Frequently Asked Questions

The first session is about getting to know each other. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, your history, and your goals. It’s also a chance for you to see if you feel comfortable working with me. There’s no pressure—this is your time to ask questions and decide if it feels like a good fit.

Individual and couples therapy sessions are 55 minutes. If needed, extended sessions can be arranged.

It depends on your goals and what you’re working through. Some people find relief in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work. We’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy is moving at the right pace for you.

Attachment trauma refers to how early relational experiences shape the way we respond to closeness, conflict, and trust in adulthood. These patterns often develop as ways to cope with underlying pain or unmet emotional needs. Understanding these patterns is a key part of the therapeutic work I do.

Yes. I provide therapy to clients in California and Virginia via secure video sessions. Online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions for most concerns, and many clients prefer the convenience of meeting from home.

My approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness where useful in sessions. I utilize a multicultural, trauma-informed lens, acknowledging the various cultural, class and creed distinctions that make your perspective unique.

Please provide at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged the full session fee.

Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is confidential, with limited exceptions required by law (such as imminent danger to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of a child or elder). I’ll review these exceptions with you at the start of treatment.