FAQ

How long is an initial consultation?
- Consultations run anywhere from 15 min to 50 min. I usually block out a full session for us to get to know each other, but there is no expectation that you have to do the whole session if you do not feel like it is a "good fit," or if you are interviewing multiple therapists and you just want to get a feel for my style or personality.
What does it mean to be a "Good Fit?"
- Therapy is only effective if you feel like you can trust your therapist and have good rapport. The best fit is a therapist you feel comfortable with. Sometimes it takes 5 minutes to know if you have a "good fit," other times it can take several sessions. You are never obligated to stay in a therapeutic relationship that doesn't feel like a good fit. I promise it doesn't hurt our feelings! We are trained for this and we want you to feel good about your therapy
What should I look for in a therapist?
- You should look for a therapist you "click with." Someone you feel comfortable talking to, and who you think can help challenge you to make meaningful changes.
- What are things that are important to you- humor? good listener? direct? gentle? likes cats?
What do you look for in a client?
- I typically look for clients who are curious, engaged, and motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives.
- I am also particularly interested in working with people who are looking to use Internal Family Systems in their therapeutic work.
How much do you charge for a session?
- If you are private pay, I offer a sliding scale from $100-185 dollars.
Do you take insurance?
- I am currently contracted with Moda Health Plan and Pacific Source. I am also happy to provide you with a Super Bill to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.
What is a "Good Faith Estimate?"
- You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
- Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
- For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
I am a current client. How can I get in touch with you between sessions?
- You are more than welcome to call, text, or email me in between sessions. I am often in sessions during the work day so I may not be able to answer you immediately (especially via phone), but I try to always respond within 24 hours. If it is an urgent issue, please be sure to mention that in your message and I will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can. If it is an emergency (i.e. your life or someone else's is in danger) please call 911 or crisis line at 988.