Common Questions

  • If you are interested in seeking therapy services, please reach out to me using the contact form. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation so that we can get to know each other and determine if we may be a good fit. Afterward, if you would like to proceed, we will schedule a 90-minute intake appointment where I will learn more about your background and therapy goals.

  • Currently, I provide therapy services virtually to clients in Washington State via a secure telehealth platform.

  • To make my work as a psychologist sustainable, I am not paneled with any insurance companies and am considered an “out of network” provider. Thus, payment is due at time of service. However, you may be reimbursed by your insurance company for a substantial portion of my fee.

    I provide all clients with “superbills” that you can submit to your insurance. Although not all insurance plans reimburse for out of network mental health services, many clients report some degree of reimbursement. In addition to seeking out of network reimbursement, clients can use funds from a heath savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for therapy services. 

    It is your responsibility to ask your insurance company about your benefits for out-of-network behavioral and mental health services. Your insurance company will ask which services you would like to know reimbursement rates for. The billing codes I commonly use are:

    • Diagnostic evaluation (90791-95)

    • Individual therapy session (90834-95 or 90837-95)

    • Couples session (90847-95)

  • I typically meet clients on a weekly basis, though frequency will depend on your individual treatment plan and goals.

    Individual sessions last 50 minutes, but may be longer for specific types of treatment. Depending on your treatment goals, therapy may be as short as 12 sessions. Individuals pursuing DBT begin with a six month therapy commitment.

    My goal as a therapist is to equip you with the tools and confidence to navigate life on your own so that in time, you no longer need therapy to thrive.

  • As part of a federal law called the No Surprises Act (2022) 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 more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit the official website at www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.