For women and girls in California: a place to find stability within yourself and feel connection as you heal.

It’s a short, no-pressure phone call. You can share a little about what’s bringing you in, ask any questions you have about me or how I work, and get a feel for whether we’re a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first session. If not, I’m happy to point you toward other resources.

Our first session is mostly about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what’s going on now, some of your history, and what you’d like to feel different. You don’t need to prepare anything or know exactly what to say. Just come as you are, and we’ll find our way together.

Yes. Anxiety and depression are some of the most common reasons women reach out, and they often show up alongside the seasons I specialize in, like pregnancy and postpartum, life with a first responder, infidelity, or old wounds that keep resurfacing. Together, we’ll ease symptoms like worry, racing thoughts, low mood, irritability, and trouble sleeping with practical tools from approaches like CBT and DBT, and gently look at what’s underneath so the changes last.

It depends on you and your goals. Some clients come for a specific season or concern, while others choose to stay longer for deeper work. We’ll check in regularly about how things are going and adjust together.

Not always, and that’s okay. Meaningful change usually means facing what we’ve worked hard to avoid, so some sessions may feel uncomfortable, and things can feel harder before they feel better. I’ll be honest with you, challenge you when it will help you grow, and stay steady beside you through the hard parts. We’ll pace the work together so it stretches you without overwhelming you.

For many concerns, research shows online therapy can be just as effective as meeting in person. It can be an especially good fit for busy and working moms, and for teens and young adults juggling full schedules, since there’s no commute and you can join from somewhere that already feels comfortable. All you need is a private, quiet space and a reliable internet connection. Because of licensing rules, you’ll need to be in California for each session.

Yes. Because my practice is fully online, I work with women throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles (from Pasadena to Santa Monica and Long Beach), Orange County (Irvine, Huntington Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, and nearby), and San Diego (La Jolla, Carlsbad, Mission Valley, and beyond). I was raised in Southern California, so it still feels like home. You can join sessions from wherever feels most comfortable, as long as you’re in California at the time of your session.

I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. Many PPO plans offer out-of-network benefits that may reimburse part of the cost. Before we begin, it can help to call your insurance and ask:

• Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health?
• Do I have a deductible, and how much of it have I met?
• What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed?
• Is pre-authorization needed for telehealth sessions?
• How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?

A superbill is a detailed receipt for therapy that includes the information your insurance company needs, such as dates of service, service and diagnosis codes, and my license number. You pay for each session at the time of service, I provide the superbill, and you submit it to your insurance. If your plan covers out-of-network care, they’ll reimburse you directly. Reimbursement depends on your plan and isn’t guaranteed. Keep in mind that submitting to insurance requires a diagnosis, which becomes part of your insurance record.

Yes, in a way that supports your teen’s growth. I’ll stay in touch with you as it’s clinically appropriate, while giving your teen a private space to open up. For many teens, a stronger parent-child relationship makes a real difference in how they heal, so I often meet with parents to talk through ways to strengthen that connection while supporting your teen’s independence. At the start, we’ll agree together on what stays private and what gets shared, so everyone knows what to expect.

Yes. What you share in therapy is kept private, with a few exceptions required by law, such as concerns about serious risk of harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse of a child, elder, or dependent adult, or a court order. We’ll review this together before we begin.

Under the No Surprises Act, if you’re not using insurance or are paying out-of-pocket, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care. You can ask me for one at any time. For more information, visit cms.gov/nosurprises.