Questions

Choosing whether or not to use insurance is a personal decision, and there is no single right answer. One approach is not inherently superior to the other; it entirely depends on what you need.

Why people choose to private-pay or use out-of-network benefits: The main benefits are more data privacy and the freedom to explore a wider variety of methods for emotional healing. There is less risk of having to justify services to insurance companies, who review records and have a say in the length and type of treatment you can receive.

Why people choose to use their in-network benefits: For many people, navigating the financial aspect of therapy is the top priority, and utilizing standard in-network benefits is the best path forward. Many prefer the direct financial coverage their insurance network provides, and they may be less interested in holistic or art-focused self-care.

I am fully supportive of whichever path aligns best with your lifestyle, financial goals, and preferences.

• Aromatherapy: Using essential oils or hydrosols to ground the nervous system during moments of overwhelm or panic.

• Vibroacoustic or Sound Therapy: Utilizing binaural beats or nervous system regulation tools like tuning forks, sound beds, and sound bowls.

• Somatic Yoga: Breathing techniques or gentle movement to address traumatic stress that is stored in the body.

• Nature-Based Therapy: Using the outdoors to offset overstimulation and promote nervous system regulation.

• Therapeutic Art: Grounding activities for self-reflection, skill integration, and self-soothing.
• Spiritual Reflection: Bibliotherapy, mindfulness, and therapist-led journaling to promote spiritual development.
• Naturopathic Medicine Referrals: Support with finding doctors who are passionate about helping neurodivergent women address hormonal, nutritional, and metabolic needs relevant to mental health.

I am currently only licensed to provide psychotherapy to individuals located in California at the time of the session.

Yes, I can provide therapy over the phone or videocall.

I currently work remotely from my home office in Joshua Tree, California.

Right now, mainstream clinical training and research on psychedelic integration are still emerging—and it is especially scarce when it comes to the neurodivergent brain. I am currently unable to recommend or prescribe psilocybin as a therapy tool. 

However, if you have chosen to use psilocybin for your mental health based on your own research and self-determination, and you want a structured, safe space to gain insights from your experience, I can help. Feel free to reach out for a consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

I love both! I have two 14-year old-dogs that may pop up in our sessions.

Never! I work with the understanding that you are human and worthy of care, acceptance and self-understanding (which I aim to help facilitate), no matter your experiences.

I believe that spiritual reflection and spiritual self-care can be an important aspect of many women’s lives, and relevant to mental health.

I do not work from any particular spiritual lens, and I am open to working with clients of all faith backgrounds. If you are not interested in spirituality, it does not have to be a part of your counseling. There is nothing too “out there” or “woo woo” for me, and I am open-minded about my clients’ views.