Services
Psychotherapy
Dr. Cotas-Girard is currently accepting new therapy clients.
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As a therapist, she utilizes an integrative approach while tailoring her approach to the client's needs. As a first-generation Filipina American, Dr. Cotas-Girard has a passion for serving the immigrant Asian American community with challenges in acculturation and enculturation, generational gaps within families, model minority, colonial mentality, etc.
With children, she enjoys using play therapy, art, and other techniques that allow her young clients to express themselves beyond words. She works in collaboration with parents and caregivers to ensure consistent feedback, parenting support, and teamwork.
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She also has extensive experience working with women's issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, family conflict, divorce, blended families, Highly Sensitive Persons, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, giftedness, academic issues, and parenting support.
Of note, she provides gender-affirming care to the LGBTQIA population.
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Dr. Bianes is currently offering telehealth sessions for psychotherapy. She works in an integrative, client- centered, relational way. She believes that each person deserves a safe and supportive space to be able to express themselves and move towards their goals.
Dr. Bianes specializes in working with children, teens, young adults, and couples. With children, Dr. Bianes believes in creating a fun space to play and help kids to express themselves and process difficult events in their lives. Dr. Bianes has experience in working with teens and understands that being authentic, relatable, and patient is key to the therapeutic process.
Assessment
Dr. Cotas-Girard is trained in Therapeutic Assessments and considers her evaluations to be brief therapeutic interventions that may allow healing and change to occur through the process of self-discovery and reworking of narratives. She works through a collaborative model and believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. She strives to answer client's assessment questions through personalized letters, storybooks, and/or fables to help them understand their assessment results without jargon and in developmentally-appropriate ways.
Dr. Bianes received specialized training in child assessment and has extensive experience assessing differential diagnoses of children and adolescents. She was trained on assessing children ages 1.5-18 years old on Autism Spectrum Disorder through Kaiser Permanente’s San Francisco Autism Clinic. Dr. Bianes has worked under a forensic medical legal neuropsychologist and experience and familiarity with a wide range of neuropsychological measures. She completed comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents at Andrus in her internship year. In addition, Dr. Bianes is also trained and interested in adult assessments, particularly understanding the importance of integrating each client's unique background and lived experiences to help them find the answers they are seeking.
Common assessment referral questions that we work with include and are not limited to:
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Academic concerns
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ADHD
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Adoption
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Behavioral problems
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Executive function concerns
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Family conflict
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Giftedness
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High sensitivity
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Mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder)
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Learning disabilities
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Parenting concerns
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Sensory sensitivities.
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PTSD
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Complex Trauma
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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Consultation
We provide consultation to other therapists and psychologists regarding assessment, child and adolescent psychotherapy, starting a private practice, and culturally-sensitive care.
Fees
All of our clients have a right to receive a Good Faith Estimate upon request per federal law as of January 1, 2022. A Good Faith Estimate enumerates the expenses you can reasonably expect to pay for your mental health services provided by Good Days.
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Psychotherapy
Dr. Cotas-Girard
$225 per hour
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Psychological Associates
$190 per hour
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Assessment
A cost estimate is provided based on assessment needs following a free 15-minute phone consultation
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$300 per hour
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Consultation
Dr. Cotas-Girard
$225 per hour
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Psychological Associates
$190 per hour
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Navigating Insurance Coverage
We understand that navigating insurance benefits can feel overwhelming, especially since every plan is different, and it’s not always clear how to make the most of your coverage. To help, we’ve outlined some guidelines that can make the process more straightforward.
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Our Insurance Policy
We are considered an out-of-network provider with all insurance plans. This means:
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You are responsible for paying the full session fee upfront.
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Upon request, we can provide a detailed invoice (often called a superbill) at the end of each month.
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You can submit this invoice to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Reimbursement depends on your plan, but many clients receive a percentage of the fee back, which helps reduce the out-of-pocket cost of therapy. Before submitting, we recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm what information they may require for reimbursement. Once you’ve clarified this, let your provider know, and they’ll take care of the rest.
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Questions to Ask Your Insurance Provider
When calling your insurance company (using the number on the back of your card), ask:
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What percentage is covered for services from out-of-network or non-participating providers?
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What is the maximum allowed amount per session? (This is sometimes called reasonable and customary fees.)
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If needed, provide the CPT/procedure codes for therapy:
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90837: 60 minutes individual therapy
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90847: 50 minutes of family therapy with patient present
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If needed, provide the CPT/procedure codes for assessment:
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96136: First hour of psychological test administration and scoring
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96137: Each additional hour of psychological test administration and scoring
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96130: First hour of test evaluation services
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96131: Each additional hour of test evaluation services
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Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, how much is it?
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