Frequently Asked Questions

If you have other questions, please feel free to send me a message on the connect page

  • If using insurance, connect with me via Headway to check your coverage and costs

    For out-of-network, couples therapy, or private pay, see my pricing tiers below.

    I am committed to making therapy accessible while honoring the diverse financial circumstances of my clients. To support this, I offer a sliding scale for session fees. This system is designed to allow you to select the rate that feels most sustainable and feasible for your situation, using the guidelines below.

    ACCESS RATE ($150-225)

    Consider this tier if:

    • You often worry about meeting basic needs (food, rent, transportation, healthcare).

    • You carry high debt or medical expenses and have little or no savings.

    • You support dependents or are under-/unemployed.

    • Paying at this level is the only way therapy is possible right now.

    STANDARD RATE ($250)

    Consider this tier if:

    • You have steady income that meets your needs.

    • You can occasionally save or spend on non-essentials (travel, eating out).

    • You may have some debt, but it doesn’t prevent meeting core expenses.

    • You are a dependent with strong, consistent guardian/familial support.

    • This rate feels fair and sustainable for you.

    COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED RATE ($275-$300)

    Consider this tier if:

    • You can meet all needs comfortably and have discretionary spending.

    • You benefit from stable employment, employer benefits, or investments.

    • You want to actively support broader access to care.

    • Paying at this rate feels generous but still comfortable.

    SUSTAINER RATE ($300-350)

    Consider this tier if:

    • You have significant financial flexibility or inherited wealth.

    • You can easily meet all needs, maintain savings, and travel or give regularly.

    • You wish to directly underwrite reduced-fee spots for others.

    • This rate reflects your values around equity and redistribution.

    Please review these guidelines and let me know which tier feels right for you. I trust you to choose the rate that best matches your current financial reality. Your privacy and autonomy are respected, and you do not need to provide any justification for your choice.

    If looking for low cost therapy, Please visit Open Path Collective

  • I now accept select insurance plans in CA and WA for individual therapy (not available for NY and Psypact clients; also not available for couples therapy, as most insurance doesn’t cover it). To use your insurance, connect with me via Headway

    If your insurance isn’t accepted, I provide superbills for out-of-network benefits and offer sliding scale rates (see above).

  • I am able to see clients residing anywhere in Washington State, California, New York and Psypact States. 

    I am physically located in Seattle, Washington but often visit Los Angeles, CA. I currently provide services via telehealth using HIPAA-compliant video platforms. I do not offer in-person therapy at this time.

    Psypact States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

    At the moment, I am unable to see clients who reside in the following states: Alaska, Guam, Iowa, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. 

  • I only offer tele-therapy through a HIPAA compliant platform.

  • During our 15-minute consultation, we will briefly discuss what brings you to therapy and if I might be a good fit for your needs. If it seems that we might work, we’ll schedule a first session, an intake, to further expand our discussion.

  • Our first session will be different than all subsequent sessions. During the first session, we’ll explore your history, and needs. I may ask you about your psychological, psychiatric, personal, medical, and family history as needed. At the end of our session, we’ll have the opportunity to debrief. You can let me know if you feel it would be a good match or not. I’ll also let you know if I would be the best fit for your needs and we can decide together on the best choice for next steps. I believe that a good fit between a therapist and a client is critical in finding healing.

  • Most clients opt for weekly sessions. Especially as we are beginning our work together, meeting weekly allows us to gain traction more quickly. We can work together to set a time and frequency that works for your goals and your schedule.

  • If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you inform me at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you will be charged for the full rate of the session.

    If using insurance through Headway, the late cancellation, no-show or late rescheduling fee is $180. This fee is not covered by insurance and will be charged to the client’s card on file on the same day as the missed appointment. If autopay is not setup, this fee must be paid before the next session.

  • Payments can be made by credit card. Payment is due following each session.

  • Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.