Do you offer in-person therapy and what areas do you serve?
My practice is fully online via secure video. I work with women throughout the state of California. As long as you are physically located in California at the time of our sessions, we can work together.
What does cultural identity have to do with anxiety or self-worth?
More than most people realize. If you grew up with a heritage culture on one side and mainstream American life on the other, you've spent years managing the distance between them - often without naming it.
That friction doesn't stay abstract. For bicultural and multicultural women, it’s often a significant contributor to anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, and the sense that you're never quite enough for anyone. Most women arrive here for those symptoms, not for a conversation about culture.
I don't treat your heritage as the problem. The strain comes from the pull between two worlds - and once we look at it directly, a lot of what felt inexplicable starts making sense.
Do you address racism and race-based trauma?
Yes, directly. Experiences of racism - including the ongoing, everyday kind that's easy to minimize - cause real harm, and there's substantial research documenting the mental health effects.
For many bicultural and multicultural women, this runs alongside everything else. You can be measured by your own community and treated as an outsider by the wider one, sometimes in the same week. They compound each other.
But I handle them differently. Heritage culture is something we examine and often reclaim - there's usually something in there worth keeping. Racism isn't. There's nothing valuable buried inside being treated as less than. We deal with what it did to you, and I won't tell you it made you stronger.
What can I expect from the first session - and how is it different from ongoing therapy?
The first session is a 90-minute intake. I ask a lot of questions - about your history, family, relationships, cultural background, and the experiences that have shaped you. It’s thorough on purpose. The more I understand your story - the more focused and effective our work together can be.
After that, ongoing sessions are 50 minutes. Most clients begin meeting weekly, especially at the start. Depending on your goals, needs, and the pace of progress, we may adjust frequency over time.
The work evolves as we go. Some sessions are practical and skill-focused. Others are more reflective. Growth isn’t always linear, but over time thought patterns shift.
What makes therapy with you worth the investment?
My training at UCLA and years of experience in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health settings mean I don’t guess. I’ve built a specialty practice grounded in real clinical experience and focused expertise.
At this level of investment, you deserve therapy that is intentional, discerning, and guided by someone who knows how to move the work forward. When you’re willing to do your part, the process becomes powerful.
Do you work with transgender women or LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes. I work with women across a range of identities and experiences, including transgender women and LGBTQ+ clients.
While my practice is not specifically focused on gender-affirming therapy, I provide an affirming, respectful space for anyone who identifies as a woman and is seeking support around anxiety, self-worth, relationships, or life transitions.
Do you accept insurance?
My private practice operates on a self-pay basis. This allows me to maintain a small, focused caseload and provide highly individualized care.
I do have a limited number of insurance-based openings through a separate platform. If you’d like to explore that option, you’re welcome to contact me for more information.
How do I get started?
It begins with a free phone consultation, which you can schedule through my secure client portal or by calling 310-626-1663.
We’ll briefly discuss what you’re seeking and determine whether we’re a good clinical fit. If so, we’ll schedule your first session, which is a 90-minute intake.
How are payments handled?
A credit card is required to secure scheduled sessions. With the exception of the free consultation, sessions are charged to the card on file.
What is your cancellation policy?
Sessions are reserved exclusively for you. I require 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed appointments are charged the full session fee.