What to Expect from Couples Therapy in Murrieta, CA

• Marriage conflict and communication breakdowns

• Infidelity, emotional affairs, or porn use

• Betrayal trauma recovery

• Sex addiction and compulsive behaviors

• Christian counseling and faith-related struggles

• Women carrying the weight of marriage and motherhood

• Men who feel lost or stuck and want to show up better

• Shame, avoidance, or past trauma blocking intimacy

My standard rate is $225 per 55-minute session (CPT 90837 for individuals, 90847 for couples). I occasionally offer sliding scale spots for those with financial need, but those are limited and may not be available at all times. We'll discuss all of this during your consultation.

I'm an out-of-network provider. That means I don’t bill insurance directly, but I partner with Thrizer to help clients submit claims for reimbursement—at no cost to you. Many PPO insurance plans reimburse a portion of therapy fees. I’m happy to explain how that works during our call.

Both! We can meet at my office in Murrieta or online through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. This allows you to meet from the privacy of your home, office, or even parked car (I’ve seen it all!).

Yes! Many of my clients are Christians—some are strong in their faith, others are deconstructing, disillusioned, or unsure what they believe. My approach is faith-informed, never forced. I believe Scripture and therapy can go hand-in-hand, and I’ll always respect your questions, values, and spiritual journey.

Heck yeah! You don’t need to share my beliefs for therapy to be effective. If faith is important to you, we can integrate it. If not, this is still a space where your values, dignity, and goals will be fully honored.

I offer individual and couples therapy in Murrieta, CA. I also provide online therapy for individuals and couples across California.

I specialize in helping people navigate

• betrayal and infidelity

• sex addiction/porn addiction

• marriage disconnection and conflict

• faith-related struggles

I’m trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and trauma-informed care models like DBT and polyvagal theory.

Most clients start with weekly sessions. Depending on your goals and availability, we may shift to biweekly later in the process. Healing—especially after betrayal or long-term disconnection—takes consistency and commitment, so I ask that new clients begin with weekly appointments when possible.

I also offer intensives (sometimes called marathon therapy sessions) for couples who want to dig in and get results quickly or folks who don’t have time in their busy, weekly schedules.

That depends on your goals and the depth of the work. Some people come for 3–6 months. Others stay for a year or more as we work through layers of trauma, relational dynamics, and rebuilding. I’ll never push you to stay in therapy longer than needed, and I’ll always be honest about where we are in the process.

My goal is to give you the tools you need to not need me anymore.

I'm warm, honest, and direct. I believe in holding space for pain and helping you take meaningful steps toward change. You won’t get fluffy advice or surface-level conversation here. We'll get real—and do the work—with grace and compassion.

Therapy is for California residents and is designed to treat clinical or relational issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, betrayal, or addiction. Coaching is more flexible, often shorter-term, and doesn't involve mental health diagnoses—but still offers accountability and relational tools. If you're outside of California, we can explore whether coaching might be a good fit.