A sentence is enough to begin.
“The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic change.”
— Irvin Yalom
You don't need to have it figured out. One sentence about what's going on is enough.
My approach is depth-oriented and integrative — drawing on Relational Gestalt, psychoanalytic thinking, ACT, somatic awareness, and mindfulness. It's relational and present-moment focused. Not a curriculum — a genuine encounter.
Both. In-person at 667 Lytton Ave, Suite #9, Palo Alto. Telehealth throughout California.
Yes — I'm in-network with Aetna, Wellfleet, and Stanford University SHIP. For other insurance plans, I can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Depth-oriented therapy moves more slowly — which means it reaches places that faster, technique-driven approaches often don't. It also depends on the fit between therapist and client. A free consultation is a good way to find out if this feels different.
It depends on what brings you in and how deeply you want to go. Some people work with me for six months; others continue for a year or more. We assess together as we go — there's no required minimum.
That's the most honest question. Most people who reach out aren't sure. The consultation isn't a test — nothing is assumed from it. It's a conversation to see if this kind of attention feels like something worth more of. That's all.