Questions? Good. Here are answers.

Starting therapy comes with a lot of unknowns, and I want to make this part as simple as possible. Below are the questions I hear most often.
If yours isn’t here, you’re always welcome to reach out directly.

Who do you work with?

I work with adults and teens in California, Colorado, and Connecticut. My clients tend to be BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent, first-gen, or some combination. Many are navigating generational trauma, body shame, burnout, identity, or the particular exhaustion of being the one who “make it” in their family.

I also work with parents who want support in showing up for their teens — especially parents who never had that modeled for them.

You don’t have to fit neatly into any of those categories. If something here resonates, reach out.

Do you work with teens?

Yes — I see teens ages and adults for individual therapy. Parents often reach out first, and I’m happy to speak with you about whether this would be a good fit for your teen. I work best with teens who are dealing with identity, body image, anxiety, family dynamics, or just the general experience of feeling like they don’t quite belong anywhere.

Where are you licensed?

I’m licensed in California (LCSW #96929), Colorado (CSW #09929447), and Connecticut (LCSW #16805). All sessions are virtual — you just need to be physically located in one of those states during our session.

How do I get started?

Request a free 20-minute consultation through the button on this site. We’ll use that time to talk about what’s going on for you and whether we’re a good fit. No intake paperwork beforehand, no commitment required. Just a conversation.

What does a free consultation look like?

It’s a 20-minute phone call. I’ll ask you a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, and I’ll share a bit about how I work. You’ll have space to ask me anything you want. At the end, we’ll decide together whether to move forward. There’s no pressure either way.

What are your fees? Do you take insurance? Do you offer reduced fee slots?

Individual therapy session (50 min) — $200

Extended therapy session (120 min) — $400

Therapy intensive (4+ hours) — starting at $1,200 (ages 18+ only)

Payment is due at the time of service.

I accept self-pay, out-of-network (OON), and I am in-network with Kaiser NorCal and Aetna. If you have a different insurance plan, you may still be able to get partial reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.

I can provide you with a superbill (an itemized receipt) to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I also work with Thrizer to help make this process easier for clients. You’re welcome to ask about this during our consultation.

I have a small number of reduced-fee spots available for clients who need them. If cost is a barrier, please let me know during our consultation and we can talk about what’s possible.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of services before beginning therapy. I provide this to all clients before our first session.