Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer in-person or virtual therapy appointments?
I am currently offering virtual therapy appointments to residents living in California and Idaho.
In person appointments may become available when I travel or if I relocate to your area.
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. I can provide you with a bill or invoice to submit for reimbursement.
Do you take insurance?
How will I know if we are 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 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?
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.
Is it required to meet weekly?
I recommend weekly appointments when we're first starting to work together before dropping to biweekly or monthly appointments.
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 to see an improvement?
It depends what you’re working on and how much you apply what we discuss in sessions on your own time. Some people make radical shifts in their lives after only one session. Others may find significant relief in a few sessions. If you are doing deeper, longer-term work rooted in developmental or attachment trauma, it may take a few months to years to notice significant change.
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 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.
Do you offer ‘Parts Work’ or Internal Family Systems Therapy?
I do not have formal training in Internal Family Systems Therapy which explores parts of the psyche. While ‘parts’ may naturally surface during psychotherapy and may be explored organically, this is not a modality I begin with and it is not my primary intervention being used. My orientation remains somatic/body-oriented.