Therapy appointments are 50-55 minutes. Our therapists may be able to offer longer appointments by request. 

Therapy is most effective when you meet with your therapist consistently, so we offer weekly or biweekly (every other week) appointments.

You and your therapist will identify your goals starting with the first session, and you can check in regularly about your progress and needs. As you progress toward your goals, we can reduce the frequency of sessions to support and maintain your work.

Licensed therapist: $180 per 50-55 minute session

Associate therapist: $150 per 50-55 minute session

PsyD Student Intern:$85 per 50-55 minute session

Student discount: $120 per session for 6 consecutive weekly or biweekly sessions for college or graduate school students

Our therapists maintain a very limited number of spots for reduced fees. See 'Do you have a sliding scale?" to determine if you qualify.

A couple of Thrive’s therapists accept Aetna insurance, and we will bill them for your therapy sessions with your permission.

Please note we cannot guarantee that our therapists who take these insurances will have openings for new clients.

Insurers require a qualifying diagnosis and have the right to access your mental health record, in order to pay for therapy.

Some insurances will not pay or reimburse for therapy with associate therapists. Please check with your insurance for details.

Out-of-network benefits (OON) - Thrive provides you with a monthly statement you submit to your insurance for reimbursement. You can contact the mental or behavioral health phone number on the back of your insurance card (or on your insurer’s website) to confirm if you have OON benefits. Insurers require that you see a licensed therapist to receive reimbursement.

FSA or HSA card - You may use your FSA or HSA card provided through your insurance plan to pay for therapy with any licensed or associate therapist at Thrive.

Pay out-of-pocket - You may choose at any time to pay for your therapy sessions without using insurance. Some clients select this option because they do not wish for insurers to have access to their diagnosis or records.

Request a sliding scale fee - See below to determine if a sliding scale fee fits your circumstances. If so, just ask our Intake Coordinator about availability when you reach out!

If you are struggling financially and our full fee is not manageable for your circumstances, we offer a very limited number of weekly or biweekly appointment times for a reduced fee.

Requesting a sliding scale fee with one of our licensed or associate therapists could be appropriate for you if:

• You are someone who lacks access to higher earning potential due to systemic racism, a marginalized identity (such as  LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, women, seniors, veterans, immigrants), or lack of educational privilege.

• You are concerned about your ability to pay for basic necessities each month.

• You think you would benefit from ongoing therapy and you’re committed to consistent engagement and attendance.

The sliding scale fee for a licensed therapist is: $150
The sliding scale fee for an associate therapist is: $120

If this fits for you, ask our Intake Coordinator about availability.

Requesting an appointment time slot with one of our PsyD Interns could be appropriate for you if:

• You are eligible for public assistance, have limited income, or are on disability.

• You are unable to save and or are unable to afford to live independently.

• You think you would benefit from ongoing therapy and you’re committed to consistent engagement and attendance.

The fee for a PsyD intern is: $85

If this fits for you, ask our Intake Coordinator about availability.

As therapists, we undergo a rigorous training program. In addition to completing our graduate coursework, we obtain 3,000 hours of clinical experience, engage in weekly clinical supervision, and pass two licensing exams. Once we are licensed, we complete ongoing continuing education throughout our careers.

Registered Associate marriage and family therapists, also called AMFTs, are in the process of working toward licensure.

Licensed therapists, also called LMFTs, are fully licensed and participate in continuing education to maintain their license.

You can find each therapist’s licensure status on their bio page. Learn more about OUR TEAM here.

Our student interns are in graduate school at California Northstate University. They are pursuing their PsyD in the doctor of psychology program.

As part of their training, they complete internships each year to gain clinical experience, and they participate in weekly clinical supervision with our supervisors.

They have the training and skill to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

This depends on your goals and what you want to address. You and your therapist will identify your goals starting with the first session, and you can check in regularly about your progress and needs.

Many people see improvement within 8-12 therapy sessions, but this depends on numerous factors. We'll share more information about what to expect when you schedule an appointment.

We might be a little biased, but we believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at different points in our lives (and we often go to therapy ourselves!).

Whether we’re struggling with a mental health issues, going through a change in our lives, or having an issue in a close relationship, therapy can help. Still not sure? Let’s chat about it!

We care about supporting you in reaching your goals and making sure we’re a good fit to work together. If we don’t think therapy would be helpful for you or if we’re not the right therapists for you, we’ll let you know, and we’ll be happy to refer you to other great resources in our community.

2131 Capitol Ave., Suites 206 and 306

We’re in the heart of midtown in a 3 story office building on Capitol Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets. There’s free 2 hour street parking on Capitol Avenue or on 22nd St.

You can enter the main front doors on Capitol (where the elevator is) or the side door on 22nd. Suite 206 is on the 2nd floor, straight up the stairs from the side door. Suite 306 is on the 3rd floor, also straight up the stairs from the side door. You can access the elevator through the main door on Capitol Avenue.

When you arrive, just have a seat in the waiting area, and your therapist will get you at your appointment time.

There’s free 2 hour street parking on Capitol Avenue or on 22nd St.

If you are sick, please notify your therapist, and switch to telehealth sessions for the duration of your illness. This helps us prevent the spread of illness and helps keep our therapists and other clients healthy.

If you are immunocompromised or part of a vunerable population, our therapists are happy to offer telehealth or in-person sessions, depending on your comfort level and needs.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care, including mental health care, will cost. 

Under the law, patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance have the right to an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. 

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

Yes. We maintain a limited number of sliding scale spots based on income and financial need. Contact us directly to ask about current availability.

No. Paying out of pocket means no diagnosis is required. If you plan to use insurance, your insurer may require one as a condition of coverage.

Our therapists are trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, brainspotting, somatic approaches, and expressive arts therapy. We match you with the approach that fits your specific situation and goals.

Reach out through our contact page or call us at (916) 800-4348. We schedule a free 15-minute consultation, answer your questions, and match you with the right therapist.

Yes. See our teen therapy page for details on how we work with teens and what parents can expect from the process.

Yes. We offer online therapy to anyone located in California. Learn more about our online therapy services.