My Practice

The Work

Speaking: The "fundamental rule" of psychoanalysis is to speak whatever comes to mind, as unfiltered as possible.
Opening the Unconscious: The unconscious returns what is repressed in symptoms, jokes, slips of the tongue, and dreams. In psychoanalysis, we create a space for opening and listening to the unconscious.
Radical Singularity: In everyday life, the uniqueness of each person is labeled away by others, but in psychoanalysis the radically singular is given voice.
Non-understanding: Understanding reduces the singular to a universal. Interpretation is not a process of understanding but rather one of speech impacting the speaking body.

Training & Credentials

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.),
University of Washington, Seattle
Candidate Psychoanalyst,
Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis, San Francisco

License

Research Psychoanalyst, Student,
California Board of Psychology,
License Number: RPS314

What to Expect

Variable-Length Sessions

A distinctive feature of Lacanian psychoanalysis is the variable-length session. Sessions typically last between 30 and 50 minutes.

Frequent Sessions

Analysis can be more effective with increased frequency. Minimum frequency is once per week, but additional weekly sessions are encouraged if possible.

Phone and In-Person Sessions

Both phone and in-person sessions are available. Inquire about the possibility of video sessions.

Negotiable Fees

Fees are negotiable and depend on your financial situation.

Superbills

Upon request, superbills are available for reimbursement purposes. I do not charge insurance companies directly, but I can provide documentation for reimbursement purposes.