• Individual Therapy (60 minutes): $205

• For individual therapy, appointments include 50 minutes of clinical time, with the remaining time reserved for documentation and related administrative tasks.

Unless you an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is covering the cost of your sessions, payment is expected at the time of each session and can be made by:

• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Automated ACH bank transfer

Please note that psychotherapy clients have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much their medical care will cost. For more information, or if you have questions about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit CMS No Surprises or call 800-985-3059.

While I am not in-network with any insurance plans, I can provide an out-of-network (OON) receipt. Many plans reimburse you for these “superbills.” Feel free to set up a free consultation with me if you would like me to check your OON benefits. You can also click the blue “Use Your Insurance” button on this webpage to check your OON benefits.

I am in network with the following Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which are work-based programs that help employees manage personal problems that may impact workplace performance, health, and well-being. I currently work with the following EAP organizations:

• Centerstone (for Military Veterans)
• Empathia
• Mutual of Omaha EAP
• Telus (Formerly Lifeworks)

If you are unsure what applies to your situation, we can discuss it when you schedule your initial consultation.

As a behavioral and mental health therapist, I provide online psychotherapy for anxiety, chronic stress, panic attacks, trauma and PTSD, phobias, life transitions, depression, and relationship issues. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Depending on why you’re seeking help and the goals of our work together, therapy sessions may last anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months for relatively simple problems. You might need to invest more time in therapy – up to a year or longer – if your issues are complicated or have persisted for a long time. Your motivation is a significant factor that may affect the length of therapy.

According to research, you are more likely to have positive therapy outcomes if you are motivated to change, seek help, and accomplish your goals. Likewise, if you are not very motivated or willing to do the work, then the therapy process can drag on or end too soon, causing your symptoms to remain the same or maybe even get worse with time. Making an effort and commitment to this work is crucial to therapy’s success.

Weekly, biweekly and flexible scheduling are available.

To schedule your free 15-minute consultation, simply reach out by email at therapist@ericalcala.com or call/text me at +1 (323) 389-5123. I respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

After our consultation, I’ll provide you with the necessary intake documents, including office policies, billing information, and informed consent forms. Once those are completed, we can schedule your first appointment.

During our initial sessions, my focus is on getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, and creating a comfortable, supportive environment where we can begin working toward your goals.

There is no charge for any session cancelled 24 or more hours prior to the scheduled time. However, sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at the full rate.