What are your hours and fees?

My hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm (PST).

My rates are: $175 for 45-minute individual sessions, $225 for 60-minute individual sessions. The first session will be 60 minutes, and you may choose whether to continue with 45 or 60-minute sessions after that. My rate for 60-minute couples sessions is $250.

Do you take insurance?

I am in-network with Premera, Lifewise, and Regence in Washington for individual counseling.

I’m not in-network with any other insurance companies, meaning I don’t bill insurance directly. But if you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a superbill (a bill stating what services are rendered) to seek reimbursement from your insurance company. Many clients who have out-of-network (OON) benefits are able to be reimbursed for 30%-70% of their bill - please contact your insurance company for specific information about your plan. More information about that can be found here.

Do you have low-fee or sliding scale spots?

Equitable access to therapy is important to me and I reserve a limited number of lower-fee spots for clients who are BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Please contact me for more information.
*All of my sliding scale spots are currently full.

How long do people usually stay in therapy?

The duration of therapy depends on what issues a client would like to address - it can range from a few months to a few years. How much energy and emotional capacity you have to give during our sessions will also determine the length of our work together.

How often should I expect to have therapy sessions?

I see most clients on a weekly basis, and recommend starting with a few months of weekly appointments in order to build trust, and to establish consistency and momentum for our work together. After these appointments, we can decide what frequency of sessions would make sense moving forward.

How do I choose the right therapist?

My advice would be to choose the person who you feel the most comfortable with. Do you feel safe being vulnerable with them? How does your body feel when you’re talking to them? Listen to your intuition. Numerous research studies have shown that the relationship between the therapist and the client is the single most important determinant of success in therapy. Being able to trust your therapist is crucial.

Are you the right therapist for me?

My style is more conversational than structural and I allow the client to guide the focus of our work together. I may bring up patterns that I see, gently challenge or reframe perspectives, and point out discrepancies in words vs. actions, but I allow the client to determine what course of action works for them and to hold themselves accountable. We may not be a good fit if you’re looking for a more cognitive, skills-based approach. I am more relational & collaborative, and less prescriptive. 

I’m ready to take the next step. How do I get started?

Book a free 15-minute consultation by clicking on the orange “Request Appointment” link on this page or you can email me at lightinthedarkcounseling@gmail.com with any questions. I look forward to meeting you.