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individual therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities and expectations of high school? Are you a college student, recent graduate, or young adult trying to figure out what comes next? Are you a new parent struggling to find your footing in this new role? Or maybe you’ve been through difficult or traumatic experiences—whether “big T” or “little t”—and find that they’re still affecting you no matter how hard you try to move forward.
If any of this sounds familiar, I want you to know that you’re not alone.
You’re not broken. You’re not bad. You’re a human being trying to navigate life—and sometimes, life is really hard.
I believe everyone deserves a safe person they can talk to, someone who will listen without judgment and help them make sense of what they’re experiencing. You deserve that support, too.
Therapy can be a place to slow down, process what you’ve been carrying, understand yourself more deeply, and develop the tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Some of the areas I’ve supported clients with in individual therapy include:
Grief / Loss / Bereavement
Repeating Unhelpful Patterns
Self-Esteem & Self-Image
Stress Management
Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
LGBTQ+
Teens/transitional-age youth
Auto-Immune Disease
Life Transitions (i.e., having children, moving, divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc.)
Transitional-age youth (high school students and college students)
Depression, Post-partum Depression
Processing Emotions
Anxiety & Phobias
Coping Skills
Family Relationships
Don’t see your specific concern listed here? That’s okay. You don’t have to fit neatly into a category to benefit from therapy. My approach to individual therapy is flexible, creative, and—most importantly—client-centered. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, make sense of the challenges you’re facing, and find ways to help you feel more confident, connected, and fulfilled in your life.
couples counseling
Are you recently engaged and want to start your marriage with greater understanding and support for one another?
Have you and your partner recently had a baby and are struggling to reconnect? Have you been together for years and feel like your relationship has reached a standstill? Or maybe you simply feel like you and your partner are drifting apart.
Couples counseling provides a space to slow down, better understand one another, and work toward healthier patterns of communication and connection. Partners can learn to become more emotionally available, empathetic, and engaged with one another while creating a greater sense of safety and understanding within the relationship.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to each couple’s needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and work toward creating healthier ways of relating and responding to one another.
I am also a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and may incorporate the Prepare/Enrich curriculum as a tool to support couples in exploring their relationship, identifying strengths and areas for growth, and working toward their goals.
Learn more about it here.
Emdr
I integrate evidence-based approaches like EMDR (to help process trauma and stuck patterns), compassion-focused therapy, person-centered work, and relational tools tailored to your needs and pace.
Feel free to watch this video below to learn more about how it works.
what is emdr?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is quite a mouthful—which is why we simply call it EMDR.
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy approach developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. It was originally developed to help people process traumatic experiences and distressing memories, and it is now used with a variety of concerns and experiences.
EMDR works with the brain’s natural ability to process information and can help reduce the emotional intensity and distress associated with difficult memories and experiences. During EMDR, we may use bilateral stimulation, such as alternating eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones, while you focus on aspects of a difficult experience.
One client described her experience beautifully: “Before EMDR, the memory felt bright red, and now it’s a soft shade of pink.”
What makes EMDR different is that we don’t necessarily have to spend session after session talking through every detail of a difficult experience. Instead, EMDR creates space to notice what comes up internally while supporting your brain and body in processing what you’ve experienced.
EMDR can be a powerful part of the healing process, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
Perinatal & Postpartum Support
Are you an expecting or new parent feeling overwhelmed, stressed, lonely, or depressed? Does anxiety feel like it’s taking over your life? Are you struggling to reconnect with your partner after having a baby? Are you experiencing grief related to infertility or pregnancy loss? Maybe you’re exhausted, not sleeping, and wondering how you’re supposed to keep going.
The transition into parenthood can bring enormous changes—physically, emotionally, relationally, and personally. And while people often talk about how wonderful having a baby is, they don’t always talk about how hard those early months and years can be.
I provide support for anxiety, depression, and the emotional challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. As a mom myself, I understand how overwhelming and disorienting becoming a parent can feel.
I also believe there is no single “right” way to parent. Whether you’re considering sleep training, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, formula feeding, returning to work, staying home, or trying to figure out some combination that works for your family, therapy can provide a space to explore your options without judgment.
My role isn’t to tell you what you should do. Instead, I’ll help you understand your values, needs, emotions, and priorities so you can make decisions that feel right for you and your family.
You don’t have to have everything figured out. Sometimes having a safe, supportive person to talk to can make all the difference during this incredibly demanding transition.
insurance & Fees
I currently accept HMSA PPO insurance for Hawaii residents. I am not currently in-network with insurance plans for California residents; however, I can provide monthly superbills that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is determined by your individual insurance plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand your specific out-of-network benefits.
For added convenience, I also offer Mentaya, a service that can help you understand and navigate the out-of-network reimbursement process. You can learn more about Mentaya here.
My fee for individual therapy is $175 per 50-minute session. Couples therapy is $200 per session.
