Q & A's

Counseling can be beneficial for you to help address  in your life you want to change or improve. It can provide you the opportunity to address issues with an objective therapist who does not judge, but is an ally to help you. Counseling can help you learn more about yourself, and achieve goals you set for yourself. It can help you learn new skills to manage your symptoms with improved functionality toward living your best life.

Changes in counseling may become challenging at times, and may cause feelings that surprise you. Growth in counseling may not always be easy and may on occasion feel uncomfortable. There are areas of your life that may or may not change as a result of counseling. There are risks in the counseling process and when entering a counseling relationship, and these are some important factors to consider.  If you would like further discussion, I invite you to talk with me further about risks and benefits of counseling.

This feeling is very understandable. To help ease your fears, you will be encouraged, but you will not do anything you’re not ready to do. Counseling is your decision, and goals are based on your needs. You will not be forced, and steps will be made only when you are ready and able. You will be fully supported along the way.

• The first “intake” session is a bit higher price because it involves more paperwork and forms to get started.
• The 55 minute session is a typical therapy session.
• The 90 minute session is also available should you request or prefer a longer session time.

I do not bill insurance. I can provide a supervill statement for you for out of network insurance coverage. Please inquire with your plan about out of network reimbursement.

Insurance requires a diagnosis for billing. Any diagnosis is forever a part of your records. If you don’t bill insurance, you have privacy of your records.

If you have out of network coverage and choose to bill insurance, a diagnostic code is required for insurance billing. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact me.

This is a great resource to read more about various issues related to mental health https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself