Frequently Asked Questions

A: Your first session is an opportunity to connect, share what brings you to therapy, and begin putting words to what you’re experiencing. We’ll talk about what’s happening in your life or relationship, what you hope to understand or change, and what feels most important to you right now. From there, we’ll begin shaping a therapeutic approach that fits your needs, goals, and pace.

You can schedule your consultation or session directly through the website, or contact me to find a time that works for you. I generally respond to inquiries and phone consultation requests within 24 hours. Sessions are by appointment only.

A: I am a private-pay therapist and do not accept insurance. Private-pay therapy allows me to offer thoughtful, personalized care without having treatment decisions shaped by insurance requirements. Our work remains focused on your needs, goals, and the changes that matter most to you.

A: Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Couples therapy sessions are 80 minutes, allowing more space for both partners, deeper exploration, and meaningful relational work. Session frequency is discussed during your consultation and tailored to your needs and goals.

A: The length of therapy varies depending on your goals, needs, and the depth of work you’re seeking. Some clients come for focused support around a specific transition or concern, while others benefit from longer-term therapy as they navigate more complex or ongoing changes. Together, we’ll consider what makes sense for you and allow the work to unfold at a pace that feels thoughtful and sustainable.

A: Fees are discussed during the initial phone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to discuss the type and length of session that best fits your needs and provides clear information about the investment before beginning therapy.

A: If you begin therapy as part of a couple and later decide to transition into individual therapy, that is possible. However, once that transition is made, I am no longer able to serve as your couples therapist. Maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and neutrality is important to protecting the integrity of the work. I do not transition individual clients into couples therapy, as doing so can create conflicts in the therapeutic relationship and may affect my ability to remain neutral with both partners.

: Couples therapy is designed for both partners to participate and engage in the work together. While attending alone can provide an opportunity to explore your own experiences, patterns, and responses within the relationship, it is not a substitute for couples therapy. If your partner is unable or unwilling to attend, we can discuss whether individual therapy or another form of support would be more appropriate for your needs.

Q: Do you offer telehealth sessions? A: Yes, I offer secure online sessions for both individual and couples therapy. Clients must be physically located in California at the time of service. For privacy and safety, virtual sessions must take place in a private, stationary location. If others are present, earphones are required, and sessions may not be conducted while driving. These guidelines help protect your privacy, safety, and ability to be fully present in the work.

A: My work is relational, collaborative, and grounded in a deep respect for your unique story and experience. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with relational insight and somatic-informed, nervous-system-aware principles, adapting the work to the individual or relationship in front of me. I’m particularly attentive to the transitions that can reshape midlife—individually and relationally—and to the patterns, emotions, and questions that can surface during these seasons of change. My approach is thoughtful and intentional, with space to slow down, make meaning of what you’re experiencing, and develop insight and strategies that support meaningful, sustainable change.

A: Therapy can be a valuable space when something in your life or relationship no longer feels sustainable, clear, or aligned with who you are becoming. If you’re navigating midlife transitions, relationship challenges, changing identities, emotional stress, or simply feel stuck, therapy can offer space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and discover what comes next. Therapy is a commitment, but you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes, knowing that something needs to change is enough to start the conversation.