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Anxiety & Burnout Therapy in Granada Hills, CA
Serving all of Los Angeles & California

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You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.Many of my clients reach out because they’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable, or simply tired of carrying everything on their own.Therapy can provide a space to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, build new tools and perspectives, and create meaningful, lasting change.
The consultation is a free 15-minute phone call where we can get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit.You’ll have an opportunity to share what’s bringing you to therapy, ask questions about my approach, and learn more about what working together might look like. There’s no pressure or commitment—just a chance to see whether moving forward feels right for you.
Most clients begin with weekly sessions.Meeting consistently helps build momentum, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and create meaningful change over time. As therapy progresses, some clients choose to transition to biweekly sessions depending on their needs and goals.We’ll discuss what makes the most sense for your unique situation.
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.Some clients come to therapy to work through a specific challenge and stay for a shorter period of time. Others choose longer-term therapy to address deeper patterns, trauma, relationships, or ongoing personal growth.We’ll regularly check in about your goals and make sure therapy continues to feel helpful and aligned with what you need.
That’s completely okay.Most people don’t fit neatly into one category. Anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, trauma, chronic pain, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, and life transitions often overlap.The service pages are simply designed to help you find information that feels relevant to your experience. During our consultation, we can talk through what’s bringing you in and determine whether we’re a good fit to work together.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.I integrate traditional talk therapy with somatic, mindfulness-based, and neuroscience-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, calm the nervous system, and create lasting change.Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work to understand the deeper patterns that may be contributing to your struggles while building practical tools to support healing and growth.
Therapy with me is much more interactive than simply having someone listen.While creating a supportive space is important, I also provide education, observations, practical tools, and gentle challenges when appropriate. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build insight, and work toward meaningful change.My goal isn’t to tell you what decisions to make—it’s to help you better understand yourself and feel more confident making decisions that align with your values.
Many of my clients have had therapy before.Sometimes therapy can provide valuable insight without fully creating the change someone is hoping for. Other times, the approach simply wasn’t the right fit.My work goes beyond insight alone by incorporating the mind, body, nervous system, and lived experience. Together, we’ll focus not only on understanding what’s happening, but also on creating new experiences that support healing and long-term change.
This is actually one of the most common reasons people seek therapy.Insight is important, but understanding where a pattern comes from doesn’t always mean it automatically changes. Many struggles are rooted not only in thoughts, but also in the nervous system, learned experiences, and deeply ingrained patterns of protection.Therapy can help bridge the gap between knowing and experiencing change.
Many people already understand why they struggle, but insight alone doesn’t always create change.Experiences such as trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and chronic pain can affect both the brain and nervous system. Because of this, healing often involves more than talking through a problem.By integrating somatic, mindfulness-based, and neuroscience-informed approaches, therapy can help create new experiences of safety, flexibility, and self-trust that support lasting change.
Yes. Confidentiality is an important part of therapy.I use HIPAA-compliant systems to protect your information, and what we discuss in therapy is kept private except in specific situations required by law. We’ll review confidentiality and its limits during our first session, and I’m always happy to answer questions about privacy and how your information is protected.
I am no longer in-network with insurance. However, PPO plans offer out-of-network reimbursement for therapy services. I partner with Thrizer to help clients check their benefits and streamline the reimbursement process. Check your OON benefits here.Please note that reimbursement amounts vary by insurance plan.
My standard fee is $200 per 50-minute session.I also reserve a limited number of reduced-fee appointments based on financial need. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss current availability.
Life happens, and I understand that plans sometimes change.If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Full details are reviewed during the intake process and included in the informed consent paperwork.
Wildflower Mental Health & Wellness is not a crisis service.If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support, 24 hours a day.LGBTQIA+ individuals can also access crisis support through The Trevor Project.
Yes. I provide virtual therapy for adults located in Granada Hills, CA and across Los Angeles and California.Telehealth allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your space while maintaining the same level of privacy, professionalism, and care as an in-person session.
You don't have it all figured out before reaching out.
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for to start the conversation.
Whether you’re curious about therapy, have questions about my approach, or are wondering if we’re a good fit, I’m happy to help.


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