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Let's See If We're a Good Fit

Tell me a little about what you're looking for, or just call or text. The first step is a free 15-minute conversation - no pressure, no commitment.

Reach Out Directly

Call, text, or email anytime. I typically respond within one business day.

Phone & Text

619-387-8725 Call or text - whichever works for you

Email

maringhigacounseling@gmail.com For non-urgent questions

Online Across California

All sessions via Google Meet

No commute, no waiting room. Couples retreats are the one in-person exception, in San Diego.

Response Time

Within one business day

For something time-sensitive, call or text is faster

Tell Me a Little About What You're Looking For

Two minutes, four questions. I'll read it and reach out within 24 hours with a link to book your free 15-minute call. Anything more detailed can wait until we talk.

I can only provide therapy to clients located in California.

Sessions are $200 individual / $250 couples. Reduced fee is considered case by case - just mention it here.

I'll reach out within 24 hours with a link to book your free call.

What to Expect

How It Works

From first contact to first session, here's exactly what the process looks like.

01

You Reach Out

Send the short form above, or call, text, or email. However you get in touch is fine. I'll respond within one business day.

02

We Schedule a Free Consult

I'll send a booking link for a 15-minute call. No intake forms or paperwork at this stage - just a time on the calendar.

03

The Consult Call

You share a little about what you're hoping for, I tell you how I work, and we both get a feel for whether it's a good fit.

04

If It's a Good Fit

We schedule your first session. I'll send intake paperwork to complete before we meet - straightforward, nothing overwhelming.

05

Your First Session

You'll receive a Google Meet link before your session. We meet, we get started, and we take it from there at a pace that works for you.

06

If It's Not a Fit

That's okay too. I'd rather be honest than have you spend time with the wrong therapist. I'm happy to point you toward someone who might be a better match.

Common Questions

Things People Ask Before Reaching Out

Do you take insurance?

I'm private pay and don't bill insurance directly. I can provide a monthly superbill you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Worth calling your insurance to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before we start.

How much do sessions cost?

$200 individual / $250 couples for 50 minutes. If the fee is a real barrier, say so in the form - I consider reduced fee arrangements case by case. Full details on the fees page.

Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?

No diagnosis required. Many of my clients are still figuring out whether they might be neurodivergent. You don't need a label to get support - just a sense that something isn't working and a willingness to look at it.

What if my partner won't come to therapy?

Individual therapy is genuinely useful even when only one partner engages. Understanding your own patterns and building your own tools can shift a relationship in real ways - even without your partner in the room.

Do you see clients in person?

Therapy sessions are online via Google Meet, anywhere in California. The one in-person option is a couples retreat intensive in San Diego.

Online Therapy

Available Anywhere in California

All therapy sessions are online via Google Meet. No commute, no waiting room - just you, wherever you're comfortable, with a link in your inbox before each appointment.

Maring Higa, AMFT

Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for couples and individuals. Somatic and relational. Online across California; couples retreats in San Diego.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #145908
Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT #53452

Services

Neurodivergent Couples Therapy Individual Therapy Couples Retreats Somatic Therapy Partner Support

Contact

maringhigacounseling@gmail.com 619-387-8725 Start Here Looking for coaching instead? Maring Higa Coaching →
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