Therapy is based on a trusting relationship. In fact, research has demonstrated that the most important factor for a beneficial therapeutic outcome is the fit between client and therapist.

For that reason, I encourage prospective clients to do a free 15 minute video consultation during which you can get a feel for our dynamic. It’s a space to share what brings you to seek therapy at this time, and gives you the opportunity to ask questions about how I work, fees, or anything else you are curious about.

If we mutually agree to move forward, we will schedule a 50 minute intake appointment where I will ask you about your goals, childhood experiences, health, and current resources. We would then collaboratively make a treatment plan on how to proceed, which we adjust as your process unfolds.

If we are not a good match, I'll gladly provide referrals to other clinicians who might be a good fit.

My rate for psychotherapy is $200 per 50 min appointment. I offer a sliding scale for those experiencing temporary financial hardship. Fees for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) can be found on the KAP information page.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services. Learn more here.

I offer talk therapy and ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy sessions via a secure and HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.

I do not take insurance. I am able to provide superbills and charge HSA cards.

At this time, ketamine is the only legal treatment option to be used in conjunction with psychotherapy outside of research contexts.

No, the use of MDMA and psilocybin as treatments for mental health indications are still going through FDA clinical trials. If you choose to independently use either of these substances or other psychedelics outside of a clinical context, I can offer preparation, integration, and harm reduction to support you in reducing risk and making informed choices for yourself. I do not provide referrals to underground facilitators, nor condone illegal activity.

For talk therapy, I usually recommend that we work together for two months on a weekly basis, which allows us to establish a rhythm and a feel for each other. At that time, we will discuss how you feel your growth is progressing and if changing the frequency of sessions and/or incorporating other tools would support you. If we continue in an ongoing way, we will periodically check in on your goals to assess the level of support you need.

With ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), there is a structured protocol with some flexibility, but it usually entails three prep sessions followed by weekly ketamine sessions with an integration session the following day for six weeks. People often start to feel symptom relief after the first couple of sessions. See the dedicated KAP webpage for more details.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#119883). Link to my registration status: https://search.dca.ca.gov/details/2002/LCSW/119883/5275e368622ca6efba72d9b5c22c649e