Common Questions
What is therapy like?
Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors. It is important process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions. For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.
How can counseling help me?
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and general life transitions. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
Do you accept insurance?
I am currently in network with Regence Blue Cross and Firstchoice Healthcare. I am an out of network provider with all other insurance companies. Check with your insurance company to find out about your deductible and whether or not they will reimburse for an out of network provider. Also check with them to find out what services they will cover, often insurance companies will not cover pre-marital and couples counseling, so working with an in network provider might not be necessary.
Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors. It is important process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions. For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.
How can counseling help me?
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and general life transitions. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communication skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Do you accept insurance?
I am currently in network with Regence Blue Cross and Firstchoice Healthcare. I am an out of network provider with all other insurance companies. Check with your insurance company to find out about your deductible and whether or not they will reimburse for an out of network provider. Also check with them to find out what services they will cover, often insurance companies will not cover pre-marital and couples counseling, so working with an in network provider might not be necessary.