Some Common Questions

  • It is my personal belief that we can all benefit from therapy at different periods in our life. Therapy offers the space to slow down, reflect, process, and find clarity in our busy lives. I often meet people looking to prepare for or process reproductive experiences or family planning, overwhelmed due to extreme stress, anxiety, or depression, or feeling stuck in their relationship or parenting issues. I currently offer both individual therapy and couples therapy.

  • Looking at my home page is a great place to start, but it often takes a conversation together to get a better feel. I encourage you to reach out for an initial free phone consultation. If it turns out I am not the right support for you, I will do my best to provide you with other referrals and resources.

  • For individuals, our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We will talk about what brings you to therapy, your personal history, and what support feels most important right now.

    For couples, I meet with you together for our initial session to introduce ourselves, get more background, and discuss the needs of your relationship at the moment. I then typically meet with each partner for an individual session, followed by continued joint sessions.

    Beginning therapy can bring up a range of emotions, and it’s normal to feel apprehensive. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes.

    I recommend starting with weekly sessions until we are established in the therapy process. Over time, we may adjust the frequency to biweekly or monthly based on your goals, progress, and needs.

  • Therapy looks different for everyone. Some clients come for short-term support for a particular challenge or season of life, often for 3-9 months. Others engage in longer-term work focused on deeper healing and growth over several years. Some clients come in and out of therapy as life changes happen.

    We can discuss what you are looking for during an initial consult.

Getting Started

  • I have specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs), birth trauma, infertility and reproductive loss. I understand the medical acronyms, the clinical procedures, and the biological shifts you are experiencing, and the nuance of grief in many reproductive experiences.

  • Yes. While our primary focus is your individual needs, reproductive transitions deeply impact relationships. If you are navigating a medical decision, a difficult diagnostic update, or shared grief, we can absolutely bring your partner in for a collaborative session to help you feel supported.

  • Absolutely. I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions across the entire state of California. If you are physically recovering from an egg retrieval, a surgical delivery, an early loss, or are under strict medical bed rest restrictions from your OB-GYN, you can join our sessions as you feel able to.

  • Yes! Whether you are attending in-person sessions in Petaluma or joining me via telehealth, your baby is completely welcome in the room. The early postpartum months are all about adapting, and we will work to meet your needs in the moment.

Specialized Care & Accommodations

  • Yes, I see clients virtually via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. I also have an office in downtown Petaluma, CA. Contact me to discuss your scheduling needs.

  • My fee is $205 for individuals, and $225 for couples.

    I maintain a limited number of reduced fee spots for clients experiencing financial hardship. Please inquire about current availability when you contact me.

  • I do not accept insurance directly, and all services are private pay.

    Clients with PPO health plans often find they are eligible for 40-80% reimbursement on therapy services. To help simply the superbill/reimbursement process, I partner with Mentaya, a secure platform that automatically verifies your out-of-network benefits, calculates your exact reimbursement rate, and handles the insurance claim submissions for you. Use the calculator to instantly check your plan’s out-of-network benefits.

  • I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for scheduling changes. However, I understand that this season of life can be unpredictable and I work with my clients to reschedule whenever possible.

  • I am not a medical prescriber, but I work closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, OB-GYNs, and other prescribers and can coordinate with for as part of your care or offer referrals.

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