FAQ

I practice virtually anywhere across California.

I provide career coaching appointments anywhere within the US.

Therapy is typically 50-60 minutes.

ADHD testing: 3-4 hours, which can be split up into 1-hour increments or two 2-hour sections.

Career coaching: 1-2 hours.

We collaboratively decide on a frequency that fits your needs and practical availability during the first appointment. Clients find the most significant benefit from starting with weekly therapy.

Not at this time. However, I do offer relationship therapy for one. To avoid conflict of interest, I do not work with partners simultaneously.

I use an integrated approach curated to your needs that supports your goals, capacity, and engagement. Modalities I use often include ACT, CBT, Emotion-focused therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, and Feminist therapy.

I prefer video appointments and offer phone as a backup in case we are having technical difficulties.

Yes, please see a list of my accepted insurance plans here.

Therapy: $250 for a 60-minute appointment.

Career Coaching: $250/per hour.

ADHD Testing appointments: $1500, includes 4 hours of comprehensive testing, a one-hour feedback session, and a written assessment report.

Late cancellation (<24 hours) fee: $100

If you are not in a position to invest significantly in your mental health goals at this time, there are low-cost therapy options available through Open Path Collective or through local training clinics.

If you have other questions about fees and finances, please reach out via the contact form.

Life happens, so there may be times when a scheduled appointment will not work. I ask for a 24-hour notice when canceling an appointment. If you are unable to provide this notice, I charge a $100 late cancellation fee, which I can waive if you reschedule within 6 days of the original appointment.

Excellent question, and like most answers from a therapist, I’ll say: it depends. Fit can sometimes be felt instantly or take a few sessions. You may not know immediately if any therapist is right for you, because being human is a subjective, varied experience.

However, some things to pay attention to: How comfortable do you feel? Do you feel understood and challenged? Do you feel aligned with your values? Have you felt able to share feedback?

I have two (very sweet, friendly, and clingy) dogs who frequently make guest appearances at my appointments. Here are Ollie and Poe so you can get acquainted: