FAQ
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes. I offer a free phone consultation to explore proper fit and answer any initial questions.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
I primarily see clients online, with limited in-person availability in Elk Grove, CA. Are you curious about teletherapy? Let’s talk. I’ll walk you through how it works.
Do you see clients outside of California?
Not currently.
What are your hours?
My hours are Monday through Friday, with evening sessions available for working professionals.
How long are sessions?
Standard sessions are 60 minutes. Extended sessions are available upon request.
What are your fees?
A full 60-minute session is $175. I offer a sliding scale based on income and complexity of concerns. We can discuss options during your consultation.
Do you take insurance?
Yes, through a contract with Headway. I’m in-network with: Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quest Behavioral Health, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Should I use insurance for therapy?
It’s your choice, but here’s what to consider. Using insurance requires a mental health diagnosis, which becomes part of your medical record. This can affect future applications for jobs, health, or life insurance.
Paying privately protects your privacy and gives you more control over your care. Insurance also involves added administrative costs for therapists, which undermines optimal care and increases the likelihood of burnout.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept major credit/debit cards. You’ll enter your info securely through the client portal during intake.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Fee-for-service clients: 24-hour notice required. Late cancellations incur a half-session fee; no-shows are charged the full rate.
Insurance clients: 24-hour notice required.
What’s your approach to therapy?
I slow things down, listen deeply, and get curious. My style is carefrontational – direct, empathetic, validating, and grounded in collaboration. Research supports this approach, which is referred to as therapeutic alliance.
What modalities do you use?
I integrate the following modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing.
I also use my self-care model called The Skaffold™.
Does Brainspotting work online?
Yes. While different from in-person, I use effective tools and techniques that translate well to telehealth.
Why do you specialize in working with men?
Men are often underserved when it comes to emotional health, and many grow up without safe spaces to explore vulnerability, shame, or relational pain. My practice is built around changing that.
I help men reclaim emotional health as a form of strength, offering a space where self-care is not at the expense of masculine strength, growth is earned, and vulnerability is met with respect, not judgment.
Do you work with couples or women?
Yes, I work with couples and women on a limited basis when clinically indicated and as an extension to helping men improve their primary relationships with spouses or partners.
Do clients get homework?
Yes, although I don’t call it homework. That word often carries baggage. Instead, we co-create supplemental self-care goals tailored to your journey. These goals are practical, meaningful, and frequently drawn from The Skaffold™ framework, helping you build emotional strength between sessions.
Can you help me understand my attachment style?
Absolutely. Attachment style is well-researched, profoundly influential, and changeable. Together, we’ll explore how early experiences shaped your relational patterns and how to use practical, actionable tools to shift them.
For men, this work is an act of courage requiring honest self-reflection.
Do you address sexual health and relational dynamics?
Yes. I work with men navigating challenges in their intimate lives, whether it’s low sex drive, performance anxiety, compulsive sexual behavior (sometimes called sex addiction), or the process of coming out as gay or queer.
These conversations are met with respect, clarity, and zero judgment. Sexual health encompasses all aspects of The Skaffold™.
So, what is The Skaffold™ anyway?
The Skaffold™ is a strength-based framework I’ve developed to help men build emotional resilience through structured self-care. Rooted in craftsmanship, legacy, and accountability, it’s designed to guide you from emotional overwhelm to grounded clarity.
The model is anchored by five components: Mental/Emotional, Physical, Relational, Spiritual, and Financial. Together, they form a sturdy structure that supports overall health and well-being.
Many men find it helpful because it offers a logical, reasoned framework, involving something solid to hold onto, especially when life gets turbulent.
What if I don’t know what I need?
That’s okay. Many clients start with more questions than answers! Our first step is to listen and clarify what’s beneath the surface – then build from there.
I suggest you stay curious and start with a free consultation.
Do I have to talk about my dreams?
We might only look if they’re haunting or helping you or if your subconscious is knocking. Dreams often represent our struggles and triumphs in waking life.
Cats or Dogs?
While I appreciate cats, dogs have long held a special place in men’s lives. They are loyal, grounded, and purpose-driven, and have helped us hunt, protect our families, and even guided us if our vision fails.
For many couples, a dog is the first “child,” representing a companion that teaches care, responsibility, and connection.
What brand of tissue do you use?
Kleenex with lotion! They are soft enough for tears and sturdy enough for breakthroughs. They are also a must when battling colds!
What’s one metaphor you use often in therapy?
Our lives and bodies are like the homes we live in. Neglect maintenance long enough, and your infrastructure will crumble! Men come to therapy to renovate and sometimes rebuild.
Do you ever laugh with clients?
Absolutely! But humor is always approached from a cornerstone of trust, respect, and rapport.
What’s something you wish more men knew about therapy?
I want men to know that emotional health isn’t weakness – it’s craftsmanship. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you build something worth living in and living for!
Have you ever been a therapy client?
Oh, yes! Almost every tool or technique I use results from professional training and deep lived experience.
I always tell the men I work with that I would never ask them to do something I have not done myself or am willing to do – lest I be a hypocrite!