where do i start?
If you are curious about therapy, a good place to begin is by scheduling an initial consultation call. You can call 510-457-1039 or email and we can set up a time to talk. You can give me a sense of what is bringing you to therapy, and ask any questions, and if it seems like we might be a good fit and you want to go further, we can schedule an initial in-person meeting.
and then what does it look like?
Therapy with me takes place with weekly 50 minute sessions, scheduled at a regular time. Sometimes we decide together that twice-weekly sessions will support your needs and growth better. I have found that weekly, regular, in-person work is the most effective for deep and sustained transformation. With couples we often decide to schedule 75 minute sessions to give more space and time.
My fee is $190-225 for a weekly 50 minute session for individuals, and a $200-250 scale for couples for a 60-75 minute session. I do reserve limited sliding scale places for those in need of a reduced fee, so please contact me if you want to discuss further. Longer sessions are pro-rated.
While I do not accept insurance directly, I can provide you with detailed invoices if you are able to receive reimbursement for out of network providers. You submit the invoices to your provider and are directly reimbursed, depending on your coverage.
does it really work?
While no-one can be the expert on what does or doesn’t work other than you yourself, I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy - enough so that I have dedicated my life to this craft. There is something unique about having a dedicated space in which another person is fully committed to being present with you and whatever you are bringing that session that can set in motion a lot of feelings. The feelings that begin to arise about the very process of being in therapy are essentially our most powerful gateway to insight, access to unconscious wounds and beliefs, and ultimately healing. I am very empathetic to the vulnerability of embarking on this journey, and hold it with a huge amount of respect, care, and professionalism.