Couples Therapy in San Diego & Online in California.
Helping you understand each other again.
Somewhere between what you meant and what they heard, things got complicated.
Maybe small disagreements turn into bigger fights. One of you shuts down while the other pushes for a conversation. You’re trying to explain yourself, but somehow neither of you walks away feeling understood.
Or maybe there isn’t a lot of fighting at all. You’ve just started to feel disconnected, unsure how to talk about what’s bothering you, or like something between you has shifted.
Couples therapy gives us a chance to slow things down, understand what’s happening between you, and find new ways of responding to each other.
Couples therapy can help you with:
Breaking out of the same arguments and patterns
Communicating without immediately getting defensive or shutting down
Feeling more heard and understood by each other
Navigating trust, jealousy, or insecurity
Understanding how past experiences show up in your relationship
Feeling more connected and like you’re on the same team
What couples therapy with me looks like…
I'm not here to decide who's right or take sides. I'm interested in what happens between the two of you — the patterns you get pulled into, what each of you is trying to communicate underneath your reactions, and why it can be so hard to hear each other in the moment.
Sometimes we'll slow down a disagreement and figure out what actually happened. Sometimes we'll look at the experiences each of you brings into the relationship and how they shape what feels threatening, important, or hard to ask for.
We'll work on communicating differently, but also on understanding each other differently. Because knowing the “right” way to communicate doesn't always help when you're hurt, angry, scared, or feeling misunderstood.
The goal isn't to never disagree. It's to understand what's happening when you do — and learn how to find your way back to each other.
FAQs
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Yes. I currently accept Aetna, Anthem, UCSHIP, Cigna, Optum, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey.
If I’m not in-network with your insurance, I can also provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your specific plan, so I recommend checking your out-of-network mental health benefits directly with your insurance provider.
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My current rate is $150 per 50-minute session. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can explore whether we’re a good fit before getting started.
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Most clients start with weekly sessions to build momentum, but we can tailor the frequency based on your needs, schedule, and goals. We’ll check in regularly to make sure the pace feels right for you.
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Yes! Online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for many people—and it can be more convenient and accessible, especially if you have a busy schedule. I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about what to expect from virtual sessions.
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That’s a completely normal feeling—especially if you’ve never done therapy before or had a less-than-great experience in the past. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and not judged. We’ll go at your pace and focus on what feels most helpful for you.
You don’t have to keep having the same conversation.
If you’re ready to understand what keeps getting in the way—and start finding a different way forward together—I’d be happy to see if we’re a good fit.