“You can only go halfway into the darkest forest; then you are coming out the other side. ”
Do you feel alone with a problem, standing on shaky ground? Would it help to have a new perspective? You may feel that you're leaning too much on family and friends. Coming to therapy during these times can help you stabilize and begin to move forward.
I work primarily with individuals, specializing in
relationship issues
depression
anxiety
grief and loss
trauma history
family stress
adjusting to major changes
career development
anger management
performance anxiety/impostor syndrome
coping with a loved one's mental illness
other issues - let’s talk!
Keep in mind that therapy is serious, but it can be frank and funny, too... I want you to be comfortable and have results, whether this is your first experience of therapy or you've been around the block. I value transparency when planning our work together, and invite your feedback as we go.
I specialize in working with people in creative fields and their unique challenges. My clients include performers, visual artists, entrepreneurs, designers, producers, podcasters, students and teachers of many types, medical and mental health professionals… generally, people with a creative approach to life!
I recognize that people may be reluctant to come to therapy, because they've heard that it would mean they are weak, or "crazy", or self-indulgent. The fact is, nearly everyone has a time in their life where they can benefit from the support and insight of a professional and caring therapeutic perspective. You’re not weak, or crazy.
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC, people of diverse ethnicity and backgrounds, your experience is respected. I invite and aim to create a safe space for validating, supportive conversation and recognize that this can be a learning space for me.
Are you training to be a mental health professional? I love working with upcoming therapists - and it's essential to have the experience of being in therapy, to have insight and go deeper into what comes up for you.
My rate is $175 for a 50 minute session. Sliding scale spots may be available, please ask. I always begin with a complimentary telehealth or phone consultation to make sure we’re a good fit.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit for reimbursement.
Get in touch - and then thank yourself for getting help!
“Ramona, talking with you helped me be able to listen to myself enough to come to the realization that it’s high time I make a life choice for happiness reasons! - KS”
"I appreciate that Ramona listened to what I wanted to get out of our sessions and responded accordingly- I didn't feel like she was trying to fit me into a box. Also, she's worked with artists so that was an added bonus to feel like she understood me." - KP
“I became more aware of how I was presenting myself and how I actually felt about what was going on in my life. Ramona guided me each week in tackling the issue that was most pressing for me; each of our conversations left me thinking clearly about the steps I need to take. ”
“I feel very lucky to have found someone who could help me so much over the course of several months. It was truly a rewarding and worthwhile experience, and probably the best gift I could have given myself, during such a dark, difficult time. Thank you, Ramona!” – G.G.
“Your help was invaluable! I am still using my ‘tools’ and considering so many of our conversations and life mantras.”
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.”