Individual Psychotherapy

Effective individual psychotherapy, in San Francisco.

I work with individual patients on a wide range of concerns — from depression, anxiety, and trauma to relationship difficulties, creative blocks, and challenging life transitions.

NOE VALLEY · SAN FRANCISCO · IN-PERSON & TELEHEALTH

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People come to individual therapy for many reasons — and often at a moment when something that once worked has stopped working.

Whether you're navigating a specific crisis, a long-standing pattern, or a quiet but persistent sense that things could be different, individual therapy provides a space to understand yourself more fully — and to make real, lasting change.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. Sessions are available in my Noe Valley office and via secure video throughout California.

Direct and collaborative

Good therapy requires courage and clarity. I will be straight with you about what I observe, what I think is useful, and what progress looks like. Together we decide what works and what doesn’t.

Short- and long-term

I work in both brief, solution-focused formats and longer-term therapy. The right approach depends on your goals, your circumstances, and what you're trying to change.

Individualized

I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, brief-therapy, and Eastern medicine frameworks — and apply what's genuinely useful for your particular situation, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

MY APPROACH

Compassionate, honest, and tailored to you.

• Depression and sadness

• Relationship difficulties

• Identity and self-esteem

• Anxiety and worry

• Life transitions

• Loneliness and isolation

• Trauma and PTSD

• Creative blocks

• Motivation and direction

• Grief and loss

• Work and career stress

• Physical illness and chronic pain

WHAT WE WORK ON

Common reasons people seek individual psychotherapy.

WHO I WORK WITH

A diverse range of adults.

I see adults from a wide range of backgrounds, life circumstances, and presenting concerns. My practice is welcoming to people of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and relationship structures. I also work with people navigating the particular challenges of living and working in San Francisco — including the pressures of the tech industry, creative professions, and the city's distinctive social fabric.

If you're unsure whether I'd be a good fit for your situation, reach out — I'm happy to discuss it, and will always try to make a thoughtful referral if I'm not the right person to help.

  
    
  All ethnicities
  LGBTQ+ affirming
  All relationship structures
  Tech professionals
  Creative professionals
  First-generation Americans
  New parents
  People in career transition
  People navigating illness
  Older adults
  ADHD
  High achievers
  

Therapy varies depending on the people involved and the issues at hand. Often we identify patterns of behavior or emotional responses that were useful in an earlier stage of life but are now keeping you stuck. We'll agree on a treatment plan tailored to your goals, and I'll adjust the approach as we learn what's most useful.

The process and overall length of therapy varies quite a bit and is wholly dependent on the nature of the problems being addressed and the goals one hopes to achieve. The more recent and isolated an issue, the more likely it can be improved or resolved in a relatively short period of time. The longer a problem or condition has lasted, the more likely it will take time to heal or resolve. I work in both brief and long-term formats, and we'll find the approach that fits your situation and goals.

No — as a psychologist, I do not prescribe psychiatric medications, but I have a strong working knowledge of them, and I work closely with prescribing physicians and psychiatrists as a normal part of coordinating a patient’s treatment. I can provide referrals for an initial medication evaluation if necessary.