I held active licenses as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California and then Colorado for 6 years after completing my education (Masters degree in counseling) and clinical training hours. 

My shift to coaching in 2025 was prompted by 2 things at the same time. I lived in 3 states in 5 years and acquiring the trail of licenses for this was becoming an administrative burden. And at the same time, I noticed that my work and orientation had shifted just slightly, a few degrees less clinical and more relational. Coaching is a better match today for my work and life, and it’s still deeply influenced by my education, training, and years of experience as a licensed therapist. I still meet regularly with my consultation group of licensed therapists and am steeped now in both worlds.

Therapy diagnoses and treats what is in the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual). While there is often much overlap in both- therapy tends to focus more on the root question of ‘how did I get here?’. This may look more at: history, family of origin, etc. Coaching tends to be more oriented in the now and where we are going. It answers the question of ‘ Where am I now and where would I like to go?’. 

Coaching is a great space to have consistent structured support and build new tools in service of your goals. Our sessions might include: processing emotions, building communication and boundary skills, supporting your nervous system, untangling old patterns, and identifying practical next steps. I’ll help you explore what’s happening beneath the surface - and I’ll also be your accountability buddy to track progress on the goals you’ve recently set. 

While I no longer practice psychotherapy, my work won’t be a good fit for folks seeking treatment around specific DSM diagnoses, active substance abuse, eating disorders, or domestic violence. If in the course of our work it becomes clear that a client is needing a higher level of care, I will make an appropriate referral to a licensed professional.

Sessions are typically 60 or 75 mins in length. We begin with a brief check in- I will ask what’s been on your mind and heart. This will help guide the areas we’d like to focus on in session. When we first begin our work, we will map out some clear goals and focus areas. I’ll always be holding the day’s topics alongside those goals.  

Currently I am only seeing clients virtually via zoom or phone session. I can see clients in any timezone that we can make work, though I am located in NYC, EST. My typical working hours for sessions are 9am - 6pm ET Monday through Thursday.

My rates are: 

Individuals: $225 for 60 minutes | $275 for 75 minutes

Couples: $250 for 60 minutes | $310 for 75 minutes 

Clients see me at the cadence that matches their need, life, and budget. To begin our work and establish our working relationship, I typically aim to see clients weekly or every other week, and if with time another cadence fits the work best, I’m always open to that dialogue. 

Access to support is a value that I hold. If cost is prohibitive for full fee sessions, when I am able I offer a few sliding scale spots in my practice. I ask clients to self-assess using these guidelines. The bottom of my scale is $165 per 60 minute session. The mid range is $195 per 60 minute session. 

At present I have a few sliding scale spots available. Please inquire if needed, and refer below for how to think about where on the scale you may be.

Full Fee:
You own property or comfortably rent.
You have family safety nets.
You carry little or no debt.
You can comfortably pay for general and emergency expenses.
You are able to travel when you wish.

$195:
You are employed and meet your needs.
You may have some family or partner support.
You don’t support dependents. 

$165:
You are employed and meet your needs, but tight months or emergencies may cause stress.
You don’t have family or partner support or safety nets. 
You may carry some debt, student loans, or credit card balances.
You may support dependents.