Welcome
The fact you are here says so much about your desire for change, whether big or small, internal or external.
As your therapist, I work with you on rediscovering that voice of yours, the same one you have had all along.
Right now, you may be:
* A couple wanting to improve communication skills. You used to navigate challenges together but resentments have built & you both feel hurt & hopeless sometimes, wondering why there isn't a button somewhere called: RESET.
* An Individual asking yourself: Why am I stuck? You've been wondering why the self-doubt's gotten so loud. It invisibilizes you when you know yourself to be a creative go-getter.
* In an important relationship, familial or romantic, that has faced an attachment injury (wounding or betrayal) and doubt whether your bond can still hold.
* A seeker, an adventurer, who is curious and wants to dive in. You show up for yourself and know that therapy is not a magic pill; you are honest about what holds you back and open to examining your history because you deserve awareness.
* A traveler in the middle of a big life transition, grappling with what stands in the way of reaching for the next rung in the ladder.
However you are showing up in your life today, your inner voice (whether you hear it yet or not) already knows the way.
Our goal in therapy will be to help you turn up the volume on that dial.
Sometimes we are blessed with being able to choose the time, and the arena, and the manner of our revolution, but more usually we must do battle where we are standing.
Audre Lorde
Approach
I draw from multiple models to meet your unique goals: Emotionally Focussed (EFT), Psychodynamic, Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. We explore your attachment history and work toward increasing your overall sense of resiliency. I take a strengths-based approach, exploring limiting cultural messages and help you to align your core values with your life.
I specialize in couples therapy and the relationship within.
I also maintain a sex-positive and all inclusive stance toward orientation – including issues related to sexuality, heteronormativity, oppressive messaging, and gender performance. I am an unflinching ally of the LGBTQI community, believing we can fight back against the norms that aim to tell individuals and couples how to live their lives.
About Me
Before beginning my own therapeutic journey, I lived on autopilot. Sure, I made choices for myself. Some were even brazen! But mostly, they tended to be strategic, proving to myself and the world, I was in control, self-reliant. Safe. This was a trauma response moving me at breakneck speed, making decisions that weren’t always in my best interest. One day, I stared myself down in the mirror. I had to sort out what was mine vs things that had happened to me, and take stock: some real honest ownership of my life, what I wanted, and why the two weren't lining up. Turned out, I too have the right to discernment.
I found my way back to my original life goal from a young age: I wanted to help others find trust in themselves again. I wanted to help couples find their way out of repetitive cycles working against them.
I specialize in EFT with couples and individuals.
I have my B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University LA. I grew up in LA, worked in Hollywood for two decades, and utilize my understanding and experience in how I conceptualize and support creatives, though everyone's journey is unique of course.
I interned at Southern California Counseling Center, trained with Pacific Gestalt Institute, counseled elementary children in Burbank, CA. I am a certified Yoga Teacher, trained in Emotionally Focussed Therapy and TRI (trauma resilience model). I am a member of ICEEFT, EFT Center of LA, PGI, CAMFT & APA, and am employed and supervised by Ossi Pace, LMFT 88864 located in Toluca Lake, CA.
You will never be able to escape from your heart.
So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
What to Expect
During a free, roughly 20-minute phone consultation, we assess whether I am the right therapist for your needs. Then we schedule our first 50 min session.
I work both in person and online.
Therapy is a process of discovery, inquiry, and courage. Both avenues, whether telehealth or in person, have their special aspects.
Either way, it can feel liberating to vent to someone. but there is also emotional work to be done. While I hold space for you to be you however you show up, only you ultimately hold the key to your own recovery.
Fees
Individual (50 mins) is $200
Couples (50+ mins) begins at $200
It is important that we are a “good fit” so that the work you are doing feels deeply helpful for you, which is why I offer a complimentary initial phone consultation.
Once you become a client, a dedicated weekly time slot will be set aside for you.
When canceling or rescheduling ahead of time, please provide 24 hours notice to avoid a cancellation fee.
While I am not in-network with insurance providers, I can supply a Superbill that you submit for reimbursement.
If you have insurance, please contact your insurance provider to find out if they will accept a Superbill from out-of-network mental health providers. See FAQs below for more information.
FAQs
Ready to Book?
Initial consultations are 20-minutes long and are complimentary.
To request a free consultation, please click the button below.
You will be taken to a secure booking page where you can request a consultation through an encrypted system for maximum security.
Or, call 818-732-1395. I will return your call within two days.
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist 141360
Employed & Supervised by Ossi Pace, MFT 88864
Your Rights
Under Section 2799B-6 of the public Health Service Act, Health Care Providers and Health Care Facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a federal health care program, or not seeking to File a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a "Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges."
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
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Under the law, healthcare 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.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
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You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
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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.
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For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.