Q. Where are you located?

I am located in downtown Ojai at:

530 W Ojai Ave, Ste 205,
Ojai, CA 93023

All in-person meetings are by appointment only.

Q: Do you conduct in-person and online meetings?

Yes. I offer in-person and online psychotherapy and consultations to residents of California.

For individuals outside California or internationally, I provide online consultation, guidance, and mentorship.

All meetings are by appointment only.

Q. What are your fees and do you take insurance?

My standard fee is $225 for a 60-minute session. I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots, with a sliding scale starting at $185, based on financial need and availability.

Payment is due at the time of session, and I accept electronic payments through my secure client portal.

I am in-network with Anthem and Aetna (excluding Medicare plans). For clients with other insurance providers, I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Fees and insurance questions can be discussed during the initial consultation, and I’m happy to explore what may be possible together.

Q. Do you see children in your practice?

While I don’t work directly with children in therapy, I do offer early childhood consultation to support parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking guidance in nurturing emotional development during the early years.

Q. What is ISTDP?

ISTDP stands for Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. It’s a powerful and focused approach that helps uncover the emotional patterns — often unconscious — that can keep us stuck in anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties.

Rather than just managing symptoms, ISTDP gently and collaboratively helps you get to the heart of what’s going on underneath. Through this process, you can start to feel more connected to yourself, more free in your relationships, and more grounded in your life.

Everyone’s pace is different, and the work unfolds in a way that respects your readiness and capacity. It’s not about pushing - it’s about making space for real, meaningful change.

Q. What can I expect in the first session?

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting clear about the core emotional problem that’s bringing you in. Rather than starting with a full personal history, we’ll stay close to what feels most emotionally pressing or difficult right now — what you’re struggling with and what you want help with.

This focused approach allows us to begin working right away in a way that’s attuned, respectful, and grounded in your present experience. Your history may come into the work over time, as it naturally becomes relevant to what you’re working through.

Q. Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online sessions for clients throughout California. Some people choose to work entirely online, while others alternate between in-person and virtual meetings.

Q. How often do we meet?

I typically meet with clients once a week, as consistent sessions provide the foundation for meaningful therapeutic progress.

We’ll continue meeting weekly for as long as it feels useful and supportive in addressing the concerns that brought you in. When the work feels more complete, we’ll begin a thoughtful process of winding down and bringing our time to a close together.

Q. What happens after the 20-minute free consultation?

If we decide to move forward, I’ll schedule your first appointment and then provide you with intake forms and information through a secure online client portal. Once the forms are completed, we’ll be ready to begin our work together.