What does therapy cost?

Duration is 50 minutes. Sessions can be weekly, twice a week, or three times a week. Regular rate is $180 due at each session, with a 48 hour cancellation policy.

I have two Accessibility Rate openings available this month for new clients ready to begin. Let’s see if we’re a good fit.

Do you take insurance?

I don't, but you can use "out of network" benefits.

I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you. With Thrizer, you will only have to pay a copay upfront for our sessions, instead of paying the full fee and waiting for reimbursement. This saves the average client 70% in upfront costs. You can easily check your benefits using Thrizer's form you'll find just below this FAQ section.

Typically plans that offer out of network benefits include: 

• Preferred provider organization (PPO) plans
• Point of service (POS) plans
• High deductible health plans (HDHPs)

During our intake process, I will help you verify if you have out-of-network benefits and how much your copay will be.

Are you accepting new clients?

Yes! I am currently accepting new clients. I have online (telehealth via secure video software) therapy session. Click the here to get started with a 15 minute free consultation.

Do you prescribe medication?

I do not prescribe medication. If you are interested in starting medication, I will work with you in our sessions to see if it would be something that may be beneficial for you, and to and refer you to a Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), who possess expertise in prescribing medication for mental health.

Do you offer in-person or online sessions?

I offer both in person (Shoreline Washington), and therapy via telehealth (secure video calls) across all of Washington State.

What state do you work in?

I see clients in Washington state!

How do I get started?

• You can click here or the 15 Minute Free Consult buttons you'll find around the site. That will let you schedule a 15 minute free video consult call where you can ask questions and get a feel for working with me.
• If you choose to go forward after that we will schedule an intake session and you will get an email with an invite to my client portal. That invite will include some documents to sign, some surveys to get a feel for what you are experiencing, and a form to give me a little more information about your life and concerns.
• We will meet for a 50 minute intake session where we will talk about what brought you to therapy, your background and experiences, after which I will create a plan going forward and we will agree on frequency of sessions and a day and time.

What do you specialize in?

I specialize in trauma (click here to find out more), identity issues, and anxiety (which is often wrapped up in both trauma we haven't acknowledged and identity issues). I also utilize breathwork for both trauma work and for anxiety, identity questions, and discernment.

What can I expect working with you?

I work from a consent based model of therapy which means that you are always in control of what happens in session. We will work together to find the best way to proceed for you, that doesn't mean you need to be an expert in therapy (that's why I'm here), but you are the expert in you and I respect that. If you feel the need for more structured guided sessions I can provide that, if you want to explore your feelings more freely that is also OK. My toolbox is full of methods we can use to reach your goals, you are welcome to try some or all of them, but I will never force a specific technique or method on you. So you can expect to be respected and your consent honored!

It is important to know that I am a depth based therapist, I believe that therapy is not about fixing behavior but about going deep and exploring the root of symptoms and issues. What modern therapy considers symptoms are information, just removing the symptom does not solve the issue it was warning us about. So we go deep, and that takes time. Depth therapy is not a quick process, but it does create lasting change and healing. No band-aids here.

That said, therapy to be effective will sometimes be uncomfortable. We'll talk about things you may never have revealed elsewhere. We'll try out new ways of relating that will feel new and strange. Change is uncomfortable, but discomfort isn't danger and part of therapy is helping your nervous system learn the difference between the discomfort of growth and actual danger.

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