Frequently Asked Questions

Lauren King Therapy is located in California.

I see clients in-person at my offices in San Francisco & Oakland.

I provide virtual therapy for clients located throughout the state of California.

I work with adults (age 18+) and offer individual therapy & couples therapy,

My fee is $200 per 50-minute individual session, and $275 per 50-minute couples session.

I offer limited sliding scale spots with the goal of making therapy an equitable investment for my clients.

If the cost of therapy is a concern, please bring this up during the consultation call and we can discuss what options are available.

Currently, I do not work directly with any insurance providers. Some insurance companies offer reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. If desired, I can provide you with a monthly statement with your diagnosis for reimbursement.

As an out-of-network practice, I don't bill insurance directly. Choosing private-pay care ensures your therapy is fully tailored to you—not an insurance company’s rules.

• Privacy & Autonomy: Insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis and can limit your number of sessions or dictate how we work. Out-of-network therapy keeps your care confidential and fully between us.

• Personalized Care: We decide the pace, depth, and duration of your therapy based on your unique goals, without rigid timelines.

Reimbursement Options: If your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly Superbill (an itemized receipt) for you to submit for potential reimbursement.

This is a complex question to answer, since it varies so much by person. I don’t work off prescriptive timelines and progress will always be an ongoing and collaborative discussion during treatment. Some will find symptom improvement within a few months, while others will choose to continue for much longer. If you have expectations for this, I invite you to discuss it with me during a consultation call.

When starting out, I recommend weekly sessions to best support your growth and progress. As we continue to work together, we may consider less frequent sessions when appropriate to your goals.

Yes. Research has consistently shown virtual therapy to be just as effective as in-person therapy for treatment of mental health issues. It also increases access by reducing logistical barriers and allowing more consistent attendance. That said, there are also benefits to being together in the same room and having a therapeutic environment separate from your work or home. I invite you to discuss these factors and we can determine the best format for your needs during a consultation call.

This is such a great question to ask! The relationship between you and your therapist is the largest predictor of successful outcomes in therapy. I encourage you to meet with multiple therapists to decide what feels like the best fit. I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can get to know one another and determine if it's a good fit. It's possible that through the conversation, I decide another therapist might be better specialized to meet your needs. In this case, we can discuss more and I'll help you get connected to a better fit.