Question 1

What is the cost of a session?

Accepted Answer

In-office or telehealth session (individual):
 • 50-minute session fees are $175
 • 75-minute session fees are $235
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In-office or telehealth session (child/adolescent):
 • 50-minute session fees are $200

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Parent Consultations and Family Therapy:
 • 65-75-minute session fees are $250
 • 90-minute session fees are $300

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Group Therapy:
 • Cost varies per group and can be paid in two equal payments.

Elementary Age Groups Begin June 25, 2025
Group space is limited. ​
Registration and Intake must be completed by June 20th

Summer 2025 Elementary Age Groups are $895:()
 • ​6()0 minutes/week for 6 weeks.()
 • Payments can be broken into 2 payments of $450 & $445.()

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Question 2

Do we accept insurance at Therapy with Janelle Brady?

Accepted Answer

We do not work directly with insurance companies, but we provide superbills (paid invoices) for your records. Services may be covered through your insurance. Check your plan benefits, contact your insurance provider, or your HR office. Ask about coverage for mental health services, session limits, reimbursement, referrals, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. You may need our National Provider ID: 1720412430 and EIN #: 82-3367144. The CPT code for a 55-minute session is 90837. For more details, visit our Resources page.

Question 3

What therapy services do we offer at Therapy with Janelle Brady?

Accepted Answer

At Therapy with Janelle Brady, we offer a range of services to support your mental health and well-being, including individual therapy, adolescent therapy, social skills groups, school and IEP consultation, ABA services, parent support, family therapy, and AMFT supervision. We're here to help you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise.

Question 4

How can therapy help my teen (or me) during the teenage years?

Accepted Answer

Adolescent Therapy
The teenage years are a time of rapid growth, self-discovery, and change. We offer a safe, supportive space for adolescents to navigate this important transition—from childhood to teen years and into young adulthood.

Our therapy helps teens:
 • Navigate Major Life Transitions
      Support through the emotional and academic shifts of middle school, high school, and life after graduation—with a neutral, nonjudgmental professional to talk to in confidence.

• Explore Identity & Build Self-Worth
      Develop a stronger sense of self, increase confidence, and build healthy self-esteem in a world filled with pressure and comparison.

• Understand Healthy Relationships
      Learn about healthy dating, respectful boundaries, and maintaining meaningful peer and family relationships.

• Manage Body Image & Social Media Influence
      Build a positive body image and learn to critically engage with social media in ways that support mental health.

• Strengthen Coping Skills
      Identify and practice healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, and feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

• Address Peer Pressure & Bullying
      Learn how to handle bullying, rumors, and peer pressure with resilience and confidence.

• Improve Communication & Connection
      Enhance communication skills to strengthen connections with parents, caregivers, teachers, and peers.

For additional information, please click on the blog links below:
Investing in Your Teen’s Future: An Experienced Bay Area Therapist Shares How Early Therapy Can Set the Foundation for Lifelong Wellness.(https://www.therapywithjanellebrady.com/post/investing-in-your-teen-s-future-an-experienced-bay-area-therapist-shares-how-early-therapy-can-set)

Therapist-Approved Tips: A Bay Area Therapist Shares Efficient Ways to Ask Teachers Questions with Confidence (https://www.therapywithjanellebrady.com/post/therapist-approved-tips-a-bay-area-therapist-shares-efficient-ways-to-ask-teachers-questions-with-c)

Question 5

What are some Mental Health Facts for Diverse Populations? (American Psychiatric Association)

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Mental Health in U.S.
 • Approximately 18% of US adults have a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, and approximately 4% of adults have a serious mental illness. 1
 • Mental and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of disability in the U.S.,   accounting for 13.6% of all years of life lost to disability and premature death. 2
 • Mental disorders are among the top most costly health conditions for adults 18 to 64 in the U.S., along with cancer and trauma-related disorders. 3
• An estimated 43% of people with any mental illness receive mental health treatment/counseling. 4

Increasingly Diverse Population 
The U.S. population is continuing to become more diverse.  By 2044, more than half of all Americans are projected to belong to a minority group (any group other than non-Hispanic White alone).  5

Mental Health, Diverse Populations and Disparities
Most racial/ethnic minority groups overall have similar—or in some cases, fewer—mental disorders than whites. However, the consequences of mental illness in minorities may be long lasting.
 • Ethnic/racial minorities often bear a disproportionately high burden of disability resulting from mental disorders.
 • Although rates of depression are lower in blacks (24.6%) and Hispanics (19.6%) than in whites (34.7%), depression in blacks and Hispanics is likely to be more persistent. 6
• People who identify as being two or more races (24.9%) are most likely to report any mental illness within the past year than any other race/ethnic group, followed by American Indian/Alaska Natives (22.7%), white (19%), and black (16.8%).
 • American Indians/Alaskan Natives report higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol dependence than any other ethic/racial group.
 • White Americans are more likely to die by suicide than people of other ethnic/racial groups.

