Therapy that Offers Rigor and Nuance
You have probably experienced one or more of the following therapy experiences:
having identity-related stress minimized, misunderstood, or treated as irrelevant
feeling over-pathologized when your distress is partly shaped by real-world context
receiving plenty of empathy/validation but not enough challenge, structure, or movement
receiving technique-heavy care that feels emotionally thin or culturally disconnected
wanting challenge, but getting provider judgment
wanting validation, but getting provider collusion
Therapy is a collaborative space where performing is no longer the priority and where complexity does not need to be simplified or over-explained to be understood. It is a space to help us distinguish between what truly reflects oppression/context and what is also a pattern that needs to be addressed.
(If you request an appointment, I will call you within 1-2 business days for a non-binding 10-minute phone consultation).
Quality care
that meets you
where you are.
When privacy matters, stigma is real, or parts of your identity do not feel safe to disclose in every setting, telehealth offers a more discreet & sustainable way to engage in therapy.
Privacy and Discretion
People who are public-facing and have identities that are stigmatized deserve protected space. This means:
no sitting in a waiting room
no being seen entering a practice
no extra public exposure
secure, confidential care
Smoother continuity
For high-functioning people especially, the hardest part is often not the session itself. It is:
carving out the time
getting across town
mentally transitioning in and out
adding to an already packed day
Flexibility for complexity
People with demanding lives often need customized and responsive support that can actually fit:
travel
irregular workdays
long hours
creative work
Comfort and Familiarity
Being in a familiar environment rather than in an unfamiliar office may be helpful for people who may be:
highly self-protective
image-conscious
new to therapy
slow to trust
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Boutique and Exclusive by Design
My practice is intentionally kept small so that care can remain highly personalized, discreet, and responsive to complexity. For clients, that often means a different kind of therapeutic experience: one that is more thoughtful, more tailored, and less formulaic than high-volume models of care. It also creates room for greater privacy, flexibility, and depth—especially for those whose lives, identities, or environments make emotional safety especially important.
In addition to my clinical work, I also engage in consulting, training, speaking, and writing. Keeping my practice selective allows me to protect the depth and quality of the therapeutic work while continuing to contribute to the broader conversations and systems shaping mental health.
What do I treat?
I am able to provide evidence-based treatment for many mental health concerns such as:
Anxiety and mood disorders
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health concerns. I help people to explore patterns and consider how both their own internal thinking and their external environment contribute to their symptoms. I treat depression, generalized anxiety, phobias, social/performance anxiety, panic disorder and health/illness anxiety.
Identity-related concerns
Most people carry aspects of their identity that the world hasn’t fully embraced. Those often labeled as “minorities” (e.g., women, Black people, LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants) are, more accurately, minoritized—navigating systems not built with them in mind. I take a strengths-based, compassionate approach to help clients build resilience amid invalidation and structural adversity.
Coping with chronic health issues
Having a chronic physical illness on top of a mental health issue adds additional complexity. I help patients with adjusting to and coping with chronic illness. Many times we unintentionally add additional suffering on top of the physical or emotional pain that comes with physical illness. I work with individuals with HIV, heart disease, cancer and chronic pain. I also provide treatment to support weight management and to reduce insomnia.
General Life Improvement Coaching
Some clients can use concrete skills to improve aspects of their lives. In a coaching relationship, we focus on acquiring and applying skills for general life improvement. I provide coaching for: mindfulness and stress management, ADHD and organization, dating and relationships, sexual health/satisfaction, and communication skills (speaking and listening).
Adjustment Issues.
Life is full of changes, some of which are more easy to adapt to than others. In response to certain changes people may experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or both as they try to figure out a “new normal.” I help clients cope with changes including moving, new jobs, and new relationships or living situations.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Traumatic events change the way that we think about ourselves, other people, and the world in the areas of trust, power/control, self-esteem, and intimacy. While these changes may appear to help us, they actually make us think about things in a way that is no longer helpful for us after the traumatic event. I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help people process painful events in a way that helps them become unstuck from the past.
What to Expect?
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We will begin with a free 15-min consultation call to help you gauge if we are a good fit.
If we determine that it is a good fit and space is available, I typically aim to see you within a week.
The first sessions will begin with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment. This assessment typically occurs over 1 or 2 60-minute sessions.
This in-depth assessment will include biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that may be affecting your well-being. This comprehensive approach allows us to then come up with a holistic treatment plan.
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After the first session, I will typically ask you to take one week to brainstorm at least three goals you would like to achieve over the course of 3-months (the length of a short course of therapy). These goals will ensure allow us both to keep track of how our work is progressing.
We will use cognitive behavioral techniques from various modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.) to help you achieve your goals.
Therapy typically produces the best results with a consistent weekly schedule. A typical course of cognitive-behavioral therapy is 12-20 sessions. You should, however, expect to see marked improvement within 12-20 sessions.
Many clients continue to receive benefit from therapy beyond this timeframe. Therefore, I do leave space for clients who desire longer term therapy.
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I aim to provide you with skills that you can use to manage stressors and enhance your well-being.
Examples of skills include:
Mindfulness of how you respond to stress in terms of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Learning to recognize and change unhelpful thoughts that only make you feel bad.
Engaging in activities to promote a sense of pleasure, mastery, social connection, and physical vitality.
Acceptance of difficult circumstances that cannot be changed.
Assertive communication
Tolerating difficult situations without making them worse.
Relaxation techniques
We typically only work together for 45-50 of the 168 hours in a week. Therefore, after each session I will typically ask you to complete a “homework” assignment, which will help you to apply these skills to your daily life.
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My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever. As we make progress on your goals and life becomes easier and lighter for you, we may slow down the cadence of our meetings. Instead of meeting weekly, we may meet biweekly or monthly in order to let you float on your own using your skills while still having my support.
Fees and Payment
Initial Phone consultation (10 min).…….…… FREE
Intake (2 sessions - 60 min)….……………………...$350
Follow-up sessions (50 min.).….………….……… $300
Treatment Support calls (15 min.).…………. $80
Late cancellations (<24 hrs) ……………..……..… $125
No-shows…………………….……………………….…………………….. Full session fee
(This menu is not exhaustive of the services I offer)
I am a private pay, out of network provider meaning that I do not take insurance; however, your insurance may be willing to reimburse you for services. Clients are typically able to have about 30-60% of my rate reimbursed depending on the plan. I am happy to assist you in this process by providing a receipt for services. I do take Health Savings and Flex Spending Account (HSA/FSA) payments.
I have chosen not to be on insurance panels for multiple reasons: 1) Insurance requires a diagnosis to be kept on file thus putting limitations on client confidentiality, 2) Insurance companies may place limits on treatment sessions regardless of whether this is in the best interest of the client, 3) Insurance reimburses all providers equally regardless of their level of specialization or the quality of their training, and 4) Insurance carries a paperwork burden, which takes away time from my providing clinical care. I provide quality goal-oriented clinical care backed by empirical research with goal of alleviating your symptoms using the fewest number of sessions possible.
If you are looking for a therapist who takes your insurance, I recommend utilizing www.psychologytoday.com or www.therapyden.com to find someone. This service allows you to search providers in your area and filter them according to your preferences (including insurance-related preferences).