What to expect from EMDR therapy in San Francisco, Bay Area and across California
Let’s Walk Through What Working Together Looks Like.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain. Here’s a clear overview of how it works.
How It Works
1. Schedule a free Consultation
Begin by scheduling a brief consultation call. This is an opportunity for you to share what’s bringing you in, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit. There’s no pressure — just a conversation.
2. Intake & First Session
If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first full session and I’ll send you intake forms to complete prior to our appointment. In the first session, we’ll explore your current concerns, relevant history, and what you’d like to feel different. We move at a pace that feels steady and manageable.
3. Clarifying Goals & Building Foundation
Early sessions focus on building a therapeutic relationship, history taking, identifying what feels most important to address, and ensuring you have internal and external resources needed for the deeper work. This stage builds clarity and stability before moving into more focused processing.
4. Depth-Oriented Work
Once a foundation is established, we begin more targeted work using EMDR and trauma-informed approaches. This is where we process what feels unresolved so emotional intensity decreases and steadiness returns.
5. Integration & Thoughtful Completion
As progress unfolds, we focus on integration — helping the shifts you’ve made feel stable and sustainable in daily life. We regularly check in about how you’re feeling, what’s changed, and what still feels important to address.
Therapy isn’t meant to last forever. When you begin to feel steady, clear, and confident navigating challenges on your own, we’ll thoughtfully plan for completion. Endings are intentional — not abrupt — and designed to reflect your growth and readiness.
Thoughtful, Focused Care Is an Investment in Your Well-Being.
Therapy is a meaningful investment — of time, energy, and resources. When you choose to work with me, you’re investing in steady, depth-oriented support designed to create lasting change. I intentionally maintain a limited caseload to ensure focused, individualized care.
Working together includes:
55-minute weekly sessions conducted securely online for adults in California
• A structured, depth-oriented approach integrating EMDR and trauma-informed care
• Personalized treatment tailored to your goals and pace
• A limited caseload to support thoughtful, attentive work
• A secure client portal for scheduling, messaging, and document sharing
• Regular progress check-ins to ensure our work remains aligned and intentional
• Careful preparation and integration when engaging in EMDR
• (If applicable) Superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement
Fees & Insurance
Individual Sessions
$190 | 55 minutes
Sessions are typically held weekly to build momentum and support meaningful progress.
Therapy is an investment in your clarity, steadiness, and long-term well-being.
Sliding scale option available.
Insurance
I am an out-of-network provider and do not work directly with insurance companies. This allows our work to remain private, flexible, and focused on depth rather than session limits or diagnostic requirements.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill for potential reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to inquire about your coverage.
Forms of Payment
Payment is accepted via Zelle, or credit/debit card through a secure client portal. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.
Cancellation Policy
I require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged the full session fee. This policy supports consistency and protects the time reserved for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and what you’re working through. Some clients seek short-term, focused work around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term therapy for deeper integration. We’ll regularly check in about your progress to ensure our work feels meaningful and aligned. Therapy isn’t meant to last forever — we move at a pace that supports steady, lasting change.
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All sessions are conducted securely online for adults located in California. Online therapy allows for flexibility and privacy while maintaining the depth and effectiveness of in-person work.
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I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance directly. This allows our work to remain private and flexible, without session limits or diagnostic restrictions. I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.
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I require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged the full session fee. This policy supports consistency and protects the time reserved for you.
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I currently work with individual adults only. While relationship concerns are often part of our work, sessions are conducted individually rather than with couples.
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Many of the adults I work with have done therapy previously and gained valuable insight — yet still felt stuck or unsettled. Understanding your patterns is important, but sometimes insight alone doesn’t fully resolve the emotional intensity beneath them.
If what you’ve read feels aligned, the next step is a brief consultation.
We’ll talk through your questions and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.