Yes, it is a vital part of the work we do together. There are days where we lean heavily into the more typical talk therapy, and days where we lean into the very practical work of ADHD coaching. That might look like helping you design routines, supporting you with task initiation right there in session, or learning tools and skills for the practical supports and systems you need to live life with less overwhelm.

Deciding when we do coaching and when we do more talk therapy is a combination of what you decide that day, first and always, and second my clinical read on what might be most useful for you. I will offer my thoughts, but as always, you have complete autonomy and choice.

I accept certain plans through Alma. Because networks change, the accurate answer always lives on my booking page rather than here. Follow the booking link to check whether your plan is covered.

Sessions are $150 without insurance, and a sliding scale is available on a case by case basis. If you are paying out of pocket, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs under the No Surprises Act, and I will provide one before we begin.

In California. You need to be physically located in the state during our sessions. This is a licensure requirement rather than a preference, and it applies even to short trips out of state.

Either. Everything is virtual. Some women find that a phone session with the camera off is the only way they can actually think. That is a legitimate choice, not a lesser one.

Women 18 and older. My clinical training and specialization center on how ADHD presents in people assigned female at birth, including the effects of estrogen and the menstrual cycle, and the ways girls are socialized to mask. That is where my depth is. Trans and nonbinary clients are genuinely welcome here, and I will be straightforward with you about what I know well and what I am still learning, so you can decide whether I am the right fit.

You are welcome here. Many women arrive somewhere between a suspicion and a certainty, often after a sibling, a parent, or a child was diagnosed. You do not need a piece of paper to be taken seriously. We can complete a clinical assessment for ADHD together, and where it makes sense I can refer you to a psychiatrist for medication or further evaluation, or to a psychologist for formal psychological testing if a deeper assessment would help.

Yes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I can complete a clinical assessment for ADHD within my scope of practice. What I do not do is psychological testing, and I cannot prescribe medication. Where it would be useful, I refer to a psychiatrist for medication or further evaluation, and to a psychologist for formal psychological testing if a deeper assessment is warranted.

Yes, and I do not treat them as separate appointments. ADHD and PTSD occur together in roughly a third of adults, and each makes the other harder to see clearly. I am pursuing a certificate in Somatic Yoga and continue to build my training in complex trauma and somatic approaches. Body-based work is always optional and always at your pace.

No, that falls outside an LCSW's scope. I can help you prepare for a prescriber appointment, organize what you have been noticing, and think through what to ask.

The first session is me hearing more about what is bringing you to therapy and what you are hoping for. I will gather some history and ask questions so I understand how to best support you, and from there we build a treatment plan together. I see this as collaborative. You do not need to arrive with it all organized.

I ask for 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged a $100 fee.

No. This site is a public landing page and is not a HIPAA-secure channel. Please do not send health information, diagnoses, or clinical detail through it. All scheduling, intake, and messaging happen on a separate secure platform.