Question 1

Where is your office located?

Accepted Answer

17541 Irvine Blvd, Suite E, Tustin, CA 92780(https://g.co/kgs/MyELcjT)

Question 2

Do you offer telehealth/online sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! In California and Utah.

Question 3

How long are sessions?

Accepted Answer

45-60 minutes. This gives us long enough to cover some ground, but not so long that you are drained for the day.

Question 4

What age clients do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I work primarily with teens (13+) and adults. I offer both individual therapy and the option to extend to family therapy to bring in your parents, siblings, or partner as it relates to your own healing.

Question 5

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, I don't take insurance. And that can be good news: more flexibility. That means no waiting for an insurance company to decide if you “qualify” for help, no “10 sessions only” limits, so I can focus on what you need instead of only what insurance thinks you are qualified for. 
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To support my clients, I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. If you qualify, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed.
Signing up for Mentay is free. They do charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year. ​
Click here to sign up for Mentaya()

Note: Mentaya's goal is to save you time and money. It's completely optional, and as your therapist I do not benefit in any way from your participation. If you don't want to use Mentaya I can provide Superbills (aka fancy receipts) for you to submit to your insurance on your own. Just ask me if you want one. Little warning: It is your responsibility to figure out with your insurance what out-of-network benefits you have and what they will cover.

I do have a few reduced-fee spots available each year for those who need them.

Question 6

How do I know if this is the right fit for me?

Accepted Answer

Simple. You want a therapist who can handle your whole story, the complicated, messy stuff, and really see you as a whole person. You might be new to therapy, or you might have tried multiple approaches before. Either way, you're not looking for someone who will just let you skate by. I'm the kind of therapist who's genuinely curious about your whole story. I'm warm but direct, and I'll ask questions that help you see things differently.

Question 7

What makes you different from other therapists?

Accepted Answer

I think I’m different in three ways. 
 1. I want to work myself out of a job so you don’t have to keep coming for sessions forever. My goal is to help you eventually handle life without needing me and become your own therapist in a sense.

2. I work to see the whole you and can connect the dots. Some therapists want to only focus on one thing – anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, coping mechanisms, etc. But your brain didn’t get that memo, and up there, it’s all connected. Instead of tackling them each separately, I can work with you as a whole person and see how they are woven together so we can untangle them and heal. 
3. I'm trained in multiple approaches like EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy) and trauma processing, which means I can handle the messy, complicated stuff that makes other therapists uncomfortable. I keep my caseload small so I can focus on helping you make breakthroughs and real changes, rather than just fitting you into a packed schedule.

Question 8

What if I'm not 'ready' for therapy?

Accepted Answer

It’s normal to be hesitant. I can talk through your concerns or fears, and we can figure out how to move safely and slowly at your pace. So, come as you are - confused, resistant, skeptical, whatever. Some sessions you'll have breakthroughs, others you'll just cry. And at some we might laugh. It’s all part of the process. If you want to heal, therapy can help.

Question 9

How long does it take to “graduate” from therapy?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you're dealing with and what you want to change, but I've worked with really complex situations before, so I know how to help you get there efficiently. Some people feel better and see shifts within 3 months (12 weeks) of weekly sessions and are ready to either meet less often or wrap up completely within 6-12 months.

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Orange County and online across CA and UT

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Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist

Supporting teens, adults, and families in person in Orange County and online across CA and UT