The Process of Psychotherapy

It is very important that you feel comfortable and feel that you can connect and trust your psychotherapist. Therefore, we can have a our first interaction via phone. Through a brief and complimentary phone consultation you can determine if you feel comfortable setting up an initial appointment with me. 

On our very first meeting we will go over your concerns and I will answer any questions you  might  have. 

I will conduct a clinical assessment of your symptoms and will give you recommendations for treatment.

This is typically a 45-50 minute session every week or every other week. We can meet in my office but I am also available via teletherapy for California or some international residents only.

Adolescents too can often be telling you indirectly something is not going well for them. Pay attention if they seem to be acting out, withdrawn, irritable or getting into trouble at school or community. Their emerging independence might be creating conflicts with peers, teachers, and caregivers too. They want to do it all on their own but they also want to know they can count on you no matter what. They have big emotions and often need guidance to understand and verbalize them in a way that gets them support, understanding, and compassion. 

Working with adolescents and young adults is my specialty and I very much enjoy working with them. Don't be surprised if we only ask you in for the first meeting, while you have the right to know what is going on, they also need to know they can trust their confidentiality will be honored in order for this service to work for them.

Life can be overwhelming and complex. If you notice yourself starting to lay awake at night thinking over and over again about life events or situations, feel angry or irritable, or cannot seem to concentrate, it might be helpful talking to a professional to explore what factors are contributing to this. As important, if you feel lonely, sad, unable to enjoy things you used to, numb or disconnected, it might be time to reach out to a professional who is held to the highest level of confidentiality. 

My services are confidential, non-judgemental, empathic, relationship based, and practical.