Frequently Asked Questions

  • My clients are often:

    • People navigating major life transitions (career shifts, retirement, parenthood, caregiving, aging)

    • Individuals experiencing burnout, even when “everything looks fine”

    • High-achieving professionals managing demanding careers

    • Those adjusting to chronic health changes or evolving identities

    • People who want therapy as part of a wellness routine, not just during crisis

    You may not feel like you’re “falling apart”—

    but you know something needs to shift.

  • Our work may include:

    • Reducing burnout and restoring energy

    • Navigating life transitions with clarity and confidence

    • Processing trauma, stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm

    • Adjusting to aging, health changes, or shifting roles

    • Strengthening identity, boundaries, and sense of direction

    • Building a more sustainable way of living and working

    This is not about “fixing” you—

    it’s about supporting you in functioning at a high level without the cost to your well-being.

  • 50-Minute Telehealth Psychotherapy Sessions

    Traditional psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes and provide space for ongoing support, reflection, skill-building, and emotional processing. These sessions may include talk therapy, somatic awareness, and integrative approaches tailored to your goals and pace. Many clients use therapy as routine mental health maintenance, much like other forms of preventative care.

    60- Minute Telehealth Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART®)

    Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART®) is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help resolve distressing memories, trauma, and stuck emotional patterns more efficiently. ART sessions are longer—typically 60 minutes—to allow sufficient time for focused memory processing and resolution within a single session.

    ART uses guided eye movements and imagery to help the brain replace distressing images with neutral or positive ones of your choosing, often leading to meaningful relief in fewer sessions. Many clients experience significant improvement within 1–5 sessions, making ART an effective option for those seeking targeted, time-limited treatment.

    Services offered through this practice are non-emergency and provided by scheduled appointment only. For urgent or emergency mental health concerns, please call 911, visit your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • What Happens in an ART Session

    An ART session usually lasts 60 minutes and follows a step-by-step, manualized protocol. The therapist guides the client through sets of horizontal eye movements while the client focuses on distressing images or sensations. Between sets, the clinician may ask the client to notice shifts in body sensations, emotions, or imagery, and to use visualization to replace distressing scenes with neutral or positive ones. This “Voluntary Image Replacement” (VIR) process is central to ART’s design and allows the brain to link new, non-distressing information with the original memory network.

    Unlike traditional exposure therapies, ART does not require clients to verbally describe their trauma in detail. Many individuals find this feature especially helpful if they struggle with avoidance, shame, or emotional flooding when recounting their experiences. Clients remain in control at all times, and sessions typically conclude with a sense of calm or resolution rather than prolonged distress.

    How ART Differs from Other Therapies

    Other trauma therapies rely on exposure to create desensitization. This means a client will have to relive the memory of their trauma in a controlled environment as they rehash painful details. With ART, clients don't have to recount their trauma in detail to their therapist, making it a safer, more comfortable process. Plus, there's no homework. ART uses targeted techniques that help you process and resolve trauma effectively, focusing on how memories are stored and experienced without reliving the pain.

    ART shares some mechanisms with EMDR, particularly the use of bilateral eye movements and the aim of reducing distress associated with traumatic memories. However, ART differs in its structure and focus: sessions are more directive and include scripted interventions that actively guide the client to replace distressing images. ART is also briefer in format and many issues are commonly resolved in only one session—many clients complete treatment in fewer sessions than traditional trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Prolonged Exposure (PE).

    Importantly, ART is not hypnosis. Clients remain fully alert, oriented, and aware throughout the process. Nor is ART a “band-aid” fix; while it can produce rapid relief, the method works through recognized neurological processes of memory reconsolidation supported by emerging research in affective neuroscience.

  • Telehealth therapy is a valid and effective form of mental health care and is conducted using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Services follow the same clinical and ethical standards as in-person therapy.

    Many clients find telehealth to be comfortable and convenient, allowing therapy to fit more easily into their daily lives while still providing meaningful connection and support.

    I am only able to see patients within the state of California, even via telehealth.

  • Rates:

    50 minute Psychotherapy Session: $175

    All regular psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.

    60 Minute Accelerated Resolution Therapy: $200 session

    ART is an evidence based approach and often provides symptom relief 1-6 sessions

    In support of my community, I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions for Humboldt County Mental Health Professionals 60 minutes: $100

    Payment is due at time of service.

    I do not accept insurance at this time.

    In accordance with the No Surprises Act, self-pay clients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected therapy costs prior to services. If your final bill exceeds the estimate by $400 or more, you may dispute the charges.

  • Reach out via the book it link in the top right hand corner to get scheduled for a free consultation.

  • Due to the preventative and ongoing nature of this practice, availability is often limited and openings may fill quickly. While I am happy to add you to the waitlist, I’m not able to predict how long the wait may be, as openings depend on changes in client schedules and capacity.

    If you choose to join the waitlist, I ask that you check in every few months to let me know you’re still interested and motivated to begin services. This helps ensure the waitlist remains current and allows me to reach out when an opening becomes available.