Where it shows up now
PERFORMANCE SPIRAL
Practicing before, freezing during, doubting after.
DECODING THE MOOD
Every pause and every tone gets analyzed.
THE DEFAULT YES
Agreeing first, questioning later.
OVER-PREPARED
Ready for every outcome except the good one.
ASSIGNING SELF-BLAME
“Wait, did I say something wrong?”
Therapy for Anxiety
What to expect:
STARTING WITH THE BODY
If your mind is racing, your body is feeling it. It deserves a voice too.
THE FEAR UNDER THE THOUGHT
Overthinking usually guards a fear that "if I get this wrong, I lose."
SAYING IT OUT LOUD
Bring the hard convo you keep rehearsing here first, where it’s safe to get it wrong.
EMDR FOR OLD ALARMS
When the alarm is older than the situation, EMDR helps it catch up to the present.
The Details:
Who It's For:
Teens and adults, in person in Pasadena or online anywhere in California.
Pricing:
50-minute sessions, $225. 80-minute sessions, $360. Private pay, HSA/FSA, or out-of-network benefits with a superbill. Good Faith Estimate on request.
Policies:
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid the full fee. Everyone gets one free “Life Happens Pass.”
Am I the right therapist for you?
Research keeps finding that the relationship between client and therapist is one of the strongest predictors of how therapy goes, often more than the method. So fit matters. Here’s an honest picture of when this tends to work best.
Likely, if you:
Want a warm, direct therapist, and deep insight work
Are curious about what you notice between sessions
Can commit to weekly sessions for a stretch of time
Are comfortable with private pay or out-of-network benefits
Unlikely, if you’re seeking:
Manualized, step-by-step treatment every week
In-network insurance only
A guru to “fix it” for you
Occasional drop-in sessions
Quick fixes and IG-reel advice
Getting Started:
Free 15-minute consult
A short call to see if we’re a fit, and why now.
First
sessions
Your story, the issue, the background, and your goals.
Ongoing work
Weekly sessions: insight, practice, and what’s shifting.
Adjust AS YOU GO
Goals shift as your life does. EMDR joins when it helps.
Is this anxiety, or just who I am?
Maybe both. If being “on” all the time costs you sleep, ease, or closeness, it’s worth a look.
Is this just breathing exercises?
If it were just breathing exercises, you’d be doing them on YouTube for free. We go after what the anxiety is protecting.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. If medication might help, I can refer you to a psychiatrist and coordinate care.
More Questions?
Find answers to more frequently asked questions here.
