Confidential Therapy for Security Clearance Holders in California and Virginia
Private pay, ACT-led therapy designed for high-privacy professionals. Licensed in California and Virginia. Secure online sessions, with limited in-person appointments in Folsom, CA by appointment.
Security clearance safe therapy, built for privacy
If you hold a clearance or work in a sensitive, high-accountability role, therapy can feel complicated. Many people want support for anxiety, trauma, sleep disruption, and stress regulation while keeping documentation minimal and communication discreet.
I provide trauma-informed therapy with a clear privacy-forward structure so you can focus on stability, functioning, and values-guided action.
Your Privacy Protocol
Here is what you can expect in my practice:
No insurance billing
No employer reporting
Standard clinical documentation only
HIPAA-secure telehealth platform
Licensed in California and Virginia
Clear boundaries regarding evaluations and forensic work
Federal guidance consistently emphasizes that seeking mental health care is not, by itself, disqualifying, and DCSA reports it is extremely rare for eligibility to be denied solely for seeking treatment.
Therapy remains confidential within standard legal limits, such as imminent safety concerns or valid court orders.
What I help with
I help clearance holders and high-privacy professionals with concerns such as:
Anxiety related to clearance, investigations, or performance pressure
Trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms, including hypervigilance
Sleep disruption and nervous system overactivation
Moral injury, guilt, and distress after high-stakes events
Irritability, shutdown, or avoidance that interferes with relationships or work
Stress regulation under chronic responsibility
ACT-based resilience and psychological flexibility skills
What I do not do
To keep scope clear and protect your privacy and expectations:
I do not conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations
I do not provide forensic psychological assessments
I do not offer adjudication consulting or clearance strategy services
If you are seeking an employment-directed evaluation or a forensic opinion, you will need a different kind of specialist.
How therapy works in my practice
My approach is ACT-led and trauma-informed. In practical terms, we focus on:
Building psychological flexibility so stress and intrusive thoughts do not run your decisions
Strengthening regulation skills for steadier judgment under pressure
Reducing catastrophic thinking, sleep disruption, and threat scanning
Clarifying values and translating them into consistent, values-guided action
You can expect a structured, collaborative pace that respects readiness and privacy.
Want to understand the policy side first?
If you want a plain-English overview of what federal guidance says about therapy and clearance concerns, read my informational guide here:
Security clearance and mental health therapy facts
Fees and logistics
Rate: $300 per 50-minute session
Insurance: I do not bill insurance. Superbills can be provided if you choose to pursue out-of-network reimbursement.
Telehealth: HIPAA-secure online sessions
Communication: Minimal written communication when preferred
If you are uninsured or self-pay, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
Where I provide care
I am licensed in California and Virginia and provide telehealth to adults statewide in both states. I also offer limited in-person sessions in Folsom, CA by appointment.
Next step
If you want discreet, private pay therapy that respects your professional responsibilities, I invite you to reach out.
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No. I do not contact employers, agencies, or security offices without your written authorization, except where legally required.
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No. This is a private pay practice. Insurance billing creates additional administrative records that many clearance holders prefer to avoid.
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We review confidentiality and its limits at the start of therapy so you understand exactly how your information is protected.
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Yes. My work often emphasizes regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility rather than labeling.
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Request a confidential consultation. We will briefly discuss your goals and determine fit.