“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
my approach
I collaborate with my clients to build language around their experiences. We acknowledge systemic biases aloud: gender expectations, cultural expectations, intergenerational expectations…anything that feels implicitly restrictive and interruptive.
I advocate for humans, particularly POC, to unapologetically get in touch with and name their emotions. Having clients name and claim their experiences, in their own words, is powerful. Emotions are a gateway to connection. When we own our emotions, our stories, and know our origins, we are supplied with key information. Information about our needs, our wants, our capacities, and our selves.
We pay attention to what you’re paying attention to.
This practice of mindful reflection helps us gain insight into our experiences. It opens the opportunity to make informed, fully consenting choices with our own lives. With choice comes freedom and connection. I believe we are meant to live connected and free. I promote humans taking up space with self-compassion, it is my way of celebrating their human dignity.
I’m a believer of therapists seeing therapists.
I believe in transparency.
I believe in boundaries.
I believe in being human with other humans in the therapy space.
I believe you, and I believe in you.
about therapy
You can expect curiosity, respect, honesty, and my commitment towards making the therapy space safe for you. A huge part of that is practicing non-judgment while you share your world with me. I am kind, firm, and hold boundaries for myself and my clients.
I support clients in building insight, self-esteem, and self-trust.
I often say consultations are a good teaser trailer for how I will show up in therapy. Consults last anywhere between 15-30 minutes (for couples or families, 30-45 minutes), in which we have a brief conversation about why you are seeking out therapy. I’m going be the same person in the consult as I am in the therapy room. This initial conversation allows us both to see if we’re a good therapeutic fit for each other. Your autonomy is honored from the moment you reach out, and I aim to uphold it throughout the entirety of the time we spend together.
I do not bill insurance, however, I provide you with a superbill at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company. Each insurance company and the plans within are different. Before booking an appointment, I suggest calling the number on the back of your insurance card inquiring about your "Out of Network" therapy benefits and learning about how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.
My fee for seeing individuals is $250 for a 50-minute session. My fee for seeing a couple/family is $300 for a 50-minute session. I accept most major credit cards at the time of the appointment. I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots.
I am an advocate of you getting to do this work at a sustainable level that works within your budget. If I am unable to be that therapist for you, I am happy to provide you a list of referrals that work within your financial boundaries.
rates and insurance
MENTAYA
Additionally, I've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.
Mentaya is perfect if you:
Have out-of-network benefits
Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance
Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement
Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork.
Here's how it works:
Click this link to sign up for Mentaya
Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
You get reimbursed by insurance.
Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies. It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.