How Sessions Work

Although therapists approach problems in different ways, most agree that good therapy should not take forever, no more than six months for most folks.

Therapy with me is a shared experience whereby we each agree on a set of goals, a timeline, benchmarks where we can gauge success and most importantly, an exit strategy. Success is not needing a therapist anymore (although an occasional ‘tune up’ session is always welcome).

If you’d like to set up an appointment please call me at 

916. 269. 5440.

Initial Consultation

The first session is a free introductory appointment, up to an hour long, whereby we decide if we are a good match and what your goals are through our sessions together. Please click below to schedule.

Next Steps & Other Information

If we’re a good fit, we will arrange a therapy schedule, typically once a week. I am available for Telehealth on Mondays and Fridays as arranged. I am available for in-person sessions from 9:00 to 5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:00 to 5:00 on Wednesdays.

My Fee is $190 per 50-minute session.

Payments are due at the end of the session, with cash or credit/debit card. I am able to accept the following insurances:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Magellan
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare

The Headway portal greatly simplifies onboarding a client, expediting their approval process and facilitating copays.  If you have the insurance listed above, please click on my direct Headway link below.

Initial Consultation

The first session is a free introductory appointment, up to an hour long, whereby we decide if we are a good match and what your goals are through our sessions together. Please click below to schedule.

Next Steps & Other Information

If we’re a good fit, we will arrange a therapy schedule, typically once a week. I am available for Telehealth on Mondays and Fridays as arranged. I am available for in-person sessions from 9:00 to 5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:00 to 5:00 on Wednesdays.

My Fee is $190 per 50-minute session.

Payments are due at the end of the session, with cash or credit/debit card. I am able to accept the following insurances:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Magellan
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare

The Headway portal greatly simplifies onboarding a client, expediting their approval process and facilitating copays.  If you have the insurance listed above, please click on my direct Headway link below.

How I approach Therapy

I have an eclectic therapeutic orientation, blending psychodynamic and family systems theories together. These are fancy phrases meaning that I view most client’s struggles as coming from their childhood experiences, including their relationship with their parents. I help clients with their day-to-day struggles as well, while remaining mindful that past experiences may color your perceptions or influence your behavior.

Therapy with me involves the ability to discuss concepts in the abstract, versus concrete and as such, I am best when working with youth no younger than ten years old.

Your situation may also benefit from outside referrals, such as psychiatry (or other doctors) as your biochemistry may be a contributing factor. It may be helpful, with your permission, to expand individual therapy to include your significant other or a member of your family of origin.