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Services
I provide individual and couples therapy sessions for adults and adolescents looking to improve their quality of life. At the moment, I am providing mainly video or phone-based sessions. I have extensive experience cultivating a warm connection over video.
Please see my FAQ page for more information on my practice.
You can also check out my blog, where I write about my approach to therapy, as well as the skills and tools used in the work.
If you are based in the greater Bay Area, I can also offer in-person sessions in nature locations on a limited basis.
Individual Therapy
I bring an eclectic blend of somatic and cognitive therapies to support each client in living their fullest and most authentic lives. I specialize in working with overcoming self-limiting patterns through mindfulness and self-exploration to reduce anxiety and depression. I also have experience working with addiction and substance challenges, personality disorders, motivational issues, obsession and compulsion challenges, overcoming trauma and childhood wounds, as well as working with integrating the wisdom from expanded state experiences. I meet each client with an open mind and non-judgmental stance, working with you to create a custom-tailored treatment plan based on evidence-supported models of growth and change.
Couples Therapy
I believe that all forms of relationship are beautiful, valid, and worthy of support. I am committed to meeting all relationships where they are and supporting them in reaching their goals with a customized and individualized plan designed with you and for you. Using a combination of skills and approaches from CBT, DBT, NVC, Somatics, and a variety of other non-judgmental and supportive modalities, we will discover how to utilize the strengths you already have as individuals and as a unit, deepen the connection between you, and fill in the gaps to support improving your communication and connection. I have worked with a diverse variety of relationships, from monogamous hetero duos to LGBTQIA+ moresomes. I am poly and kink informed, allied, and friendly. I’m more than happy to discuss my background and experience and answer any questions you might have in support of helping you to feel great in choosing to work with me.
Fair and Equitable Access to Mental Health
I am dedicated and committed to the goal of everyone having access to high-quality mental health services. To make this a reality, I am trying a new and experimental approach to paying for therapy. Instead of a high flat fee with a few low-fee slots to balance out, I am offering services at a scaled rate of .001% of your income. Eg, if you make $150k a year, your session fee would be $150. I ask that couples take dual income into consideration when applicable.
This fee represents a fair exchange of energy and resources for the services I provide regardless of what you earn. I encourage individuals and couples with access to total earning potentials (including stock benefits, etc…) above the average to pay this rate rather than using insurance. By doing so, you support my efforts to provide equal access to mental health services for those who do not have the same earning opportunities and still deserve the same level of care.
I will never ask to verify your income and am always open to negotiating rates due to life circumstances that may arise.
For those who wish to use their insurance benefits, I can offer a superbill (aka out-of-network claims) at the end of each month. This is a receipt for therapy that you can submit to your insurance company, and they will reimburse you for part of the visit costs. The benefits vary from plan to plan, so you will want to check on the benefits, as well as any stipulations, such as co-payment minimums that may need to be met. I encourage you to reach out to your member services department (usually a number on the back of your insurance card) with any questions. I’m also happy to help talk you through it.
For those with lower incomes (defined as less than ~$100,000/yr total) I offer a limited number of insurance-covered appointment slots. Reach out to me if you would like to discuss one of these slots.
If you have questions about payment, please reach out to me for a consultation and I am happy to discuss with you!
For anyone considering using insurance to pay for sessions, please make sure you understand the risks and benefits outlined in this blog post. As always, you are encouraged to do your own research and make informed decisions about your health and your data. Please reach out with any questions!
Cancellation Policy
I request that sessions be canceled at least 12 hours in advance to avoid a $100 no-show fee that can not be covered by insurance.