individual therapy
Reimagine Your
Relationship With Yourself
Individual therapy in Newport Beach, Fullerton & online throughout California
Anxiety
Depression
Religious Issues
Identity
Self-esteem
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Attachment
Shame
Grief & Loss
+ more
A Psychodynamic, Attachment-Based Approach
I believe that understanding our past helps illuminate our present. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and attachment-focused, meaning we’ll gently explore how your early relationships have influenced who you are today. We’ll work together to uncover patterns that might be holding you back, understand the “why” behind your feelings, and work to transform your relationships in ways that feel more fulfilling.
who i work with
High-functioning people managing daily responsibilities while battling persistent feelings of emptiness, heaviness, or being underwater
Outwardly successful individuals exhausted by the constant fear of being "found out" or exposed as not being good enough
People whose difficult past experiences keep showing up uninvited in their present relationships and sense of self
Those caught in cycles of persistent worry, low mood, self-criticism, or unresolved grief
Creatives facing inspiration dry spells, burnout, or uncertainty about their professional direction
Parents who want to do better but are drowning in self-doubt and harsh self-criticism about their choices
People questioning their identity and struggling to show up authentically in their various life roles
Individuals seeking a safe space to explore questions around intimacy and sexuality they can’t discuss elsewhere
Those who feel disconnected from partners or family members, as if speaking entirely different languages
People who’ve thought “maybe I should talk to someone” repeatedly and are finally curious about what therapy truly offers
the process
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Getting Started
Our first few meetings are all about getting comfortable with each other. I’ll listen closely to what brings you in, and together we’ll figure out what you’re hoping to gain.
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Ongoing Work
We’ll typically meet weekly, creating a consistent rhythm that helps us dive deeper as we go. I won’t rush you—we’ll move at whatever pace feels right for you, honoring your readiness to explore different aspects of your experience.
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Growing Together
The relationship we build becomes one of the most powerful parts of therapy. Many people find that the way we connect in sessions offers new insights into how they relate to others in their lives. Together, you can explore new ways of being and relating in a safe, supportive environment.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is individual therapy a good fit for?
I offer in-person sessions at two office locations in Orange County: Fullerton and Newport Beach. Specific office details and directions will be provided once we schedule your first appointment. I also offer telehealth sessions for clients located throughout California.
What does individual therapy actually look like in your practice?
Individual therapy with me is weekly and open-ended. Sessions are 45-50 minutes. There is no worksheet to complete before the next appointment, no structured agenda you are expected to follow. You talk about what is on your mind. You share what is present, what has been difficult, what you have been thinking or feeling, and I listen carefully for the emotional threads, patterns, and meanings beneath the surface of what you share. My style is warm and engaged. I bring my curiosity, my care, and at times my perspective into the room. I am primarily deeply interested in your experience, not in directing you toward a predetermined destination. Progress tends to show up gradually — in how you relate to yourself and others, in what you can tolerate, in what you are able to feel and say freely and honestly.
What is the difference between anxiety therapy and depth therapy?
The distinction matters especially in individual therapy, where your anxiety may be one of the main reasons you are seeking help. "Anxiety therapy" as a category can mean many things. It might involve exposure techniques, cognitive restructuring, breathing regulation, or somatic awareness work. Many of these are effective for specific types of anxiety and can reduce symptoms reliably. Depth therapy approaches anxiety differently. It does not treat anxiety as a problem to be neutralized but as a meaningful communication from your internal world. We ask what the anxiety is responding to, what it might be protecting, and where it learned to be so vigilant. This is especially useful when anxiety is diffuse and pervasive. When you feel anxious without knowing why, feel dread about things you know are safe, or when the anxiety keeps returning despite rationalizing with it. In individual therapy with me, we may draw on elements from multiple frameworks depending on what you bring, but the orientation is always depth-first: understanding the person, not just treating the symptom.
Do you work with people experiencing depression?
Yes. Depression is one of the core areas I work with in individual therapy, including forms of depression that are easy to miss or minimize from the outside: the kind that coexists with high functioning, achievement, and an apparently intact life. People often come to me not because they cannot get out of bed, but because life feels hollow, flat, or somehow not their own, even when things look fine on paper. Depth-oriented therapy is particularly useful for depression because it is interested in the history and meaning of the depression, not only its symptoms. We look at what has become muted, cut off, or turned inward, and how the emotional patterns that contributed to the depression can begin to shift through witnessing and understanding, not only through behavior change.
Can therapy help with shame?
Yes, and this is some of the most important work I do. Shame tends to be self-concealing. It is a feeling about the self that makes disclosure feel dangerous, which means it often goes unnamed and unworked in therapy. In depth-oriented individual therapy, I move toward shame with care and curiosity, not confrontation. We look at where it came from, what it is protecting, and how it operates in your relationships and your inner life. Many people carry shame about their desires, their needs, their history, their body, their worth, or their capacity to be loved. That kind of shame has often been carried alone for a long time. Understanding it can be one of the most freeing things therapy makes possible.
What if I don't know what to talk about in therapy?
That's more common than you'd think, and it's not a problem at all. Sometimes not knowing what to talk about is itself something worth exploring. I’m a partner with you, and over time, you'll likely find that the space starts to feel more natural and intuitive. Having space for things to surface that you didn't expect is often where a lot of meaningful work happens.
Do you offer therapy for teens?
Yes. I work with teens and adolescents as well as adults. I find working with younger people meaningful. There's often an opportunity to address patterns earlier, before they become more entrenched. I tailor my approach to be accessible for younger clients. Parents are generally not present in sessions, though I'll discuss how communication is handled based on the teen's age and circumstances.
next steps
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to give you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how we might work together. During the call, we’ll:
⁕ Discuss what brings you to therapy
⁕ Talk about how I might help
⁕ Answer any questions you have
⁕ See if we're a good fit
I provide individual therapy in Newport Beach, Ca, or online throughout California.