Questions you might be wondering

I'm based in Madison, Wisconsin and see clients in-person locally. I also offer virtual sessions throughout California, Wisconsin, and Colorado — anywhere I'm licensed. I'll share office details before your first in-person appointment.

I see clients Monday through Thursday.

I accept payment through IvyPay, a HIPAA-compliant platform. Before our first session, you'll receive a text from IvyPay to securely store your card. You'll be charged on the day of each session. Contact me for current session rates.

I don't accept insurance directly. However, I'm happy to provide a superbill so you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. You can call your insurance company to find out what your plan covers. Some employers also offer wellness programs that help offset costs. I've also had clients successfully request that their insurers treat me as in-network for their treatment only. We can discuss this during your consultation call.

Yes. I reserve a portion of my practice for clients with demonstrated financial need. If cost is a barrier, please reach out — I'd rather talk about it than have it stop you from getting support. I'm also happy to help with referrals if needed.

You can reach out through the contact page on this site, email me at allison@allisonzamani.com, or call (415) 971-6438. We'll start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

I have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel within 48 hours, the full session fee applies. I know life happens; I just ask that cancellations be kept to a minimum so we can protect the momentum of your work.

I work with individuals, couples, and teens. I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I identify as LGBTQ and have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients.

You might not need it, but you might really benefit from it. Therapy isn't just for crisis. Many people come because they want to understand themselves better, break free from patterns, or simply have a space where they can be fully honest. Only you can decide if it's right for you, but it never hurts to have a conversation and see how it feels.

It depends on what you're working on and what kind of change you're hoping for. Some people come for a few months to work on something specific. Others stay longer because they value the ongoing space for reflection and growth. We'll check in regularly about how the work is going. There's no set timeline.

Whatever's on your mind or nothing in particular. There's no wrong way to do therapy. Some days you'll walk in with something specific. Other days you won't. Both are completely fine. Over time, you may find that having a space with no pressure to perform or be any particular way is one of the most valuable parts in therapy.

John Mulaney, followed closely by Ali Wong although this list is subject to change! Comedy is one of my favorite forms of self-care. I perform improv comedy locally in Madison!