Frequently Asked Questions

I provide psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults. This is a depth-oriented approach to therapy that focuses on understanding the emotional patterns, relational experiences, defenses, conflicts, and unconscious meanings that shape a person’s inner life. Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction or short-term coping strategies, this work invites a deeper exploration of how you came to feel, relate, protect yourself, and suffer in the ways you do. The goal is not simply to feel better temporarily, but to understand yourself more fully and create more lasting psychological change.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, loneliness, attachment concerns, men’s issues, trauma-related concerns, identity questions, grief, and periods of personal or professional impasse. Many people come to therapy because they feel stuck in patterns they cannot fully explain. Others may be outwardly functioning but internally struggling with self-doubt, emotional disconnection, shame, anger, sadness, or difficulty feeling close to others.

Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy are forms of talk therapy that explore how past relationships, early experiences, unconscious feelings, and recurring emotional patterns influence your present life. This kind of therapy pays close attention to what happens beneath the surface: repeated relationship dynamics, internal conflicts, defenses, emotional avoidance, self-criticism, and the ways you may protect yourself from painful feelings. Over time, therapy can help you develop greater freedom, self-understanding, and a more authentic relationship with yourself and others.

No. Many people begin therapy with only a vague sense that something feels wrong, repetitive, painful, or unresolved. You may come in knowing exactly what you want to discuss, or you may begin with uncertainty. Part of the therapeutic process is creating enough space for thoughts, feelings, memories, and patterns to emerge over time.

A typical session involves open conversation in a confidential, attentive, and reflective setting. You are invited to speak freely about what is on your mind, whether that includes current stressors, relationships, memories, dreams, worries, bodily feelings, emotional reactions, or moments that feel confusing or difficult to put into words.

The length of therapy depends on your goals, needs, and the depth of the work. Some people come for a focused period around a particular issue, while others engage in longer-term therapy to address deeper patterns in personality, relationships, attachment, and emotional life.

Yes. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Livermore, California.

Yes. I offer telehealth appointments for clients who are appropriate for online therapy and located in jurisdictions where I am licensed to practice.

I work with adults. My practice is especially suited for people who are interested in insight-oriented, depth-based psychotherapy and who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the recurring patterns in their lives.

My fee ranges from $225 to $275 per appointment, depending on the service provided. Fees can be discussed during the initial consultation. See the Fees & Insurance page for full details.

I am a private-pay and out-of-network provider. This means payment is made directly at the time of service. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may be able to submit superbills for possible reimbursement, depending on your specific plan, deductible, and out-of-network mental health benefits.

Yes. Under the No Surprises Act, clients have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs for services.

The first step is to request an appointment or consultation through the client portal. This allows us to determine whether your needs, goals, location, and scheduling fit are appropriate for beginning work together. It may be especially helpful if you have tried brief or skills-based therapy and felt that something important remained unexplored.

My office is located in Livermore, California, in the heart of downtown Livermore.

You can request an appointment through the client portal on this website.