Frequently Asked Questions

  • Over the years, I have worked with adults from all walks of life—including busy parents, young professionals in their 20s and 30s, creative entrepreneurs, and fellow healthcare professionals.

    Most of the clients who walk through my door are high-functioning adults struggling with underlying anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, or unresolved grief.

    From the outside, you may appear put-together and capable—holding down a career, excelling in school, maintaining relationships, and managing day-to-day life. Yet privately, you find yourself facing mental roadblocks, feeling disconnected from purpose, or struggling to make peace with the past so you can move forward.

  • I deeply value the connection I build with my clients and am glad to offer both in-person therapy in Long Beach and virtual telehealth sessions across California.

    My office hours are Monday through Friday, offering both in-person and telehealth options—except on Thursdays, which are dedicated exclusively to remote telehealth sessions.

    On scheduled in-person days, my presence in the office depends on client scheduling. If all sessions for a given day are booked as telehealth, I may work remotely.

    Need to switch formats?

    If you would like to move an existing appointment from in-person to telehealth (or vice versa), please give me 1 to 2 days' advance notice. I am happy to accommodate location changes whenever possible, and early notice helps me set up the right space for our work together.

    To help you decide which option fits your needs, read my full guide on telehealth vs. in-person therapy.

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  • Psychodynamic therapy is ideal for motivated adults who are looking for deep, long-term healing rather than quick surface fixes. It is a great fit if you are ready to look beneath the surface and want to:

    • Connect Past to Present: Understand how early experiences shape your current reactions, choices, and self-worth.

    • Uncover Subconscious Drivers: Recognize hidden patterns and emotional defenses that quietly hold you back.

    • Build Secure Connections: Develop a grounded relationship with yourself and create healthier, more secure bonds with others.

    • Create Lasting Freedom: Move beyond old survival mechanisms so you can make choices aligned with who you are today.

    When it might not be the right fit:

    Because psychodynamic therapy focuses on deep self-reflection, it is generally not recommended if you are currently in acute crisis, active fight-or-flight, or struggle with basic daily self-care. In those moments, immediate crisis stabilization or skill-based coping strategies are more effective first steps..

  • No. My practice specializes in individual therapy for adults, particularly those exploring childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and long-standing emotional or relational patterns. I do not offer couples, marriage, or family counseling.

  • My practice specializes in individual psychotherapy for adults ages 18 and older. I do not provide child or adolescent therapy.

  • If we decide we are a good fit during our initial phone consultation, I will email you a link to your secure client portal. There, you will find all the necessary intake forms to review and sign before we begin.

    Please complete all paperwork prior to our first session. Completing these forms in advance ensures we can protect our entire first session for you—rather than spending valuable session time filling out forms together.

    A Few Simple Tips Before Your First Session:

    • Give Yourself Space to Transition: Take a few quiet minutes to relax before our appointment. Feeling nervous before starting something new is completely normal and expected.

    • Jot Down Your Thoughts (Optional): Some clients find it helpful to write a brief list of topics, goals, or feelings they want to touch on.

    • Embrace the Process: While having notes can be grounding, therapy is both a structured and spontaneous journey. We won't always predict what insights or subconscious thoughts emerge once our conversation gets underway.

  • Cancellations and re-scheduled sessions will be subject to a full charge if not received 24 hours in advance. This is necessary because a time commitment is made for you and is held exclusively for you. This not only helps keep balance and flow in the therapist’s schedule, but also ensures that clients are held accountable for their appointments. Clients are welcome to text, email, or call me to cancel or reschedule their appointment; however, this needs to be done 24 hours in advance in order to avoid the cancellation fee.

  • Feel free to check out the link below regarding my rates as well as some additional information about my practice.

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  • Yes, I accept both. In the past I have noticed that FSA/HSA companies sometimes ask for a clinical receipt (also known as superbill) for proof that the charge was used for medical purposes. I have no problem providing you this documentation. However, I do please ask for a 2-5 business day grace period post session to email you the superbill.