Frequently Asked Questions
Searching for Answers About... Body Shame, Low Self-Esteem, or Being in a Larger Body?
Q: "How do I handle gym class when I hate being stared at?"
A: For fat teens, gym class can feel like public scrutiny. We'll work on practical coping skills while challenging the system that makes you feel unwelcome.
Q: "My family won't stop commenting on my weight - what can I do?"
A: As a fat liberation therapist, I'll help you set boundaries and reframe those conversations, so family meals don't become battlegrounds.
Q: "Can you really have an eating disorder at any size?"
A: Absolutely! Binge eating disorder and restrictive behaviors don't discriminate by body size. Our work focuses on healing, not weight.
Q: "As a queer person in a larger body, will therapy actually get me?"
A: LGBTQ+-affirming fat liberation therapy centers your lived experience. Your identities aren’t “issues”—they’re part of your strength.
The Questions I Hear Most About Rest Guilt & Burnout
Q: "Why do I feel like I don’t deserve to rest?"
A: That’s rest trauma—a product of grind culture. Together, we’ll dismantle the idea that your value comes from productivity.
Q: "How do I stop overworking without feeling guilty?"
A: We’ll identify where hustle culture has shaped your self-worth and build new rhythms that honor your humanity, not just your output.
Q: "Is burnout just my fault for not ‘handling it’ better?"
A: No. Burnout often reflects oppressive systems, not personal failure. Therapy for activists and caregivers addresses these root causes.
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, or Something You Can't Identify Just Yet?
Q: "I was the ‘gifted kid’—why am I so exhausted now?"
A: Gifted kid burnout is real. Let’s challenge the myth that achievement equals worth and find sustainable ways to live life.
Q: "Why hasn’t therapy helped my anxiety before?"
A: Most therapy ignores systemic stressors. My trauma-informed approach acknowledges how oppression fuels anxiety—then we work with it.
Q: "How do I deal with depression when ‘just get sunshine’ isn’t enough?"
A: No quick fixes here. We’ll honor your pain while rebuilding a sense of worth separate from productivity or body size.
Who do you work with?
I provide individual (1:1) therapy for adults and teens (13+) in California & Colorado.
What are your fees?
50 min session $200
75 min session $300
Group therapy fees vary
I am a private pay therapist who offers Superbills via Thrizer if you would like to utilize your out of network benefits. All private pay clients will receive a Good Faith Estimate.
Where are you located?
My practice is fully virtual! I see all clients via a secure and easy-to-use telehealth platform, allowing me to serve anyone located in the states of California or Colorado.
What is your schedule for seeing clients?
Monday through Thursday from 11am-5pm PST