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Individual
Therapy and Counseling
Pause. Breathe. Come home to yourself.
Does this sound like you?
You ensure that others’ needs get met but don’t prioritize your own. You carry the burdens of others to the point where you feel overwhelmed, drained, or stretched thin. The pressure to have everything together and hold everything together is eating away at your confidence and sense of peace. You tell yourself, “I’ll be fine” or “It will be okay when…”
But things never seem to get better.
You want more for yourself and from life, but you don’t know how to get it.
You feel stuck and know that something has to change.
Deep down you desire a safe space where you will be supported and understood.
Relax. You are in the right place.
I often help with:
Trauma
The aftereffects of living through an intensely distressing or life-threatening event.
Chronic Stress
Constant feelings of pressure, overwhelm, and strain.
Burnout
Overwhelm and exhaustion caused by excessive and/or unrelenting stress.
Grief & Loss
Sadness, anger, or bewilderment that can come from being separated from someone or something of value.
Life Pivots
& Transitions
Stress that can arise during expected and unexpected life changes.
Depression
Deep lingering sadness that makes it difficult to enjoy life.
Anxiety
Fear or worry that interferes with focus and engagement in the present moment.
My Approach
I support people that help and care for others in learning how to care for themselves. Each person is unique and different, and so are their needs. As a therapist, I hold space for every part of you. There is no one size fits all approach to healing, self-discovery, and growth.
Using a combination of different therapeutic ideas and techniques, I will partner with you and support you in bringing healing to all parts of yourself by exploring your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional experiences. Together we will get to the root causes of your concerns by slowing down and engaging your innate wisdom.
What it’s like to work with me:
Everything will be uniquely tailored to you.
We will be partners.
We will meet exclusively online.
We will look at how different areas of your life are impacting your current state of wellbeing.
While talk therapy will be a part of our sessions, mindfulness, and brain-body therapy techniques are the primary therapeutic tools that will be used.
We will laugh (and possibly cry).
I might occasionally assign homework.
Reach Out
Reach out and schedule a free 15-minute virtual consultation to see if we’re a good fit!
The Process
We’ll Talk
During the free consultation, I will let you know if and how I can help. If we’re a good fit we’ll schedule our first session. If I’m not the therapist for you, we can briefly discuss options for finding the right support.
We’ll Get To Work
We’ll meet regularly. Our initial session will last 70 minutes. Our regular sessions will be 45-50 minutes long. Sessions can be lengthened to meet your needs.
FAQs
The following are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answers to questions. If you have additional questions, please contact me.
Fees + Payment
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My fee for a typical 45-50 minute counseling session is $200. The first session is 75-minutes and the rate is $225. Extended sessions are available for private pay clients (please ask about current rates). Payment is due before each session begins.
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No. If you are interested in resources for low-cost therapy or resources to help with the cost of therapy please see my resource page.
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Short Answer: Yes-with a disclaimer. I currently accept Aetna, and possibly Optum in the future. For all other insurances I can provide a superbill that can be used for reimbursement.
Long Answer: I currently accept some insurance to make mental health support more accessible to a wider range of people. While I prefer not to work directly with insurance companies due to the limitations they can place on care, I am committed to helping more individuals get the support they need. Accepting insurance is a way to navigate the current shortage of mental health professionals and ensure quality care for as many people as possible.
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Online Counseling FAQs
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We will meet using a private, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you will need is a laptop, phone, or another device capable of video conferencing. It is preferable that whatever device is used can be made stationary and is capable of being used hands-free. When we use Brainspotting and other therapeutic exercises, you will need to be seated upright with your hands-free and your feet placed comfortably on the floor.
Most people connect with me from their homes, but other locations also work, as long as you're in a private space where you won't be interrupted or overheard.
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For therapy to be the most effective, meeting weekly is recommended. This way we can build the understanding and trust that make up a good working relationship. Meeting weekly also gives you time to apply what you discover in our sessions. As you progress, you may not need to meet as often. At that point, sessions can occur bi-weekly, and eventually once per month.
Sometimes, people opt to come twice a week and find more frequent meetings to be a much more powerful tool. We can discuss if more intensive work could be beneficial to you.
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Gathering information, discussing logistics, and creating a plan take up more time than would be feasible in a regular 45-50 minute session. With the extra time, we’ll make sure that you feel heard, know what to expect from counseling, and get clearer about the next steps.
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No. All therapy sessions are conducted online via a secure video platform.
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All the work that I do is online. This means that you can live anywhere in California and we can work together. Due to the high demand for services, your scheduling needs and my availability will be discussed during our initial consultation.
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It depends on where and for how long you will be traveling. Reach out so we can figure out whether online counseling with me is the best for you. If not, we can discuss alternative options!
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Counseling is goal driven. During our first session, we will establish meaningful goals and regularly assess your progress. Once you achieve your goals, you may be ready to move on, or we might choose to decrease sessions until it feels right to end therapy. While we won’t end therapy before you’re ready, we also won’t create a dependent relationship where you never feel ready or able to end counseling.
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If you feel that your primary issue is drinking or substance misuse/abuse, then I would not be able to help. I recommend contacting a specialist who has specific training in substance abuse counseling.
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No, I do not provide crisis intervention or support. If you are experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency please call 911 or present yourself at the nearest emergency room. There are also some crisis support resources listed on my resource page.
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Therapy is a process that takes time and commitment to work. We can't cram self-reflection, learning new skills, and processing difficult feelings into one meeting, or even one month (even though that could be more cost-efficient).
I recommend dedicating a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of weekly therapy and applying what you learn during sessions to your everyday life then assessing how you're progressing.
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We will begin therapy with the end in mind. The goals that we establish during our first session will be used to guide the counseling process as well as let us know when to consider tapering off sessions or bring therapy to an end. When you have accomplished your goals, we can discuss how to end our work together in a way that will help you hold onto the progress you have made. And, of course, as new situations arise, you are always welcome to come back.
Again, we will not end therapy before you’re ready, but, we also won’t create a dependent relationship where you never feel ready or able to end therapy.
Wondering
if we’re a
good fit?
Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is so important! How you connect, collaborate, and engage with your therapist is key to achieving positive results in therapy. So, do your due diligence! Nothing replaces reaching out to several therapists and talking with them directly. The right therapist for you should inspire some sense of confidence that they are competent, understand you, and that your relationship will grow in comfort and trust over time.
If you’re wondering whether we’d be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out to me for a free, 15-minute initial consultation. During our consultation, I will ask some questions to learn more about you and figure out if and/or how I can help.
I never try to convince people to work with me simply because they reached out. I want you to find mental health support that works for you. And, I am willing to support you in finding the help you need even if it’s not with me.
Interested in learning more about working with me?
Schedule a free consultation today.