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Please have your credit card ready as we will need that information to schedule your appointment.

(NOTE: You will not be charged until your appointment has been completed or in case of a late cancellation less than 48 hours or no-show.)

Online appointments available (in-person currently full)
Appoints available for residents of California and Washington state
Early evening and weekend morning appointments available

Sessions with Cynthia Dimon LCSW
Individual session $250 for 50 minutes
Couples session $350 for 50 minutes

🔒 Your information is kept strictly confidential. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or dial 911.

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