FAQs
How does scheduling work?
You can contact me by phone at 562-204-6384 or by email at ali@alidilley.com to set up your free 15-minute phone consultation. If we choose to work together, we will then choose a day and time to schedule your intake session. At your intake session, we will then choose a regularly scheduled weekly or bi-weekly appointment time. After intake, sessions last 50 minutes for $185.
What about payment and fees?
Full payment in the form of credit/debit card is due at the conclusion of each session. Your payment information will be gathered before your intake appointment and saved throughout the rest of treatment. I am an out-of-network provider, and I am happy to provide you with monthly invoices so you can use your out-of-network insurance coverage if that is available to you.
Is therapy confidential?
Psychotherapy is subject to doctor/patient confidentiality. Anything discussed in therapy cannot be disclosed to a third party without your expressed permission. There are very few exceptions to this, such as a plan to harm yourself or another. If we work together, we will discuss this in detail, as this is an important part of trust in a therapeutic relationship.
Is there paperwork I need to fill out?
Yes. You will receive a small intake packet to fill out before your first appointment. No paperwork is necessary for your brief consultation.
What is telehealth therapy? Do you provide in person services?
At this time, I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions. At consultation, we decide together whether in person or telehealth is the best option for your care.
Telehealth is another means to providing therapy. Telehealth is just like an in-person session, only over phone or video. Telehealth services primarily refers to two therapy options:
Video Therapy: counseling sessions provided via video
Telephone Therapy: counseling sessions provided via phone
Where is your office?
My office is located in the Belmont Heights neighborhood in Long Beach, CA. I’m happy to provide directions upon request.