Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

If something has been weighing on you, your mood, relationships, stress, a loss, or a change you’re navigating, therapy may help. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many people come simply wanting to understand themselves better or feel less alone with what they’re carrying.

The first appointment is a chance to get to know each other. You’ll talk about what brings you in, what you hope will change, and any questions you have about the process. You’re welcome to share at whatever pace feels comfortable.

Yes. The practice offers child therapy and teen and adolescent therapy, with developmentally sensitive support. Caregivers are often involved to help support progress at home.

Yes. Couples therapy and family therapy are both offered, supporting communication, conflict, parenting challenges, and transitions.

Common concerns include anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, parenting and family challenges, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions.

CBT is an evidence-based approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. It helps you notice unhelpful patterns and practice new, more supportive ways of responding.

ACT helps you build psychological flexibility — making room for difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them, while taking meaningful steps toward what you value.

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes the impact past experiences can have on the present. It emphasizes safety, trust, choice, and collaboration, and moves at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Every person’s needs are different, so the length of therapy varies. It’s something you and your therapist will discuss together over time. For details about session length, please contact the practice for current information.

You can call (714) 455-1579, email baleskaalfaromft@gmail.com, or send an inquiry through the contact page. The practice will follow up about availability.

The office is located at 1370 Brea Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92835.

Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sunday: Closed.

The practice accept the following insurance providers:

• Aetna

• Anthem

• Blue Cross

• Blue Shield

• Carelon Behavioral Health

• Cigna and Evernorth

If your insurance is not listed, please contact the practice to verify out-of-network benefits.

Yes, The practice offer in home, in office, and Telehealth services

Here are the current session fees are:

• Individual Sessions: $150 per session

• Couple Sessions: $175 per session

• Sliding Scale: Available for those who may be eligible,please inquire to apply.

Accepted Payment Methods: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account (HSA), Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, and Zelle.

Confidentiality is a core part of therapy, with certain legal and ethical exceptions that will be explained at the start of treatment. The general website inquiry form is meant for scheduling questions only — please don’t include detailed health information there.