What types of clients do LMFTs  treat? 

LMFT's see individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children and groups. Some therapists choose to see all treatment populations, while some specialize. LMFTs treat a wide variety of presenting issues, depending on the specific therapist's scope of practice.

What’s your approach to individual therapy? 

I blend philosophies and techniques from a variety of psychotherapeutic traditions (among them Psychodynamic, Client- Centered, Emotional Focused, Mindfulness, Humanistic and Cognitive-Behavioral) to tailor the modality to your current needs.  

Do you work with couples? 

I work with couples in an Emotion-Focused Therapy approach. I believe that couples have the ability to heal their relational wounds through deep sharing of one another’s feelings combined with pragmatic solutions to common problems the couple faces. I tell couples that one speaks Japanese, one speaks French and I speak both. I am able to help couples navigate how to communicate and understand each other.

Do you work with families? 

I take an eclectic approach to working with families, blending various modalities to suit the needs of the entire family. I focus on helping families build the communication skills and emotional regulation necessary to move through their issues.

How long are the appointments?

50 minutes.

Do you accept insurance? 

Although I accept private pay only, I can make a super-bill available to you to submit to your insurance company.

What forms of payment do you accept? 

I accept cash, personal checks, Pay Pal and Venmo.

What is your fee? 

Please call me at (213) 293-2473 to inquire about my fee.