FAQs
Answers to common questions about trauma, burnout, and relationship therapy.
Getting Started & Logistics
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Our first 50-minute session is about getting to know you and beginning to build a sense of safety, trust, and connection. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship plays a meaningful role in successful therapy, so I like to prioritize building that foundation from the start.
I’ll ask questions to better understand what’s happening in your life now, what you’d like support with, and some of the experiences and history that may have shaped where you are today. We’ll also cover a few practical pieces, like confidentiality and what you can expect from me as your therapist.
I know starting therapy and opening up to someone new can feel vulnerable. My hope is to make the beginning of that process feel as comfortable and supportive as possible.
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I offer both! I see clients in person at my office in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles, and virtually throughout California. We can discuss which option feels like the best fit for you during our initial consultation.
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Therapy is highly individual, so there isn’t one timeline that fits everyone. I typically recommend meeting weekly in the beginning, as consistency helps us build a strong foundation and create momentum. Depending on what brings you in, I often encourage giving therapy 3 to 6 months of consistent sessions before considering a shift to biweekly.
Some clients come in with a specific concern and find that shorter-term therapy gives them what they need. Much of my work, however, is depth-oriented, and many clients choose to stay longer as we move beyond immediate symptoms and explore deeper patterns and different seasons of life. Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your progress and the level of support you need.
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My fee is $240 for a 50-minute individual therapy session and $280 for a 50-minute couples therapy session.
I do not accept insurance and am considered an out-of-network provider. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for partial, or in some cases, full reimbursement for therapy.
I’m happy to provide monthly superbills, which are detailed receipts you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. If you’re unsure what your plan covers, I recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card and asking:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
Do I have an out-of-network deductible, and how much have I met?
Once my deductible is met, how much will I be reimbursed for each therapy session?
Insurance can be confusing, so checking ahead of time can give you a much clearer sense of what therapy may actually cost you.
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Yes! While there isn't a dedicated parking lot, there's free two-hour street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, as well as metered parking right in front of the office.
Finding the Right Fit
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Finding the right therapist is a little like any relationship. Some of it is tangible, like making sure my experience, training, and approach align with what you’re looking for, and some of it is simply how it feels to be in the room together.
During our initial consultation, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping for, while also getting a sense of that connection. Many of my clients describe feeling a sense of ease and an ability to open up, even when what they’re sharing isn’t easy.
You don’t have to know right away, but you might ask yourself: Do I feel understood? Can I imagine being myself and opening up here? Does her approach resonate with what I’m looking for? Those are all good things to pay attention to.
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Many clients come to me with this exact concern. They’ve developed a lot of insight and can often tell me exactly why they are the way they are, yet still find themselves repeating the same patterns.
I believe insight is important, but insight alone doesn’t always create change. That’s why our work goes beyond understanding your story intellectually. Our experiences don’t just live in our thoughts. They can also shape our nervous system and the subconscious patterns that influence how we feel, react, and relate to the world. This is why I draw from approaches like somatic therapy, IFS, and EMDR to help us work with these deeper layers.
Part of my role is also helping you recognize where you have agency in your story now, gently challenging you when needed, and supporting you in turning insight into meaningful change.
Modalities & Clinical Approach
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To me, holistic therapy means considering you in your wholeness. That includes the mind and body, while also making space for spirituality when it’s meaningful to you. I’m interested not only in how you’re feeling, but in the bigger picture of your life, including your relationships, environment, lifestyle, and the deeper beliefs and experiences that may be shaping you.
My approach is highly personalized and focused on getting to the root of what’s happening, rather than only managing symptoms. Depending on what supports you, we might incorporate mindfulness, visualization, body awareness, or movement alongside talk therapy. And when something falls outside my scope, I may encourage additional support from other practitioners who can help us tend to the whole picture.
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Somatic therapy brings the body into the therapeutic process. Rather than focusing only on thoughts or what you can put into words, we also pay attention to sensations, tension, body language, and what your nervous system may be communicating.
This is sometimes called a “bottom-up” approach because we’re not always trying to think our way into feeling differently. We might slow down and notice what’s happening in your body, use grounding or movement, and build your capacity to stay with difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed. The body becomes another source of information and a resource for healing.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS), also known as parts work, is based on the idea of multiplicity, or the understanding that we can hold many different feelings and parts of ourselves at once. We often speak this way naturally: “Part of me feels excited, while another part feels anxious.” IFS invites us to turn inward and get to know these different parts with curiosity and compassion, recognizing that even the parts we struggle with are often trying to protect us. A central belief is that there are no bad parts, only parts that may have taken on difficult roles in response to trauma or painful experiences.
As we begin to understand and tend to these parts without judgment, they can release the burdens they've been carrying. This allows us to access more of our core Self, a place of calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, and creativity, and move through life with greater freedom and choice
Some clients come in with a specific concern and find that shorter-term therapy gives them what they need. Much of my work, however, is depth-oriented, and many clients choose to stay longer as we move beyond immediate symptoms and explore deeper patterns and different seasons of life. Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your progress and the level of support you need.