Unfortunately, no. While telehealth gives us more flexibility, due to state licensing laws I am legally bound to only provide therapy services to individuals who are in the states I am professionally licensed in, which are California, Maryland, and Utah.

There is currently “compact counseling” legislation in the works in multiple states, which would allow counselors to expand their access into more states; however, this is not in place at the moment.

I work with adults (18+).

I am currently accepting clients for BOTH.

I have availability for online psychotherapy for clients in the states of California, Maryland, and Utah; and I have a limited availability for in-person located in Carlsbad, California.

Follow this link here to fill out a form and request a consultation time on my calendar.

We will meet over phone call and will address any questions you have so that you can determine if this is a good fit for you. From there we will schedule your first therapy appointment.

*If you sent message about starting therapy here and never got a reply, please check your junk mail.

Short answer—it depends. It is usually best to start off with weekly sessions. This helps us establish rapport and build toward your goals. However, we can always assess for your personal needs and adjust the frequency as needed.

Therapy duration lasts for as long as it is helpful for you.

Yes! Once you are set up in the client portal, I provide the option for you to receive 2 automated reminder text messages and/or emails before each session. One at 48 hours before, and the other 10 minutes before your session. Each message will have a direct link to the HIPAA-secure video platform we will meet on.

Trusting your therapist to maintain confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapy process. What you share in therapy will not be shared with others without your consent. However, I do have to break confidentiality in certain situations, such as:

• If you are in danger of harming yourself

• If there is a serious threat to harm someone else

• If there is any suspicion of child/elder abuse

In these scenarios, I may need to break confidentiality in order to ensure everyone is safe.

As for AI (Artificial Intelligence): No sessions are recorded to assist with AI note taking.  The optional AI services available in your Client Portal and Telehealth platform are NOT activated. If you have any other questions about the use of AI, please feel free to ask during your consultation or at any point of us working together.

Telehealth therapy could be a great fit for you if:

-You have a busy schedule that makes meeting in-person difficult.

-It is difficult for you to find transportation to a therapy office.

-You prefer doing therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

-You do not want to be restricted to your specific location to find a therapist that is a good fit for you.

Telehealth therapy is NOT a good fit for you if:

-You have absolutely no way of having privacy; it would probably be best to see a provider in-person where they can see you in a private office.

-You have a diagnosis and/or distress symptoms that require a higher level of support and care than out-patient telehealth therapy can provide you.

-If you are experiencing significantly high distress where you struggle with current, active, frequent suicidal ideations AND gestures. In these cases it is best to see a provider that has more frequent and direct contact with you than once a week, out-patient, virtual, individual therapy can provide.

-You feel challenged or uncomfortable with connecting and communicating via screens/ online platforms.

I would be happy to answer any questions for you about whether therapy services here would be a good fit for you or not.

When you utilize your insurance to pay for all or some of your therapy services it is required that you have a diagnosis for your insurance to cover services.

If you are paying for services out of pocket (i.e. not using insurance) there is no requirement for me to give you a diagnosis. However, there may be times when a diagnosis could be helpful in understanding what you are experiencing or it may give you access to needed services.

I am qualified to provide a mental health diagnosis when needed. There could also be instances when some would prefer to not have a diagnosis. If you decide to schedule with me, I am happy to discuss any further questions about diagnoses.

I operate from a secular lens. This means that I do not bring in any religious texts or religious messaging into therapy. However, if a client wants to bring religious text/ messaging into therapy I welcome it. Your needs, as the client, are the priority.

No. Not at all. I work with clients across beliefs spectrums. My focus is on your wellbeing and consent, not on changing your faith. We explore how teachings, practices, and community dynamics impact your nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. I recognize that faith is a source of meaning for many, and there is no requirement to abandon your faith to work with me. If certain experiences caused harm, we’ll process that with care. You set the pace and the goals.

Yes. I am currently in-network with Aetna and Cigna (in California, Maryland, and Utah)

I use a third party billing platform to bill insurance, called Alma.

If you do not have either of these insurances we can still work together out-of-network, meaning your insurance would not be billed directly. You, as the client would be billed for each session. Depending on your current health insurance provider you may be eligible for out of network benefits, where you can be reimbursed for paid sessions.

Sessions are HSA/ FSA eligible as well.

Check out the Rates and Insurance page for more questions about fees.

Current (1 hr) Individual Therapy session rate is $175

Check out the Rates and Insurance page for more questions about fees.