Where are you located?

I’m based in Temecula, CA, USA. I offer virtual sessions to people located anywhere in California, USA. I offer in-person sessions in South Temecula on Tuesdays at:

32605 Temecula Parkway, Suite 303

Temecula, CA 92592

I also offer individual therapy walking sessions, outdoors, at a mutually agreed upon location.

What are your hours?

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note: In-person, in-office therapy sessions are only available on Tuesdays. Walking sessions may be available on other days. I do not offer sessions outside of the above times. If you need evening and/or weekend appointments, Turing Toward Therapy will not be a good fit for your needs.

Where can I find information about Fees and Insurance?

You can find detailed information about my fees and insurance here.

Where can i find your Privacy Practices?

You can find a copy of my privacy practices here. I take privacy very seriously. Please read my privacy practices closely and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. If we decide to work to together, I will ask you to sign an Acknowledgement of Privacy Practices.

How long does therapy last?

We will spend the first 1 to 3 sessions for individuals or 4 to 5 sessions for couples conducting a comprehensive assessment, including discussing your goals and priorities for therapy. I will share my initial impressions, including diagnostic impressions (if appropriate), and suggest directions for treatment. Collaboratively, we will develop a concrete treatment plan guided by your goals. We will mutually set an expectation for a certain number of sessions, then we can re-evaluate when we reach that point. Therapy is an evolving, dynamic, and collaborative process that is highly variable and contingent on many factors. As a unique individual or couple, the therapy process will be tailored to and driven by your input as much or possibly more than mine (some research suggests that up to 70% of therapy outcomes are due to the client — you’re the hero of your own story; Hubble, Duncan, & Miller, 1999). My goals is for you to not need me. We will check-in regularly to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.

Following the assessment phase, individuals who have had previous therapy experience and are looking to refresh or build upon their existing skills, may utilize just a few sessions. Others may be new to therapy and interested in a full course of evidence-based therapy— which will typically span 16 to 20 sessions for individuals and 24 to 26 sessions for couples. And for some, therapy is an ongoing, flexible relationship, where I’m here to support you wherever you are on your journey.

How frequently will we meet?

Weekly therapy has been shown to be most effective in the research as well as my own experience as a clinician. As we make progress, we may collaboratively decide to meet every other week or monthly.

Do you work with children?

I only work with adults (18 years old or older) at this time.

What if I don’t know if I have a mental health diagnosis?

Maybe life just feels off but you don’t have a name for what you’re experiencing. Even people who have been in therapy before may not know if they meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis. If it is important to your goals, we will start with an evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, and I will share my diagnostic impressions. However, a mental health diagnosis is only a piece of the picture. For clients whose life experiences and/or diagnosis (or diagnoses) would be best served by a clinician with different expertise, I will provide referrals and do my best to get you connected to the right therapist.

Are there situations when couple therapy isn’t recommended?

Couples therapy can be very helpful, but it isn’t always the safest or most effective starting point. Moving forward requires agreement from three people: both partners and the therapist. If even one person feels it’s not the right time, we won’t proceed.

It’s helpful to understand different types of relationship violence:

• Common couple violence: Conflicts that sometimes escalate into physical aggression. This is relatively common and can often be addressed safely if both partners are committed to stopping these behaviors.

• Intimate partner terrorism: Ongoing patterns of control, intimidation, or coercion. Couples therapy is unsafe in these situations, and individual support and safety planning are the first steps.

Therapy may also be limited—or counterproductive—when a partner is hiding an affair or significant financial decisions.

If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or via chat at thehotline.org.

At Turning Toward Therapy, we focus on helping you get the right support, whether that begins inside the couple relationship or through individual services.

How do I/We get started?

Please use my booking link below to schedule a free, zero-pressure consultation. We’ll briefly discuss your goals and preferences, you’ll have a chance to ask questions, and if it feels like we’d make a good fit, we can discuss scheduling your first intake appointment.