The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another.

We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what has been difficult recently, what you've already tried, and what you hope might be different. We may also discuss your personal history, relationships, and any previous experiences with therapy.

There is no expectation that you tell your entire life story in one session. We will move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of where you are.

By the end of our first meeting, we'll have a better sense of whether working together feels like a good fit and what direction our work might take.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, as consistency helps create momentum and allows us to build a strong therapeutic relationship.

Depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances, we may eventually move to a different schedule. The frequency of therapy is something we will discuss collaboratively and revisit as needed.

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Some people seek support through a specific transition or challenge, while others engage in longer-term work focused on deeper patterns, relationships, and personal growth.

The initial phone/video consultation is free.

My fee for individual virtual therapy is $275 per a 50-minute session. Mobile therapy is available in San Francisco and nearby area, fees typically range from $325–$375 depending on location and travel time.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) includes preparation sessions, a medicine session, and integration sessions. Preparation and integration sessions are billed at my standard therapy rate. Medicine sessions are extended appointments (usually 3 hours long) and are billed separately. Please contact me to discuss whether KAP may be a good fit and to review current fees.

I reserve a significant portion of my practice for reduced-fee and pro bono work. If you are able to pay my full fee, your payment helps support access to therapy for clients who otherwise may not be able to afford care.

I offer a limited number of sliding-scale openings based on financial need. Please feel free to reach out if cost is a concern.

I am not in-network with any insurance plans.

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit for reimbursement. Reimbursement rates vary by plan, so I encourage you to contact your insurance provider directly to learn more about your coverage.

Some people choose private-pay therapy because it offers greater flexibility and privacy than insurance-funded treatment. If you have questions about whether private-pay therapy makes sense for your situation, I am happy to discuss it with you.

For most of my private practice, I maintained an office that many clients described as warm, calming, and restorative. I valued creating a space deliberately set apart from the demands of everyday life, where people could slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

Over time, however, I began to notice a pattern.

While the therapy itself was often meaningful, some clients found it difficult to carry what they had discovered in session back into their daily lives. The familiar returns when they go back into the familiar. The office feels more like a fictional space they get to visit once a week than real life. The insights and skills felt real in the office, less accessible once they returned home.

As I began working more flexibly, I noticed people opened up differently in familiar surroundings, and we are making space for different kinds of therapeutic conversation. Sitting at their own kitchen table, walking through their neighborhood, meeting in a space already woven into their life — the work felt more grounded in the challenges they were actually facing.

Working in clients' homes has also deepened my appreciation for the ways our environments shape our emotional lives. Our surroundings often tell a story about our lives that words alone cannot. When relevant, we may explore how the spaces around you support—or complicate—rest, connection, focus, creativity, and well-being. Sometimes small shifts in our environment can reinforce larger shifts happening within us.

I still believe there is real value in stepping into a dedicated therapeutic space. But I've come to believe there can be equal, if not more, value in letting therapy meet us where we already are.

Mobile therapy may also be especially helpful for people with demanding schedules, caregiving responsibilities, disabilities, chronic illness, neurodivergence, or those who simply find it easier to engage when they do not have to commute to an office.

There is no single "right" setting for therapy. Together, we can decide what environment feels most supportive for the work you would like to do.

Yes.

I offer preparation and integration support for individuals who are considering, currently engaging in, or reflecting on psychedelic experiences. This work may include clarifying intentions, exploring questions that arise before an experience, and making sense of insights, emotions, or challenges afterward.

I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) when clinically appropriate.

Psychedelic experiences are not necessary for meaningful therapeutic change, nor are they the right fit for everyone. My role is not to persuade you toward any particular treatment, but to provide information, support, and thoughtful collaboration so you can make informed decisions about your care.

Confidentiality is a fundamental part of therapy. What you share in our work together is kept private except in specific circumstances required by law and professional ethics.

These exceptions generally include situations involving suspected abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult, or elder, or when there is a serious concern about imminent harm to yourself or another person.

We will review confidentiality and its limits in detail before beginning treatment so that you can make an informed decision about care.

Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as missed appointments, are charged the full session fee.

I understand that unexpected situations arise, and I strive to approach these situations with both clarity and compassion.