Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
Starting therapy can raise many questions—about the process, what to expect, and whether it will be helpful. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about sex therapy, couples therapy, and working together.
Getting started
What happens in the first session? The first session is mostly about understanding what brings you in and what you're hoping to change. We'll talk through your current concerns, some relevant history, and begin to get a sense of the patterns at play. You'll also have space to ask questions and get a feel for whether the work seems like a good fit.
How do I know if therapy is right for me? You don't need to be in crisis to start therapy. Most people come in when something feels stuck — in a relationship, around intimacy, or in patterns they keep repeating. If you're looking for more clarity, more connection, or a different way of relating, that's enough of a reason.
Do you offer a consultation? Yes — a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether working together makes sense.
Can I come alone even if the issue is a relationship? Yes. I work with individuals on relationship and sexual concerns all the time. Both partners don't need to be in the room for the work to be useful.
How do I know if therapy is right for me? Many people come to therapy when something feels stuck—whether in relationships, intimacy, or emotional patterns. You don’t need to be in crisis. If you’re looking for more clarity, change, or connection, therapy can be useful.
Relationship therapy
When should partners seek therapy? Most partners come in when conflict has become repetitive, emotional distance has set in, or communication has broken down in a way that feels hard to repair alone. It's also worth coming earlier — the longer patterns go unaddressed, the more entrenched they tend to become.
Can relationship therapy help with communication? Yes — improving how partners communicate, express needs, and navigate conflict is central to the work. Learn more about relationship therapy.
Do you work with intercultural partners? Yes. I specialize in intercultural relationships — partners from different cultural backgrounds navigating different expectations around communication, family, intimacy, and gender. Learn more about intercultural therapy.
Do you work with non-traditional relationships? Yes — polyamory, open relationships, kink, and other non-monogamous structures. Learn more about therapy for non-traditional relationships.
Sex therapy
What is sex therapy? Sex therapy addresses concerns around desire, intimacy, and sexual connection — things like desire mismatch, low libido, painful sex, performance anxiety, sexual shame, and difficulty communicating about sex. It involves conversation and, often, structured practices to try between sessions. Learn more about sex therapy.
Is sex therapy only for partners? No. Individuals come to sex therapy to explore their own relationship to sexuality, desire, and identity — without a partner in the room.
Do you address desire mismatch? Yes — it's one of the most common things I work with. Learn more about therapy for desire mismatch and sexless relationships.
Approach and methods
What is your approach to therapy? Integrative — I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, attachment-based approaches, CBT, Brainspotting, and somatic and mindfulness-based techniques, depending on what a particular client or situation calls for. I also bring training in psychedelic therapy and integration, and a background in Eastern movement and healing arts that shapes how I think about the body's role in emotional and sexual experience. Learn more about my approach and methods.
Is therapy structured or open-ended? Both. There's a framework and clear goals, but the work adapts to what actually comes up. I'm not following a script.
Logistics
Do you offer virtual sessions? Yes — all sessions are conducted via telehealth.
Where are you licensed? New York. Telehealth is also available in Vermont and Florida.
Do you accept insurance? I'm a private-pay provider and don't accept insurance directly. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for potential partial reimbursement — check with your provider for details.
What are your fees? $295 for individuals, $350 for partners. I have a limited number of sliding scale slots.
Do you offer therapy in Turkish? Yes. Learn more about Turkish-speaking therapy in New York.
15-minute consult. Licensed in New York. Telehealth also available in Vermont and Florida.