Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy in the past, I welcome you as you continue on your path to greater self-awareness. Therapy can be uncomfortable yet also a rewarding experience.
I am a psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I work by letting you speak about whatever is on your mind, listening carefully in order to help you make connections about what has happened in the past that may be informing your current life. Past is often prologue. Although your depressive and anxious symptoms may feel like something to get rid of as fast as possible, we can use these as indicators of something that is running deeper that needs to be addressed and that your mind and body are telling you that you’re ready to look at the underlying causes. You have the answers within you, I can help you with the questions.
Who I work with
I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.
Outpatient Eating Disorders
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Body Image Issues
In addition to anxiety and depression, I also treat individuals who suffer from eating disorders and are able to receive treatment at an outpatient level of care.
Body image issues include weight but may also cover topics such as cosmetic surgery and body modification.
About me
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English from California State University Los Angeles, a Master’s degree from Antioch University in Clinical Psychology, and a certificate from The Psychoanalytic Center of California where I am also currently a candidate in the psychoanalytic training program. I completed my clinical training hours at Valley Community Counseling Clinic where I received additional training in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy. I am committed to providing a sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally sensitive space.
MFT License No. 122922
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
— Carl Jung
Fees
Fee for a 50 minute session is $200. Payment is accepted through Zelle, Venmo, and all major credit cards. It is possible that your health plan provides out-of -network benefits and you may be able to be reimbursed for some of the costs. Please contact your provider to verify coverage.
I am in-network with the following insurance companies:
Aetna, Optum, Oscar, and United Healthcare
I am available for both Telehealth sessions using the Zoom platform and/or phone sessions, in-person sessions in the Westlake neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles, or a combination of both remote and in-person.