Hello. I am Audre.

It is through my own experience with therapy throughout my life that I have grown to understand the importance of having a space that is yours to process, vent , grow, grieve, and “just be”. Becoming a therapist has only emphasized and highlighted my values around rest, intention, and honoring individual process.

I am queer.

My approach to therapy prioritizes sex positivity and gender inclusive practices. I love to work with clients that identify in the queer, kinky/BDSM and poly/non-monogmomous communities!

I earned my BA Women and Gender Studies at Mills College in Oakland, and my MA in Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley. I worked in sex-positive activism, heading programs, running workshops, and empowering clients to explore and attune to their own desires.

I believe that accountability and responsibility are important, I work to continuously check my own privilege and position of power inside and outside of the therapeutic space.

I am a collaborative and holistic provider , meaning that throughout our work together, with your permission, I may work collaboratively with health care providers, such as primary care doctors, psychiatrist, and/or couples psychotherapist, to make sure that you receive the best care you deserve.

I am a cat parent, person who loves to be with friends and loved ones, crafter and photographer.

I look forward to connecting with you and starting our work together.

  • Qualifications

    Consultant - Gender and Diversity Inclusive Practices- Hipline Dance Studio - 2020-current

    Group Facilitator for Bay Area Group Therapy Center - Current

    Grief Support Group and Volunteer Coordinator , Circle of Care , East Bay Agency for Children, 2018-2020

    Certified Resiliency Coach , ASU Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Parents Program, Circle of Care , 2019

    MA Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy The Wright Institute, 2017

    Program Coordinator/Case Manager, Oakland Elizabeth House, 2013-2016

    BA Women Gender Sexuality Studies , Mills College, 2014

  • Professional Affiliations

    Bay Area Open Minds -member

    The Psychotherapy Institute- member

    Kink Aware Therapists-member

    The Pacific Center-trainer

    The Women’s Therapy Center- alumnae

Fees Information

My full fee is $195 for a 50-minute individual therapy sessions and parent meetings. My clients pay weekly/or monthly. I accept cash, check or credit card through a secure electronic billing system. Fee Increases : I do raise my fees annually, to make up for the increases in my own expenses and the cost of living increases. I will notify my clients in advance verbally and in writing before the fee increase. It is never my intention to make therapy inaccessible to my current clients and we can work together if my increases are causing you stress. My goal is to be able to continue to live and work in the Bay Area and to continue to be able to cover my own expenses without having to impact my ability to provide quality of care. Sliding Scale I believe that therapy should be accessible to all, and I do hold certain spots in my practice at a sliding scale. Please note, my low-fee sliding scale spaces are currently full.

Looking for lower fee therapy? Here are some great resources: Alliance Health Project / Queer Life Space / Open Path Psychotherapy Collective / Grateful Heart / CIIS Counseling Centers / Pacific Center.

INSURANCE

I am considered a “out of network” service. I am happy to provide you with a monthly statement which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. If you are unaware if your current insurance plan has out of network mental health coverage, please call your insurance provider to find out 1)Are you able to receive re-imbursements for “out of network” providers 2) what percentage of the fee they will reimburse to you. This option may make therapy with me more affordable for you.

Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost with any of your medical providers. If you are planning to pay for services yourself and would like a Good Faith Estimate from me at any time during our work together, please ask.  We will review this GFE anytime there is an adjustment to fees in the future. To learn more about this follow this link