Question 1

What methods of therapy do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Here at Zimmerman Therapy Group, we specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) and attachment focused therapy.  We also utilize traditional therapy models including but not limited to: Narrative therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our licensed therapists and associates are trained to assess each case on an individual basis and will recommend therapy method(s) suited to your specific needs and goals. Read below to learn more about EMDR Therapy, and visit our Resources page for educational links.

Question 2

I can’t decide if I need therapy. Can you help me make this decision?

Accepted Answer

We completely understand! Email us at support@zimmermantherapygroup.com and request a phone consultation. We will have a therapist provide a free, 15 minute phone call for you to ask questions to help you assess and decide if therapy is right for you.

Question 3

Which therapist should I see?

Accepted Answer

Please visit our Team page and browse the bios, specialties, and capabilities of all of our therapists. From here, you may want to select a specific therapist when you make your first appointment request. If you are unsure who to select, you can leave this field blank and we can help make a therapist recommendation or referral based on your specific case.

Question 4

What is an Associate?

Accepted Answer

An Associate is a therapist who has completed all of their required education, has completed a minimum of 275 hours of client work, and is working towards their total requirement of 3,000 hours of client work in order to apply for licensure.

Question 5

How much does a therapy session cost?

Accepted Answer

Beginning February 1, 2026, an individual therapy session with one of our Licensed clinicians is $160/session, and $105/session with an Associate clinician. A therapy session for couples or families with a Licensed clinician is $180/session, and $125/session with an Associate clinician. Click here to download our Good Faith Estimate Notice.

Question 6

Are there any additional fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all direct services outside of the session for your case will be billed to you at a pro rated amount rounded up to the nearest quarter hour. Your approval will be required prior to any of these fees. These services cover but are not limited to Consultations with other providers, letter/documentation requests, school 504/IEP meetings and Social Security/Disability/Employment Forms.

Question 7

How long are therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Most therapy sessions are 50 minutes long.

Question 8

How often should I come?

Accepted Answer

We find that clients get the best results when they make a commitment to come once a week. However, you and your therapist will discuss session frequency based on your specific need and goals, your schedule, and your finances.

Question 9

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

We wish we could give you a clear answer, but it is dependent on your goals, the complexity of your case, your schedule, and your finances. What we can promise is that we will do our best to go at a pace and timeline that works best for you!

Question 10

Is what I share during my session kept confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Confidentiality is very important to our practice.  The only exception is in these circumstances: 1. Child abuse, dependent adult abuse, or elderly abuse in which we are mandated reporters 2. Threat of suicide or homicide in which we are required to ensure safety 3. A subpoena from the court.

Question 11

Are there any cases you don’t take?

Accepted Answer

We do not work with cases involving severe eating disorders or addiction. However, we are happy to provide referrals to other qualified clinicians.

Question 12

I need a letter or document signed for my school/work/other, can you do this?

Accepted Answer

This is dependent on the type of letter needed or the document requested.  Disability forms can only be filled out by your doctor.  In some cases, we can provide a letter but are limited to the information we can provide to: the number of sessions, dates of service, purpose/goal of therapy, and interventions used.  All letters and documents will be billed at a pro-rated rate of your therapist fee. Please discuss this with your therapist.

Question 13

I am involved in a court case, can I subpoena you to testify?

Accepted Answer

The following is our Litigation Limitation:

Due to the nature of the therapeutic process and the fact that it often involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to, divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.) it is our recommendation that neither you nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call the therapist to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of the psychotherapy records be requested.

If the subpoena has been initiated by a client/clients parent or guardian in our practice then all time (chart review, court prep, time in court, etc) expended by the therapist for the subpoena will be charged to the client/clients parent or guardian, prorated, rounded up to the nearest quarter hour at $300 per hour. The person/parent/guardian issuing the subpoena is responsible for our fees. In addition, for any days your therapist is required to be in court, whether he or she testifies or not, you will be billed for half a day of testimony (3.5 hours) or for a full day of testimony (7 hours) at the rate of $300 per hour. You or your attorney must advise us of whether your therapist needs to be available for half a day or for a full day. Subpoenaing a therapist for DEPOSITION OR COURT TESTIMONY deprives that therapist of the ability to see other clients that day. If the court date is rescheduled or canceled, we hold to our 24 hour cancelation policy, and you will still be billed for any of the above amounts, if the reschedule/cancelation is provided to the therapist within 24 hours of the court date and time. Because subpoenaing a therapist for DEPOSITION OR COURT TESTIMONY disrupts that therapist’s practice, we require a deposit of $1,000 to cover our anticipated fees, which must be paid in advance of such testimony. Any fees not utilized by us will be refunded to you, and we will bill you separately for additional time should we deplete the $1000 deposit. Client/parent/guardian acknowledge and agree that the failure to pay the $1,000 deposit prior to the therapist’s DEPOSITION OR COURT TESTIMONY, makes that therapist unavailable to testify.

If the subpoena has been initiated by a party outside of our practice (person, organization, former employer, etc.), our rate for providing treating-expert testimony is $300 per hour.

If a court order is served and is requesting that a therapist be present in person and or there is a request for records, the client's consent will be requested before turning over confidential information. When obtaining this consent, the client will be told exactly what has been requested by court and there is no guarantee that the information will be kept confidential. This includes a client’s mental health history; current status and inclusive records and may not be in the best interest of the client. The therapist client relationship does not render the therapist as an advocate. If called to testify in a deposition or court hearing, the client may not discern between information and records provided. All information and records are available for discovery. This may not be in the best interests of the client. The therapist reserves the right to discuss the implications of releasing information and records.

When working with couples, it is imperative that both clients understand that if they wish to access their records during or after completion of therapy, both participants must consent to the release of such records. This also includes court letters and testimony. Both participants must consent to disclosure, otherwise the therapist shall invoke privilege.

When working with minors in the state of California please be advised that minors at the age of 12 years of age must consent to their own treatment as well as the consent to release their records. As the minor’s therapist, it is the therapists’ ethical duty to inform the minor of the significance of releasing records (both verbally and in writing) as it may or may not benefit them therapeutically.

In addition, the therapist will not make any recommendation as to custody or visitation regarding the client in person or in writing.

The therapist may agree to accept the subpoena via email if agreed upon by the therapist.

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