I do remote sessions via telehealth for clients in California. For most clients, we’ll start out with an intake process and weekly sessions, so we can set some strong goals and gain momentum. I’m a generally warm and friendly person who has been told by my clients that I’m “approachable” “funny” and “not scary at all” (I’ll take it!). I’m also always willing to be direct and truthful with my clients, and I like to check in about whether we feel like things are working, and how I can be more effective as a therapist.

I am a narrative therapist, and that means I help clients take charge of their own stories. We all have a multitude of stories we tell ourselves, and we see them everywhere. It’s part of being human! But a lot of these stories can hold us back. I’ll never be able to succeed or No one likes me. Sound familiar? We’ll work together to identify those unhelpful stories, reconstruct them, and tell new ones based out of your strengths and experiences.

Activate Resilience Counseling, the practice I work for, does not take insurance. Individual and relationship sessions are $150/hour, and I have a sliding scale for those who need a lower fee. Not taking insurance allows me to focus on your needs rather than prioritizing insurance requirements, and also protects your mental health information from being shared with healthcare companies.