FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Session fee
$260
per 50-minute session
Cadence
Weekly
for depth-oriented work
Insurance
Out-of-network
superbills · Mentaya optional
Where
Virtual & Oakland
in person on Mondays
Working together
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Though my practice is inclusive and welcoming to all, I work especially well with clients who are:
Queer / from LGBTQIA+ community
BIPOC
Asian diaspora
Neurodivergent / neurospicy
Creatives
Advocates
Cycle-breakers in the family
Much more
My virtual practice is set up to support folks in the following age ranges: Adults (21+), Transition-aged youth (18–21 years old), and Teens (16–18 years old).
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I can help you with:
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
cPTSD (complex, cumulative, and/or childhood trauma)
Dissociative experiences and dissociative identities (plural systems)
Living within harmful dominant cultures and systems of oppression
Neurodivergent experiences (e.g., autism, ADHD, AuDHD)
Anxiety
Depressed mood
Self-sabotaging patterns
Difficulties in relationships
Recovering from narcissistic relationships
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Perfectionism and being overly self-critical
Low self-esteem
People-pleasing
Excessive guilt and shame
Compulsive / addictive behaviors
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I’m open about being a neurodivergent complex trauma survivor myself, who has struggled with cPTSD symptoms, substance abuse, and dissociation. I’ve come a long, long way in my own healing journey. My lived experiences inform the nuances I can understand with the clients I support. And my lived experiences have shown me that deep and lasting transformation is possible, with the right supports in place.
Many folks who have found me described needing a therapist who:
Has lived experiences with multiply-marginalized identities.
“Gets it” when it comes to complicated relationship dynamics with immigrant family of origin.
Pays a lot of attention to keeping the therapy space anti-oppressive.
Recognizes that therapy, trauma, and resilience are political.
Will do much more than just talk about the struggles, then rinse-repeat.
Fees & insurance
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My full fee is $260 per 50-minute session. I reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots on my caseload. (Please note, my sliding scale spots are currently full.)
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I’m not in-network with any insurance plans, but I can provide you with a super bill to send to insurance for reimbursements (if you have an eligible PPO plan). You’ll also need a diagnosis that qualifies for reimbursement based on your plan. I recommend calling your insurance provider to confirm eligibility for out-of-network reimbursements.
If you qualify, Mentaya (a service I partner with) can help file claims for reimbursements. Mentaya handles all paperwork and communication with insurance companies so that my clients don’t need to. Mentaya can also troubleshoot whenever issues with reimbursements come up. It’s entirely optional, and you can opt in or opt out at any time.
Sessions & logistics
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My practice implements a limited cancellation policy. Each calendar year, weekly clients get 4 free cancellations for any reason, as long as I’m notified outside of 48 hours. After those 4 instances in the same year, cancellations will incur a balance of the full fee. Rescheduling is encouraged whenever possible (depending on our schedules aligning). I’ve learned that this is a policy that best ensures we can maintain the weekly consistency that’s needed for the depth-oriented work we would be doing.
Cancellations made within 48 hours will be considered late cancellations and will incur a balance of the full fee.
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I do have some availability to meet in-person on Mondays at my shared office in Oakland, CA! The shared office is located in the Lake Merritt neighborhood, across from Whole Foods.
For ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, we could meet virtually or in-person, at a shared office in Berkeley. In-person KAP medicine sessions typically occur on Fridays or Saturdays.
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I work with clients on a weekly basis. The depth-oriented and holistic work in therapy with me is most effective with weekly consistency. A weekly cadence also allows people to reach milestones quicker, and it allows progress to stick sooner. You’ll get more out of your investment with the momentum that’s possible with a weekly cadence.
Bi-weekly is only available for 1–2 months as part of a termination plan.
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Yes, absolutely! And also, for some people, virtual therapy might not be a good fit, for a variety of valid reasons. I pay attention to how effective virtual therapy is for my clients, throughout our work together. If it turns out that someone isn’t benefiting from virtual therapy, we can explore in-person sessions on Mondays in Oakland (depending on availability), or I can help provide referrals to in-person services.