Are you struggling with something? Perhaps it’s a challenging event or transition, or it may be an ongoing mental health, relational, or emotional concern. Maybe you are at a place in your life where you want to change patterns that aren’t working for you and grow as a person. Let’s talk about what brings you to therapy and see if I am a good fit to work with you.

I offer 50- to 55-minute individual teletherapy sessions to adults of all ages residing in California or Pennsylvania through the Alma network and through Evergreen Counseling & Psychological Associates (with some in-person services offered through Evergreen in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood). I am able to provide teletherapy to clients living in states participating in PSYPACT’s interstate teletherapy agreement, depending on insurance coverage.

I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds and use a multicultural framework that acknowledges all aspects of who you are and the social systems (e.g., educational, political, cultural) that impact you and your concerns. My style of talk therapy is “integrative,” meaning I combine evidence-based theories and approaches and tailor how I work to you and your needs. Some of the approaches I use include client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and psychodynamic. Depending on your needs, goals, and interests, I may also use some somatic (body-oriented) approaches, such as breathing and grounding exercises, or creative arts therapy activities, such as journaling or drawing.

I am a caring, nonjudgmental therapist with a calming style who listens and also provides perspectives and feedback. I ask questions to deepen my understanding and your insights. Whether you want a safe space in which to be heard; a chance to process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a caring professional; assistance to better understand yourself and your concerns; or guidance in setting goals and making changes, I can help.

In the first session, we will begin to get to know each other. I will explain confidentiality and ask questions about your concerns, why you are seeking help now, your history, and other information that will help me to understand you and your needs. We will collaboratively talk about your goals for therapy. If it does not seem that I am the right therapist to help you, I can give you some advice about finding a different therapist or other services.

After the initial appointment, if we decide to continue working together, we will agree on a plan for how often we will meet (weekly or every other week is typical). We will touch base periodically on whether you are getting what you need from therapy and reaching your goals.

Issues I work with:
Academic concerns (e.g., time management, adjustment to college, balancing college or grad school and other aspects of life)
Adjustment to new situations, transitions
Alcohol or other drug issues
Anger management
Assertiveness and boundaries
Body image and eating issues
Career concerns (e.g., burnout, uncertainty about career path, work-life balance)
Depression and other mood issues
Discrimination and its impact (e.g., related to race, ethnicity, sexual or gender identity, religion, nationality)
Generalized anxiety
Grief and loss
History of being abused
History of dysfunctional family
Identity concerns (e.g., gender identity, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation)
Motivation
Perfectionism
Phase of life issues (e.g., aging, becoming a parent, divorce, caregiving)
Relational issues (e.g., specific problems in relationships, conflict, boundaries, social isolation)
Religious and spiritual concerns
Self-esteem, Imposter Syndrome
Sexual trauma (e.g., survivor of sexual assault, abuse, or stalking)
Sleep issues
Social anxiety
Stress
Trauma

Out-of-Pocket Cost
The cost is $150 for a 50- to 55-minute session if I don’t take your insurance or you are choosing not to use insurance. Please note that most insurance plans only pay for therapy that is considered medically necessary, meaning that you must have a mental health diagnosis (e.g., anxiety, depression, mood or anxiety symptoms caused by an event/trauma).