Holistic counseling and psychotherapy involves communication between patients and therapist that is intended to help people find relief from emotional distress, as in becoming less anxious, fearful or depressed, seek solutions to problems in their lives, such as dealing with disappointment, grief, family issues, and job or career dissatisfaction, and modify ways of thinking and acting that are preventing them from working productively and enjoying personal relationships.
An intake is an initial appointment where we spend time getting to know each other. It allows me to get a good picture of why you are seeking therapy and allows us to determine if we are good fit for each other. An intake appointment is scheduled for 60-90 mins. If we only take an hour for the intake it will be charged at my hourly rate of $135.
This is a standard appointment where we address your concerns. These appointments typically run 50 mins.
This is for psychotherapy appointments that go over 60 mins. They also include MABT or reiki appointments that are 75 or 90 mins.
Equine Assisted Counseling is a type of therapy that utilizes horses to help people develop emotionally, physically, and spiritually. During sessions, clients work with a horse, the therapist, and an equine specialist. For more info on Equine Assisted Counseling click here. This is only offered in-person at the Pegasus Project Therapeutic Riding Center.
A psychological assessment is a process where a trained professional evaluates a person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall mental health using interviews, questionnaires, and tests. It helps identify strengths, challenges, and possible diagnoses, such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Assessments are helpful because they provide a clear understanding of a person’s unique struggles, guide treatment options, and offer personalized recommendations to improve daily life, work, and relation
An ADHD assessment uses a structured interview, collateral information, and other questionnaires as needed to determine if someone has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It looks at symptoms in both childhood and adulthood, focusing on attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The assessment involves answering detailed questions about daily challenges, with examples of how symptoms affect work, school, and relationships. Appointment length is 90 mins and includes report.
Reiki is a health approach in which practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above a person, with the goal of directing energy to help facilitate the person’s own healing response. It’s based on an Eastern belief that "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Reiki sessions last 60 minutes and can be done in person or via telehealth. Reiki treats the whole person, including body, emotions, mind, and spirit. It creates many beneficial effects that include relaxation, feelings of peace, security, and well-being.
Health coaching works by giving people the confidence, knowledge, and skills to become active participants in their own care and achieve their self-identified health goals. Holistic health coaching uses an integrative approach to diet and lifestyle changes to improve the client’s health. The practice of health education within a coaching framework and context enhances well being and facilitates the realization of health-related goals.
This appointment is available for health coaching purposes and is not apart of a package. Health coaching focuses more on physical health and may include behavior modification around exercise, nutrition, and health practices. Emotional and psychological health may be addressed in these appointments too but is different than a psychotherapy session.
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I am not paneled with insurance companies, but I have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use the tool above to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services. The reason I do not panel with insurance is because insurance companies often dictate who I can see and the treatment I can provide. This can limit the treatment you might be seeking. Insurance companies also do not provide adequate reimbursement rates to mental health professionals and I want to advocate for mental health therapists so that they receive better reimbursement. There is many facets to this problem, but one of the ways to address it is by not participating in a broken system. I am also involved in a legislative committee through the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association to address the issue with insurance and access to care, so I am trying to advocate for change in several different ways.
I understand that therapy can be expensive and money is tight for a lot of individuals, which is why I have partnered with Mentaya. It is a win-win because I get to provide services without paneling and you get to utilize your insurance.
Since I do not accept insurance, I do something called "cash pay." You pay me directly via credit/debit card through my record system. We then bill your insurance through Mentaya, so that you receive reimbursement. In-network billing requires that a therapist is on a specific insurance panel in order to bill insurance directly for reimbursement of a session. In contrast, out-of-network billing, or utilizing Mentaya, allows therapists who do not have a formal contract with an insurance panel to bill the insurance company. Rather than using the in-network system of having a client pay a small copay and leaving it to insurance to reimburse the therapist for the rest, the therapist charges their client the full fee out of pocket and the insurance panel reimburses the client directly. Depending on the specific insurance policy, some policies do not offer any out-of-network benefits, while others offer nearly full coverage for out-of-network therapy sessions, so make sure to check with your insurance about out-of-network services.
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