Confidential Therapy for Security-Clearance & Federal Professionals

Private, insurance-free therapy for clearance holders and federal employees needing trauma-informed support delivered with full confidentiality and respect for their professional responsibilities.

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At a Glance: Confidential Care for Federal and Public-Service Professionals

I provide insurance-free, privacy-forward therapy for clearance holders, first responders, and federal employees. Sessions emphasize resilience, emotional regulation, and performance under pressure, using ACT and CBT approaches. Our work is guided by professionalism, respect, and confidentiality, so you can focus on well-being and effectiveness.

Available online CA & VA and in-person Folsom, CA (by appointment).

Quick Facts

  • Modality: Online (HIPAA-secure)

  • Approach: ACT + CBT/CPT; exposure only when indicated and consented

  • Privacy: Self-pay (no automatic data sharing); minimal email correspondence

  • Who I help: Federal employees, law enforcement, first responders, contractors

  • Fees: $300 / 50 min • Superbills available

  • Licensure: CA PSY36022 • VA 0810007130

  • Start: Free 15-minute consultation

Focus Areas

  • Stress and performance pressure in high-visibility roles

  • Trauma exposure in law enforcement / first-response

  • Navigating moral injury and burnout

  • Maintaining function under public scrutiny

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How I Work with Clearance Holders (ACT-Led, Privacy-Focused)

Discretion drives every step, insurance-free care, minimal documentation, and direct, HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

  • ACT — Performance Under Pressure:

    Skills to notice fear/urgency and act from values (integrity, service, family) rather than adrenaline.

  • CBT — Operational Readiness Skills:

    Reduce catastrophic thinking, hypervigilance, and sleep disruption; strengthen focus and decision-making.

  • CPT — Calibrating Risk & Trust:

    Rework meanings around safety, control, and responsibility common in mission-critical roles.

  • PE — Only When Indicated:

    Consent-based exposure to job-relevant triggers (sites, routes, scenarios) to reclaim capability.

  • Mindfulness & Grounding:

    Compact, field-ready regulation tools for briefings, travel, and shift work.

    We discuss exactly what is recorded and why; you control any release of information unless law requires it.

What Getting Help Looks Like When You Hold a Clearance

If you’re in a sensitive role (federal employee/contractor, military, law enforcement, first responder), privacy is essential, not a barrier. With me, you can expect:

  • Insurance-free care (no automatic claims or routine third-party data sharing)

  • Confidential, HIPAA-compliant telehealth with direct scheduling and payment

  • Clinically necessary documentation only; we discuss what’s recorded and why

  • Psychoeducation about seeking care and how to prepare for conversations with a security officer if needed

Agencies differ, and many encourage proactive care. This service supports your mental health while respecting professional requirements. (Informational, not legal advice.)

Who I Work With

I serve clearance-sensitive and public-facing professionals who need privacy-forward therapy with a minimal paper trail, offered through confidential telehealth across California and Virginia.

  • Federal employees & contractors (including TS/SCI holders)

  • Law enforcement & first responders (operational stress, critical incidents)

  • Executives & senior professionals in high-stakes roles (tech, defense, finance) requiring discretion and minimal documentation

  • Healthcare, legal, and policy professionals under chronic scrutiny or threat

  • Public-facing leaders & media-visible roles (harassment, reputational stress)

  • Those seeking lean communication (limited email, intentional documentation)

  • Sleep, hypervigilance, and performance impacts from job-related pressures

  • Adults 18+, online statewide; self-pay with superbills available

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What to Expect in Therapy

In our first session, we clarify your goals, history at your pace, and privacy needs unique to clearance holders. You’ll leave with a personalized plan that balances mental health and career requirements. Sessions are online, HIPAA-compliant, and insurance-free for maximum confidentiality. Most clients meet weekly or bi-weekly for 50 minutes, with structured 8–16 session protocols or ongoing therapy available.

Common Concerns from Clearance Holders

  • Will therapy jeopardize my clearance? Therapy is not automatically negative; many agencies value stability. Check your agency’s policy or consult your security officer.

  • Do you share information with my employer or agency? No. I do not bill insurance or share data unless you request it in writing or it’s legally required.

  • Will a diagnosis appear in my records? Only if you request a superbill for reimbursement; otherwise, no insurer data is created.

  • Can email be kept minimal? Yes. Sensitive details are handled only in secure sessions.

Telehealth is provided with documented informed consent at your first appointment. We review risks, benefits, privacy, and alternatives per California and Virginia law.

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Where I Provide Care (California & Virginia)

I’m licensed in California (PSY36022) and Virginia (0810007130), serving adults statewide online.

Fees & Policies

Rate is $300 per 50-minute session. I don’t bill insurance directly; superbills can be provided. Cancellations under 24 hours = 50% fee; no-shows are billed in full.

Uninsured or self-pay? You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.

Schedule Consultation

  • Therapy is not automatically negative; many agencies value stability and proactive care. Review your agency’s guidance and consult your security officer if unsure.

  • No. I’m self-pay and do not communicate with employers/insurers unless you request it in writing or disclosure is legally required.

  • Only if you choose to use a superbill for OON benefits (diagnosis codes are typically required). Otherwise, no insurer data is generated.

  • Yes. We’ll keep email minimal and handle sensitive details inside secure sessions.

  • ACT for values-based performance under pressure; CBT for hypervigilance/sleep; CPT-informed meaning work; and exposure (when indicated) for job-relevant triggers.

  • Telehealth across CA & VA. $300 per 50-minute session, self-pay; superbills available for potential OON reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.