How do I know if we are a good fit?
Each of our clinicians offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so that you can get a sense of who we are, how we work, and whether we might be a good fit. Of course, the best way to determine if we are a good fit, is to meet for a first session. If you're not sure which clinician might be best suited to meet your needs, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Andrew Benkendorf, the Founder and Director of The BENK Collective, and he can help you identify the best clinician for you.
There are times when, rather than working with a clinician at The BENK Collective, you might be best served by working with a clinician in our extensive referral network. We are committed to making sure you are working with the best therapist for you, and would be happy to connect you with a clinician in our referral network if we are not the best fit for you.
Each of our clinicians offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so that you can get a sense of who we are, how we work, and whether we might be a good fit. Of course, the best way to determine if we are a good fit, is to meet for a first session. If you're not sure which clinician might be best suited to meet your needs, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Andrew Benkendorf, the Founder and Director of The BENK Collective, and he can help you identify the best clinician for you.
There are times when, rather than working with a clinician at The BENK Collective, you might be best served by working with a clinician in our extensive referral network. We are committed to making sure you are working with the best therapist for you, and would be happy to connect you with a clinician in our referral network if we are not the best fit for you.
Are you seeing clients in-person?
Yes, we are in the office and are available for in-person sessions. We also provide telehealth sessions for individuals who live in California. We generally do not recommend telehealth for children, adolescents, and their families.
Yes, we are in the office and are available for in-person sessions. We also provide telehealth sessions for individuals who live in California. We generally do not recommend telehealth for children, adolescents, and their families.
What is your fee?
Our fees range from $200-400 per 50-minute session, depending on each clinician's level of experience and post-graduate training, as well as the specific service provided. Each of our therapists also have a number of spots available on their caseload for clients who request a sliding-scale rate, based on financial need.
Our fees range from $200-400 per 50-minute session, depending on each clinician's level of experience and post-graduate training, as well as the specific service provided. Each of our therapists also have a number of spots available on their caseload for clients who request a sliding-scale rate, based on financial need.
Do you accept insurance?
We are considered out-of-network providers and do not bill insurance companies directly. We can provide a monthly insurance statement (called a "Superbill”), which you can submit directly to your insurance company to seek partial reimbursement, according to the specifics of your insurance policy. If you have questions about your out-of-network benefits, we encourage you to contact your insurance carrier prior to scheduling.
We are considered out-of-network providers and do not bill insurance companies directly. We can provide a monthly insurance statement (called a "Superbill”), which you can submit directly to your insurance company to seek partial reimbursement, according to the specifics of your insurance policy. If you have questions about your out-of-network benefits, we encourage you to contact your insurance carrier prior to scheduling.
What is your cancellation policy?
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule, we kindly request that you inform your provider at least 48-hours in advance of your session time, to avoid being charged your full-fee.
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule, we kindly request that you inform your provider at least 48-hours in advance of your session time, to avoid being charged your full-fee.
How often will we meet?
In order to maximize the efficacy of our work together, we ask our clients to make a commitment to attending weekly therapy. There are times when clients are experiencing more complicated challenges and would like to meet twice a week. If you are interested in meeting more often, please let us know and we can discuss this during our initial phone consultation.
We also offer couples intensives and family intensives - for couples or families that would like to do 5-8 hrs of therapeutic work in a weekend. If you are interested in a couples intensive or family intensive, please contact us to discuss availability.
In order to maximize the efficacy of our work together, we ask our clients to make a commitment to attending weekly therapy. There are times when clients are experiencing more complicated challenges and would like to meet twice a week. If you are interested in meeting more often, please let us know and we can discuss this during our initial phone consultation.
We also offer couples intensives and family intensives - for couples or families that would like to do 5-8 hrs of therapeutic work in a weekend. If you are interested in a couples intensive or family intensive, please contact us to discuss availability.
How long are sessions?
We typically meet with clients weekly for a 50-minute session. Couples and Adult Families sometimes request to meet for 90-minute sessions. Please inquire about this option directly should you be interested in scheduling a longer session time.
We typically meet with clients weekly for a 50-minute session. Couples and Adult Families sometimes request to meet for 90-minute sessions. Please inquire about this option directly should you be interested in scheduling a longer session time.
Do you have availability in the evenings and/or weekends?
We do offer after-school and evening hours. In general, we do not schedule weekly clients on Saturdays or Sundays, although we do schedule family and couple intensives on weekends.
We do offer after-school and evening hours. In general, we do not schedule weekly clients on Saturdays or Sundays, although we do schedule family and couple intensives on weekends.
Where are you located?
Our offices are located on Santa Monica Blvd at Overland Avenue, directly across the street from the big Mormon Temple. We are just west of the Century City Mall and just east of Westwood Blvd. The address is 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90025.
Our offices are located on Santa Monica Blvd at Overland Avenue, directly across the street from the big Mormon Temple. We are just west of the Century City Mall and just east of Westwood Blvd. The address is 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90025.