COPE fees are set based on treatment specialties and standard rates for doctoral level clinicians. Although our rates vary depending on the clinician and the specific services you are requesting, generally speaking our individual therapy rates begin at $250. Lower fee slots do occasionally become available. We welcome you to contact us to discuss your specific treatment and financial needs. If we are unable to accommodate you, we are happy to provide you referrals to lower fee mental health centers. For specific group rates or rates on IMPROVE: Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program, please contact us for more information.

Do you take insurance?

COPE is not affiliated with a particular insurance panel and is considered an out-of-network provider. However, Dr. Rubin is a Lyra provider and can see individuals with Lyra benefits. Please check with your insurance company to inquire into possible out-of-network benefits and rates for reimbursement. Upon request, COPE providers can provide a monthly statement documenting services received that can be used for possible reimbursement from your insurance company and/or healthcare spending accounts. Some questions that may be helpful to ask your insurance company: Do I have mental health benefits? Do I have out-of-network benefits? If so, what are the benefits? How would I obtain reimbursement for an out-of-network provider? How many sessions will be covered per calendar year? What is my deductible and has it been met?

How long does therapy last?

Treatment length varies greatly depending on your specific concerns. However, research has shown that significant improvements can be made within 12 weeks and sometimes less. Some concerns may require longer-term treatment and some individuals choose to continue coming to therapy even after initial treatment gains to maintain skills, prevent backsliding, and manage weekly stressors. Your therapist will work with you closely in the initial sessions to clarify your presenting concerns and an expected treatment duration.

How do I know if therapy will work?

Finding the right therapist mixed with the right treatment can sometimes feel like finding a unicorn for those looking to begin therapy. However, at COPE we try to make this process a reality with a number of talented, specialty trained clinicians who work with you to customize a course of treatment that suits your needs.

What can I expect from the first few therapy sessions?

The initial therapy sessions are a great time for your therapist to get to know you and for you to get to know your therapist. Both are equally important. Your therapist will use this time to ask you a variety of questions in many different domains to understand as much breadth and depth of your life as possible in order to develop a thorough treatment plan. It is important to develop a set of goals that will guide treatment during these initial sessions.

Blog Archives - COPE Psychology

What is CBT-I Therapy and How Does it Work?

by Ruth Robbins | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog

What is it? Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (“CBT-I” for short) is an evidence-based treatment for sufferers of insomnia. Unlike some other therapy treatments, CBT-I sessions are short in length (6-8 sessions in total) and highly structured. How does it...

Virtual Emotions Management DBT Skills Group

by Rubin Khoddam | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog

Dr. Ruth Robbins will be starting her virtual DBT Skills group on Wednesday, June 22nd. For all referrals and questions, she can be reached at: (310) 453-8788 Ext. 8 [email protected] New Blog on COPE Website and Psychology Today! See our blog on What is...

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by Rubin Khoddam | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog

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COPE – ComPsych Parternship!

by Rubin Khoddam | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Mental Health

All of us here at COPE are very excited to announce that our licensed providers are now credentialed with ComPsych! ComPsych is the largest provider of Employee Assistance Programs to employees and helps provide behavioral health services to hundreds of organizations....

Welcome Dr. Sylvanna Vargas to the COPE Family!

by Rubin Khoddam | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog

Dr. Sylvanna Vargas has a particular expertise in treating self-harm, trauma, and emotional dysregulation, as well as the way these issues intersect with addiction. Dr. Vargas works with adolescents, young adults, and minoritized people, including ethnic, sexual and...

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help with PTSD

by Rubin Khoddam | May 17, 2021 | Blog, Trauma

For anyone suffering from PTSD, it’s not uncommon to feel alone in your experience, but cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a safe, evidence-based treatment that has been proven to help with trauma healing. If you or someone you care about is struggling with...