Offering therapy services for adults & elders in and around Campbell, California

Individual Therapy for Adults

I work with individual adults utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic techniques to help you discover your genuine values, examine where you may be stuck in your life, and take action to move in the direction of what you truly desire. Who are you? Who do you want to be? Together we can look at these questions and generate new possibilities for you to try, moving you in the direction of your most fulfilling, authentic life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a collaborative and evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through targeted interventions and practical strategies, CBT empowers you to identify and challenge negative patterns of thinking and behavior, leading to lasting positive change.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a type of therapy that helps individuals process distressing memories and rewire negative thought patterns. It does so by harnessing the power of bilateral stimulation, fancy words for tapping into both sides of your brain. This can involve following hand movements, auditory tones, or even tapping, while diving into those deep-seated memories. Whether grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, or other psychological challenges, EMDR therapy can help you reclaim your self-agency and foster resilience.

Individual Work on Relationship Issues

It sometimes happens that when a relationship is having problems, one partner wants to go to counseling and the other one doesn’t; maybe they’re not ready or they’re not comfortable with therapy. In this situation, individual therapy can be very useful to help clarify your wants and needs, work on asking for what you need and hearing what your partner needs, or making the decision to stay or go. The members of a couple form a system and making changes to one part of the system can have ripple effects, increasing the health and well-being of each individual partner and the whole relationship.

Therapy with Parents of Young Children

Becoming a parent and raising young kids brings many struggles along with many joys. It can be difficult to talk with others about the fact that being a parent is not always fun. Sometimes parenthood may even lead to unexpected feelings of depression, anxiety, or anger. Even when we love our kids, we don’t always love being “on” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When the demands of parenthood become too much, counseling can help you sort through your feelings, forgive yourself for not being perfect (because no one is), and cope with the stress of caretaking while learning to balance your own needs and wants with everyone else’s.

It can be a surprise how much a child affects the parents’ relationship. Functioning on reduced sleep, balancing family and career, and tending to the constant needs of a helpless little being can leave you exhausted and irritable, with limited time and energy for each other. With less time to honor each other’s grown up needs, parenting partners may start to fight more and feel disconnected. I work with parents of young kids to understand and accept this new phase of life, communicate productively about your feelings and needs, and reconnect with your partner so you can enjoy your relationship again.

 

Schedule an Appointment

Fees & Insurance

Fees
The cost of services depends on a number of factors including the session fee, frequency of services, and duration of treatment. We will discuss these factors in our no-cost phone consultation before beginning therapy.

Payment
I accept cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).

How can you schedule an appointment?
Call or text me at (408) 874-6574 or send me an email at robin@rbpcounseling.com. We will set up a time to briefly discuss the issues you’re struggling with, decide if we are a good fit, and if so, schedule our first session for a convenient day and time.

Cancellation Policy
I ask for at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, as your session time is reserved especially for you and it is difficult to let other clients know about last-minute availability. If you give less than 24 hours notice, I charge the full cost of the session as booked.

Insurance
I am contracted with two employer-sponsored EAP providers: Lyra Health and Concern. Please let me know if you wish to access therapy services through one of these programs.

I work with all PPO plans as an out-of-network provider. This means I give you an invoice, or “superbill,” after approximately every four sessions which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Reimbursement rates and insurance deductibles vary so be sure to check with your insurance carrier.

Navigating  insurance can be difficult. I am happy to work with you to help you understand your coverage and make the most of your benefits. The following may be helpful questions to ask your provider:

  • Do I have mental health benefits?
  • What is my deductible and has it been met?
  • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
  • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
  • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
  • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Good Faith Estimate

You can receive an estimate of service costs as described below.

As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

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

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or 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.