Values underlying approach

Collaboration, trust, curiosity, openness without judgment, self-determination, choice, belief that change is always possible

Research has consistently shown that one of the most important and healing aspects of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. It is crucial to me that you feel understood, seen, supported, and trust in our work together. I utilize a collaborative approach in which I bring in my expertise and experience while you get to decide whether something works for you or not.

I utilize a collaborative approach that understands the role that cultural context, gender, and other factors play. I have been described as direct, yet thoughtful and warm. I have a sense of humor and I bring it in, appropriately. I am naturally a very open minded and curious person who likes to explore and dig deeper into the core, to truly understand. 

There is so much wisdom in the ways we’ve had to be in order to survive. It is important to honor that wisdom. Yet at some point, we want to move beyond mere survival and into fuller living. My goal is that through our work together, you will feel a greater sense of connection to yourself and others, and have greater choice in all aspects of your life. 

From a theoretical perspective, I primarily draw from psychodynamic, feminist theory, and somatic approaches. I have training and experience with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), and draw interventions from those approaches as needed. 

Individual Therapy

In person in Redwood City, CA or virtually throughout California

  • I meet with clients weekly, sometimes more often, if necessary

  • Fees: $290 for 50-min. session

    • Fees are determined by my education and advanced training, industry standards, and cost of living in the Bay Area. 

    • I reserve a few sliding scale slots available to those who financially cannot meet my full fee. Please inquire if cost is prohibitive and you would like to see if we can work out a fee. 

    • I am now using Thrizer in order to make therapy more accessible. Thrizer is a payment app that does all the paperwork and billing for you. Here is how it works:

      • You can use the app to pay the full fee and wait to receive reimbursement for free

      • Or you can pay only your co-insurance and Thrizer will bill your insurance for the rest (for example, if you have 80% coverage, then you pay 20% of the session fee and Thrizer bills your insurance for the rest.) Thrizer charges a 5% convenience fee for this option.

    Although I am not currently accepting insurance, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Most PPO insurances will provide reimbursement for mental health services, some cover the majority, if not all of my fees. However, reimbursement is something you will have to work out with your insurance company.

  • To verify your insurance: these questions can help you check with your insurance carrier whether out of network therapy services are covered:

    • Do I have out-of-network behavioral health benefits?

    • If yes, what is my deductible?

    • What is the maximum allowable rate for individual psychotherapy (CPT code 90834 and/or 90837)?

    • What is the percentage of the maximum allowable rate you will reimburse? - This should be the amount you will receive after you have met your deductible

  • Therapy available in both English and Spanish

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Areas of Expertise

Transgender and Non-binary

Gender Exploration

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Asexual, and LGBTQIA+

Poly and Non-monogamous (ENM)

Black women in STEM fields and Tech

Women in STEM fields and Tech

Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/e, and People of Color (BIPOC)

Parents/Parenting

Infertility and Challenges with IVF

Parents of trans and gender diverse children

Parents of LGBTQIA+ children

Men and Masculinity

Immigrants and Children of Immigrants

Graduate Students

Neurodivergence

Anxiety/Panic Disorder

Depression

OCD

Trauma

Grief

Impostor Syndrome

Life Transitions

Difficulties with embodiment - eating disorders, in recovery, body image issues

Disability Justice

Group Therapy

Coming soon!

Upcoming Transgender Adults (18-30) support group

Good Faith Estimate: You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.  You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.  For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

Good Faith Estimate