Frequently Asked

Questions

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Depth-oriented therapy for meaningful change and psychological integration.

General Psychotherapy Questions

Who do you work with?

I work with adults, adolescents (12+), families, and couples in Pasadena and across California.

What are your fees?

My standard fees for individual and couples psychotherapy are:

  • 45-minute individual or couples sessions: $250

  • 60-minute sessions where longer sessions are required: $330

Fees are collected via credit card payment at the time of each session.

Are there structured treatment options or integration sequences?

Some clients choose structured preparation or integration sequences depending on their therapeutic goals, particularly when working with psychedelic integration or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. These treatment structures are discussed collaboratively during consultation to determine what may be clinically appropriate.

Do you accept insurance?

I am considered an ‘out-of-network provider’ for most insurance plans. This means I am not contracted with insurance companies; however, session fees may be covered in-full or in-part by your heath insurance or employee benefit plans.

This process involves me providing you with receipts (called ‘superbills’) for our appointments. You can then submit these superbills to your insurer for reimbursement, if they accept superbills. Check with your insurer to verify that your health plan covers ‘out-of-network’ behavioral health services.

Where do you provide services?

I provide services in my Pasadena office, as well as online for people located across California.

How do I get started?

If you’re interested in starting therapy, click here to contact me.

Psychedelic Integration Therapy

Integration-oriented therapy focuses on helping individuals translate meaningful internal experiences into lasting psychological change.

  • Psychedelic integration therapy is psychotherapy that supports individuals in reflecting on and incorporating insights from transformative or expanded-state experiences into daily life.

    The focus is not on the substance itself, but on psychological meaning-making, emotional processing, and sustainable change.

    Integration therapy may include:

    • Processing emotional or relational themes that surfaced

    • Working through challenging or disorienting experiences

    • Clarifying insight versus interpretation

    • Translating realizations into grounded behavioral change

    This work is grounded in established depth-oriented and relational psychotherapeutic practice and tailored to each individual’s clinical needs.

  • Yes.

    Integration therapy is psychotherapy. It does not involve the administration of substances.

    When clients pursue legal ketamine-assisted therapy, the medical components — screening, prescribing, monitoring, and administration — are handled by licensed healthcare providers. My role is to support psychological preparation and integration within the scope of mental health practice.

  • My work is grounded in psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy. I emphasize curiosity, emotional depth, and careful exploration of unconscious patterns.

    Integration is approached as a psychological process — not as an event — unfolding over time within the safety of the therapeutic relationship.

  • Integration-oriented therapy is a depth process rather than a quick intervention. While meaningful insight may emerge quickly, lasting change typically unfolds gradually through reflection, exploration, and ongoing therapeutic work.

    Clients often notice that this approach emphasizes:

    • curiosity rather than immediate solutions

    • developing awareness over time

    • working at a pace that supports psychological stability

    • integrating insight into everyday life rather than seeking repeated peak experiences

    Therapy is collaborative and responsive to each individual’s needs. The goal is not to recreate altered states or pursue dramatic breakthroughs, but to support grounded and sustainable psychological growth.

  • For clarity:

    • I do not provide, administer, prescribe, or facilitate access to psychedelic substances.

    • I do not offer dosing guidance or sourcing information.

    • I do not provide recommendations regarding specific substances .

    • I do not encourage or direct illegal activity.

    My role is strictly psychotherapeutic — supporting preparation and integration for experiences undertaken independently or within legal medical settings.

    Maintaining clear professional boundaries protects both client and clinician.

  • Integration-oriented therapy may be a good fit if you:

    • Are seeking thoughtful, psychologically grounded support

    • Value reflection and meaning-making

    • Are willing to engage in ongoing therapeutic work

    • Understand that insight requires integration to become change

    • Are pursuing legal treatment options when applicable

    This work is best suited for individuals interested in depth-oriented psychotherapy rather than solely experience-focused approaches.

  • This practice may not be appropriate if you are seeking:

    • Access to psychedelic substances

    • Guidance about sourcing or dosing

    • Immediate solutions without ongoing therapeutic engagement

    If you are in acute crisis, experiencing active substance misuse, or seeking medical treatment, a higher level of care or medical provider may be more appropriate.

  • No.

    Many clients seek integration-oriented therapy without any history of psychedelic use. Themes such as identity exploration, trauma processing, existential questions, and personal growth are central to this work regardless of how they emerge.

  • Challenging experiences can feel confusing, overwhelming, or isolating.

    Integration therapy can help:

    • Reduce emotional reactivity

    • Organize fragmented material

    • Process fear or shame

    • Restore a sense of psychological stability

    Difficult experiences often benefit from careful, trauma-informed exploration within a contained therapeutic setting.

  • Yes.

    Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is offered through a collaborative model with Journey Clinical, an independent medical provider responsible for medical evaluation, prescribing, dosing protocols, and ongoing medical oversight.

    I provide the psychotherapy component of treatment, including preparation, therapeutic support during dosing sessions, and integration.

    Medical decisions and medication management are handled exclusively by Journey Clinical’s medical team.

  • Yes.

    For individuals pursuing ketamine-assisted therapy through licensed medical providers, either through Journey Clinical or your own provider, I offer psychological preparation and post-session integration support.

    Preparation may include:

    • Clarifying intentions and goals

    • Identifying emotional themes

    • Strengthening coping resources

    • Developing an integration plan

    Medical decisions and administration remain under the care of qualified healthcare professionals.

  • Sessions are conversational, reflective, and collaborative.

    Depending on your needs, our work may include:

    • Depth-oriented exploration

    • Trauma-informed processing

    • Relational pattern analysis

    • Emotional regulation strategies

    • Translating insight into behavioral change

    The aim is psychological coherence and sustainable growth — not the recreation of altered states.

  • Yes.

    In addition to single sessions, I offer tailored multi-session integration programs designed to support individuals through preparation, dosing sessions, and post-session integration in a structured format.

  • If this approach resonates, you may schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether this work feels aligned.

    Our initial conversation will focus on fit, expectations, and whether integration-oriented therapy is appropriate for your needs.