Imme Staeffler, Psy.D.

I look forward to meeting you and I welcome your story. Please know that I frequently accept new patients for telehealth psychotherapy for adults all ages and who reside in California. Please call for a free, brief consultation, or schedule yourself for such a call using the online calendar provided here on this site. Thank you and I look for ward to hearing from you! ​Psychotherapy can be helpful for a wide range of issues; under stress we may find ourselves not tending to our needs, relationships or work and really could benefit from psychotherapy. Patients come to me for help with depression, excessive worry, stress, anger, relationships, career/work or college/university, loss and grief, or life transitions(empty next, retirement, adjustment to illness or disability), also long term recover from addiction, chronic PTSD. Background and Qualifications: Imme Staeffler was born and raised in Germany and has made Northern California her home for over 35 years. She has worked in private psychotherapy practice, community counseling and medical settings and has studied and researched psychotherapy and psychology. Imme Staeffler received the title of doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Meridian University. Education: Doctor of Psychology, Meridian University, Petaluma, CA. ​License: Clinical Psychologist in California. PSY 29936 ​Languages: English, German Membership: American Psychological Association (APA), California Psychological Association (CPA)  ​ More information: See my website for more: https://www.sfbaypsychotherapy.com. The psychotherapy and intake are facilitated via two-way audio and video with user-friendly and confidentiality-assured technology and so the ability to use wifi and computer technology is important. ​Fees and Health Insurance Information: ​Fees: Individual sessions are $160. You may ask for a good faith estimate of the total therapy cost. ​ Health Insurance: I accept medicare and Optum. For all other health care insurance, please review if your insurance reimburses your cost for out of network providers directly to you, I provide monthly statements and super bills. Please review the information your insurance company requires and what the insurance company does with it. Please note that some insurance companies require a physician’s referral. ​ Health Care Spending Accounts: Health spending accounts, such as Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Medical Savings Account (MSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) typically reimburse cost of psychotherapy. Please contact your benefit administrator for more information. ​ Victim Witness: Please contact the California Victim Compensation Board or your local Victim Witness program for information on reimbursement for mental health treatment.