Question 1

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy sessions are billed at $165 per 50-minute session.

I strive to make services as accessible as possible while maintaining the time and resources needed to provide high-quality care. If you have questions about payment, scheduling, or whether group or individual therapy might be the best fit, I’d be happy to discuss options during your consultation.

Question 2

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

I accept private pay and insurance, and I am in-network for Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Anthem Blue Cross California, and Quest Behavioral Health. To verify your benefits, please check:

care.headway.co/providers/david-whitsett

I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients.

Question 3

What happens if I cannot attend my scheduled individual therapy appointment?

Accepted Answer

I am committed to your individual treatment goals and plan. When you schedule an appointment with me, I set aside time to provide you with quality care. Therefore, it is important that you contact me as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This gives me time to schedule other clients who may be waiting for an appointment. 
As a courtesy, I will send appointment reminders 24 hours in advance of your appointment time. I request that you give me at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you do not do so within that time frame, then a $75 fee will be charged to your card on file. This fee will also be applied for no show appointments.

Question 4

How long does therapy usually last?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the person and the concerns. Some benefit from short-term skills-focused work (around 8–12 sessions), while others need longer-term support. Together, we’ll set goals, monitor progress, and adjust as needed.

Question 5

How does therapy look different for kids or teens?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are active, creative, and tailored to each child’s developmental level. We might use metaphors, games, or mindfulness exercises to make learning engaging and practical. Parents are often involved too, to help reinforce progress at home.

Question 6

What if my child/teen is resistant?

Accepted Answer

It’s natural for children and teens to feel hesitant about starting therapy—some take a little longer to warm up than others. My role is to meet both you and your child right where you are, creating a safe, supportive space at a pace that feels manageable.

Like any meaningful relationship, therapy takes time. One of my first goals is to build trust and rapport, so your child feels comfortable enough to explore challenges and begin taking steps toward growth.