Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 74 insurances. Specializes in Eating Disorders, LGBTQ, Self Esteem and 4 more.
(she/they)
I have a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. I have an undergraduate degree in English at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts and have a PhD in English Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have training in DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, and attachment-focused therapy modalities. I also have trained with the Affirmative Couch in working with LGBTQ adolescents and adults. I have completed EMDR training through HAP International. I work with clients of all ages, including clients with depression and anxiety, eating disorders, postpartum depression, self-harming behaviors, clients on the autism spectrum, and clients going through a divorce and engaging in co-parenting. I also work with clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse from family members or a partner.
While the first session can have more questions as it is the intake session, I hold space for clients to process and explore what they want to work on in therapy. I practice Carl Rogers' concept of unconditional positive regard for clients, and have an open, accepting, non-judgmental approach when I meet with clients.
One of my biggest strengths is a wide variety of life and work experiences, including having kids (now young adults) on the neurodiverse spectrum and working in community college settings, community agencies and group practices. I also have considerable experience working with individuals with eating disorders in outpatient, IOP and PHP settings.
I am open to working with many clients, but I have the most experience in working with clients with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and clients in times of transition like divorce, grief, career changes and parenting.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Washington
Kaiser Washington - Medicare
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I frequently use DBT concepts and techniques in my practice, as DBT can be very helpful for a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and self-harm.
Self-compassion is something we all struggle with, but the research has shown that it can be very powerful in reducing depression and anxiety, and improving body image.