What is psychotherapy/counseling?

A collaborative process where we work together in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve positive change and improved well-being.

Who do you work with?

My primary focus is providing sensitive, trauma-informed individual therapy for adults (ages late teens to mid-40s) who are navigating significant life challenges. The ideal client is someone ready to move beyond survival and actively engage in building a more authentic and meaningful life.I specialize in four core areas that frequently intersect:* Anxiety Treatment: I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by worry, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks. Our work focuses on developing effective coping skills to manage the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety therapy in Santa Monica and virtually across California.* Complex Trauma: I provide specialized support for individuals healing from Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and adverse childhood experiences. We use evidence-based modalities to gently process past events and reduce their impact on present relationships and self-perception, helping you move past feeling stuck.* Self-Esteem & Identity Issues: Many of my clients struggle with persistent feelings of self-doubt, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome. Our counseling services help you dismantle critical inner voices and cultivate genuine self-compassion and confidence.* Grief and Loss: Whether you are experiencing acute bereavement, anticipatory grief, or the impact of non-death losses (like career change or relationship dissolution), I provide a safe space to navigate the painful process of loss and integrate it into your life story.If you are an adult in your 20s, 30s, or 40s in the Los Angeles area looking for deep, impactful individual therapy, I encourage you to book a free consultation.

Do you offer specialized trauma therapy or EMDR in Santa Monica and virtually in California?

Yes, I am trained and highly experienced in providing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for individuals recovering from trauma and PTSD. As a dedicated trauma therapist in Santa Monica, I integrate EMDR with other evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult memories, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and reclaim their lives. Please visit our 'Services' page for more details on my approach to trauma treatment.

What are your availability options for in-person Santa Monica therapy and California telehealth?

I offer a hybrid practice model to best meet your needs. In-person therapy sessions are available at my office in Santa Monica, CA, on 720 Wilshire Blvd #204, Santa Monica, CA 90401. For maximum flexibility, I also provide secure, confidential virtual counseling (telehealth) to all residents throughout California. This means you can access quality online therapy from anywhere in the state, whether you are in Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco. You can check my current availability and book your initial consultation directly through my online portal.

How long is a standard individual psychotherapy session?

Standard psychotherapy sessions are 50-minutes long