how can I support you?
Mental health needs, relationship struggles, and general functioning abound in our marginalized communities! This isn't because we are somehow less intelligent, less capable, or more inclined towards sickness than our majority counterparts, but rather because a great deal of our development and energy has been put towards our survival rather than our thriving. Discrimination and institutional violence have taken a toll on our minds, bodies, hearts, and spirits. There are times when we need mental health support and times when we need just need a little clarification and guidance to successfully move through our present and into our future. Take the time to take care of yourself. Loving yourself is a gamble with great odds!
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy is a modality of healing that offers space for process and healing of past experiences and patterns. You are the foremost expert in your life. My role is to help facilitate the safest journey towards your most authentic and desired self. Psychotherapy is only available for those living in the state of CA but can be done in person or via VSEE (a HIPAA compliant video call application).
LIFE COACHING
Coaching offers guidance, support, information, and tips to help one move forward and achieve their goals. Coaching may help those seeking personal growth, an unbiased sounding board, help with identifying and achieving goals, and help with accountability to themselves as they move towards their individually set goals. Coaching is distinguished from psychotherapy or counseling as it does not involve diagnosis or specific treatment for psychological conditions or crisis intervention.
RELATIONAL THERAPY AND COACHING
Sometimes exploration is an individual process and sometimes it needs to be done in the group or unit where the healing is needed or progress is trying to be made. I have particular knowledge working with parents of children on LGBTQ identity journeys, partnerships where one or both partners are moving through gender transition, non-monogamous couples/families, and kink identified couples.
CONSULTATIONS
Consultations are psycho educational in nature and offer general information. I provide consultations to other providers, organizations, and businesses looking to increase their LGBTQ cultural competency. I also work with LGBTQ identified individuals, partners, and families looking for general information about their coming out or self discovery process. This includes individuals needing support around gender exploration, letter writing, and access to medical transition services.
**My caseload is currently full for individual therapy clients but I have limited availability for relationships, relationship intensives, and consultations. If you need help finding someone, please reach out! I’ll do my best to help you get scheduled with someone who has similar experience to support you. I train and work with a great team of clinicians at my group practice Gather & Grow OC and feel fortunate to be in several other healing communities that might have a clinician that can support you!
IF YOU'RE UNSURE ABOUT WHAT IS A GOOD FIT I OFFER FREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONS.
PAYMENT/OFFICE POLICIES
Per the “No Surprises Act” (H.R. 133), a Good Faith Estimate (a notification of expected charges for a scheduled service) is available and will be provided to you within the legally required timeline, upon scheduling with your provider.
INSURANCE
I can provide you a super bill (invoice) for reimbursement by your insurance company.
PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED
Major credit cards
Payment is due at the time of service
CANCELLATION POLICY
Appointments must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or the full session fee is charged.
REDUCED FEE/SLIDING SCALE/DONATION
I would like to support access to comprehensive and continuous healing. Services purchased in advance or in combination with other services are eligible for reduced fees.
It is my ultimate goal that services can one day be offered on a donation/need basis. Until the time that is available I will offer reduced fee/sliding scale/donation/scholarship based services as I am able.
FEES
INDIVIDUAL/COUPLES THERAPY
$225/ 50 MINUTES
INDIVIDUAL/COUPLES COACHING
$225/ 50 MINUTES
CONSULTATIONS and Letter preparation for transgender clients
~$200/50 MINUTE SESSION + 25 MINUTE LETTER PREPARATION
**Clients will meet with the provider via video chat to gather information for letter preparation. Please, check-in on any specific requirements from your surgeon to assist in this process.**
Individual Training/consultation FOR PROVIDERS
CONTACT FOR PRICES/OPTIONS
**This includes an initial communication about what the provider/group is looking to learn so the training is tailored for the specific needs and established cultural competency of the individual/group.**
(Fees can be negotiated for ongoing trainings for small groups)
GROUP TRAININGS/ASSESSMENTS