Therapy for couples, anxiety and addiction in Los Angeles, CA

I offer both couples therapy, and individual therapy. My specialties are in relationships, anxiety and substance use. However I have experience in a wide range of issues, including codependency, body image issues, depression, perfectionism and performance issues, as well as attachment issues. If you are curious if I have experience working with something you are struggling with, please reach out!

Therapy with me is both grounded and deeply human. Before becoming a therapist, I spent nine years as an actor in film and television, and that background in storytelling shapes how I listen. I pay attention not just to what you say, but to the themes, patterns, and emotional undercurrents beneath the surface. I’m warm, direct, and honest—never performative, never robotic. I won’t push you toward change you’re not ready for, but I will gently challenge the narratives that keep you stuck. Our work is collaborative, thoughtful, and steady—an intentional space to slow down, go deeper, and rediscover yourself.

Individual sessions with me are $200, and couples sessions are $250. Each session is 50 minutes.

Working with me feels warm, real, and engaged. I’m open about my own life in thoughtful, boundaried ways when it serves the work, and clients often say it feels like having a warm (but professional) friend in their corner. That said, you’re not paying me to be your “yes” person—you’re investing in your own growth. I’m direct and solution-focused, and I won’t shy away from hard truths or deeper layers. I believe lasting change happens when we get underneath the symptom and understand what’s driving it. Together, we go to the root—so the healing isn’t temporary, it’s sustainable.

My approach to anxiety therapy starts with honoring anxiety as a natural, intelligent part of being human. Anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s a protective system designed to keep you safe. We don’t try to eradicate it (because we can’t). Instead, we work on changing your relationship to it so it’s no longer in the driver’s seat of your life. Together, we explore what your anxiety is communicating, how you respond to it, and what patterns keep it amplified. We also look at biological factors—sleep, hormones, nervous system regulation—treating anxiety from multiple angles so relief is thoughtful, sustainable, and deeply integrated.

My approach to couples therapy isn’t about keeping you together at all costs. My goal is to help each of you get clear on what’s true and right for you as individuals—because only when both people are aligned with themselves can the relationship truly work. We revisit what made you fall in love, explore where things shifted, and create a deeply personalized path forward. That may include rebuilding trust, restoring safety, and bringing back a sense of fun and friendship. We also examine attachment patterns and personality differences, fostering deeper understanding, compassion, and acceptance between you both.

I help you communicate in ways that feel honest rather than reactive, and accountable rather than defensive. Together, we slow down conflict cycles, identify core needs, and build practical tools that support long-term connection—not just short-term peace.

I work with people in the grey area of substance use—those who don’t need rehab or intensive outpatient treatment, but feel uneasy about their relationship with alcohol or drugs. Maybe you’re functioning well on the outside, yet quietly wondering, “Is this becoming a problem?” I don’t rush to label you or push you toward a change you’re not ready for. We move at your pace. Using my clinical experience, I help hold up an honest, compassionate mirror so you can see clearly what’s happening and decide what feels right for you—then build the clarity and confidence to follow through.

This work is rooted in acceptance and zero judgment. I know how scary it can feel to look closely at these patterns. You deserve a space where you’re met with honesty and compassion—and supported in becoming the strongest, healthiest version of yourself.

I work from an integrative lens that blends depth therapy, Jungian and psychodynamic insight, Attachment-based work, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and solution-focused strategies. That may sound like a lot of jargon—but what it really means is this: we look beneath the surface.

Depth and Jungian work help us explore patterns, early experiences, dreams, and unconscious themes that may still be shaping your choices. Psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy examine how your past relationships influence how you show up in love, conflict, and connection today. ACT helps you build practical skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. Solution-focused therapy ensures we’re not just reflecting—we’re moving forward with clarity and action.

In simple terms, we both understand the “why” beneath your struggles and build the “how” to create change. The result is insight that’s meaningful—and tools that actually work in real life