FAQs

How long are your sessions and how often will we meet?

Sessions are 55 minutes long, and most clients meet weekly, especially in the beginning. Some of my clients meet with me every other week and this can work well, depending on your issues and amount of support you need.

Do you have a sliding scale?

I have the ability to offer reduced fees to clients who are unable to afford my full fee. Currently, my reduced fee slots are full so I’m not able to offer a reduced fee to new clients.

Do you take insurance?

I am in network with the First Choice Health Network and I bill them directly for therapy. I also directly bill for clients who have the Kaiser Open Access PPO plan, which uses the First Choice network. For all other clients, I provide a statement (superbill) that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.

Are your sessions in person or remote?

I currently offer remote sessions to clients who live anywhere in Washington State. Next year, the Counseling Compact will take effect, allowing me to do remote sessions with clients in other compact member states.

I also see clients in person in my downtown Seattle office. You have the option of meeting with me remotely only, in person only, or a combination of both.

Can I schedule week-to-week? My work/school schedule varies and I can’t come at the same time each week.

My schedule has some flexibility and in general, I’m able to schedule clients week-to-week, especially if I have a few week’s advance notice.

How will I know you’re the right therapist for me?

The first step in starting therapy with me is to have a phone call/Zoom consultation during which you can ask me any questions you have and tell me what brings you to therapy. It’s also a chance for me to explain to you how I would approach working with you, which can give you an initial sense of what it would be like to work with me. If it feels like a good fit, we schedule an initial session where we continue the conversation during which we can talk more in depth.

My intention is to help you feel safe, heard, and respected and have a sense that I understand your needs and demonstrate the ability to help you. If you don’t feel that way, or if something doesn’t feel right to you, it may be because I’m not a good fit for you or it may be because therapy can be daunting, especially to people who are new to therapy. In either case, I encourage you to tell me what you’re experiencing so I can help you decide whether to continue. My feelings will not be hurt if you decide I’m not the right therapist for you. What’s most important is that you find a therapist who’s a good fit.

For more about choosing a therapist, The Women’s Therapy Collective has this useful guide.