Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on each question to reveal the answer. If you have additional questions please e-mail or call me (323)-877-3928.
Q1: What makes Ms. Escalera’s therapy unique?
Ms. Escalera uses a mind-body orientation that is unique from many other types of psychotherapy. The approach is holistic which helps you increase your consciousness, body awareness, mindfulness, and ability to allow for thoughts, feelings, and sensations to flow naturally through the body. This approach helps you stay more present and less reactive and impulsive to triggers.
Q2: What are the benefits of using a holistic approach to my situation?
This allows for better stress coping skills, focuses on wholeness of the person, achieves higher levels of wellness & healthier lifestyle changes, connections to spiritual and emotional growth, and ways to stay present and grounded.
Q3: What are the benefits of using alternative or complementary treatments?
Seeking alternative treatments when traditional therapy has not been as effective, typically are short-term, cost effective, working on the subtle energy fields or subconscious mind for better stress coping skills, grounding, strengthening the mind, or relieving negative energy. Today there is more information and research in the field of Neuroscience that is providing evidenced based treatments, specifically for trauma treatment.
Q4: What is Ms. Escalera’s approach to treatment?
Ms. Escalera uses a compassionate, creative, supportive, and non-judgmental approach to help you feel safe and comfortable. She is open-minded and sensitive to your situation. She works collaboratively with you to help you unlock your true inner peace.
Q5: What are Ms. Escalera’s specialties?
Ms. Escalera specializes in trauma recovery, stress management, women issues, energy balancing, self-esteem, love & relationships, depression, & anxiety.
Q6: What is E-therapy?
Also known as e-counseling, online therapy, telehealth, which refers to using digital technology to provide clinical services. This can be used thorough videoconferencing, virtual chats, email, or telephone. Ms. Escalera provides clinical services via Skype, email, or telephone for Los Angeles residents only. Skype is offered via Web, which provides you the opportunity to communicate confidentially on your computer or similar devices, such as smart phones and iPads. Confidentiality and the limitations will still be enforced in the form of e-therapy/online counseling. Further, any crisis or emergencies that arises during e-therapy/online counseling services will follow the same procedures in contacting the proper authorities for your personal safety. Fees and financial arrangements, termination of professional services procedures remain the same as in face-to-face contact.
Q7: Do you accept my health insurance plan?
Please contact Ms. Escalera to inquire if she is an in-network provider with your insurance company. If Ms. Escalera is an out-of-network provider, she can provide you with a Superbill which is the bill you submit directly to your insurance company for the agreed reimbursement rate. If using your insurance coverage for psychotherapy or hypnotherapy, Ms. Escalera bills the insurance company and you are financially responsible for your portion of the payment agreement for such services. Not all issues/conditions/problems, which are the focus of psychotherapy or hypnotherapy are reimbursed by insurance companies. It is your responsibility to verify the specifics of your coverage. To use insurance, please inform us ahead of the appointment so that we can verify the acceptance of your insurance and complete the necessary paperwork.
Q8: What are the benefits of paying out of pocket instead of using my insurance?
- Official diagnosis are not reported to your private insurance company for reimbursement purposes
- Your insurance company has no access to any of your private records
- The above two points work to your advantage when applying for other insurance in the future, for example life and disability insurances.
Q9: What are your fees and duration of the sessions?
- Psychotherapy (types listed below) : 45-50 minutes-$125; 85-90 minutes- $155
- Individual
- Family
- Adults 18 years and older
- Teens
- Crystal Therapy: 85-90 minutes- $125
- Hypnotherapy: 85-90 minutes- $125; 120 minutes- $155
- Groups: $25 per person
Q10: How do I know what type of service is best for me?
Consider what is most important to you now and what you really want to work on. A FREE 10-minute phone consultation is provided for you to further discuss your situation to help you decide what service may be best for you.
Q11: How do I schedule an appointment?
The best way to schedule an appointment is by phone at (323) 877-3928 or by email, healingtraumaservices@gmail.com. You may also
Go to the Schedule an Appointment Page.
Q12: What forms of payment do you accept?
Fee services may be paid by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, PayPal) through PayPal website.
Q13: How can I make a payment?
Clients are expected to pay the standard fee of $120-$150 per session at the end of each session. Please notify Ms. Escalera if any problem arises regarding your ability to make timely payments. You may pay for your session in advance through PayPal by going to Make a Payment.
Q14: What is your Cancellation Policy?
A minimum of 24 hours (1 day) notice is required for re-scheduling or canceling an appointment. Otherwise, you are responsible for the full fee amount.
Q15: Where to park?
There is metered parking available as well as a parking structure that local restaurants and businesses validate. Unfortunately, I do not validate for parking. It will be your responsibility to verify the time length for parking validation.
Q16: Do you offer a sliding scale fee?
Yes. Sliding scale fees may be available based on your income.