Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer in-person or virtual therapy appointments?
Both. In-person therapy sessions are available at my Carmel office at 26344 Carmel Rancho Lane serving clients throughout the Monterey Peninsula — Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur.
Virtual therapy appointments are available to residents living in any part of California.
what are your fees?
The fee for a 50 minute session is $200. Extended sessions are available for first appointments and Ketamine Assisted Therapy.
Reduced fees are available for those experiencing financial hardship.
I do not currently accept insurance.
Many PPO plans offer partial reimbursement of up to 80% for out-of-network mental health services.
Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement after paying for services.
do you take insurance?
CAN I DO A MIX OF IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS?
Yes, if you are local to Carmel and would like to do a mix of in-person and virtual appointments, we can do this if that format works better for your lifestyle or schedule.
If you live in another part of California and we work together virtually, you are welcome to book an in-person session should you plan a visit to Carmel.
How do I know if we're a good fit?
My work tends to resonate with women who are incredibly self-aware — who know all of the things but find it hard to truly integrate and embody the change they're seeking. A willingness to slow down and get curious about what's happening for you, without overthinking it, will go a long way in this process.
The best way to find out is to book a free 20-minute consultation. There's no pressure to schedule or move forward — it's just a conversation. I encourage people to sit with things after the consultation before deciding.
What does a first session look like?
The initial session is 90 minutes. We'll talk about what brought you in, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping to change. I'll also start getting a sense of how your nervous system works — how you handle stress, where you tend to get stuck, and what your body does when things get hard.
I encourage you to use these first sessions to assess whether I'm the right fit for you.
DO WE HAVE TO MEET WEEKLY?
I recommend weekly appointments when we're first starting to work together before dropping to biweekly or monthly. Weekly sessions provide consistency and stability that helps build trust and rapport — and that stability is essential before doing any kind of trauma work or deeper psychedelic-assisted therapy. It's important for you to feel genuinely held within our work before being able to let go and go deeper.
How long does therapy typically take?
It depends on what you're working on. Some people come in with a specific issue and find significant relief in a few months. Others are doing deeper, longer-term work rooted in developmental or attachment trauma and stay for a few years.
I don't believe in keeping people in therapy longer than they need — my goal is to work myself out of the job. We check in regularly on your progress and adjust as we go.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories and stuck emotional patterns using bilateral stimulation. It's particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem, and patterns that haven't responded to talk therapy alone. Learn more about EMDR therapy here.
What is Somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that works with the nervous system and physiological responses from the body directly instead of communicating with the thinking mind. Rather than only talking about experiences, somatic therapy tracks what's happening in the body in real time — sensation, breath, tension — and uses that as the primary site of change. Learn more about somatic therapy here.
What is the Rest and Restore Protocol?
The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a music-based listening intervention developed from Polyvagal Theory that helps the nervous system shift out of chronic stress and into genuine rest — passively, without effort or concentration. Learn more about the Rest and Restore Protocol here.
What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) combines the neuroplasticity effects of ketamine with intentional therapeutic support before, during, and after each session. It's particularly effective for treatment-resistant depression, deep stuck patterns, and experiences that conventional therapy hasn't been able to reach. Learn more about KAP here.