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What insurances do you take?
I am beginning to provide out-of-network care after years of being paneled with insurance companies. The reasons for this are many, and I'm glad to share them with you should you inquire. However, at the moment I'm currently paneled with and will submit claims to many insurance companies. You'll find a comprehensive list of my currently accepted insurance companies on my Psychology Today page here. You can learn more about the out of network billing process I'll be using in 2025 by looking at this flyer I created to explain it.
How does therapy work?
What if I'm anxious/nervous about attending therapy sessions?
That is a big question. Probably something I won't be able to answer completely on this page, but as stated on the Services page the general plan is intake session & treatment sessions followed by a closure session before ending treatment. There is much more to it than that simple outline but that's the basic structure.
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Information is out there for you (on YouTube or reputable sites like PsychologyToday) on how therapy works in general and especially while utilizing different therapeutic approaches, but here are some main points to keep in mind:
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1) The relationship matters so find a therapist you can connect with.
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2) Therapy is an active process-- in therapy you may be given homework, things to think about or approaches to try throughout the week and that is part of the process.
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3) You have creative control regarding the changes you're making in your life so during therapy sessions it is important for you to offer insight into what is working for you in sessions and what isn't. This is a process of self-discovery.
How can I support a loved one with mental health issues?
I would encourage you to discuss any fears or worries with me (or any treatment professional you're contacting) during our initial phone consult so that you can get all your questions answered and so you might feel a little more comfortable going into your first session.
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However, it often helps to face the anxiety one feels and deal with the distress associated with the situation, seeking assistance as necessary. Many, many individuals have accessed therapy in past decades and in recent years those numbers are only on the rise-- why can't you also be one of those benefitting from the process, potentially gaining insight towards building a happier, healthier life?
When did you decide to become a therapist?
There are many useable resources towards understanding your loved one and their mental illness. One major resource is NAMI.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness), an organization that has offices around the state. They offer groups/classes for families touched by mental illness as well as free support groups for the individual in need.
Additionally, there's a line of books called "Loving Someone With..." It's a series of books that pertain to loving people with different diagnoses including anxiety, depression and other disorders. They can be found widely on sites like Amazon and they may be helpful in your quest for understanding.
What do you like about being a therapist?
This is a tough one to answer because I feel a deep connection to the work and it's hard to pick out just 1-2 things. But, I like the relationships, sharing my passion for mental health and awareness, and I like seeing clients be curious about themselves and grow. There's more that I could say but that's it in a nutshell.
I decided to become a therapist after witnessing the therapeutic journey a family member took with a skilled clinician. Not only was it powerful for me personally to see the changes my loved one made in their life, I saw the outcomes this therapist worked toward with them as impacting my wider family relationships in general and immediately saw the work as socially impactful. It's with this emphasis on social change through the power of person-to-person therapeutic work that I continue to build my skills and see clients regularly.
What if I'm having a mental health crisis?
If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.
What if I need someone to talk to prior to our first session?
One option for free non-crisis supportive listening is the Washington Warm Line. They are available Mon-Sun at (877) 500-9276 or (877) 500-WARM.
Their hours are:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM every day of the week.