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Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve had past experiences that didn’t feel helpful or if you’re not quite sure what to expect. Below are some common questions that might help you feel a bit more grounded as you consider taking that next step.

Working With Me

The first session is really about getting to know each other. There’s no pressure to dive into everything right away—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable to you.

My goal isn’t to give you a treatment plan. It’s to help you feel safe, seen, and supported. Think of it as a conversation, not an evaluation.

I take a relational, collaborative, and depth-oriented approach. I’m interactive and down-to-earth, and I tailor our work to fit your needs—not a manual. We’ll go at your pace and explore what’s most alive for you, using IFS, mindfulness, attachment work, and systems thinking to support lasting change.

Yes. I work with adolescents and young adults navigating everything from anxiety and academic pressure to identity questions, social stress, and transitions into adulthood. These years are full of challenges that deserve real attention and compassion. I offer a space where teens and young people can feel understood—without judgment or pressure.

Therapy Logistics

That depends on your goals. Some people come in for short-term support around a specific issue, while others stay longer to explore deeper healing and long-standing patterns.

We’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy continues to feel helpful and aligned with what you need.

Yes. I offer secure teletherapy for clients located in California.. Many clients appreciate the flexibility and comfort of virtual sessions, especially if you’re balancing parenting, work, school, or health needs.

Money & Insurance

I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide monthly superbills for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan.

Many clients choose to pay privately to avoid the diagnostic labels, session limits, and privacy trade-offs often involved with insurance.

No. I work with people, not pathology. While a diagnosis may be needed for insurance reimbursement, it’s not how I define or approach our work together. You’re a whole person—not a set of symptoms—and that’s where our work begins.

Identity, Politics, and Real-Life Stress

That’s more common than people realize. If you’ve been in therapy before and felt dismissed, pathologized, or unseen, I want to acknowledge how hard it is to try again.

I aim to create a space that feels genuinely supportive—where we go beyond symptom checklists and get curious about your full experience. You get to bring your whole self here.

Absolutely—if that’s something you want to talk about. So many people are carrying grief, rage, and fear about the state of the world right now. You’re not overreacting or being dramatic. Therapy can be a space where you bring that part of your experience too—the existential dread, the political despair, the cultural heaviness. We don’t leave that at the door here.

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