What I help with

People who choose to work with me as a therapist are looking for help with some or all of these goals:

• Equanimity — A durable foundation of inner-peace and presence for open-heartedness and resilience to life’s challenges
• Self-awareness — Insight into who you are and what you want
• Self-acceptance — A more positive and kind relationship toward yourself
• Authenticity — The confidence and solidity to know and to skillfully express who you truly are and what you genuinely care about
• Connection — Improving your relationships and connectedness to others
• Wisdom — A clear and accurate view of reality and intentional, skillful decision-making
• Discipline — Greater ability to consistently focus on your highest path leading to your greatest potential
• Inspiration — The “flow” state of presence in which you feel full of life and engaged in what you’re creating and learning
• Purpose — Finding and deepening your sense of meaning and contribution to the world; identifying and accessing your unique gifts and capacities
• Transcendence — Spiritual connection to something larger than yourself; a lighter, higher perspective and foundation for living joyfully in the material world

Said another way, I help people free themselves from anxiety, depression, self-judgment, unproductive conflict, unhealed trauma, addiction, and outdated emotional and relational patterns.

Is this a good fit?

I tend to work best with people who are self-reflective and interested in understanding themselves more deeply — not just fixing surface-level problems.  If you’re open to honest self-examination, want depth and perspective over quick techniques, value a collaborative and conversational approach, and are comfortable working online, we’re probably a good fit.

I am likely not a good choice as a therapist if you’re looking for symptom relief only, medicalized treatment, crisis intervention, or in-person sessions.

Core values

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Therapy for couples

I enjoy working with couples who want to become closer, get re-connected, learn to navigate their challenging conflicts skillfully and productively, and grow from their intimate relationship.

Please visit my Therapy For Couples page if you are seeking couples therapy.

Qualifications

I bring over 18 years of experience working with adults across a range of concerns, grounded in formal clinical training and long-term, real-world practice.

Licenses

• Marriage and Family Therapist #77883 (California)
• Professional Clinical Counselor #928 (California)

Degrees

• Master’s degree in psychology from California State University, Chico
• Bachelor’s degree in cybernetics from University of California, Los Angeles

Hands-on experience

• 6 years in private practice
• 7 years in university mental health counseling
• 2 years in public mental health agencies

Therapy structure

Fees

Individual therapy: $125 per 50-minute session.

Couples therapy: $150 per 50-minute session.

Longer prorated sessions are sometimes arranged if more suitable.

Session format

Sessions are conducted remotely via secure video. For many clients, this format works well for practical and interpersonal reasons:

• Greater convenience with busy schedules
• No commuting time, expense, or traffic stress
• Ability to maintain sessions while traveling
• Lower overhead, allowing me to offer fees in the lower range for my experience level
• A sense of privacy and psychological space that some clients find supportive

While the essential elements of therapy—presence, emotional depth, insight, and compassion—remain fully intact online, there are tradeoffs. Some people strongly prefer the “high-touch” nature of in-person therapy or benefit from a dedicated physical space. For these reasons, I work with adults (18+) and do not offer online therapy for acute crises or severe conditions such as high suicidality or psychosis.

Frequency of sessions

Session frequency is individualized and varies based on need. Some clients meet as often as twice per week, while others schedule occasional check-ins. The most common frequency is once every one to two weeks.

Duration of treatment

I do not require a commitment to a specific number of sessions. Clients are free to continue therapy for as long as they find it beneficial—whether that is a single session, several weeks, or multiple years.

Therapeutic philosophy and influences

My approach with clients is “integrative”, which means I draw from and weave together various theories of change depending on the needs of each client. These influences include:

• Humanistic therapy – Emphasizes the healing power of an authentic, respectful therapeutic relationship and the innate capacity people have for growth when they feel genuinely understood.
• Psychodynamic therapy – Explores recurring patterns and early relational influences from childhood and adolescence, with attention to how they shape present-day experiences and relationships.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) – A blend of eastern and western psychology that focuses on increasing well-being by relating to thoughts and emotions with mindfulness and acceptance rather than adversarially and orienting life around personal values.
• Existential therapy – Looks at psychological distress as symptoms of deeper “existential concerns” such meaning, responsibility, freedom, choice, isolation, direction, identity, and how to live.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – Helps identify and loosen rigid or self-defeating thought patterns so they no longer automatically shape emotions and behavior.
• Narrative therapy – Examines the stories people tell about themselves and their lives, creating space to revise meanings that have become limiting or overly self-critical.
• Solution-focused therapy – Highlights strengths, past successes, and practical steps that support movement toward desired change rather than prolonged focus on problems.
• Imago therapy (for couples) – Views relationship conflict as an opportunity to understand unmet needs and foster empathy, repair, and deeper connection.
• Emotion-focused therapy (for couples) – Brings attention to underlying emotions that drive interaction patterns, helping partners access vulnerability and strengthen emotional bonds.

For a more detailed explanation of these influences, you can read more about my therapeutic philosophy and approach.

If this resonates, the next step is a brief, free consultation.

Book a free consultation

Please use this form to get in touch with me if you would like to set up a free 15-30 minute consultation to talk about your therapy goals and if I am likely the right therapist to help you: