Getting Started with Therapy
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step.
New here? You're in the right place
Things aren't "that bad." You're holding it together. From the outside, you look fine — probably even successful.But inside? You’re exhausted. Anxious. Second-guessing yourself. Saying yes when you mean no. Lying awake replaying conversations. Worrying about money. Wondering whether your relationship is actually working — or if you’re just afraid to admit it isn’t.
You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support.
Therapy for anxiety isn’t just for when things fall apart. It’s for people who are tired of managing it alone — who want to understand why they operate the way they do and shift the patterns beneath it.
If you’re here, something in you already knows you deserve more.
What is therapy like here?
Therapy here isn’t about coping better or just talking through your week.
It’s about understanding what’s actually driving the anxiety — whether that’s perfectionism, financial pressure, or relationship self-doubt — and working at the level where those patterns formed.
We don’t just analyze the patterns.
We shift them.
So you don't have to keep working so hard to hold everything together.
Is this practice a good fit?
My practice is a good fit if—
You look successful but feel anxious, exhausted, or stuck on the inside
You're tired of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and never feeling good enough
You want to understand your patterns around money, relationships, or self-worth—and actually change them
You value a therapist who's straightforward, warm, and encourages you to change (even when it feels hard)
You're open to approaches beyond coping skills
It may not be a good fit if —
You’re not open to exploring emotions, patterns, or nervous-system responses
You’re being pressured into therapy and don’t personally want to engage
You’re only looking for quick tips, advice, or symptom management tools
You want someone to tell you what to do rather than help you build inner clarity
Just talking about your problems without actually changing them
What we work on
You're not coming to me because of a diagnosis. You're coming because something feels harder than it used to.
The constant pressure you put yourself under to keep everything together, it starting to wear on you. Maybe it's overthinking that won't quit. Money stress that doesn't make logical sense. A relationship that leaves you confused. Or just a persistent feeling that you're running on empty. Here's what we can address:
Anxiety & Perfectionism
The research that never feels complete. The decision you can't make because getting it wrong feels too costly. The conversation you're still replaying three days later. The praise that lands for a moment and then disappears. The standard that moves the second you reach it.
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Burnout & Overwhelm
Overthinking every decision. Over-preparing so you're never caught off guard. Tying your worth to your performance. Saying yes to avoid conflict. Chronic exhaustion and burnout from being "on" all the time. Never feeling like you've done enough.
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Financial anxiety
Anxiety about money even when you're financially stable. Shame or avoidance around financial decisions. Linking your worth to your income. Scarcity thinking that doesn't match your reality.
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Relationship anxiety
The automatic apology when you've done nothing wrong. The room you walked into already scanning for tension. The feeling that your needs are negotiable in a way that other people's aren't. The version of you that nobody fully sees because you're too busy making sure everyone else is okay.
What are therapy sessions like?
We start with what's actually happening in your life right now.
Some sessions are more conversational—we talk through what you're dealing with, identify patterns, and work on practical shifts.
Other sessions use Brainspotting—a brain-body approach that helps your nervous system release what's stuck when talking about it isn't enough.
Most sessions weave both together.
There's no script. We follow what you need.
You don't just understand your patterns—you change them.
The goal isn't just insight ("Oh, I see why I do that"). The goal is actual change at a nervous system level—so you don't have to work so hard to manage your anxiety, your relationships, or your life.
You'll leave sessions with:
Practical tools you can use immediately
Deeper understanding of why you do what you do
Shifts in how your body responds to stress
More confidence in your decisions
Less exhaustion from holding everything together
This isn't about fixing you. You're not broken.
You've developed these patterns for good reasons—they helped you survive, succeed, or stay safe. But they're exhausting you now.
Our work is about updating those patterns so they serve you instead of draining you.
How I work
An approach shaped by both clinical expertise and real-world experienceMindfulness-Based Insight Therapy
We'll explore the origins of the expectations you've internalized, the self-judgment you carry, and the relational patterns that keep perfectionism and people-pleasing in place. You'll understand where these patterns came from and what they're costing you.
Brainspotting
Because talking about it isn't enough, we use Brainspotting— a brain-body approach that helps your nervous system release the tension, pressure, and fear that drives your overthinking and second-guessing. Leaving space to create something new.
Practical, real-world focus
I'll help you understand what's happening and why, but more importantly, how to actually change it
Weekly therapy or an Intensive
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Weekly Therapy
50-minute weekly sessions
This format works well if you want:
- Consistent support as life happens
- Space to work on multiple areas over time
- Ongoing nervous system regulation
- Gradual, sustainable change
Investment: $250 / session
Flexible formats— tailored to your life.
Not sure which format is right for you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll figure it out together.
How to get started
Starting therapy doesn’t require certainty — just curiosity.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need, what’s “wrong,” or how to talk about it yet. The first step is simply a conversation.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation
This is a brief, no-pressure call where we talk about:
What's bringing you to therapy
What you're hoping will change
Whether we're a good fit
You can ask questions. You can share as much or as little as you want. There's no obligation to continue.
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Book your first session
If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule your first session. I'll send you simple intake forms to complete beforehand.
You don't need to prepare a life story. You don't need to know where to start. We'll take it from there.
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Your first session
Your first session is about understanding what's been weighing on you, what patterns you're noticing, and what you want to feel different.
We'll talk about how we'll work together and create an approach that feels supportive and sustainable.
Practical details
Insurance
I'm an out-of-network provider and don't bill insurance directly. I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Many clients choose out-of-network therapy for the privacy, flexibility, and depth of care it allows.
Fees & Payment
Weekly therapy sessions (50 minutes): $250
Therapy intensives: Pricing varies based on length and format
Payment is due at the time of service. I accept credit cards, HSA, and FSA cards.
Location
All sessions are online via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. I work with clients anywhere in California.
Online therapy offers privacy, flexibility, and convenience—you can do meaningful work from the comfort of your own space.
Common Questions About Starting Therapy
If you don't see your questions here, check out my Full FAQs-
It depends. Some clients work with me for a few months to navigate a specific challenge. Others work with me for a year or more as they make deeper shifts.
We'll check in regularly about your progress and what makes sense for you.
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That's common. Many of my clients have tried therapy before but found it too surface-level or not tailored to their needs.
The combination of talk therapy and Brainspotting often works when traditional talk therapy alone hasn't been enough.
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No. You just need to know something feels off or harder than it used to. We'll figure out the rest together.
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You don't need to be certain. You just need to be curious.
The free consultation is a low-pressure way to explore whether this feels right for you.
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Yes. Some clients start with weekly therapy and add an intensive when they want to do deeper work on a specific issue. We'll discuss what makes sense for you.
Ready
to stop running on empty?
You don't need to keep managing your anxiety, your relationships, your life alone. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation and let's figure out the next steps together.