Fee Schedules

Initial Phone Consultation (15 minutes) – $0
First Consultation (75 minutes) – $335 
Individual Sessions (55 minutes) – $205-$250
Couple Sessions (each partner receives a 45-minute session) – $405
Psychedelic Integration Therapy Package - $1111

Virtual (telephone or video) Consultation – $4.50 per minute   

Limited reduced/sliding scale fee spaces may be available based on financial necessity. 

FAQs

Where is your office located?

What forms of payment do you accept?

All payments are accepted as either cash, check, credit or debit directed to Hessam Motamedian, PsyD. After our initial contact, you will be invited via email to enter your basic information online in a secure client portal. It's very convenient and allows you to stay focused every minute of the time we spent together.    

What days are you available?

Costa Mesa: Currently Unavailable
Los Angeles: Currently Unavailable

Online Therapy (Teletherapy): Waitlist

Can you prescribe medication?

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am not authorized to write prescriptions. If during our time together you express a need for medication, I can refer you to a psychiatrist, and you may inquire about medication with your primary care physician, so that we may work in concert to provide you with an optimal level of care.

Do you accept insurance?

Note: Psychedelic integration therapy is not currently covered by insurance.

I accept plans under Medicare and Cigna. If I am out of network for you, your health plan may still reimburse to a percentage of fees, if you see an out-of-network provider (frequently 20%-80% reimbursement rate). If you wish to obtain reimbursement by your insurance company, let me know and I can provide you with invoices for our sessions. (You will need to contact your benefits administrator to inquire about out-of-network coverage for mental health services). It’s your responsibility to find out the following about your mental health insurance plan before we schedule an appointment:

• Do I have mental health benefits and how much do you reimburse for outpatient mental health?

• What is the procedure for reimbursement?

• What is my deductible and how much of it has been met?

• How much does my insurance plan cover for an out-of-network provider for procedure code (CPT code) 90834 or 90791?

Do you provide a free initial consultation?

Yes, the initial consult is a 15-minute phone consultation. This is a time for you to ask questions, explain what is motivating you to therapy, and to get a feel for me as a therapist. If, for any reason, you decide we are not a good fit; or the reason behind you seeking treatment is beyond the scope of my practice, I can refer you to one or more of my colleagues that may better suit your needs.

Why weekly sessions?

We begin our therapeutic work with weekly sessions to assist us in building rapport to develop comfort and trust, as well as, maintain consistency of our work. Eventually, following our months/year(s) of progress together, our weekly schedule may become biweekly or monthly to tailor to your needs and preferences. I do ask that if you decide to work with me, that we initially meet weekly for the first six months to maintain consistency and traction in our work.

Isn’t mental health treatment expensive? 

Thinking about the way your life is going on: are you enjoying the way you live your life now, or do you find that your past is really limiting you? You may find that your daily life is a constant state of worry and fear. Therapy is a voluntary pursuit and only you can decide how valuable your well-being and peace of mind is. You deserve to live your life with peace and calm. Mental health treatment is an investment in your long-term well-being.

How long should I stay in therapy?

Your involvement and participation in therapy is voluntary and you can decide your duration of treatment, whether long term or short term. You can terminate with me whenever you are ready, with a recommended termination process of 2-4 sessions to ensure proper closure of our work together. Long-term work does have the benefit of an even stronger therapeutic relationship, increased opportunity for further personal growth, as well as, fostering more conscious relationships.

What if I’m not sure about coming to therapy?

It’s okay and completely natural to be ambivalent about therapy. Inner exploration can be arduous and outright scary. That’s actually the beginning of the therapeutic process- sharing the discomfort and acknowledging concerns about starting psychotherapy and trusting a new person, that is me. Sometimes and sadly, people also have negative experiences with therapists and naturally generalize and develop an aversion to therapy. It’s essential to acknowledge those feelings and express them through trusting and turning toward them with the intention of healing them. I encourage you to discuss them with me on our 10-minute initial call.

How do I prepare for psychotherapy? 

You can just show up and let things unfold naturally. Or you may write down what’s important to you to talk about. You can let me guide you in your discovery and healing process – I am trained to just do that! Some people believe you need to go into your weekly therapy session with a “topic” to discuss. This is not entirely true but some preparation can be helpful in understanding what matters to you the most. Think of your therapist as the closest confidante you can ever share anything with

Now what do I do?

If I am accepting new clients, please leave a message for me at (949) 342 5053 to discuss options and to ask questions about individual consultation. As an alternative, I can also be reached via our contact form.