Stop the spiral, quiet the mental noise.
Online therapy for California residents
CA LMFT 118369
Stop the spiral, quiet the mental noise.
Online therapy for California residents
CA LMFT 118369
About You
You're smart, driven, and...
You're smart, driven, and...
You're smart, driven, and...
...often the one others rely on, but inside, it feels like your mind won’t stop spinning. You overthink conversations, second-guess decisions, and hold yourself to impossibly high standards. Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or major life events—like career pressure, a new baby, relationship changes, or just trying to make sense of recent world events—
...often the one others rely on, but inside, it feels like your mind won’t stop spinning. You overthink conversations, second-guess decisions, and hold yourself to impossibly high standards. Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or major life events—like career pressure, a new baby, relationship changes, or just trying to make sense of recent world events—have made it harder to feel grounded. You’re tired of running in mental circles, feeling helpless in the face of repeated ineffective behaviors, and ready to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. You want (and deserve) relief and clarity.
You want to understand...
You're smart, driven, and...
You're smart, driven, and...
...why your emotions sometimes feel so overwhelming. You are sensitive and creative, living in a world that doesn't always value those qualities, You're tired of your feelings controlling you and what you do, and you want more tools to manage them without numbing or shutting them off. You want (and deserve) to befriend your nervous system
...why your emotions sometimes feel so overwhelming. You are sensitive and creative, living in a world that doesn't always value those qualities, You're tired of your feelings controlling you and what you do, and you want more tools to manage them without numbing or shutting them off. You want (and deserve) to befriend your nervous system and trust yourself to be able to handle life's ups and downs with greater calm.
You love each other, but...
You're smart, driven, and...
You love each other, but...
...you've found yourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns, having the same arguments over and over, wondering how and why things got so hard, and where the "spark" went. You want to be able to really talk about the things that matter without getting so triggered that you shut down or say things you later regret. You want to move beyond past
...you've found yourselves stuck in unhelpful patterns, having the same arguments over and over, wondering how and why things got so hard, and where the "spark" went. You want to be able to really talk about the things that matter without getting so triggered that you shut down or say things you later regret. You want to move beyond past mistakes and see each other with fresher eyes, but you don't know where to begin, or even if you can. You want (and deserve) a relationship in which you treat each other with kindness and compassion, and support each other's dreams.
About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, specializing in working with creatives, as well as people struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, career and relationship stress, and life transitions. I obtained my master's in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and received extensive training in CBT from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. I also completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at Insight L.A.
Growing up, I moved with my family every few years and lived mostly overseas, attending international schools and studying several languages. Though I tend to focus on "here-and-now" interventions in my sessions, my background has contributed to the importance I place on cultural sensitivity, and on striving to understand how my clients' cultures and environments intertwine with their unique personalities to help shape their values and behaviors.
Prior to beginning my career in psychology, I graduated from Princeton University, where I studied art history and theater. I worked for over 20 years as an actor, and wrote and produced several award-winning short and feature-length films. I have also worked in the music industry and as an instructor at the California Institute for the Arts and UCLA Extension.
Welcome to my therapy practice
My Focus
I treat adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, stress, and depression, or who are dealing with stressful careers or life transitions, as well as couples. I often work with individuals in creative fields and the entertainment industry. I am trained in and make use of evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness, but I believe the relationship between therapist and client is of utmost importance. Change cannot occur without acceptance, so I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment, while gently challenging clients to build new skills. I am LGBTQ+-allied.
My Treatment Philosophy
Anxiety, sadness, and stress can immobilize us. We often think if we could just change the way we feel, we would finally be able to accomplish our goals and have fulfilling relationships. But emotions don't exist in a vacuum -- they act in concert with our thoughts, behaviors, and physical state. In what ways do you disconnect from the present moment to avoid pain? What ideas about yourself, others, and the world do you tend to cling to, and how might those ideas be limiting your ability to move toward your values and goals? How much is your environment allowing you to thrive? Therapy can help you recognize outdated scripts and self-defeating patterns to develop more effective, more joyful ways of being.
The Decision to Seek Help
Seeking treatment takes courage and acceptance. I want to honor such qualities by guiding clients (and being guided by them) to examine thought and behavior patterns that may be contributing to distress and preventing them from reaching their goals. Everything is temporary, but lasting change is possible, and therapy can help. Call or e-mail me for a free phone consultation.
Fees and Payment
My fee is $250 for individual sessions (approximately 50 minutes) and $300 for couples (approximately 60 minutes). In some cases, I offer sliding-scale rates; fees will be discussed and agreed upon prior to our first session.
I accept payment via credit card, Venmo, or Zelle. I am not in network with any insurance companies but can provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider (reimbursement rates vary).