What I offer
Maybe you look fine on the outside while something underneath feels stuck, anxious, or quietly worn down. Whatever brought you here, it's worth understanding. I offer individual, couples, and EMDR therapy for adults across California.
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For individuals
You may be carrying more than anyone around you can see. This is your time to explore what is quietly keeping you stuck or making you feel uneasy. This is work that goes beneath the surface to understand what's actually happening, so something can genuinely shift.
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What a first session looks like
What a first session looks like
For couples
You still love each other, and lately it's been hard to find your way back. We get beneath the surface fight to the pattern living underneath it, the one that keeps pulling you into the same place. This isn't about who's right. It's about finding each other again. Grounded in the leading couples therapy methods.
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For trauma
Some experiences stay lodged in the body long after the mind has tried to move on. EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) is a focused, evidence-based way to help the nervous system reprocess them, often reaching what talk therapy alone can't, so the past loosens its hold on the present.
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Ideal fit
I work with the person, not the diagnosis. If one of these sounds like you, we should talk.
A career shift, a loss, a new chapter, or the exploration work of identity and purpose. Whether you're starting again or exploring how to shift what isn't working.
You love each other and keep landing in the same fight, or something has quietly drifted. Real change happens when you understand what's driving it, not just what's said in the moment.
You're driven, and used to having all the answers, and need a place to set that down. Successful on the outside, but anxious or depressed underneath.
The next step
The free 15-minute consultation is a chance to connect, ask questions, and feel out whether working together makes sense. I respond within 48 hours.
How do I know if you're the right fit?
That's exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We talk, you ask questions, and you get a feel for how I work. I'll tell you honestly if someone else might serve you better.
What does it cost, and do you take insurance?
All sessions are private pay. On request I provide a superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, and many PPO plans cover part of it. Worth calling your insurer to ask before we begin.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, anywhere in California. In-person sessions are at Botaitis Therapy Group in Santa Barbara. Many clients mix both.
How long does therapy last?
It depends on what you're working on. Some come for a focused stretch around one transition, others stay for deeper, longer-term work. We revisit it as your goals evolve.