Psychotherapy for adults in California + Australia
A supportive, safe space to help you reflect, heal, grow, and navigate life with more ease.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and/or ready for growth?
Hi! I'm Abby, and I'm here to help.
Whatever you're navigating, you don't have to go it alone. With 10+ years of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, confidential, and supportive environment to better understand yourself, work through challenges, and create meaningful change.
My approach combines depth and insight with practical tools, helping you not only understand the patterns shaping your life but develop new ways of responding to them.
Sessions are offered online in California and Australia, and in person in Tamarama, Sydney.
Insight that helps you move forward
You may understand intellectually why you feel or behave a certain way and still find yourself repeating the same patterns. Or you may simply know that something isn’t working and want support figuring out what needs to change.
My style of therapy combines curiosity about the deeper patterns shaping your life with practical tools you can use outside the therapy room. We can explore where things came from without getting stuck there — and work toward helping you feel and function differently in the present.
A collaborative, personalized approach
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I draw from multiple evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to your needs:
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Attachment-based approaches
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Relational Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Mindfulness and somatic practices
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Evidence-based activities and exercises
Cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship
I aim to facilitate a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. Research shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest contributors to meaningful change in therapy, so finding someone you genuinely feel comfortable with matters.
Building insight and awareness
The challenges we face today are often shaped by our past experiences, relationships and the systems around us — sometimes in ways we do not fully recognize. Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath the surface so you can better understand yourself and have more choice in how you move forward.
Utilizing strengths and developing skills
Insight is important, but I also want therapy to help you in your everyday life. We'll build on the strengths you already have while developing practical skills and strategies to navigate challenges, relationships, emotions, and change with greater confidence and ease.
Across modalities, my approach to therapy centers on three things:
Integrative, holistic support for the whole person
Mental and emotional well-being don’t exist in isolation. Sleep, relationships, physical health, work, movement, stress, identity, community, and major life changes can all influence how we feel.
I meet you where you are and support you in working toward the goals that matter to you. For clients interested in exploring beyond traditional talk therapy, I also bring a strong background in mindfulness and mind-body approaches and can help you consider complementary resources and supports when appropriate.
Together, we can develop an approach that incorporates lifestyle choices and holistic supports in ways that feel authentic, useful, and sustainable for you.
Finding the right professionals can also be overwhelming. When helpful, I can connect you with trusted complementary practitioners and services and — with your permission — collaborate with other members of your care team so that the support you’re receiving feels aligned and coordinated.
Who I work with
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Life transitions, such as a break up, big move, career change, or new phase of life
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Anxiety, relationship challenges, career issues, grief, trauma, and/or acute or chronic health conditions
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People pleasing and/or perfectionism, including difficulty setting boundaries, quieting the inner critic, or prioritizing your own well-being
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Stress, burnout, and overwhelm, including professionals in high-pressure environments and parents or caregivers balancing the needs of others with their own well-being
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Reproductive health decisions and experiences, including family planning, IVF, infertility, abortion, and pregnancy loss
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Identity exploration, career development, and creating a life that feels more sustainable and authentic
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Navigating life as an expat abroad
I work with adults navigating a wide range of experiences and challenges, including:
I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, races, and cultural backgrounds.
Sessions are 50 minutes. I offer weekday appointments in Australia, as well as California telehealth appointments Sunday-Thursday during the afternoon and evening Pacfic Time.
My background
Education
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Master of Social Work, Smith College, 2014: During my 2-year full-time master's program, I completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
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BA, Political Science, Yale University, 2006
Experience
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California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #94004) California Board of Behavioral Sciences, 2020-present: To obtain this license, after graduating from my master's program, I completed an additional 2,000 hours of supervised psychotherapy and clinical experience and passed an extensive licensing exam.
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10+ years of psychotherapy and clinical experience across private practice, hospitals, schools, and community settings
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5+ years coaching and developing managers and leaders in the technology industry
Additional training
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Ongoing training in craniosacral therapy and mind-body approaches, with a focus on the nervous system and embodied well-being
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training, Polaris Insight Center, 2023-24
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Extensive training and personal practice in mindfulness and yoga, 2014-present
Insurance & fees
I do not accept insurance directly. For California clients, if you have a PPO or another insurance plan with out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.
Fees vary by location and will be discussed during your free consultation, so you'll know the cost before deciding whether you'd like to move forward.
Important note
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California: I provide psychotherapy via secure telehealth to adults 18+ who are located in California under my California License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW #94004).
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Australia: I provide psychotherapy online to adults in Australia and in person in Tamarama, Sydney in accordance with applicable Australian requirements.
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My practice is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are experiencing a mental health or medical emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency or crisis service where you are located.