What is your fee? Do you take insurance?

Therapy is an investment in your well-being. While therapy with me is an investment, my goal is to ensure it’s an experience that meets your needs and helps you meet your goals. Therapy can change your life & that’s what I aim to offer!

I am in network with Premera and Lifewise insurance. I am happy to provide a superbill for you to submit for potential reimbursement if you have another insurance provider. You’ll want to call your insurance company to verify your out-of-network benefits and if they’ll reimburse for my services. If you choose to get superbills or utilize Premera or Lifewise insurance, please note you’ll need a diagnosis on record. Note: A superbill is not a guarantee of reimbursement. That is solely determined by your insurance.

My fee is $180 per 55-minute therapy session. I accept payment at the time of service via credit, debit, or HSA card.

What is online therapy like?

Online therapy has become much more common in recent years and studies show that it is just as effective as in person therapy for most issues. I offer online therapy because it is accessible, convenient, and effective.

You’ll just need a private space, a computer/laptop/smartphone, and stable internet connection to join our sessions

Please note: I offer online therapy to people in Washington state only at this time.

Do you assess and provide a diagnosis for ADHD if I suspect I have it?

If you suspect you have ADHD, I am happy to screen for ADHD, which is a series of questions that will give us an idea of how likely it is. We will then have a more in-depth conversation about your background and history, which will give me more information and allow me to diagnose you if appropriate.

I can also provide resources on how to receive a full assessment, which is a much longer process and will give you in-depth information on exactly how ADHD impacts you.

I’ve never been to therapy, what should I expect?

If this is your first time seeking therapy, I want to commend you for taking this big step towards growth and healing! I know that it can feel overwhelming and even scary to not know what to expect.

Think of the first few sessions as a time for us to get to know each other. I’ll ask questions related to your background, what brought you to seek therapy, what you already know you’re struggling with, what your goals are, your values and beliefs, and what your support is like. You’re also welcome to ask me any questions you may have about therapy or about myself related to this process.

Insight and skill building: This is where we start to dig a little bit deeper and explore how your past experiences may be connected to how you’re feeling currently as well as help you understand yourself better. This is where healing begins.

We will also work on building skills that supports the way your brain works, which can feel relieving! We will also build coping skills so that you feel more prepared to handle difficult emotions (such as anxiety). You will be able to practice these new skills as they’re introduced so you can start to integrate them slowly into your life.

Once you feel like your goals are met and you’re not needing as much support, we will start to reduce the frequency of our meetings. This is to allow you more time to continue to integrate what you’ve learned while still receiving support. Therapy will end when you feel ready. You are always welcome to return if there are times you’re feeling like you could use the support.

What is neurodiversity-affirming therapy?

Neurodiversity-affirming therapy means I provide care that supports the unique way you interact with the world around you and your abilities. I’m not trying to “fix” you, rather, together, we figure out how to do things that you may find challenging that work best for how your brain works. Many clients describe this as freeing because they no longer feel like they’re fighting against themselves.

Check out this blogpost for more information on what neurodiversity-affirming care is. 

How long does therapy last?

This varies person to person. For some it may be a few months, for others it may be a few years. It depends on your goals, readiness for change (hey, change is hard!), consistency of showing up for our appointments and engaging, etc. Some people meet their goals and decide they want to continue because they like having this time for themselves or find it helpful with continuing their growth.

What is your cancellation policy?

48 hours notice is required for cancellations. If it is within 48 hours, you will be charged the session fee to the card on file. If you want to reschedule, I will wave the cancellation fee if you reschedule within the same week. I always do my best to accommodate clients and usually we are able to figure out a different time. However, if there is not an opening or an opening that works for you, the fee will apply.

Your appointment time is reserved just for you, so when it is canceled so close to its time, it is difficult to offer this time to someone else, leaving it unfilled. My goal is to always provide my clients with the best care possible. Having reliable income means I’m able to support my practice and myself, which in turn allows me to show up and provide you with the best care possible.

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Wanting to use insurance is completely understandable! Therapy can be an investment. This is a decision I’ve made after having experience working with insurance for 4 years.

Insurance companies have many strict rules for providers that don’t always align with what feels ethical.

They require a medical diagnosis at our first meeting, which goes on your permanent medical record and can be considered a pre-existing condition. While I may have an idea of a diagnosis at the first session, I find it’s more helpful to understand a client better before providing a diagnosis. A diagnosis can be validating for many and for others, it may not feel helpful. By not accepting insurance, you have more autonomy and ability to make decisions around this.

Using insurance impacts privacy and control over therapy. When you use insurance for services, insurance companies have the ability to request your mental health records. Their goal in requesting records is to see if the records justify supporting your mental health care. Depending on your plan, it allows them to decide how many sessions you receive and what kinds of results need to be shown. This means you have less privacy and reduces my ability to create your treatment around your individual needs.