Mental-Health-Facts-for-Diverse-Populations.pdf (psychiatry.org)(https://www.psychiatry.org/getmedia/bac9c998-5b2d-4ffa-ace9-d35844b8475a/Mental-Health-Facts-for-Diverse-Populations.pdf)

Question 6

What should you know about the Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act?

Accepted Answer

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” detailing the potential charges for psychotherapy services. This estimate gives you a general idea of the costs involved, though the exact number of sessions you may need can vary. Your total cost will depend on the number of sessions, your unique circumstances, and the services provided. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to any services. You can always discuss and adjust your treatment plan with your therapist.

For adults, each session costs $175, and for minors/adolescents, it's $200 per session. For example, if you attend one session per week, the estimated monthly cost would be $700 for adults and $800 for minors/adolescents. Over three months, this would be $2,100 for adults and $2,400 for minors/adolescents.

If your actual charges significantly exceed this estimate (by $400 or more), you have the right to dispute the bill. You can contact your provider to negotiate or seek financial assistance. Additionally, you can initiate a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within 120 days of the original bill. There is a $25 fee for this process. For more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at (800) 368-1019.

Feel free to discuss any questions or concerns about your treatment plan or this estimate with your provider at any time.

Question 7

What is Positive Reinforcement & Negative Reinforcement?

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What is Positive Reinforcement & Negative Reinforcement?
Understanding how reinforcement works can help individuals, families, and organizations create environments that support motivation, accountability, and growth.

Positive reinforcement involves adding something desirable—such as praise, privileges, tokens, or access to a preferred activity—to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. 
○ It encourages people to continue engaging in behaviors that lead to positive outcomes.
■ Example in therapy: A teen who attends all their therapy sessions on time earns extra time at the end of the session to listen to music or talk about a favorite topic.
● This reward increases the likelihood they’ll continue showing up consistently.

Negative reinforcement, on the other hand, involves removing something unpleasant or aversive to increase a desired behavior. This is often misunderstood: it’s not a punishment. 
○ Instead, it's about encouraging behavior by taking away something unwanted once the desired behavior occurs.
■ Example in therapy: A child who expresses their anger verbally instead of acting out physically no longer has to take a break from group play. 
● The removal of the “break time” (which they dislike) reinforces their use of verbal expression.

In therapy, both positive and negative reinforcement are used intentionally to support behavior change.

For additional information and examples click blog below:
https://www.therapywithjanellebrady.com/post/reward-or-relief-an-experienced-bay-area-therapist-explains-the-psychology-of-reinforcement-and-w (https://www.therapywithjanellebrady.com/post/reward-or-relief-an-experienced-bay-area-therapist-explains-the-psychology-of-reinforcement-and-w)

Question 8

What does a group therapy session look like?

Accepted Answer

Here is a sample week:
Group therapy allows clients to explore emotions safely, learn from others, and grow in self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness. 
· This session is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, with an emphasis on experiential learning and peer support.

Group Therapy: Week 3 – Emotional Regulation
Theme: "Understanding and Managing Emotions in a Healthy Way"

Session Objective
To equip group members with practical skills to identify, regulate, and express emotions in ways that promote emotional resilience and healthier relationships.

Session Overview

1. Welcome & Check-In
 • Warm greeting and settling in.
 • Each participant shares one personal success, insight, or positive change since last session.
 • Participants reflect on any challenges or emotional triggers that surfaced during the week.
2. Mindfulness Practice 
 • Guided breathing or grounding technique to bring present-moment awareness.
 • Support emotional regulation by creating space between feeling and reacting.
3. Core Exploration: Understanding Emotions 
 • Discussion: “What are emotions trying to tell us?”
 • Activities:
    • Emotion identification & labeling using prompts or visuals.
    • Normalizing emotional responses through psychoeducation.
    • Group shares how different emotions show up in their lives.
4. Skill Building: Coping & Self-Regulation 
 • Introduction to practical coping strategies:
    • Emotion regulation tools (e.g., journaling, self-talk, movement, sensory input).
    • Practice a selected technique as a group.
 • Breakout pairs/small group: apply a tool to a recent personal challenge and share insights.
5. Wrap-Up & Integration 
 • Group reflection:
    • What did you learn about your emotional process today?
    • What strategy will you take into the upcoming week?
 • Preview next session’s theme.
    • Fostering Empathy & Understanding Other’s Viewpoints

• OPTIONAL:  WRITE A BRIEF PERSONAL INTENTION OR GOAL FOR THE COMING WEEK.
	Between-Session Focus:
 • Participants are encouraged to:
    • Practice emotion-labeling daily.
    • Use at least one new coping strategy.
    • Reflect on how emotional regulation impacts daily interactions.

