TELETHERAPY FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

  • I provide video teletherapy to residents of California, the state where I hold my psychology license. For over 10 years, I’ve been a learner and provider of evidence-based treatments. My experience teaches me that evidence-based treatments must be grounded in an attentive and honest and nurturing therapeutic connection in order for lasting change to root. Our journey will honor the science of behavior change and the complexity of your experiences and identities as we move towards your unique hopes for growing and healing.

    Self-discovery cannot happen without safety, and my approach prioritizes building a sense of safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, and building a sense of connectedness and security within yourself. Some people may already feel steady within themselves; for others, we will prioritize ways to find stable ground in the midst of chaotic inner worlds.

  • I offer a range of evidence-based treatments, with mindfulness and self-compassion practices as core to how I work. In our initial sessions, we will collaborate to identify which treatment framework may best align with your visions for change:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Prolonged Exposure (PE)

    • Impact of Killing (IOK)

    • Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT-D)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    I provide weekly therapy sessions, with total duration of care determined by your treatment goals. Typical episodes of evidence-based psychotherapy may last approximately 3-4 months, however many people may benefit from having more time in therapy to foster exploration, learning, and behavior change.

  • Trauma Survivors, Women, Health Care Workers, First Responders, Veterans & Servicemembers, Bereaved Parents.

    I work with adults who:

    • may present with PTSD, cPTSD, anxiety, depression, or grief,

    • struggle to find steadiness and meaning after experiencing trauma,

    • are survivors of sexual assault in childhood and/or adulthood,

    • have been traumatized and exploited by institutions,

    • have experienced major life upheavals and losses,

    • have participated in or witnessed something that was a deep violation of their moral code.

  • Since 2019, a majority of the therapy I provided shifted from in-person care to virtual. Since 2022, I have been working exclusively in the teletherapy space. Many of my clients live busy lives with layered roles and responsibilities. I have found that virtual therapy supports the time and efficiency of individuals who are carrying heavy loads, without sacrificing the quality of the therapeutic relationship or effectiveness of the treatment.

    I provide video teletherapy exclusively to residents of California, the state where I completed my doctoral training and hold my psychology license. I am physically located in Colorado.

  • Research supports the efficacy of teletherapy, its ability to reduce barriers to care, and its high satisfaction ratings among clients. Risks and benefits of teletherapy are similar to those of traditional therapy, with some additional considerations around information security and physical safety.

    I use encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platforms for videoconferencing and electronic recordkeeping. Still, there can be a risk of electronic communications being compromised or accessed by others.

    Not being in the same physical space together during our therapy sessions means that we will need to discuss a plan for handling medical or mental health emergencies that could arise during our sessions. An important part of our early communication will be ensuring that participating in teletherapy will best fit your treatment needs and preferences.