The process
What happens, week by week.
Most people want to know two things before they commit: how long this takes, and what they are actually paying for. Here is the whole sequence.
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You get in touch
Call or text (661) 505-5555, or email me. You reach me, not a call center. We talk about what has been happening and whether an assessment is the right path at all.
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We agree the fee and book the intake
I quote the fee before anything is booked, so nothing later is a surprise. If you would rather think about it, think about it.
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The clinical evaluation
A full intake session: history, current symptoms, how they affect your sleep, work, study and relationships, and what role the animal plays. This is the evaluation California requires, and it is the foundation of everything that follows.
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Sessions across the 30-day window
We continue to meet. I am forming a clinical view over time rather than from a single snapshot, which is precisely what the law is asking for and what a housing provider is entitled to expect.
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Your documentation is issued
If the clinical picture supports it, the letter goes out carrying my license type, number and jurisdiction, the date our relationship began, and confirmation of the evaluation.
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Landlord follow-up, included
Property managers often send their own verification form. I complete it at no extra charge. If they come back with questions, I answer them.
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Annual re-evaluation
Your mental health changes, and housing providers want documentation that reflects now. We meet again each year so that what the letter says remains true.
Start the conversation
A short, free phone call to see whether an assessment makes sense for you. No pressure, and no promises about the outcome before I have met you.