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Finding the right therapist matters — a good fit can make all the difference.
Before reaching out, I encourage you to take a look around and get a feel for whether I'm a good fit therapist for you. The First Step and My Practice are great places to start. You can also check my Availability and Appointment Info to see if my schedule and fees work for you, and visit the FAQs for anything else you may be wondering about.
Please note: I work with individual clients only, not couples or families. If I'm not the right fit, I'm happy to offer referrals to colleagues.
If you're interested in working with me, please submit the secure Contact Form below and tell me a little about what brings you to therapy.
I'll be in touch within 1-2 business days (Monday-Thursday) to set up a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. This gives us a chance to connect, talk about what you're looking for, and see if we might be a good fit.
I look forward to hearing from you!
LOCATION
(925) 286-9591
OFFICE:
2940 Camino Diablo, Suite 300
Walnut Creek, CA 9459
Video therapy in California, Oregon, New Mexico
AVAILABILITY
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS / Updated Sept 2026
I have availability for new clients, including after-school time slots. Please contact me to inquire about specific times.
Office Appointments: Wednesday and Thursday at my office in Walnut Creek, CA.
Video Appointments: Monday–Thursday for clients throughout California, Oregon, and New Mexico.
GENERAL HOURS & AVAILABILITY:
Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm for appointments, emails, calls.
FAQs & Policies
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for Prospective Clients
How do I know if I'm a good fit for working with you?
Please view The First Step, information about My Practice and Appointments, and the following FAQs to further get an idea of my work and see what might resonate with you. I generally work best with clients who are engaged in the process of therapy, committed to attending sessions regularly, and willing to develop a positive therapeutic relationship.
How long are appointments? How often do you schedule? How do time slots work?
Appointments are typically 50 minutes and are usually scheduled weekly.
I do not start with new clients on a biweekly (every other week) or monthly schedule. I request that new clients attend a minimum of 4 consecutive weekly sessions before switching to less frequent scheduling. This allows the time needed for proper assessment and developing a positive therapeutic relationship. Once established, a client may reduce appointment frequency if appropriate for their treatment needs and/or financial concerns.
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For weekly clients, I usually reserve a recurring time slot (same day/time each week).
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For established clients who move to every-other-week appointments, I may need to offer a new biweekly time slot depending on my availability.
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For clients who schedule monthly or as needed, a regularly recurring time slot is not guaranteed and appointments must be scheduled depending on my open availability for the month.
How long does therapy take?
This question is common and a good one to ask, but it doesn't have a "one-size-fits-all" answer.
The length of therapy varies from person to person and depends on the specific client. It's impacted by a variety of factors including: client-therapist fit, a client's needs, concerns, goals, and motivation when beginning therapy, and consistent scheduling and attendance.
Generally, many clients begin to see some type of improvement within a few months. For some clients, their concerns are resolved quickly and I work with them for just a couple months. Other clients may have multiple goals for therapy and continue to work with me for years, often reducing scheduling frequency as they maintain progress.
What are your fees? What kinds of payment do you accept? Do you take insurance?
The fee for a regular 50-minute session is $220. In-person payments may be made with cash, card, or check. Due to the remote nature of video/telehealth appointments, payment must be made by placing a card on file. I accept all major credit cards and HSA (health savings account) cards.
I'm an out-of-network provider and I'm not contracted directly with insurance companies. However, I can provide clients with a super bill that they can submit to their insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Please check directly with your insurance about partial or full reimbursement for mental health services. Please also be aware that most insurance providers only reimburse for certain diagnostic codes, and not all clients seeking therapy will meet full criteria for a diagnosis.
Do you offer sliding scale rates?
Usually, yes. I have a limited number of sliding-scale and low-fee time slots available. Please contact me to inquire about openings.
I'm an adult. Can a family member pay for my appointments?
Yes. Adult clients (18 or older) may use a form of payment that's in the name of a family member. For example, college students can use a parent's card for payment. In these cases, I must be notified of the payer's name and email address and I will have them sign a Payment Agreement. I will only have contact with the payer if/when absolutely necessary to discuss or resolve a payment issue; a client's confidential information and treatment details will not be shared with the payer.
What is your cancelation policy?
I require at least 24 hours advance notice for cancellations. If a client does not arrive for their appointment and has not cancelled with at least 24 hours notice, the full session fee will be charged. This charge is standard business practice and takes into account that clients are not only paying for services but also reserving a regular time slot that is not offered to other clients.
Do you offer video and in-person appointments?
Yes, I offer both video and in-person appointments. All video sessions are are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. I'm licensed in California, Oregon, and New Mexico and can provide video therapy to clients located in these states. Clients must have their location/address available for confirmation at the start of each session. Clients may use any type of device with Internet access. Please visit Why Video? to learn more about how video therapy may work for you.
My office is in Walnut Creek, California near the Lafayette border. The office complex is conveniently located near the 680/24 freeway intersection. My office is ADA-accessible and plenty of free parking is available.
What does LMFT mean? How is this different from other mental health providers? Do you work with couples, families, and individuals?
LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the professional license that I hold. LMFTs are mental health providers with a master's degree level of education and a professional license issued by a state board.
LMFTs have specific education and training in treating mental health in the context of relationships. They can provide therapy for individuals, groups, couples, families, and children, but many LMFTs choose to specialize in only a few of these areas. Currently, my practice is focused on working with individual teens and adults, and I don't typically see couples, families, or young children.