Teletherapy & In-Person Therapy Formats
Currently, I offer teletherapy sessions for anyone in Washington State and in-person sessions for those residing in the Tacoma area. For video therapy, I utilize a HIPAA-compliant platform for security and confidentiality and require that clients are visible during online sessions.
2023 Rates
50-minute initial session (first session only): $150
50-minute individual session: $130
Phone sessions over 15 minutes or any requested paperwork (other than billing receipts) are pro-rated at $130/hour. I will provide a Good Faith Estimate for private pay clients.
Insurance
I am an in-network provider for Premera, Lifewise, Kaiser, and Aetna. Please become familiar with your insurance coverage, deductible, co-pay, number of allowable sessions, and other limits or restrictions.
Here are some questions you can ask your insurance:
- Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
- Do I need approval from my primary care physician?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- What will my copay or co-insurance be per session?
- Are there any other restrictions I should know about?
Out-of-Network Coverage: For other health insurance plans not listed above, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement. Be sure to check with your insurance company regarding out-of-network reimbursement for me specifically, as reimbursement for my services is not guaranteed. Here is my license number that you can share with your insurance to determine whether out-of-network reimbursement with me is possible: MC6144956
Free Consultation
To see if we might be a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Click here to schedule a consult:
Frequency of Therapy
The frequency of therapy depends on several factors, including the number of sessions allowed in your healthcare plan if using insurance. In general, it is best to schedule therapy every week, especially in the beginning, and then check in about frequency. I usually work with clients to find a day and time for weekly therapy that is reserved for them on my schedule and if changes need to happen, we adjust. Some clients may come weekly, others biweekly, and some established clients may come once a month or as needed.
Cancellation Policy
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If a session is missed without prior arrangement, clients will be charged the full session cost ($130). Please note that insurance will not cover the cost of a missed appointment.