Fees and Frequently Asked Questions

Relational psychodynamic therapy is a depth-oriented approach that helps you understand the underlying emotional and relational patterns shaping your anxiety, self-criticism, and relationships.

Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who appear capable on the outside but feel internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from constantly striving. You may understand yourself intellectually yet still find yourself repeating the same patterns: overworking, overthinking, overgiving, shutting down, or feeling unseen in relationships.

Rather than focusing only on symptom management, we explore where these patterns began. Often, they formed early in life as intelligent adaptations to family dynamics, cultural expectations, or relational experiences. Together, we gently bring awareness to those patterns, including how they may show up in our work, so you can begin to relate to yourself and others with more clarity and choice.

Instead of trying to silence anxiety or “fix” parts of you, we become curious about them. As we understand the deeper emotional roots, symptoms often soften naturally. Clients often experience less perfectionism, more emotional steadiness, and more freedom in their relationships.

This work is reflective, collaborative, and insight-oriented. The goal is not quick behavioral change alone, but meaningful and lasting shifts in how you experience yourself and connect with others.

I provide relational psychodynamic therapy in the Bay Area, California, and offer virtual therapy for adults throughout California.

I work best with thoughtful, high-achieving adults in the Bay Area, California including professionals, parents, and creatives who function well externally but feel internally anxious, self-critical, or emotionally stuck.

Many of my clients struggle with:

• High-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout

• Repeating relational patterns or unresolved conflicts

• Parenting challenges and wanting to break generational patterns

• Difficulty expressing needs or feeling seen in relationships

• Life transitions, such as career changes, new relationships, or major identity shifts

They often understand themselves intellectually but want deeper insight and emotional clarity. Relational psychodynamic therapy helps uncover the underlying patterns shaping your relationships, parenting, work, and sense of self so you can create meaningful, lasting change. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a consultation. We can talk about what’s bringing you in and what you hope to get from therapy.

I provide therapy in the Bay Area, California, and virtually throughout California.

• Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $225

• Couples Therapy (50 minutes): $275

I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not accept insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly superbill — a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.

Payment is due at the time of each session and can be made via credit/debit card or secure electronic payment.

Insurance & Reimbursement: If you have an insurance plan with out-of-network mental health coverage, you may be able to get reimbursed for a portion of your therapy costs. I recommend contacting your insurance company to ask:

• Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?

• What percentage of the session fee is reimbursed?

• Is there a deductible I must meet first?

• How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement?

Online therapy offers the same compassionate support and depth of work as in-person sessions, with the added convenience of connecting from your own space.

Sessions are held just like in-person therapy: we meet at a regular time, and the focus is on what you’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing. Online therapy can be just as effective and meaningful. Many people find it helps them open up more easily in the comfort of their own environment.

Research shows that online therapy is just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many issues. It also removes some of the barriers that might keep people from seeking help like travel time, scheduling, or accessibility.

The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some people come for a few months to work through a specific issue, while others choose to stay in therapy longer to explore deeper patterns, relationships, or long-standing emotional struggles.

As a psychodynamic therapist, I work in a way that values depth, reflection, and the unfolding of your unique inner world — this kind of work often takes time. That said, we’ll move at your pace and check in along the way to make sure the process continues to feel meaningful and supportive to you.

There’s no set timeline. Some clients find that once therapy becomes part of their life, it’s a space they want to keep returning to, while others reach a point where they feel ready to end. We’ll talk openly about that whenever the time feels right.

The first session is a chance for us to begin getting to know each other. I’ll ask some questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re struggling with, and what you hope to gain from the process. You’re also welcome to share anything that feels important to you, at your own pace.

As a psychodynamic therapist, I’m especially interested in how your current difficulties might be shaped by past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns. That said, our first meeting is really about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard. There's no pressure to “perform” or explain everything all at once.

You might leave the session with a sense of relief, curiosity, or even some uncertainty. All of that is okay. Therapy is a process, and this is just the beginning.