Licensed psychotherapist in San Diego helping you understand and heal the patterns underneath the pain through experiential, body-oriented therapy.
My work is relational, non-pathologizing, somatically informed, and deeply attuned to moment-to-moment experience.
As the only PBSP-certified (Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor) therapist on the West Coast, I help clients slow down enough to notice what is happening not only emotionally and cognitively, but also somatically. This experiential process allows us to work directly with the patterns themselves, rather than only talking about them.
I help clients track and understand the emotional and attachment-based patterns that are carried in the nervous system and expressed through body cues, symptoms, and relational dynamics. Together, we work to transform these patterns at their source so that change is not only understood, but deeply felt and integrated.
You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still find certain patterns repeating in your relationships, your inner dialogue, or the way you move through the world. Perhaps you’ve become skilled at carrying a great deal on your own while longing for a deeper sense of connection, clarity, or ease. Therapy offers a space to gently explore what has shaped these patterns and begin creating new ways of relating to yourself and the people you love.
Each therapy session lasts 50 minutes. Longer sessions can be arranged.
My rate for individual therapy is $190 per 50 minute session. My rate for couples therapy is $200 per 50 minute session, and family therapy is $215 per session. Extended sessions can be arranged. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card.
Yes, I do offer a sliding scale. I have a limited number of sliding-scale spots available. Please contact me for more information.
No, I don’t accept insurance. Many plans allow for out of network providers and will reimburse you. I can provide receipts for that purpose.
Using health insurance can make therapy more accessible, and for many people it’s a helpful option. It’s also important to understand how it works so you can make the choice that feels right for you. Most insurance plans require a mental health diagnosis to cover therapy. This diagnosis becomes part of your medical record and is shared with your insurance company for billing. While your information is still protected under privacy laws like HIPAA, it is not as fully private as out-of-pocket therapy.
In some cases, mental health history may be considered when applying for life or disability insurance. Because of this, some clients choose to pay privately for greater privacy, flexibility, and freedom from a required diagnosis. Ultimately, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—just the option that best supports you.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
My office is located in the Old Town area of San Diego at 3990 Old Town Ave, Suite B100, San Diego, CA 92110
I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, license #111639. I am licensed in the state of California to provide in-person and Telehealth therapy.