Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! I am currently accepting new clients 

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 13466) in California. 

I provide individual counseling services for individuals ages 18 and up.

No. At this time I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Because every insurance plan is different, I recommend contacting your provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.

$200 per individual therapy session

All therapy sessions are provided virtually through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Because I am licensed in California, I work with adults throughout the state, including San Francisco, San Jose, the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and surrounding California communities

Yes! I provide virtual therapy for adults throughout California. Because I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, I can work with clients anywhere in the state through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

Whether you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or another California community, therapy is available from the comfort of your own home.

Yes. Many professionals working in fast-paced industries are looking for therapy that fits into busy schedules, which makes virtual sessions a great option.

I work with adults throughout Silicon Valley, including Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Atherton, San Jose, and the surrounding Bay Area. Whether you're navigating burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, therapy can provide space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

Absolutely. My practice is completely virtual, so you don't need to live near me to receive therapy.

I regularly welcome clients throughout California, including those in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. As long as you're physically located in California during our sessions, we can work together.

For many people, yes. Research has shown that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and many life transitions.

Many clients also appreciate the convenience of attending therapy from home, the office, or another private location without adding extra travel time to their day.

I commonly work with adults experiencing:

• Anxiety 
• Burnout 
• Perfectionism 
• High-achiever stress 
• Life transitions 
• Relationship challenges 
• Self-worth 
• Identity exploration 
• Stress and overwhelm 
• Trauma 

Whether you're navigating a major life change or simply feeling like life has become heavier than you'd like, therapy can provide a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and move toward a life that feels more authentic.

Not at all.

Some sessions are emotional. Some are challenging. Some are full of laughter. I believe humor has a place in therapy because sometimes it helps us look at difficult situations from a new perspective.

You may even hear me use an occasional ridiculous metaphor. One of my favorites is the "toilet snakes."

Imagine someone hasn't responded to your text. Our brains are remarkably good at filling in the blanks, and unfortunately they usually don't choose the most generous explanation. Instead of considering that life simply got busy, we often jump to, "They must be mad at me."

Or...

Maybe the toilet snakes got them, and they're currently fighting the Great Sewage Battle.

It sounds ridiculous, and that's exactly the point.

The goal isn't to convince yourself the toilet snakes are real. It's to remind yourself that when we don't have enough information, our brains are often making up stories. Sometimes the stories are just as unlikely as a heroic battle against sewer serpents.

Humor doesn't replace meaningful therapy. Sometimes it's simply the fastest way to loosen anxiety's grip so we can see the situation a little more clearly.

I certainly hope not.

If you've explored my website, you've probably noticed I don't believe therapy has to sound overly clinical to be effective. You'll likely hear me explain the "why" behind what we're doing, use metaphors, ask thoughtful questions, and occasionally compare anxiety to something completely ridiculous.

My goal isn't to impress you with psychological jargon. It's to help things actually make sense.

That's okay! 

You don't have to arrive with a perfectly organized list of concerns. Some people come in knowing exactly what they want to work on. Others simply know something feels "off."

We'll figure it out together. Therapy isn't a test you have to prepare for.

Not at all.

Many people come to therapy because life is functioning...but it doesn't feel fulfilling. Others want healthier relationships, more confidence, better boundaries, or simply a place to think out loud.

You don't have to wait until life is on fire before asking for support.

Nope.

There isn't a right way to do therapy. You don't get bonus points for crying, having profound insights every session, or remembering everything we talked about last week. You can laugh, ramble, sit quietly, cry, tell me your week was boring, or spend ten minutes explaining why your football team needs to fire their head coach.

Therapy isn't about performing well. It's about showing up as you are.

Please tell me.

One of the things I value most in therapy is honest feedback. If something doesn't make sense, doesn't feel helpful, or you think we've wandered down the wrong path, I genuinely want to know.

Therapy is a collaborative process, not a one-way conversation. Your feedback helps me better understand your experience so we can adjust together. Some of the most meaningful moments in therapy come from having those conversations.

There will be no blame, no shame, and no judgment. Just curiosity, collaboration, and a shared goal of making therapy work for you.

There isn't a perfect moment, and you don't have to wait until everything feels like it's falling apart. You don't have to earn the right to ask for support.

Sometimes people reach out because they're experiencing anxiety, burnout, grief, or a major life transition. Other times, life is objectively "fine," but it doesn't feel fulfilling anymore. Maybe you're carrying the weight of everything, struggling to set boundaries, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself a little better.

If you've found yourself wondering whether therapy might help, it's okay to explore that curiosity. You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. That's something we can figure out together.