Every therapy session is unique and caters to your needs and specific goals. During the first session we will discuss childhood history, family background, career, education, relationship history and reasons for seeking therapy. Goals will also be created at the end of the second session. During the following sessions, we will spend the first 15 minutes discussing weekly updates, focusing the rest of the discussion exploring what is keeping you stuck and helping you move past blocks and traumas in your life so that you can get to a happy and healthier place. Every week we reevaluate the goals to make sure we are moving to the desired direction. I will assign homework weekly so the skills can be applied outside of the session as well.

Typically, the first and second session begins with standard interview questions about the relationship’s history. We will likely also deep dive into both of your family of origin, values, and cultural background. You will both vocalize your goals individually and we will find ways to turn them into couple goals. During treatment, we will gain insight into the dynamics causing problems in the relationship. I will guide both of you to understand your roles in dysfunctional interactions. This greater insight into relationship issues and distress will help change how you both perceive the relationship and each other. Every week we reevaluate the goals to make sure we are moving to the desired direction. I will assign homework so the skills can be applied outside of the sessions.

Family therapy is a type of treatment designed to help families with issues that specifically affect mental health and overall functioning. During treatment we will build stronger relationships, improve communication, and manage conflicts within the family system. Some of the primary goals of family therapy are to create a better home environment, solve family issues, and understand the unique obstacles that a family might face. In family therapy, a group can consist of many different combinations, such as parents/guardians and their children, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, caregivers, etc. All together, we will make a family tree to understand the family dynamics as a whole and create steps to work on the issues brought to therapy.

You can expect a non-judgmental, safe space where you can openly discuss the challenges you're working to overcome. During our second intake session, we will collaboratively set goals and provide you with specific interventions to help you achieve those goals. You will receive a treatment plan outlining the steps to reach those objectives. Additionally, I may assign homework and provide overall feedback that you can focus on during the week.

Typically, therapy sessions run 50 to 55 minutes long. The length of the therapy session depends on the type of mental health service you are receiving.

Individual sessions have a fee of $175 per 50-minute.

Couples and family sessions have a fee of $250 per 55-minute session.

I prefer alternative arrangements, and here's why:

~ Insurance often requires a diagnosis even when it may not be clinically necessary.

~ The use of insurance increases the likelihood of audits and requests for session notes. Furthermore, if the insurance company disputes a claim, they may refuse payment for the sessions.

~ The compensation for therapists is typically not commensurate with the effort and expertise required.

If you want to become my client but can't afford the full fee, we will work something out. Every case is unique, and we will find a solution together.

At the moment, I only offer tele-therapy. The morning of our appointment, you will get an email with the link to join our session.

According to the American Psychological Association, teletherapy is just as effective as in-person sessions for treating a wide range of mental health conditions and couple’s relationships. I currently only provide teletherapy services.