Fees, Insurance & FAQs

Yes — I offer a free 15–20 minute phone or video consultation before we begin working together. It's a chance to talk about what you're hoping to address, ask me anything about my approach, and get a sense of fit. You can book online or call 650.564.7006.

I ask for at least 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee, as that time is held specifically for you.

It depends on what you're working on. Some clients work with me intensively for a few months to address a specific issue; others prefer longer-term ongoing work. Most people start weekly and decrease frequency as they progress. We check in regularly so the pace stays useful.

Both. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions — as well as couples at various stages, from early distress to rebuilding after a crisis.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based treatment for trauma that works differently than traditional talk therapy. Rather than processing memories through narrative, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess traumatic experiences — reducing their emotional charge. It's one of the most well-researched trauma treatments available.

Yes. EMDR is one of the most well-researched treatments for PTSD and is recommended by the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization as a frontline treatment for post-traumatic stress. It works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge — reducing symptoms like intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and emotional reactivity. Not every client needs EMDR, but for those with trauma-driven symptoms, it can reach what talk therapy alone often can't.

Yes — I offer both in-person sessions at my Los Altos office and telehealth sessions for clients throughout California. Many clients do a mix of both depending on the week.

Yes. I work with adults experiencing PTSD and post-traumatic stress across a range of presentations — including single-incident trauma, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and relationship trauma. Treatment is individualized: depending on what you're working with, we may use EMDR, insight-oriented therapy, or a combination. Not every client who has experienced trauma meets the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis, and both are treatable. The free consultation is a good place to talk through what you're experiencing and whether my approach is the right fit.

The first session is primarily about context and history — I'll ask about what brings you in, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping for. I'll also share my read on what might be driving things and how I'd approach it. By the end, you should have a clear sense of whether working together makes sense.

The free consultation is designed to answer exactly that. Good therapy depends significantly on the relationship, so it's worth being honest about whether the fit feels right — for you and for me. I'll tell you directly if I think someone else might serve you better.

PTSD typically follows a specific traumatic event or events and involves symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, and emotional reactivity. Relationship trauma refers to the accumulated impact of harmful relationship dynamics — emotional unavailability, inconsistent caregiving, betrayal, or attachment injuries that shaped how you relate to others. The two often overlap: relationship experiences can cause PTSD, and PTSD symptoms frequently affect close relationships. What matters clinically is understanding your specific experience — not fitting it into a single category. Therapy begins there.