FAQs

31 Panoramic Way, Suite 202 Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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Phone: 925-306-115

Email: admin@littledovecounseling.com

Little Dove Counseling does not accept insurance. However, if you have a PPO, Little Dove Counseling will provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance to use for your network benefits. Families often receive up to 75% reimbursement for therapy. Call your insurance company to learn more.

We use a billing platform called Thrizer. This platform automatically submits your superbills and deposits reimbursement into your bank account. Contact us to learn more.

Little Dove Counseling is geared towards young families. Because talk therapy is not appropriate for small children, Little Dove Counseling utilizes play therapy, which requires a vast amount of materials and supplies. Additionally, Little Dove Counseling provides a lot more than the 50 minute session in a week. The therapist is hands on, available between sessions, and always provides a treatment plan for your family. The fee at Little Dove Counseling covers your place at the practice, not just your session.

The first step in to schedule a free 15 minute phone call to ensure fit. From there, the parent and therapist will meet for an intake session to talk about the main needs and therapy process. If all feels good to you, we will move to a parent, child, and therapist session. From there, the therapist and parent will meet once more to complete the in-depth assessment and develop a plan for treatment. Little Dove Counseling will always provide holistic recommendations as needed, such as psychological evaluations, doctor’s visits, and school support.

Anna Sasser-Christian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which means that she completed 3,000 hours of closely supervised experience after graduate school, passed the California Law & Ethics Exam, and the national clinical exam for Social Workers. As an LCSW, Anna is closely regulated by her licensing board in the state of CA and is required to complete new continuing education every two years. Anna is pursing her certification as a Registered Play Therapist, which requires regular supervision and specialized training. Lastly, Anna participates in three consultation groups: one for infant mental health, one for court-involved needs, and one for interdisciplinary support. Anna deeply values education, training, and specialization as a therapist.

J. Corrie Tizon Williams is an Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy, having completed her graduate studies through John F. Kennedy School of Psychology at National University. She is currently on the track working toward the completion of the required 3,000 hours in order to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Jacob Kaminker, Licensed Psychologist PSY 26445. Corrie is closely regulated by the Behavioral of Social Sciences licensing board in the state of CA and has passed the initial California Law and Ethics Exam and is getting prepared to take the California Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Exam upon completion of the 3,000 hours. Corrie is also pursuing her certificate as a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, which requires regular supervision and specialized training.

Marissa Smit is an Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy, having completed her graduate studies through the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is currently on the track working toward the completion of the required 3,000 hours in order to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Jennie Powe Runde, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 64657. Marissa is closely regulated by the Behavioral of Social Sciences licensing board in the state of CA and is prepared to take the initial California Law and Ethics Exam and California Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Exam upon completion of the 3,000 hours. Marissa is also pursuing her certificate as a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, which requires regular supervision and specialized training.

Erin Kalvass is an Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy, having completed her graduate studies through the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Sonoma State University. She is currently on track working toward the completion of the required 3,000 hours in order to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, under the supervision of Chheng Ear, Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW 28984. Erin is closely regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences licensing board in the state of CA and has passed the initial California Law and Ethics Exam and is getting prepared to take the California Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Exam upon completion of the 3,000 hours. '

Maribel Valencia is an Associate Clinical Social Worker, having completed her graduate studies through the University of Southern California. She has completed the required 3,000 hours in order to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Maribel is closely regulated by the Behavioral of Social Sciences licensing board in the state of CA and has passed the initial California Law and Ethics Exam and is getting prepared to take the California Licensed Clinical Social Worker Clinical Exam.