My approach &

what to expect in therapy

My Approach

Therapy should be a space where you can truly exhale. A space where you feel comfortable enough to be honest, curious, and fully yourself, exploring the thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences that shape your daily life. While therapy can hold heavy moments, it can also feel grounding, engaging, and even light at times. I value authenticity, humor, and the real-world details that make you who you are. Your lived experience matters here.

I primarily work with adult women navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the women I support are thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning, yet quietly carrying stress, self-doubt, or relational tension internally. You may be moving through a season of change, such as a career shift, evolving relationships, shifting family dynamics, or new roles, and wanting a space to slow down and sort through it all with clarity and steadiness.

My work is grounded in evidence-based therapy and informed by Gestalt and somatic perspectives. I take an integrative, holistic approach that recognizes how emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to the body, relationships, lifestyle, and the cultural and environmental contexts we live within. Rather than focusing only on thoughts, we also explore nervous system regulation, attachment patterns, and how physical health, sleep, nutrition, and daily rhythms influence your mood and resilience.

In our first session, we’ll explore your story as a whole, your history, stressors, relationships, strengths, and what you hope will feel different in your life. Together, we’ll create clear and meaningful goals to guide our work. Clients typically meet weekly to allow for consistency and depth, and between sessions I may offer reflective exercises, regulation practices, or integrative tools to support growth beyond the therapy space.

I deeply believe in the power of connection and the courage it takes to begin therapy. If you’re ready to feel less anxious, more steady, and more aligned in this season of your life, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you continue to grow and bloom.

FAQs

  • You can request a session directly with me by clicking here . Once submitted, you’ll receive confirmation and any next steps needed to get started.

  • Yes! I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation call so we can briefly connect, discuss your goals, and see if we’re a good fit. You can request a call by reaching out to me here.

  • All sessions are currently offered virtually through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. You can join from your phone, tablet, or computer from anywhere in California.

  • Individual, couples, and family sessions are typically 53-55 minutes.

  • Yes, I accept insurance through Headway. You can verify your coverage and book directly with me here. Some insurances I commonly accept are Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health.

  • Yes, I also accept private pay clients. Rates vary depending on session type and length. For more information on services and pricing, click here.

  • You’re welcome to cancel or reschedule your appointment at no charge with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less notice, or missed sessions, are subject to a $100 fee. Exceptions may be made in cases of medical emergencies or other unavoidable circumstances.

  • Communication between sessions is limited to general scheduling or logistical questions. Therapeutic topics are best discussed during our sessions, where there’s time and space to process them fully and ensure your privacy.

  • If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency department. I do not provide crisis or emergency services outside of scheduled sessions.

  • That’s completely okay! Many of my clients are new to therapy. My role is to guide you through the process at your pace and make sure you feel safe and supported every step of the way.

  • If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or ready for change, therapy can help you gain clarity, build coping tools, and reconnect with yourself. Therapy is right for anyone who’s ready to take an honest, compassionate look at their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. All you need is the willingness to begin!