Frequently Asked Questions + Fees

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults, primarily by phone. No webcams, no awkwardly staring at each other in little boxes. Just actual conversation and real insight in an era of performance and polish.

If you'd feel more comfortable putting a face to the voice, I'm happy to offer our first paid session by video. After that, we return to phone sessions. :)

My approach is person-centered, anti-coercive, and grounded in the belief that you're the authority on your own life. We'll examine patterns, make sense of experiences, and explore new possibilities without turning therapy into yet another place where someone tells you who you're supposed to be.

Intake and traditional sessions are $300 for 45–55 minutes and are self-pay.

I also offer 30-minute check-in sessions for $150. These are available to established clients as needed between regularly scheduled sessions.

Extended intensive sessions (longer-format sessions for deeper work) are available upon request.

No. I maintain a boutique, private-pay practice and do not accept insurance, provide superbills, or participate in single-case agreements, insurance reviews, or prior authorizations.

Payment is collected on the day of your appointment using a credit card securely kept on file.

I prefer to spend our time doing therapy, not negotiating with insurance companies about whether you need it.

No. My practice is dedicated to psychotherapy, not forensic or legal services. I do not voluntarily participate in disability hearings, DUI proceedings, immigration matters, divorce or custody disputes, personal injury claims, or other legal proceedings.

While I am required to respond appropriately to lawful subpoenas and court orders, I strongly discourage involving psychotherapy in legal disputes unless absolutely necessary.

Court-related involvement, when legally required, is subject to the fees outlined in my informed consent agreement, including preparation, testimony, travel, and associated expenses.

Being anti-carceral means I don’t reduce people to diagnoses, labels, or problems to be managed.

Many therapeutic and institutional systems are built around control, compliance, and risk management. My approach is different, I focus on understanding how your patterns developed in context and what they’ve helped you survive.

From there, the work is about building autonomy, self-trust, and a way of living that feels more aligned with who you are.

Harm reduction means we’re not working from an all-or-nothing model of change. It means we focus on reducing harm rather than forcing change before you’re ready.

Many behaviors serve a purpose, even when they come with consequences. Instead of removing them abruptly, we work to understand them and shift them in ways that are safer and more aligned with your long-term goals.

This approach supports autonomy, honesty, and change that actually lasts.

Yes, when clinically appropriate. Diagnosis can be a useful tool for understanding your experiences and informing treatment, but I don't believe every human difficulty needs a diagnostic label.

I provide clinical assessment and diagnosis within the scope of psychotherapy. I do not offer standalone diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, or assessments for disability, legal, immigration, or other administrative purposes.

You're a person first. A diagnosis, when useful, is simply one part of the picture.

My approach is existential, humanistic, person-centered, and unapologetically anti-coercive.

Autonomy isn't a treatment goal. It's a starting point.

I believe therapy should be a collaboration, not another relationship where someone in a position of authority tells you what's wrong with you or how you're supposed to live.

I'm engaged, curious, direct, and occasionally irreverent. I'll listen, ask uncomfortable questions, offer perspective, and challenge assumptions when it's useful. I won't pretend to have all the answers, and I certainly won't pretend to know your life better than you do.

I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, narrative therapy, and existential psychology, depending on your needs and preferences. No rigid formulas, no one-size-fits-all treatment plans, and no expectation that progress means becoming more compliant, productive, or socially acceptable.

The goal isn't to make you easier for the world to deal with. It's to help you build a life that works better for you.

I tend to work well with people who are insightful, self-aware, and willing to look honestly at their patterns, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Many of my clients are navigating identity, autonomy, or long-standing relational dynamics.

This work tends to be a good fit for people who are looking for depth, rather than quick fixes or surface-level strategies.

Yes. I work with therapists and other mental health professionals.

When you’re used to being the one who understands the frameworks, holds the space, and “knows what to do,” it can be difficult to find a place where you don’t have to do that.

This work allows you to step out of that role and engage more directly, without needing to stay in the position of the therapist.

Many of my clients have done therapy before and are looking for a different kind of depth or approach.

This work tends to go beyond surface-level insight and focuses more on patterns, identity, and autonomy.

Most clients meet weekly to start. I also offer a more flexible, concierge-style model for those who prefer increased support, with the option to meet up to three times per week.

I maintain limited availability, including evening appointments, and session frequency can be adjusted over time based on your needs and goals.

I offer afternoon and evening appointments by phone, because meaningful conversations don't necessarily need to happen during standard business hours.

I maintain a small caseload, so availability is limited and appointments are scheduled in advance. I do not offer walk-in, on-demand, or crisis services.

Good therapy deserves time and attention, not a revolving door.

The first session is less about formal intake and more about understanding how you think, how you move through the world, and what’s bringing you in.

It’s collaborative and conversational, not interrogative. There’s no expectation to perform or “get it right.”

There isn’t a fixed timeline. Some clients come for focused work, while others engage in longer-term depth work.

We’ll check in periodically to make sure the work continues to feel useful and aligned with your goals.

Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged $200. No shows are billed at standard session rate of $300.

I work with individuals only.

I do not offer traditional in-office sessions.

My practice is structured around telehealth for flexibility and privacy.

I do not provide documentation for disability, emotional support animals, FMLA, court cases, or other third-party requirements.

I may provide limited clinical documentation, such as letters for school accommodations or brief work absences, when clinically appropriate and on a case-by-case basis.

You do not need to be abstinent or “fully ready” to change in order to begin therapy.

This work is grounded in a harm-reduction approach, meaning we focus on reducing harm and increasing awareness over time rather than forcing immediate change.

Substance use is approached without judgment, including with substances that are legal, culturally normalized, or being explored in emerging therapeutic contexts.

I am licensed and able to see clients physically located in California, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, and Vermont.

You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your session.

I won’t tell you what to do with your life.

The work is focused on helping you understand yourself more clearly so that your decisions come from a place of self-trust rather than external direction.

No.

Forgiveness is not a requirement for healing.

It’s often presented as the end goal, as if letting go of anger or pain means extending grace to the person or people who hurt you. But in practice, that framing can put pressure on you to override your own experience before you’ve had the chance to fully process it.

In our work, the focus isn’t on forcing forgiveness.

You don’t need to minimize what happened.
You don’t need to reframe it into something palatable.
You absolutely don’t need to offer compassion to someone who caused harm in order to move forward.

Yes. To start, complete the contact form. We’ll connect briefly by email to ensure expectations align.

If it appears to be a good fit, I’m happy to schedule a brief consultation call.

All consultation calls are audio-only; I do not offer video-based consultations.

Consultation calls are brief and intended for fit, not clinical work.

The best way to reach me is through my contact form.

Existing clients are provided with my email and office phone number for scheduling and administrative communication.

If what you’ve read here resonates, you can reach out through my contact page. From there, I’ll follow up with next steps and availability.