FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
If you don't see what you're looking for, the free 15-minute consultation is an easy place to ask.
How much does a session cost?+
Individual sessions are $130 and couples sessions are $160, each 50 minutes. A limited number of sliding-scale slots are reserved for those who need them — please ask.
Do you take insurance?+
Yes — I'm currently in-network with First Choice Health and Medicare. Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement are available on request, and private pay is welcome.
Do you offer telehealth?+
Yes. I meet with clients over secure video across all of Washington State, in addition to in-person sessions at Inner Canvas in Issaquah — whichever works better for you.
What does MFTA mean?+
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate — a Washington State credential for therapists practicing under clinical supervision on the path to full LMFT licensure. My supervisor is Pamela Krueger, LMFT, which means an experienced clinician consults regularly on my work.
What happens in a first session?+
You share what's bringing you in, in your own words. I listen and ask questions that help us understand it together. From there we sketch a direction. You don't need to arrive prepared or know what to call it yet.
Is faith part of the work?+
Only if it's meaningful to you. Christian counseling is available and always client-led — never assumed and never imposed.
What is IFS, in plain English?+
Internal Family Systems sees the mind as made up of parts — a worrier, a protector, a part that pushes, a part that wants rest. We get curious about each one rather than fighting them. It's a clarifying way to work.
Is what I share confidential?+
Yes — with the limited legal exceptions every therapist must follow (imminent risk of harm, abuse of a vulnerable person, court orders). I'll walk through this with you in our first session.
What's your cancellation policy?+
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or reschedules. Late cancellations and missed sessions are billed at the full session rate.
What if I'm in crisis right now?+
If you're in immediate danger, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. Therapy isn't an emergency service; the free 15-minute consultation is the right starting place for non-urgent care.
Whenever you're ready.
A free 15-minute call is the simplest first step — no pressure, no commitment, just a chance to see if we're a good fit.