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.

Professionals Archives - COPE Psychology

Welcome Dr. Natalia Jaramillo to the COPE Family!

by Rubin Khoddam | Aug 22, 2023 | Mental Health, Professionals

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Natalia Jaramillo to the COPE Family! Dr. Natalia Jaramillo specializes in treating depression, traumatic stress, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She has experience providing therapy in inpatient,...

Welcome Dr. Tamar Kodish to the COPE Family!

by Rubin Khoddam | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog, Professionals

Dr. Tamar Kodish joins COPE to expand child and adolescent therapy services! Now offering her expertise in children, teens, and young adults. Dr. Tamar Kodish joins COPE as the newest clinician with her specialty in children, teens, and young adults. Dr. Kodish...

COPE x UC Irvine Partnership

by Rubin Khoddam | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Professionals

Dear COPE Family, When I first started COPE a few years ago, I knew that the clinicians in our practice would be able to provide excellent treatment, but I also, unfortunately, knew that not everyone could afford that treatment. This is now changing as a result of...

Welcome Dr. Ruth Robbins to the COPE Family!

by Rubin Khoddam | Jun 7, 2022 | Professionals, service

We are very excited for Dr. Ruth Robbins to join COPE and be our first full-time clinician. She brings her expertise in the mind-body connection and how it impacts pain levels, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. She has extensive training in mindfulness-based...

Happy New Year from COPE!

by Rubin Khoddam | Jan 11, 2022 | Professionals, service

2022 is a year for COPE to expand our services with a special new addition! If 2021 was a year for COPE to solidify our foundation, 2022 is the year to expand our roots. I built COPE with the intention providing individualized, evidence-based treatment to individuals,...

Welcome Hannah Rasmussen to the COPE Family!

by Rubin Khoddam | Nov 29, 2021 | Professionals

Now offering her expertise in couples therapy and chronic depression. Hannah Rasmussen has a particular expertise in relationship issues and communication problems in individuals and couples as well as chronic depression, anxiety, and trauma. She has extensive...