Frequently Asked Questions

+ WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?

I work with adults, couples and teens, connected to or by adoption and/or foster care. I also consult with doctors, therapists and other professionals desiring to deepen their understanding of the adoptive experience. Additionally I collaborate with producers, screenwriters authors and other creatives to provide authenticity to their work invloving adoption related themes.

+ WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN LOS ANGELES?

That’s ok! I work with many people worldwide by phone or virtually using the platform Zoom.

+ HOW LONG IS EACH COACHING SESSION?

Each meeting is 50 minutes long unless we’ve arranged something different in advance.

+ WHAT IS YOUR FEE?

My fee varies depending on session length. Please contact me directly for more information. I accept cash, checks and all major credit cards.

+ HOW OFTEN WILL WE MEET?

It depends on your goals and needs. Some clients like to meet each week while others find once or twice a month helpful.

+ HOW OFTEN DO YOU OFFER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS AND COURSES?

Groups and courses are offered several times a year. Please email me or sign up for my newsletter to receive information about upcoming events.

+ WHAT IS BRAINSPOTTING?

“Where you look affects how you feel.” Brainspotting is a brain-based, “power” therapy developed by Dr. David Grand. Specific eye positions (Brainspots) in the field of vision are associated with trauma, anxiety, depression and/or behavioral problems. Once we find these brainspots, you’ll focus mindfully on that specific point, listen to biolateral music and allow your brain to process from the inside out. Brainspotting is effective in working with pre-verbal trauma as well as current issues that are preventing you from enjoying life. Learn more about Brainspotting at www.brainspotting.com.

+ WHAT IS EMDR?

EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a brain-based therapy that utilizes bilateral stimulation and helps diminish negative thoughts, feelings and belief systems associated with traumatic events. EMDR can access implicit memories that are stored in the nervous system. This is why it can be useful working with events that occurred pre-verbally. Learn more about EMDR at www.emdria.org

+ CAN I DO BRAINSPOTTING AND/OR EMDR VIRTUALLY?

Absolutely!

+ DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

I do not accept insurance.

+ WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

I require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment. Failure to give 24 hours notice will result in a charge of the full fee for your session.