Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. I hold a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis from the Psychoanalytic Center of California, where I was awarded the James Gooch Prize for excellence in doctoral work.

Some people worry that psychoanalysis means lying on a couch, being analyzed in silence, or spending years talking about childhood without making progress. In reality, the therapeutic relationship is active and collaborative. It becomes a space where longstanding patterns can be understood, experienced differently, and, over time, transformed. The goal isn't to become a different person. It's to become more fully yourself: more freedom in your relationships, more choice in how you respond to life, and a deeper understanding of your inner world. That kind of change takes time, but it tends to last, because it addresses the roots of what's difficult rather than only the symptoms.

For clients working through trauma, anxiety, or experiences that feel 'stuck,' I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR allows us to process experiences not only cognitively but also within the nervous system and body. It isn't a separate track you have to choose at the outset; when it would help, we fold it into the work. I offer EMDR both in person and over telehealth. You can read more on the EMDR therapy page.

Yes. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory while remaining active, engaged and practical. I help clients understand the emotional themes that repeat in their lives, particularly in close relationships, and how early relational experiences continue to shape present day reactions. You can read more on the couples therapy page.

Yes. All information disclosed within sessions is confidential and may not be revealed to anyone without your written permission, except when disclosure is required by law: when there is reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse; when there is reasonable suspicion that a patient presents a danger of violence to others; or when a patient is likely to harm himself or herself unless protective measures are taken. Disclosures may also be required pursuant to legal proceedings. My full confidentiality and privacy practices are in my Practice Policies.