1 / What are your fees?

My fee is $175 per 60 minute session.

90 minute sessions are available for $225. 

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*A limited number of sliding scale slots are available. Please inquire if the cost is prohibitive to us working together. 

2 / What is your availability?

I have availability on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday for an evening telehealth session. I also have a few openings in the afternoons and on weekends for nature-based or in-home sessions around the greater Seattle area.

3 / Do you take insurance?

I am considered an “out of network” provider and can provide a monthly superbill for services. Insurance plans may provide reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services.

Please contact your insurance company to see what deductible or percentage of reimbursement is allowed for an out-of-network LMHCA in Washington state.

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Questions to ask your insurance:
a. Do I have out-of-network benefits for my policy?
b. Do I have a mental or behavioral health policy that covers out-of-network benefits for a LMHCA?
c. How do I use my out-of-network benefits?
d. Do I need a prior authorization before I begin seeing my provider?
e. Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, what is it and how do I meet the deductible?
f. I have been unable to find another provider with availability in-network, how do I obtain authorization to get my out-of-network provider covered under my mental or behavioral health benefits?

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What’s a superbill? What do I do with it?
A superbill is an invoice – a receipt for services rendered and paid for in full – that your therapist provides you (upon request) when they are not in network with your insurance panel. This invoice/receipt has information such as dates of service, a diagnosis code, and other personal information such as your date of birth and address. Once you have a superbill and have clarified your insurance coverage, you can submit this to your insurance for reimbursement. The time frame and percentage of reimbursement depends on several things, including your policy and coverage.

4 / Is there a benefit to not using insurance?

Insurance companies require therapists to make a mental health diagnosis that becomes a permanent part of your medical record, and may be shared with other entities. Therapists must prove “medical necessity,” which means that you have a mental health diagnosis severe enough to be impacting your daily functioning.

Should you choose not to use insurance, you do not need to receive a formal diagnosis, unless you believe it would be helpful for pursuing a particular treatment, medication, or accommodation.

5 / How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions will vary from client to client. To accommodate a variety of needs, I offer single-session therapy, short-term therapy, and long-term therapy. Single sessions can be great to tackle a particular issue or get a better sense of what therapy is like. Short-term options may last between 10-20 sessions, 1-2 times a week or every other week, to support you through a challenging time or focus on a specific outcome. Long-term may last anywhere from months to years and is best for those needing reliable, ongoing support to address chronic concerns or deeply conditioned trauma responses. Ultimately, the duration of our work together is up to you and open to change as you see fit.

6 / What is nature therapy?

Nature therapy sessions take place outdoors in a Seattle-area park. We may walk and talk or find a serene place to sit and enjoy the added healing benefits that nature provides. Many studies have demonstarted numerous mental health benefits to spending time outdoors. We may discuss and practice natural healing techniques such as standing barefoot on the ground, exchanging energy and gratitude with the Earth, finding a sense of belonging and spirituality, and practicing mindfulness skills.

7 / What is in-home therapy?

In-home therapy sessions are best suited for child or adolescent clients in need of in-person support. I will bring carefully selected play therapy toys and items to engage with clients. We may also benefit from practicing skills in the home. Home-based sessions are also ideal for elder clients that may find it difficult to travel or navigate video conferencing. Lastly, those in need of end-of-life support may wish to meet at home. This option requires that you can ensure privacy during sessions to maintain client confidentiality. 

8 / What is end-of-life support?

For clients that are nearing the end of their life, regardless of age, I offer support ranging from organizing logistics such as advanced directives and disposition options, to emotional processing around anxiety and grief, to spiritual contemplation and existential wondering. We may create a plan for the remaining time to help you prioritize what matters most. I also offer mindfulness exercises to prepare for attachment release, supporting a more gentle surrender when the time comes. This is a sacred time of transition and I vow to honor your beliefs and choices. 

9 / How can I prepare for our first session?

It is important that you complete the necessary paperwork including the intake form, disclosure & consent form, privacy policy, and any additional consent forms as requested. We will also get you set up with Ivy Pay, a HIPAA compliant payment system. Make sure you have a private and secure space to connect and any water, fidgets, or comfort items you may need. Take some time to consider your mental health journey thus far and how things are showing up for you in the present. Do you have a vision of what you hope to accomplish with our time together? If not, we can allow it to unfold naturally. Try to give yourself some time before and after our session to get grounded, journal or reflect, and practice some self care - whatever that means to you!