Therapy Services
A consultation is required before we can schedule any of the below services.
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Anxiety
Whether or not you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, it is likely you experience some amount of anxiety. You live in a demanding, expensive, fast-paced society with little built-in structural support. Your nervous system receives much more involuntary input from technology and other stressors than it is evolved to handle. You are expected to show up to work and pay bills and develop a mindfulness practice in the face of what often feels like a world on fire. If you aren’t a little bit anxious, you aren’t paying attention. Our work with anxiety begins with building awareness about the stories, relationships, and environments that allow anxiety to flourish unchecked, to move from a useful feeling to an unhelpful one. Once we’ve oriented ourselves to anxiety’s process, we can begin to honor the protective role it seeks to play in your life, experiment with tools for managing and reframing it, and develop more agency over your thoughts, actions, and interactions.
Depression
If you often notice feelings of hopelessness, loneliness, and exhaustion, or have found yourself less able than usual to be an active participant in your life, you may be in relationship with depression. I support folks with persistent feelings of negativity or suicidal ideation with a warm, comforting space to thoughtfully explore these feelings. I believe that in order to make empowered change you must first acknowledge what is, so my first effort will be to really see you, to meet you wherever you are. With a foundation of trust, I will help you create distance between You and Depression, resource yourself, and begin taking steps towards a more connected and joyful life.
Couples and Relationships
I work with committed couples navigating changes in their relationship or seeking extra support for conflict management. I have particular interest in couples exploring non-monogamy and challenging conventional ideas about what a committed relationship can look like. I also enjoy working with couples navigating life changes such as marriage, parenthood, or career change. My approach with couples is directive and relational; I point out dynamics in the room that I observe or experience, name cultural and social systems at play within the relationship, and provide co-regulation and communication tools to navigate conflicts and uncertain waters, so you can focus on the fun, fulfilling parts of your relationship.
FAQ
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The first step to getting started in therapy is to schedule a free 20 minute zoom consultation through this link, or contact me directly if the times offered don’t work for you. You can reach out directly via email or phone, or fill out the contact form on this website. On the zoom call, we’ll get to know each other a little better. I usually like to learn a little bit more about what’s motivating you to seek therapy at this time, and tell you a little bit more about my approach, as well as answer any questions you may have about working with me. If we determine we’re a good relational fit and our availability is a match, we schedule an initial appointment and I email you with new client paperwork and details for the first session.
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Therapy works best if we meet weekly for at least the first two months of working together. However, I understand this may be prohibitive for some people and am willing to move to every other week sooner with some clients. I reserve a recurring appointment time for you on my schedule. Appointments are 50 minutes for individual therapy and 50 or 75 minutes for couples therapy.
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I require 24 hours notice to cancel appointments without financial repercussion; otherwise you will be charged a full session fee for missed or late cancelled appointments. I will make my best faith effort to reschedule in the same week but cannot guarantee any weekly availability outside of the hour I reserve for you on my calendar.
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Services are $150 for a 50-minute session. I offer limited 75 minute sessions (upon request) for a fee of $225. I maintain 25% of my practice at a sliding scale rate. Please inquire about availability, or see the resources page for other sliding scale counseling options in California.
I do not currently accept insurance, but am able to provide a monthly superbill should you choose to seek reimbursement for our services from your insurance company. All payments are due at the time of service.
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Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance, Employee Assistance Program, or other employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking at a minimum the following questions of your insurer and employer:
Do I have mental health benefits?
Do I have Employee Assistance Program coverage? How do I use it?
What is my deductible and has it been met?
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
Does my policy cover video/telehealth sessions?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
What is my co-pay? Do I have co-insurance? How much is the co-insurance?
What does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
Is there a reference number for this call?