How do I know if I’m ready for therapy?

If there’s something about your day-to-day life that feels heavy, stuck, or not quite right — and you can’t seem to shift it on your own — that’s often the sign you’re ready for therapy.

You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out. Therapy can help when you’re navigating loss of identity, burnout, or simply realizing that you’ve been caring for everyone else and it’s time to care for yourself, too.

I usually handle things on my own. Why would I need therapy?

Many people pride themselves on being strong and capable — and often, you are. But even the strongest people deserve support.

It’s hard to see ourselves clearly when we’re always the one holding everything together. Therapy offers a space to exhale, to be seen, and to work through what’s weighing on you with someone who’s trained to help you find your footing again.

What are therapy sessions like?

Sessions are typically just under an hour. In the beginning, we’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what you’d like to get out of therapy — maybe it’s feeling less overwhelmed, sleeping better, or reconnecting with parts of yourself that have gone quiet.
From there, we’ll work together to understand where your stress, sadness, or patterns come from and how they show up in your daily life. Each session is a mix of insight, reflection, and practical ways to help you start feeling more like yourself again.

Therapy sounds expensive. Why should I spend the money on it?

It’s often easier to spend money on others than on ourselves — especially when we’ve been in a caregiving role. But therapy is an investment in your ability to keep showing up for life, in a way that feels lighter and more grounded.

When you prioritize your own well-being, everything around you benefits — your relationships, your energy, your sense of self. You deserve the same care and compassion you give to everyone else.

What will I get out of therapy?

Therapy can help you rediscover who you are beneath the stress, the grief, or the constant giving. Many people find a deeper understanding of themselves — their emotions, patterns, and needs — and learn how to set healthier boundaries and tend to their own healing.
You may notice more calm, clarity, and confidence as you start to feel seen, supported, and understood in a way that feels genuine and restorative.

Why don’t you take most insurances?

Insurance companies often set limits that make it difficult to provide the kind of personalized, attentive care my clients deserve. They may also define what’s “medically necessary” in ways that don’t always align with your real emotional needs.
By staying out-of-network, I’m able to focus fully on you — offering therapy that’s flexible, thoughtful, and centered on your well-being, not on an insurance checklist.

How Many Caregivers are in the US?

According to research led by National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, there are approximately 63 million Americans who identify as caregivers. In California alone, there are “more than 7 million (7,045,000) adults in California provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities — nearly one in five (23%) adults across the state.”