Frequently Asked Questions

  • I currently accept the following insurance plans:

    • Ascension (SmartHealth)

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin

    • Aetna

    • Cigna

    • Quest Behavioral Health

    • Carelon Behavioral Health

    Additional insurance panels will be added in the coming months.

  • Insurance: Your cost depends on your individual plan. You may be responsible for deductibles, copays, or coinsurance. It’s recommended that you contact your insurance provider to verify your mental health benefits prior to starting services.

    Self-pay rate: $170 per 50-minute session

    Consultation: Free 15-minute consultation to help determine fit

    Sliding scale: A limited number of reduced-fee spots are available based on financial need. Please reach out for more information or to be added to the waitlist.

  • I provide telehealth services using a HIPAA-compliant video platform through SimplePractice, as well as Walk-and-Talk therapy sessions or phone-based sessions, depending on client preference and clinical appropriateness. I do not have an in-person option at this time.

  • I provide psychotherapy services for adults (18 years of age and older). My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from several evidence-based approaches depending on your needs and goals. These may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches.

    My clinical areas of focus include:

    • Anxiety & Depression

    • Relationship Issues

    • Life Transitions & Stress

    • Perfectionism & Burnout

    • Gender & Sexual Identity Exploration

    • Racial & Cultural Identity

  • You may find this work helpful if you tend to overthink, struggle with anxiety, or feel weighed down by low mood or lack of motivation. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring individuals who spend a lot of energy supporting others, sometimes at the expense of their own needs.

    You might identify as a people pleaser, a peacemaker, or the “strong one” in your relationships. You may find it difficult to set boundaries, express what you need, or speak up when something doesn’t feel right. Over time, this can lead to feeling overworked, emotionally drained, or undervalued in your relationships.

    Some clients come to therapy because they want to better understand their emotions, communicate more clearly, and become more comfortable with vulnerability. Others want support learning how to sit with difficult feelings, build confidence, and develop healthier patterns in relationships.

    I also work with individuals navigating identity and belonging, including first-generation Asian Americans, people of color moving through culturally different spaces, and individuals exploring or affirming queer identities.

    Many of my clients are simply looking to understand themselves more deeply, how they relate to others, why certain patterns keep showing up, and how they can begin creating relationships and lives that feel more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.

    This Work Might Not Be the Best Fit If…

    Therapy works best when there is a good mutual fit. While I care deeply about helping people, my approach may not be the right match for everyone.

    This work might not be the best fit if you are:

    • Looking for quick fixes or immediate solutions without deeper self-reflection

    • Hoping the therapist will tell you exactly what to do rather than explore things together

    • Not open to examining patterns, emotions, or personal experiences that may feel uncomfortable at times

    • Primarily seeking documentation for legal cases, disability claims, or court requirements

    • Looking for crisis or emergency support rather than ongoing therapeutic work

    • Unwilling to consider small changes in behaviors, boundaries, or communication patterns

    Therapy often involves slowing down, exploring difficult emotions, and gently challenging patterns that may no longer be serving you. If you're open to that kind of process, this work can be deeply meaningful and transformative.

  • My approach to therapy is collaborative, thoughtful, and honest. I tend to be a direct therapist, while still creating a space where you can be open and supported as you grow. When it fits the moment, humor can also be part of the process, because sometimes a little lightness helps make difficult work feel more manageable.

    In our work together, we’ll focus on identifying, understanding, and expressing emotions in healthier ways. We’ll also explore patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that may no longer be serving you. At times, I may gently challenge you to consider different perspectives, not to replace how you think, but to expand your understanding and add more tools to your toolkit. Part of the process may involve learning how to sit with discomfort as new ways of thinking and responding develop.

    My goal is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself, and sometimes that also means figuring out what that version of you looks like. While we may explore parts of your history to understand how certain patterns formed, much of our work will focus on what’s happening in your life now and how you want to move forward. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I welcome open, constructive feedback to make sure our work together feels meaningful and effective for you.