Where are you located?

In-person sessions are located at 1918 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, California. Most non-ketamine sessions are held virtually on Zoom. Clients must be located in the state of California.

Do you take insurance?

Not at this time. However, you can receive a receipt of payment of our sessions for you to submit to your insurance company.

What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy acknowledges the role of the body in thoughts and feelings. While traditional talk therapy stays in the realm of narrative, somatic therapy invites you to notice body sensations such as breathing, tension, heart rate and emotions. A typical therapy session will explore your most pressing concerns while also attuning to the state of your nervous system which underlies those concerns.

What is your approach to couples therapy?

I have training and education in EFT (Emotionally-Focused Therapy), Imago Therapy, and Relational Life Therapy, which are all focused on couples. I help couples get to know their negative interaction cycle and understand their own and each other’s reactivity. I take a directive approach to help couples recognize when they are in their “Adaptive Child” rather than their “Wise Adult” self. From this level of mindfulness, better communication and deeper connection can take place.

How long does therapy take?

Depth oriented psychotherapy takes one to three years. My work with couples is often shorter—sometimes just six to ten sessions. My goal with couples is for you to assimilate tools and practices so that you no longer need a therapist. Individual therapy can last longer because new challenges might arise or new layers might be uncovered. I support you in your decision to stop therapy whenever you feel complete.

What is ketamine-assisted therapy?

Sometimes people feel stuck in therapy and need a tool to access deeper layers of the psyche. Ketamine induces a non-ordinary state of consciousness which, combined with therapy, allows for new perspectives and insights that can add healing to your life. The number of KAP sessions in a treatment plan will vary depending on clients’ needs. For KAP work to be most effective, I recommend a minimum commitment of 3 KAP sessions. Once you’ve completed your series of planned sessions, intermittent sessions will be available for maintenance of mental health goals.

How does ketamine-assisted therapy work?

Ketamine has shown remarkable potential in promoting nervous system healing. It acts on specific neurotransmitter systems in the brain, particularly glutamate, which plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotions. By modulating glutamate, ketamine can create a state of increased plasticity in the brain, enabling individuals to break free from rigid thought patterns and emotional roadblocks.

This heightened plasticity facilitates the rewiring of neural pathways, promoting resilience and adaptability in the face of stress and trauma.

This video by Yale Medicine shows how ketamine works in the brain.

Where can I read about others’ experiences with ketamine-assisted therapy?

Here are some articles with first-hand accounts of ketamine-assisted therapy:

I Was Paralyzed by Severe Depression. Then Came Ketamine.

Ketamine Experiences: What if I Have a Bad Trip?

A Patient's Experience with Ketamine

'Nothing less than transformational:' Ketamine brings relief to people with severe depression

One Woman's Journey and Success with Ketamine Therapy

I Used Ketamine to Treat My Depression

Ketamine for Anxiety Saved My Life

Are Psychedelics an Answer? : a podcast episode with Glennon Doyle