Frequently Asked Questions

Research suggests that couples therapy can have significant positive effects on a relationship — but there are no guarantees, and a lot depends on both partners' commitment to the process.

Couples therapy is most effective when both partners are genuinely willing to look at their own contributions to the relationship dynamics, even when that's uncomfortable. Throughout our work together we'll talk about your specific goals and regularly check in on how things are going.

The tools and skills you develop in therapy are designed to last well beyond our sessions, and they'll serve you in all your relationships, not just your partnership.

The honest answer is that it varies. Some couples find that six months of focused work is enough to reach their goals. Others choose to continue for a year or more, either working through deeper issues or returning periodically as new challenges come up.

I ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly therapy, enough time to learn, practice, and genuinely integrate new skills. Beyond that, we'll assess your progress together and adjust as needed.

My approach is interactive and engaged. I draw on evidence-based methods, which means the strategies I bring to our sessions have a strong foundation in research and have proven effective in helping couples build healthier relationships.

Over the years, clients have described me as warm, empathetic, practical, honest, and direct. Of course, everyone's experience is different, and if we're not a good fit I'm happy to point you toward someone who might be a better match.

I also offer a complimentary 20-minute Zoom consultation before your first session, so we can get a sense of each other before diving in.

Absolutely. While I have specialized training and experience working with neurodiverse couples, I work with couples of all kinds, at all stages of their relationships. Neurodiversity is one area of focus, not a requirement.

Like many therapists, I was initially skeptical about working entirely online. I worried that something would be lost without being in the same room together.

What I've found over time is that online therapy works just as well, and in some ways better. Since couples therapy is largely about your interactions with each other, I can observe and intervene just as effectively over Zoom. And the flexibility means couples can join from home, work, or wherever they happen to be.

Please note that for online therapy, I can only work with couples living in California.

I don't bill insurance companies directly. However, if your plan includes out-of-network benefits for couples therapy, I can provide a monthly Superbill showing all sessions and fees paid. You can submit this to your insurance company and reimbursement will be sent directly to you.

If you're not sure whether your plan covers out-of-network therapy, it's worth a quick call to your insurance company to find out.