Flowers growing towards the sun, just like psychological growth in psychotherapy for trauma, depression, anxiety and perinatal mood disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensed psychologist in Brookline, MA

  • Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that helps you understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can make meaningful changes. In my Brookline practice, I provide evidence-based therapy that supports healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression, and helps you develop healthier ways to cope and connect.

  • You might consider therapy if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or notice patterns that keep you from living the life you want. Many of my clients seek therapy for anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or perinatal mood changes. Therapy offers a safe, confidential space to explore these challenges and learn new ways to manage them.

  • Your first session is a chance to get to know each other. I’ll ask about what brings you to therapy, your background, and your goals. We’ll talk about what’s been most challenging and start identifying what support will be most helpful. My office in Brookline—and my online sessions for Massachusetts residents—offer a warm, welcoming environment for this process.

  • Therapy length depends on your goals and needs. Some clients find relief after a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work, especially for trauma or deep-rooted patterns like perfectionism. I’ll check in regularly about your progress to make sure therapy continues to feel useful and effective.

  • Look for someone whose experience and style align with your needs. I encourage potential clients to schedule a free consultation call so we can see if we’re a good fit. Feeling safe and understood is essential for effective therapy.

  • I offer psychotherapy for adults, using integrative approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, incorporating humanistic and psychodynamic principles.

  • My specialties include perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), trauma, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. I also help high-achieving professionals in the Boston area overcome imposter syndrome and build self-confidence.

  • You’ll begin to notice shifts—less anxiety, more confidence, or improved relationships. I check in regularly to track your progress and adjust our approach as needed.

  • I am an out-of-network provider for most major insurance carriers. Many insurance plans offer out of network mental health care benefits and will reimburse you for a percentage of the cost of our sessions. I will provide you with the necessary paperwork so that you can receive reimbursement for services, should you wish to do so. I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.

  • I request at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Cancellations made within 24 hours incur a fee.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises