My sliding scale ranges from $135 to $190 for a 45-minute session.

I do not accept insurance, however, at your request, I can provide you with an invoice for you to submit to your insurance provider. You are the one responsible for returning the appropriate documentation to your insurance.

I collect the full fee for my service at the time of service.

If your insurance will reimburse you for the full amount of service or part of it, you will be receiving payments directly from them.

“I’ve been working with Jim now for over six years, both through video conferencing and in person. What impressed me from the beginning of our relationship were his kindness, patience, and humor, all of which allowed me to feel and trust that we were in a safe and grounded space. 

He has extensive clinical experience in cognitive therapy, and I came to him with issues of chronic depression and anxiety. Jim has helped me hugely in modifying and managing both of these.”

” I’ve been working with Jim Sherman for about 3 years. I came to him at a very low point in my life but with his gentle yet direct approach I’ve been able to honestly face and address the things holding me in depression. I’m thankful for my biweekly sessions as they help me talk through my BPD triggers and keep me grounded to face the daily struggles of life. I highly recommend him.”

“There are people who touch our lives at certain points on our life’s journey. We are forever changed and forever grateful for having met them and for the growth they have helped us to achieve. I have met Jim Sherman about four years ago, he made major improvements in my life. 

He is genuinely cares about his clients, he is very professional and brilliant man. 

I truly feel that so much of the success in my personal and also my business life has come from Jim’s help. I wouldn’t say enough about Jim Sherman, he is a wonderful therapist, and I would recommend him all my family and friends.”

“Jim Sherman is a remarkable therapist, to be sure, but only because he’s a remarkable person first. He knows how to show you the real, unvarnished truth of whatever you’re struggling with, and he does so with abundant kindness, patience, and respect. Not only did Jim give me the tools to overcome many of my own self-imposed obstacles, but he also taught me how to effectively manage the things I couldn’t change. It should be noted, though, that choosing Jim as a therapist means leaving your BS at the door. The more honest you are with him, the quicker he can help you through whatever is troubling you.”

“Jim understands his patients. He is compassionate when he should be and pushes when he ought to. And there are never any complications with scheduling, insurance or payments. An all-around great therapist.”

“My wife of 27 years died recently, and I was an emotional train wreck. I was experiencing daily anxiety attacks and an overwhelming sense of grief and helplessness. I also lost 16 pounds within a matter of weeks. In desperation I reached out to James Sherman. My immediate phone call to Jim was met with reassurances that I would be ok, that he would get me through this difficult period. Shortly thereafter I started seeing Jim weekly and I embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The anxiety attacks stopped, and I began to deal with my grief. Throughout the process Jim was always there comforting me, letting me explore the roots of my insecurities, and allowing me to step back and see the big picture. Jim recommended several books and provided a pamphlet on grief. My sessions only lasted a few months, a testament to his expertise, for I finally declared that I was pretty sure I could sail the ship on my own. For anyone  facing a personal crisis it is my suggestion to reach out to James Sherman, my miracle worker. “

“James Sherman is that rare and ever sought out combination of professional, approachable, and result focused. He is an expert in deep listening, well- versed in methodologies tailored to his clients and comes to his craft with a joy and confident commitment that is a hallmark of a true healer. He encourages, supports, and celebrates the work and progress his clients are inspired to create. James Sherman is a credit to the craft of being present as clients come into their own lives, fully and responsibly”.

“I began my therapy Jim when I was having some challenges in my relationship, Jim’s ability to listen and respond with intention led me to realize that I needed to make some profound changes with my partner. Jim helped me to see patterns that had become unhealthy and shared with me some valuable tools to help me navigate thru these difficult conversations, so I would not repeat past behaviors and ultimately enabled me to break free of the negative loop that I had grown so accustomed to.

In later sessions he was there when I had to have another difficult conversation with an extended family member by phone, his support during this time was above and beyond what I would have expected in a session.

Jim has a sincere ability to work with his patients to help them achieve their desired goals and navigate thru some of life’s more challenging times. I will continue to see Jim even though I am thru my initial crisis point and I am confident in recommending him to anyone who is going thru a difficult time in their life”.  

Intake

The first step is to complete the Client Contact Information under Contact us.  Once your information is received, I will contact you for a brief phone intake which takes about 10 to 20 minutes.  If we both decide to move forward, you will receive an introductory email from Simple Practice with instruction on how to complete the online intake information.  After your intake information is complete, we schedule a time to meet.  The first session is more geared towards me getting to know you and agree upon your goals for treatment as well as giving you time to ask questions.  I use Simple Practice for scheduling, Client Documentation, Billing/Payment and for intake forms as well as for telehealth sessions.

Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled visit in order to avoid paying the full rate of service. 

Lateness

If you are more than 15 minutes late to an appointment without notice it will be addressed as a “no show” with you being charged the full fee.  If you are late to a session, your time for the session will be shortened by the amount of time you are late.

I offer therapeutic services to clients, typically on a weekly basis. It is important to know that I am not a crisis center, nor I am an intensive outpatient program. If you or someone you know is having a crisis or experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1.

Palm Springs has 24 hour 7 days a week Mental Health Crisis Care located at 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr. Suite A4, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone number  760 424 5602

The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by phone or text to 9-8-8.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.