Some Common Questions, Answered.

I weave together research-based and wisdom-based interventions.  The tools I primarily use in our sessions are self-compassion, mindfulness, and present moment body-awareness. I believe (and science does, too) that present-moment awareness allows us to process life experiences and develop healthier and more effective coping methods. You can read more about me, my approach, and my qualifications on the "How I work" page.

I would not be offering my service to you if I did not whole-heartedly believe that individual and couple therapy works. I do this because I believe in it.   

However, a few ingredients are required for therapy to be effective: a motivated client, a skilled therapist, and a solid relationship between client and therapist. When choosing a therapist, it is crucial that you feel safe and comfortable to be yourself so that the process can take root. 

Our work in sessions is intended to help you change your life outside of the therapy room. For this reason, I often ask my clients to try mindfulness exercises or activities in between sessions. 

I often suggest readings, workbooks, journaling, prescribed lifestyle activities (exercise, socializing, meditations, conversations with your loved ones, etc.) between our sessions. The homework that I specify will arise from our work organically. 

I am considered an out-of-network provider. I can bill out of network claims on your behalf to most insurance companies, or provide you with coded receipts for out-of-network reimbursement for you to submit to your insurance company. To find out what your out-of-network benefits are, call the number on the back of your insurance card. You can find more information regarding your financial investment and my billing process on my "Investment" page.

We will plan to meet weekly at first and then over time, as you meet your goals, we will reduce frequency. The number of sessions you'll need depends on your commitment to our work and your desired goals.

With that said, most of my clients begin feeling and seeing change after the first few sessions.

I am licensed to provide therapy to clients who reside in Alaska, Oregon, and California. I see weekly clients online only, and this will be for the foreseeable future. If you would like the option of seeing someone in-person in the near future, we will not be a good fit.

I meet with clients on a HIPAA-compliant online platform and meet weekly, biweekly, or otherwise, just as we would in face-to-face therapy. I am a certified telehealth provider and will provide a teletherapy-specific consent form before our first session. 

Online therapy is suitable for anyone and everyone. Admittedly, I used to think that treatment had to be in-person to receive the best results. But, over time, I began to see that my online clients and I had just as deep a relationship and positive results as my face-to-face clients. Because of this, I decided to switch my practice entirely online. My clients express liking the freedom and flexibility of online therapy. I have found it an excellent option for couples: you meet in the comfort of your home, no traffic, no waiting rooms, we get right to it.

With that said, online therapy is not for everyone. If you feel drawn to meeting someone in person, that is right for you, and I recommend listening to your needs.