COVID19 Update

Evaluation and therapy sessions are currently being provided via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth service as well as in person visits by arrangement. I am here to support current and former patients during this incredibly challenging time.

Intake Assessment

After scheduling your first appointment, I will send you a link to a secure patient portal to help us get started. Our first intake visit will take a bit longer (60-75 minutes) than a regular session. Over our first few meetings I will:

  • learn more about the concerns that are bringing you (and/or your child) to therapy;

  • gather a thorough history about you (and/or your child);

  • ask you to complete some brief assessments;

  • if appropriate, gather and review other information (e.g. teacher or other provider reports, prior testings, and evaluations).

For child clients, depending on the age of your child and/or the nature of your concerns, I usually meet with just parents during this first visit. The following week, I will ask that you bring your child to session. After two to three meetings during this preliminary evaluation phase, I will suggest a treatment or referral plan and together we will think about whether this feels like a good fit and options for next steps. 

Therapy

The typical weekly therapy session is around 50 minutes. In child work, it may involve the parent(s) and the child together at times or the parent(s) alone. Please note that young children may not be unaccompanied in the building if it is just a parent session. 

Cancellation Policy

Once an appointment has been scheduled, you will be required to pay the full normal hourly rate unless you give at least 24 hours advance notice of cancellation via email, text, or voice mail message. 

Fees

Please inquire directly about current fees. Fees will be billed and due at time of service, via check or credit card. Once an appointment is scheduled for an intake assessment, I will provide you with a link to a secure patient portal for completing documents and entering credit card information. I reserve the right to evaluate and raise fees each year as needed.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies. I do not currently bill, nor contract with, insurance companies. Each month you can download a monthly SUPERBILL from your client portal to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. If you are uninsured or self-pay and not seeking insurance reimbursement please let me know and read this Notice on Receiving a Good Faith Estimate.

It is each patient’s responsibility to inquire with their insurance about their out-of-network benefits so that they know what to expect upon submission of insurance claim forms. Please note: 

  • Many insurance companies reimburse you directly for a portion of your session cost.

  • Your health insurance plan may limit coverage and have restrictions on the type and number of sessions allowed, as well as how much they reimburse.

  • You may need to provide your insurance company with certain clinical information, including a diagnosis, in order to be reimbursed.

If you have questions about billing or privacy concerns I am happy to discuss them. I highly recommend you contact your insurance company to find out your mental health benefits before we meet. When contacting your health insurance company, you might ask: 

  • Do I need a referral?

  • What are my outpatient mental health benefits?

  • Is my plan an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan? (If so, there may be no out-of-network benefits.)

  • What is my deductible and has it been met?

  • How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

  • What types of problems and/or types of visits (e.g. family therapy vs. individual therapy) does it cover?

  • How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

Availability

Please note, this is only a part-time practice and my availability is limited the days I am at my other teaching position. I am not able to do custody or court related evaluations but I am happy to provide referrals. Either during our initial phone call, or after the evaluation phase, we will determine if I can provide you and/or your child the level of care you need. If I cannot, I will do my best to provide referrals to other providers and/or agencies.  

If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis and require immediate help, please go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911 or either of these crisis lines below:  

  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 866-4-CRISIS (866-427-4747)

  • KING COUNTY 2-1-1: DIAL 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636 (M-F, 8 am - 6 pm)