Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
- C. G. Jung
Welcome.
The decision to enter therapy can be prompted by many different things. Do you want to untangle old and restrictive patterns? Seek relief from depression or anxiety? Work through grief or trauma? Deepen a relationship to your authentic self? It can begin here.
Your therapy process will be unique to who you are. Some of the elements that I bring to our work will be an exploration of what you feel and how you express it, how your past experiences are influencing your present, and how those dynamics may show up in the therapy space, where we can slow them down and work with them. Curiosity, collaboration, and compassion will guide this work.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, influenced by post-modern feminist therapy and LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy. As part of the LGBTQ community I have seen how intersecting systems of oppression affect individual and community mental health. One’s relationship to power via our social identities is present in all parts of our experience, and the therapeutic space is no exception. I am a white cisgender queer woman, and I bring consciousness of these aspects of my identity into our work together. My background includes work in the arts, in different narrative media, and the creative corporate world.
I came to this work with an interest in bearing witness to human experience and development. I believe that by gaining a deeper understanding of your self, and exploring the parts of your psyche that may have been hidden from awareness, you create the conditions for transformation. It is an honor to be in that process with you.
Education & Training
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
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Specialization in LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy
New Center for Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA
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Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
The Maple Counseling Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Adult Psychodynamic Training Program
B.A., McGill University, Montréal, QC
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English Literature and Classics
Affiliations
New Center for Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA
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Psychotherapy Affiliate Member; Faculty
American Psychoanalytic Association
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Psychotherapy Associate Member
APA Div. 39 Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
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Member
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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Clinical Member
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If you are interested in working with me, or would like more information, please reach out. I am happy to set up a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and other relationship structures. My fee in private practice ranges from $200 for individuals to $250 for couples/relationship work. I see patients on a weekly basis, and sessions are 50 minutes long.
I am able to offer superbills to patients whose insurance provides reimbursement. A percentage of my sessions are sliding scale, with priority given to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and members of the LGBTQIA community.
Other Resources
LOW-COST THERAPY OPTIONS
TEXT & ONLINE RESOURCES