Frequently Asked Questions
Let me answer some of the questions you might have!
Q: How much does therapy cost?
A: At Therapy Beyond the Binary, therapy costs are set at $180 for 50-minute individual sessions and $220 for 50-minute partnership / couples and family sessions.
Q: How do I know if you're the right therapist for me?
A: Research and experience tell us that therapeutic fit is the single most significant predictor of the client's success in therapy, so to help, I offer free consultations so that we can determine together if I feel like the right therapist for you. I work with many LGBTQ+ tweens, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, gender dysphoria, body image, and eating disorders. It is important to me that you find someone who feels like a good fit for you, even if that person isn't me. If it's not a fit, I'll help you find someone who is.
Q: Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
A: Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any insurance plans, as I am not paneled with any insurances. If you want to use insurance to work together, I recommend using the Thrizer widget below to see if your insurance plan has out-of-network benefits that you can use to help you pay less for therapy.
Q: Do you provide superbills?
A: Yes, if you would prefer to submit your own superbill to your insurance company rather than go through Thrizer, I can provide you with a superbill. A superbill is basically a receipt you submit to your insurance company in the hopes that they might reimburse you based on your out-of-network benefits, but superbill itself is not a guarantee of reimbursement.
Q: What therapy modalities are you trained in?
A: I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 Trained Psychotherapist and have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through my work in PHP/IOP eating disorders. I also have training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) through OCD Training School and a background in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through my training while working in eating disorder treatment.
Q: Who are you and what kind of therapy do you specialize in?
A: My name is Gabby Collins, LCSW, and I'm the owner of Therapy Beyond the Binary. I specialize in providing therapy to queer and trans tweens, teens, and adults related to anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image issues, and gender dysphoria.
Q: Where are you located?
A: I am located in Los Angeles, California and I provide therapy services in-person in Los Angeles. I also provide virtual therapy throughout California.
Q: Where can I find therapy support for anxiety as an LGBTQ+ adult in Los Angeles?
A: Here at Therapy Beyond the Binary, we provide specialized therapeutic support for LGBTQ+ tweens, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety and related concerns, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Therapy for anxiety is offered at Therapy Beyond the Binary in-person in Los Angeles, and virtually throughout California by the practice owner, Gabby Collins, LCSW. We treat anxiety and OCD by using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and I-CBT strategies. These types of therapy break through the cycle of anxiety and help increase a person's ability to tolerate distress.
Q: Where can I find eating disorder therapy or support as a gender diverse person or LGBTQ+ teen or adult in Los Angeles?
A: Here at Therapy Beyond the Binary, we provide specialized therapeutic support for LGBTQ+ and gender diverse tweens, teens, and adults struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Therapy for eating disorders is offered at Therapy Beyond the Binary in-person in Los Angeles, and virtually throughout California by the practice owner, Gabby Collins, LCSW. We focus on treating the eating disorder through improving body image, increasing access to gender affirming care, and building alternative coping strategies.
Q: Where can I find therapy for LGBTQ+ teens in Los Angeles?
A: We provide therapy tailored to LGBTQ+ teens at Therapy Beyond the Binary, addressing common teen concerns such as body image, gender questioning / gender dysphoria, anxiety, OCD, and disordered eating. Gabby Collins, LCSW, owner of Therapy Beyond the Binary, has specialized training and experience working with LGBTQ+ teens in all different kinds of treatment settings including in hospitals, PHP / IOP eating disorder treatment centers, and outpatient.