FAQs

  • A. Yes. I see clients that live in the Hi-Desert, including Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, or Twentynine Palms, at my office in Yucca Valley. I also offer early morning walk-and-talk sessions in Joshua Tree National Park.

  • A. I provide online psychotherapy via Zoom, offering convenience and accessibility for individuals seeking support. Clients can attend sessions from home, accommodating busy schedules. This format allows me to work with clients located throughout California.

Location

  • A. Online therapy has been extensively researched, demonstrating its effectiveness comparable to in-person therapy. It also offers convenience and comfort by eliminating the need for commutes and enabling therapy from the comfort of your home. Furthermore, it broadens your access to therapists licensed in your state, transcending geographic constraints.

  • A. There are some mental health disorders that are not recommended for online therapy such schizophrenia or delusional disorder. If you're uncertain about the efficacy of online sessions, consider booking a free 15-minute consultation to explore if we are a good therapeutic match. Click here to schedule an appointment.

Telehealth

  • A. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, polycules, families, and multi-person groups.

  • A. My approach integrates depth psychology, internal family systems theory, shadow work, existentialism, mindfulness, and emotionally focused therapy.

Services

Cost

  • A. Sessions are 45 minutes, though exceptions can be made upon arrangement, and the cost is $210.

  • A. I do not accept insurance but I am able to provide a super bill that you can submit to your health insurance provider. Please consult with your insurance provider to understand what they cover within your policy.

  • A. I hold a master's degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in spiritual and depth psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. During graduate school, I interned at Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, providing counseling to cancer patients and their families. I successfully completed over three thousand clinical hours of training and passed the California Marriage and Family Therapy licensing exam. I have done extensive training beyond graduate school in a variety of modalities including trauma informed mindfulness and psychedelic therapy and integration.

Qualifications

  • A. I provide ketamine-assisted therapy in the Joshua Tree, CA area. Visit Hi-Desert Ketamine Therapyto learn more.

    Once MDMA and psilocybin are legalized, I intend to offer that therapy as well. You can sign up here to be updated when MDMA or psilocybin therapy becomes available.

  • A. I have completed modules one through six at the Polaris Insight Center's Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training, graduated from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute's Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training program, and finished the MAPS MDMA training program. In November 2023 I completed a week-long training at the Experiential Training Institute for psilocybin in Amsterdam.

  • A. Absolutely! My training encompasses both preparation and integration for various psychedelic experiences, from ayahuasca to 5MEO-DMT or psilocybin to ketamine. Feel free to send me email to discuss further.

    I do not condone the use of or provide illegal substances to clients.

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy