, and has it been met?
  3. What percentage or dollar amount will I be reimbursed for each therapy session?

What is your rate?

My standard fee for individual therapy is $250 per session.

I currently have a limited number of sliding-scale appointments available. The sliding scale allows those with means to subsidize the treatment of those who otherwise could not afford treatment. Please contact me to inquire about availability.

Consider paying the full fee if you:

  • Have disposable income for vacations or luxuries
  • Own your home or live rent-free
  • Have inherited or expect to inherit wealth
  • Have private higher education or advanced degrees
  • Earn over $200,000 annually or have investment income
  • Have out-of-network insurance benefits

Consider requesting a sliding scale if you:

  • Live paycheck to paycheck or cannot save
  • Have lower earning potential due to limited education
  • Do not receive financial support from family
  • Lack stable housing or consistent income
  • Struggle to meet your basic needs

How should I prepare for my first session with you?

Feel free to come with topics you'd like to discuss, or simply come as you are—we can figure it out together. The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, explore what brings you to therapy, and identify your goals, which will help guide our work together moving forward.

How often will we have sessions?

Therapy is most effective with consistency. I recommend starting with weekly sessions.

What are the signs that therapy is working for me?

Healing can look different for everyone. You may notice yourself reflecting on the work we do together in your day-to-day life, recognizing shifts in your thoughts or behaviors, or responding differently to situations that once felt triggering. You may also experience a greater sense of compassion, understanding, and flexibility toward yourself and others.

How will we decide when to end (graduate from) therapy?

I would encourage you to consider ending therapy when the goals you’ve identified have been met and you feel more confident navigating challenges on your own. In my experience, this may look like consistently coming to sessions with positive updates, or sharing a conflict or difficulty and reflecting on how effectively you were able to handle it. When this becomes a consistent pattern, we may discuss the possibility of ending therapy and explore that decision together.