The best way to know is to try it out. I schedule 1–3 initial consultation sessions to see if our connection feels right. Therapy can feel vulnerable, so it’s essential that you (or your child) feel safe, heard, and respected in a warm, nonjudgmental space. If it doesn’t feel like a good “click,” I’m happy to provide referrals to help you find the right fit.

In our first sessions, we’ll focus on getting comfortable and beginning to understand what brings you in. We might talk about the history of what has been going on, any interventions you have had in the past or currently have, and even set some preliminary goals if we decide to work together regularly. For children and teens, this can involve a mix of talking and interactive activities to help them feel at ease.

Not every approach fits every person. My work is relationship-based and focused on the “why” behind the “what” or the underlying feelings beneath the behavior. By exploring how your emotions drive your behavior and your connections with others, we can often find the breakthroughs that previous attempts may have missed. Just because it hasn’t worked before doesn’t mean it can’t work now.

Weekly sessions are typical. Depending on goals, some clients shift to more or less frequent meetings or add parent/caregiver meetings or collaborative meetings with other providers and supports. We will work together to determine a plan that feels right.

Therapy lasts as long as it is helpful for you. We’ll start by discussing your goals and check in regularly to see how things are progressing. We will work closely and communicate regularly to decide together when you feel ready and supported enough to end our work.

My fees are consistent with private practice specialists in the Bay Area who have similar experience. If my current rate is not a fit for your budget, I am happy to provide you with referrals to help you find a provider who meets your needs.

I am an out-of-network provider. If you have a PPO plan, I can provide a monthly “superbill” for you to submit for potential reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm your out-of-network benefits, as every plan is different.

To get started, please call me at 415-290-3829 or use the Contact Page to send a direct message. Please let me know which location you prefer (San Francisco, San Rafael, or Telehealth). I’ll follow up to answer any questions and schedule an initial phone call.