Trauma-Informed Therapy: Deep Healing for Lasting Change
Life can feel heavy — especially when you’ve been carrying it alone for too long.
My therapy work is all about going deeper than surface-level coping. Together, we’ll uncover the root of what’s keeping you stuck, regulate your nervous system, and help you build the confidence, self-trust, and emotional clarity to move forward with purpose.
Individual Therapy: Heal, Grow, and Reclaim Your Life
Stuck in anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt that just won’t let go?
Caught in patterns that feel familiar but exhausting — like people-pleasing, overthinking, or disordered eating?
Ready to stop coping and start actually healing?
Let’s get to the root. With a trauma-informed, whole-person approach, we’ll break old patterns and build confidence, clarity, and self-trust — so you can finally feel good in your own life.
Couples Therapy: Strengthen & Rebuild Your Relationship
Feeling unheard, unseen, disconnected, or stuck in the same arguments?
Struggling with trust, communication, or emotional safety?
Wanting more intimacy, clarity, and connection?
Couples therapy is a space to rebuild, not relive the hurt. Together, we’ll work on communication, trust, and the kind of connection that feels safe, supportive, and real.
I work with all couples — same-sex, non-traditional, poly/open — to build connection, communication, and clarity without judgment.
To provide the depth of care my clients deserve, I keep my caseload intentionally small. I accept some insurance through trusted platforms, but I prioritize private pay clients who are ready for deep, meaningful change and a more personalized experience.
Private pay allows for greater flexibility, privacy, and a fully tailored approach — free from the limitations and diagnoses required by insurance. This means we get to focus on you, your goals, and creating the kind of life you actually want to live.
Personalized, High-Quality Support — No Matter Where You’re Starting
Not sure what’s best for your needs? Let’s talk it through
Therapy Session Rates
Individual Therapy (Telehealth, Hawaii residents only)
$140 per 60 minute sessionCouples Therapy (Telehealth, Hawaii residents only)
$175 per 60-minute session
I am credentialed with the following insurance plans:
Kaiser Permanente of Hawaii
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii
Carelon Behavioral Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Quest Behavioral Health
Cigna
Aetna
I accept insurance benefits through Headway and Rula.
Note: Due to low reimbursement rates, I only accept Kaiser insurance for couples counseling through Rula (not Headway).
✅ Want to use out-of-network benefits?
No problem! I partner with Thrizer to make using your out-of-network (OON) benefits simple and easy. Thrizer handles the billing directly with your insurance while I’m still paid my full private practice rate ($140/session). Often, your cost ends up being similar to an in-network copay.
Payment Options:
Payment is collected at the time of service. I accept all major credit cards and any payment methods supported through Stripe.
Insurance and Payment Information
It’s okay if investing in yourself feels big — because it is.
But the changes you’ll create won’t just last a session. They’ll last a lifetime. And you are so worth that.
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Coaching: Empowering You to Take Action
Therapy helps you unpack the past — coaching helps you move boldly into your future.
If you've already done the inner work, know your patterns, and are ready for something more actionable — coaching is for you. We’ll focus on building confidence, cutting through overthinking, and taking real steps toward the life you actually want to live.
Individual Coaching: Step Into Your Confidence
Overthinking everything and stuck in analysis paralysis?
Know your patterns but not sure how to move past them?
Want to stop playing small and finally take bold action?
Coaching gives you the tools, strategy, and support to stop second-guessing yourself and actually do the thing. You’ll learn how to trust your gut, take aligned action, and show up as the confident, self-assured version of you — no more holding back.
Couples Coaching: Build a Stronger Relationship
Want better communication and deeper connection?
Struggling with trust, intimacy, or past baggage?
Need help navigating big transitions — without growing apart?
Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, couples coaching helps you strengthen your bond, rebuild trust, and create the kind of partnership that actually works. You’ll learn how to set goals as a team, have the hard conversations, and grow together — not just stay together. I work with all couples — same-sex, non-traditional, poly/open — to build connection, communication, and clarity without judgment.
Let’s turn insight into action — together
Coaching Rates (Worldwide)
Coaching services are not eligible for insurance reimbursement, as they focus on personal growth, skill-building, and future-focused change rather than mental health treatment.
Payment Information:
Payment is due at the time of service.
I accept all major credit cards any payment methods supported through Stripe.
Individual and Couples Coaching (for personal growth and confidence building)
$140 per 60-minute session
Self-Guided Digital Resources:
Support That Meets You Where You Are
Therapy isn’t the only way to grow. If you're looking for support outside of sessions — or just want to take action on your own terms — my digital resources give you tools to build confidence, calm anxiety, and strengthen your self-trust at your own pace.
Each one is practical, affordable, and created to help you take meaningful steps forward — with or without a therapist in your corner.
This is support that meets you where you are — no pressure, no perfect starting point, just real change you can start right now.
Explore the tools and choose what speaks to where you are — it’s your growth, your way.








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Licensed in Hawaii for Therapy (telehealth only)