I bring depth and breadth of experience from learnings as both clinician and client.   The relationship between therapist and client is the most important aspect of therapy.  I will strive to cultivate a relationship with you that is meaningful, respectful, honest and direct, yet gentle.  My hope is that all parts of you feel welcomed with me and that we build safety in our therapeutic relationship together.

How we work together is largely determined by you.  I will honor the pace that you set, and I will respect the boundaries that you uphold.  I also will encourage you to bring forward your awareness and insights.  I prefer to work experientially in the therapy room, using body-oriented mindfulness-based approaches.  This means that, together, we may engage in exercises that are tailor made for you, to address your challenges, your needs, your wants.  I will work with you to develop tools specifically designed for you to help you navigate your life challenges - be they in a professional setting, in relationships with a partner, friends, family, or elsewhere in your life.  

My preference is to focus our time on whatever is alive for you when we meet.  To explore the present moment.  The experiences of the past (there-and-then) do inform how we show up today (here-and-now), so at times we may wish to have a peek into who and what has shaped us into the beings we are now.  By reflecting on the then and focusing our awareness on the present moment, you can bring forward your own agency.  My goal is to work with you to help you contact your power.  To help you learn to read your internal maps.  To help you make the changes you wish to make in your life.  

Contact me to schedule a session.   415.689.3586  annu.therapist@gmail.com

LOGISTICS

I work with clients weekly.  Our sessions typically are either 50 or 75 minutes long, and payment is required at each session.  I accept payment via cash or credit card.  Please contact me to learn more about my current rates. 

I am an out-of-network provider for insurance.  This means that I can provide you with all of the necessary paperwork to file with your insurance company.  

I request at least 48-hours notice for any schedule changes.