You book today, we meet within days. You leave with tools that work in real moments—before that hard conversation, during the spiral, when you're barely holding on.
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"I got frustrated watching people wait weeks to start therapy, then leave first sessions empty-handed. If you're struggling now, waiting doesn't help—and you shouldn't leave without something practical."
Sierra T, MSW
Founder of Koast Therapy
See if we're a good fitI work with both individuals and couples—here's how to know which fits:
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You're successful on paper but exhausted in reality—you're good at what you do, but it's costing you
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You accomplish things but they never feel like enough
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You're wondering what you're even achieving FOR anymore
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You're terrified of being 'average' or 'mediocre'
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You're both willing to show up and do the work
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You're stuck in the same painful cycle and can't break it alone
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You want to improve communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect
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You're at a crossroads (new baby, affair recovery, life transition) and need support navigating it together
If you nodded along to any of these, you're in the right place.
Let me show you how I can help. Explore my approach
Understanding why you're stuck doesn't change anything. Learning how to get unstuck does. You'll leave every session with something tangible—a grounding technique, a boundary script, a way to interrupt the spiral. That's what actually changes your life.
Book your free consultationBook a 15-minute call today. If we're a fit, first session this week. Help starts when you need it.
We identify why you keep ending up here. You leave with tools for immediate relief, not just insight.
Week by week, we add what works and drop what doesn't. You're getting stronger, not just more aware.
Before the hard conversation. During the spiral. When old patterns start. You'll have what you need in the moment.
I became a therapist after waiting three months for help while barely holding it together. I was everyone's person—held families together, showed up for crises, made sure everyone else was okay—but had no idea how to ask for anything myself.
When I finally got into therapy, I left the first session with just validation. No tools. No relief. Just "come back next week." That gap between needing help and actually getting something usable stuck with me.
Now I help other people-pleasers start this week, leave every session with practical tools, and stop treating their own needs like they're optional.
I'm trained in modalities that focus on clarifying what matters to you and actually doing something about it.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York - I can diagnose, treat, and work with your insurance
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Master of Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill
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Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Proven to reduce trauma symptoms in 3-6 sessions, not years
I see clients via secure video throughout New York and
in-person in Manhattan.
Homework if you're not a homework person.
Told me last session. I take notes, so I don't forget!
Pj's or straight from the gym- I don't care.
Talk about something before you're ready.
Not at you. I won't make you feel weird about your sense of humor.
Don't know something. I'll find someone who does.
Breaks, pace the room, or bring comfort items.
Into thinking your relationships are fine, when they are not.
Not sure if therapy is right for you? Let's talk for 15 minutes, no pressure. Already working with someone? I'm happy to be a second opinion. Worried about cost? I accept most insurance.
Same-week appointments available
In-person in Manhattan or video throughout NY
Practical tools from your first session
$220 individual | $320 couples
Superbills for insurance reimbursement
Free 15-minute consultation—no pressure to commit
Direct, warm approach (real over polite)
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