Group Emphasis This Week:
 • Celebrate personal and collective progress
 • Increase self-awareness and emotional vocabulary
 • Strengthen empathy and validation skills
 • Build momentum for long-term emotional growth

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Question 9

What role do parents and caregivers play in supporting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions and generalizing skills outside of therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in supporting ABA interventions by reinforcing learned skills at home, providing consistency in implementing strategies, and collaborating with therapists to generalize skills in various settings. They serve as key partners in the individual's progress and development.

Question 10

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy?

Accepted Answer

ABA therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, is a scientifically validated approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by the environment. It focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics.

Question 11

What is included in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) assessment and consultation? What does an example of an ABA assessment schedule look like?

Accepted Answer

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Assessment & Consultation:
 • Initial appointment with parents
 • Initial assessment (e.g. CBCL, TRF, NICHQ-Vanderbilt, etc.)
 • 2 observations planned at least 1 week apart
 • Follow up appointment
 • An individualized Behavior Support Plan

Example Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Assessment Schedule:

Week #1: Meet with parents to discuss overall concerns, begin to brainstorm overall clinical goals; what life would look like and feel like if “goals” were met. 
 • Parents will send ABA Therapist past & current mental & behavioral health treatment materials, IEP or 504 plans, etc. 
 • Administer assessment tool(s)
 • Therapist will review results
 • Therapist will create goals
 • Therapist will create behavior / goal tracker
 • Therapist will create spreadsheet for ongoing data tracking
 • Week 2: Meet with parents for ABA training
 • ABA Therapist will create individualized parent guide
 • Therapist will discuss ABA clinical treatment goals and ABA parent guide with parents
 • Parents will begin tracking baseline data for specified behaviors
 • ABA Therapist and parents will schedule an observation

Week #2: Observation: #1 Home Visit
 • Therapist will meet family in home
 • Therapist will begin building rapport with client
 • Therapist will facilitate prompts relating to goals
 • Therapist will gather baseline data
 • Parents will continue tracking data
 • Parents will submit behavior tracker weekly to therapist
 • Therapist will enter data into spreadsheet to track progress and adjust prompt levels

Week #3: Office Session
 • Family and therapist meet in-office
 • Therapist and client practice positive greeting at arrival	
 • Therapist and client engages in structured activity: Today creating SLIME
 • While creating slime together:
 • Therapist will facilitate prompts relating to goals
 • Therapist will (continue to) gather baseline data
 • Therapist will debrief with family
 • Therapist and client will practice positive farewell

Week #4: Observation: # 2 School drop-off
 • Therapist will meet family at home to join during school drop off
 • Therapist will assist parent(s) in facilitating prompts & goals
 • Therapist and parent(s) will debrief post school drop-off
 • Therapist will create plan for parents’ records
 • Parents will continue tracking data
 • Parents will submit behavior tracker weekly to therapist
 • Therapist will enter data into spreadsheet to track progress and adjust prompt levels as needed.

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Question 12

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how is it developed? Do you need outside help?

Accepted Answer

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a detailed evaluation of a student's needs, determining the educational support they will receive. The IEP is developed by a team of school professionals and parents, reviewing the student's evaluations, academic performance, and functional needs. An outside professional can assist parents in navigating the IEP process, understanding their rights, and advocating for their child's needs. As an experienced therapist, I can help you and your IEP team set appropriate goals and strategies. For more information, visit our Resources page.

Question 13

What should you know about California laws related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)?

Accepted Answer

In California, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are governed by state and federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the California Education Code. These laws ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education tailored to their needs. They also outline the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, and educators in the IEP process. For more details, visit our Services page or understood.org.

Question 14

How can parents benefit from Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultation at Therapy with Janelle Brady?

Accepted Answer

Parents can benefit from IEP consultation at Therapy with Janelle Brady by gaining a better understanding of their child's educational needs, collaborating with school professionals, and advocating for appropriate support and services.

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