Does Laura Rubenstein, MD accept insurance?

Dr. Rubenstein is an out-of-network provider and not contracted with insurance companies. Many patients receive partial reimbursement through their out-of-network mental health benefits — a superbill is provided after each session that you can submit to your insurance.

Does she offer telehealth sessions?

Yes. Dr. Rubenstein offers secure telehealth sessions to patients located anywhere in California, in addition to in-person sessions at her San Francisco office at 2504 Clay Street.

What ages does Dr. Rubenstein treat?

She works with children, adolescents, and adults. She also offers parent consultation when supporting a child or teen in therapy.

What types of therapy does she practice?

Integrative psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychodynamic insight-oriented therapy. Her approach is empathic, integrative, and collaborative — focused on understanding the unconscious patterns that shape how a person lives, loves, works, and plays. Medication is offered in the context of therapy when clinically indicated.

Where is the office located?

2504 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 — in the Pacific Heights / Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, near Fillmore.

Is she accepting new patients?

Yes. New patients can reach her at 415-862-7135 or LauraRubensteinMD@gmail.com to discuss next steps. The contact form on the website is also available, though sensitive clinical information should not be included in form submissions.

What conditions and concerns does she work with?

Anxiety, mood disorders, attachment patterns and relationship dynamics, perimenopause and women's mental health, life transitions, and the unconscious patterns that interfere with everyday functioning. She works integratively with both therapy and, when appropriate, medication.

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