Therapy Services
I am a licensed therapist in the state of California, verified by Psychology Today. I have been licensed for many years and also draw upon extensive life experience as a parent, writer, and educator in my practice.
While I appreciate your interest, my practice is often full. Please contact me directly for up to date information about this.
I do offer a sliding scale rate depending on income and life circumstances so please contact me directly for more information. My goal is to ensure therapy is affordable for a wide variety of clients. Thus, I also take several insurance panels in my practice, including Optum and MHN.
I am also available for short term work, including with family members/parents of trans identified teens and adults.
I also do assessment letters for medical services for the trans community, with a minimum of two in-person sessions. There is a flat fee for this service, not covered by insurance.
Therapy is a form of self-care, and just like other self care practices, there is a fee involved to see someone accredited, licensed, and experienced.
What is therapy for?
Therapy is a form of self-care. It is time devoted exclusively to you, with a therapist who is compassionate, and genuinely interested in you, in your challenges, and in assisting you feel better. This is done by forming a trusting connection with someone who can help you build insight into impairing patterns of behavior, so that you can work on changing them. When life isn't working the way you want it to, you may experience anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, helplessness, or hopelessness. You may even experience thoughts of self-harm. Therapy can help provide tools to cope better, build self-esteem, and change your life and relationships for the better. CHANGE IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE! Couples and families also often benefit from a neutral, nonjudgmental person helping them improve communication and to build healthier, more supportive relationships.
Therapy methods I use
I practice from a primarily psychodynamic perspective, with some aspects of other modalities mixed in. This is often referred to as "eclectic" by many therapists today. I believe that it's only be understanding our patterns of behavior and communication, that we can change them.
How do I start therapy?
If you are interested in therapy, please e-mail me or call me to begin the process. It is a big step to take and I understand that it may feel difficult to reach out for help when you most need it. I promise to offer a timely and courteous response to any inquiry. I can answer any initial questions or concerns you have, via e-mail or by phone (whichever is more comfortable for you) and if you are interested, we can agree to meet for an initial session.
Rates:
I believe therapy should be affordable for those who seek it and genuinely wish to make positive change happen in their lives. As such, I have priced my services lower than many other similarly qualified practitioners.
I am a licensed therapist in the state of California, verified by Psychology Today. I have been licensed for many years and also draw upon extensive life experience as a parent, writer, and educator in my practice.
While I appreciate your interest, my practice is often full. Please contact me directly for up to date information about this.
I do offer a sliding scale rate depending on income and life circumstances so please contact me directly for more information. My goal is to ensure therapy is affordable for a wide variety of clients. Thus, I also take several insurance panels in my practice, including Optum and MHN.
I am also available for short term work, including with family members/parents of trans identified teens and adults.
I also do assessment letters for medical services for the trans community, with a minimum of two in-person sessions. There is a flat fee for this service, not covered by insurance.
Therapy is a form of self-care, and just like other self care practices, there is a fee involved to see someone accredited, licensed, and experienced.
What is therapy for?
Therapy is a form of self-care. It is time devoted exclusively to you, with a therapist who is compassionate, and genuinely interested in you, in your challenges, and in assisting you feel better. This is done by forming a trusting connection with someone who can help you build insight into impairing patterns of behavior, so that you can work on changing them. When life isn't working the way you want it to, you may experience anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, helplessness, or hopelessness. You may even experience thoughts of self-harm. Therapy can help provide tools to cope better, build self-esteem, and change your life and relationships for the better. CHANGE IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE! Couples and families also often benefit from a neutral, nonjudgmental person helping them improve communication and to build healthier, more supportive relationships.
Therapy methods I use
I practice from a primarily psychodynamic perspective, with some aspects of other modalities mixed in. This is often referred to as "eclectic" by many therapists today. I believe that it's only be understanding our patterns of behavior and communication, that we can change them.
How do I start therapy?
If you are interested in therapy, please e-mail me or call me to begin the process. It is a big step to take and I understand that it may feel difficult to reach out for help when you most need it. I promise to offer a timely and courteous response to any inquiry. I can answer any initial questions or concerns you have, via e-mail or by phone (whichever is more comfortable for you) and if you are interested, we can agree to meet for an initial session.
Rates:
I believe therapy should be affordable for those who seek it and genuinely wish to make positive change happen in their lives. As such, I have priced my services lower than many other similarly qualified practitioners.