Frequently Asked Questions

My private pay rate for a 45-50 minute session is $125.

I understand that therapy is a significant investment of your time and resources, and when possible seek to make my services accessible to those who are interested in them. In some instances, I may be able to offer an income-based sliding scale upon request.

It is difficult to speak in general terms about psychotherapy, as each person’s needs are unique and warrant an individualized approach when addressing them. That said, my work often draws from psychodynamic, relational, and experiential treatment models, while seeking to respond flexibly to the needs of my clients.

As a therapist, I believe that our early relational experiences often greatly impact how we navigate the world and come to see ourselves within it. Working to make sense of the rich context of our experiences with another can itself be a deeply informative and integrative process. Psychotherapy also offers the opportunity to observe the habitual but often unnoticed workings of our minds and nervous systems. Doing so often opens possibilities for valuable insight, and the flexibility to try out new ways of relating to ourselves, others, and the wider world.  My work also incorporates a special interest in meditative practices and Buddhist philosophy, with an eye towards the ways in which cultivating a compassionate and accepting stance towards emotional experience can promote wisdom and deep healing.

Initiating therapy can be both exciting and anxiety provoking. Generally, our first 1-2 sessions will be spent getting to know each other, so that I can better understand your primary concerns and what you’re hoping to get out of a therapy relationship. During this time, I encourage and welcome any questions you may have about my training, experience, or ways of thinking about and facilitating the therapy process. Your choice of a therapist is an important one, and I’m committed to helping you determine whether we might be a good fit.