Frequently asked Questions for therapy in Seattle, WA

Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes and are $210 per session.

Payment is due at the time of service. I can provide a superbill upon request if you’d like to explore out-of-network reimbursement with your insurance.

My fees reflect the level of training, experience, and care I bring to this work, as well as the time and energy that go into each client beyond the session itself. This includes ongoing education, case preparation, documentation, and consultation. I intentionally keep my caseload at a level that allows me to be present, thoughtful, and deeply engaged. Charging this rate supports high-quality, ethical, and sustainable care, and allows me to prioritize depth and individualized attention over volume.

• 50-minute session: $265

• 75-minute session: $300

• 90-minute session: $325

Couples therapy is a different kind of work than individual therapy. In sessions, we’re not just focusing on one person—we’re holding space for two people, two nervous systems, and the relationship between them.

This means:

• Working with real-time communication and emotional dynamics

• Helping partners slow down, feel understood, and repair disconnection

• Supporting both people while staying attuned to the relationship as a whole

Because this work is more complex, sessions often benefit from being longer than a standard therapy hour. Longer sessions allow us to move through difficult moments with more care and depth, rather than rushing or cutting things short when something meaningful is unfolding.

A good fit in therapy usually feels like being able to show up as yourself without pressure to perform or have everything figured out. You should feel respected, heard, and safe enough to be honest. I work best with people who are open, curious, and willing to integrate insights and skills outside of sessions, since real change happens both in and beyond the therapy room.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation, which gives us space to explore whether my style and approach feel right for you. This is a chance to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and trust your intuition about next steps.

I’m in the process of moving away from insurance panels (Regence, Aetna). However, I can accept these insurance panels until my end date.

Insurance companies often place restrictions on care, documentation, session structure, and requires clinicians to justify care using a concept called “medical necessity.”

Insurance-based therapy requires that treatment meet criteria for medical necessity, meaning sessions must focus on reducing symptoms associated with a mental health diagnosis. While this model can increase access to care, it can also limit therapy to a problem-focused, short-term framework. Some clients find that this approach does not fully support deeper relational healing, identity exploration, or preventative care. These are areas that are often central to long-term well-being.

Working outside of insurance allows for more flexibility, privacy, and individualized treatment.

For those of you who want to use insurance benefits — I can provide you with a receipt called a “superbill.” Your insurance company may be able to reimburse you for out-of-network costs once you send them this receipt.

A superbill is a document (receipt) I can provide that includes the information insurance companies need if you’d like to request out-of-network reimbursement. This has to include the CPT code associated with a mental health diagnosis.

You submit the superbill directly to your insurance provider, and they determine if and how much they’ll reimburse you based on your plan.

Many clients are surprised with how much they get back from their insurer, ranging anywhere between 30% to 100%.

The easiest way is to call your insurance company directly and ask if your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits. You can also check your online insurance portal. They can tell you whether reimbursement is available, how much they cover, and if there’s a deductible you need to meet.