Questions You Might Have Before Starting

The first session is about getting to know each other. I’ll ask about what brought you in, your background, and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. You’ll have space to ask questions too. Most clients leave feeling relieved that they took the step and with a clearer sense of direction.

If something in your life feels stuck, heavy, or unmanageable, and you’ve been trying to handle it on your own without lasting relief, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis. Many clients start because they want to feel better, understand themselves more deeply, or break patterns that keep repeating. If you’re unsure, the free consultation is a good way to explore whether it’s the right time.

The therapeutic relationship matters more than any technique. During the free consultation, notice how you feel talking to me. Do you feel heard and safe? Do you sense that I understand what you’re going through? Those feelings are more important than credentials on a page. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, I’m happy to help you find someone who is.

It depends on what you’re working through. Some clients feel meaningful shifts within a few months. Others benefit from longer-term work, especially when addressing childhood wounds, complex trauma, or deeply ingrained relational patterns. We check in regularly on your progress and adjust based on your goals. There’s no minimum commitment.

Most clients start with weekly sessions. As you progress, we may adjust to biweekly. Consistency matters, especially in the early stages, because the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for everything else. We discuss the right frequency together and stay flexible as your needs change.

Psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and early experiences that shape how you feel and behave today. It helps you understand the why. Somatic therapy works with what your body is holding: the tension, the hypervigilance, the shutdown. It helps your nervous system release what talk alone can’t reach. I combine both because lasting change requires addressing the mind and the body. Learn more about our approach.

Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is confidential and protected by law. As an out-of-network provider, no insurance company has access to your records. The only exceptions to confidentiality are those required by California law: imminent danger to yourself or others, suspected child or elder abuse, or a court order. I discuss these limits in detail during our first session.

Adults, couples, and teens. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples therapy, and therapy for high-visibility professionals. I also offer concierge therapy for clients who need complete privacy and flexible scheduling.

Yes. Concierge therapy is available for a limited number of clients who need sessions at their home or office, flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, and the highest level of privacy. Availability is limited.

Yes. Inner Strength Therapy is a fully affirming practice. I work with clients of all orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures. Your identity is respected and honored in this space.