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Rates and What to Expect

Begin Your Healing Journey

Holistic and depth-oriented therapy

that meets you where you are.

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How I Work

I offer private pay therapy, so that our work is a private agreement between us. This structure ensures your confidentiality and gives us the freedom to work at a pace that honors your needs. Without outside interference or session limits, we can fully integrate the approaches that serve you best—whether that is Somatic work, IFS, Brainspotting, or Ecotherapy outside in nature.

Session Options

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Individual Therapy

In Person and Online

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I primarily offer weekly sessions to provide the consistent, ongoing support needed for steady progress. For those who require a different pace, we can discuss bi-weekly or extended sessions to best support your  journey toward lasting change.

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  • Individual 50-minute sessions | $185

  • Individual 75-minute extended sessions | $277


Sliding scale available

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Couple Therapy

In Person and Online

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I offer weekly sessions to support you identifying challenging interactions cycles, repairing your connection, and cultivate a communication style rooted in safety and respect.

For monogamous or polyamorous couples.

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  • Couple 60-minute session | $230

  • Couple 90-minute session | $345

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Sliding scale available

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Equine-Assisted Therapy

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Horses as partners in the therapeutic process. Embodied, relational work that can be especially powerful for processing trauma and emotional regulation.

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  • Individual 50-minute sessions | $190

 
Located in Gilroy, CA at DreamPower Horsemanship.

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Ecotherapy & Nature-Based Sessions

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For those called to be outdoors, we engage fully with the natural world. These sessions — whether walking, sitting by water, or simply being present to the land — invite  reweaving your relationship with nature and your embodied self.

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Available in the Santa Cruz county as adjunct to Individual Session held In Person or Online

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Where I Practice

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In-Person: Scotts Valley & Santa Cruz, California
Online: Secure video sessions throughout California

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Payment

Private Pay

 

I do not accept insurance currently. By working as an out-of-network provider, I am able to offer a more private and personalized therapeutic experience. We can focus on your growth without  insurance-mandated session limits. Our work together is entirely guided by your needs and your timing.

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Payment is collected via a HIPAA compliant electronic system called IvyPay, that accept credit card, debit card or HSA or FSA card. Cash and checks are also accepted. I encourage you to let discuss with me whatever need you might have.

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Out-of-Network Reimbursement

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If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. In this case, I recommend calling your insurance provider prior to our first appointment to confirm your coverage. Upon request, I can provide you with a monthly Superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

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HSA & FSA

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Therapy is typically an eligible health expense. You can often use your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) card to pay for our sessions directly, just as you would a standard credit card.

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​Good Faith Estimate

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In compliance with the No Surprises Act, you will be provided with a Good Faith Estimate prior to our first session.

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Getting Started

Free Consultation | 15-20 minutes

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This initial call is a first step to connect and for you to share what is bringing you to therapy. I’ll bring curiosity and empathy to whatever you’re experiencing, and together we can discuss the path you'd like to take. There is no obligation—just an opportunity for you to share what you feel comfortable sharing,  get answer to your questions and see if our connection can support your healing journey.

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