Telehealth only

At this time, I only provide Telehealth services. I live in Corvallis, Oregon, in the center of the Willamette Valley, but am able to see any client that is on Oregon land during the time of service. Telehealth requires that you have a private space, and a reliable computer and internet connection in order for us to meet. I do not recommend services by smartphone or in your parked car, as these are often too distracting for us to make use of our time. Critically, we need to be able to see each other’s faces in order to attune to one another and make your therapy work. Couples and families should be in the same room with one another, whenever possible.

Scheduling

My hours for meeting with clients are typically Monday-Friday, 10:00-2:30. I generally offer clients a regular weekly time that they can count on. I work 44 weeks out of the year, often taking two weeks off in the winter, four in the summer, and two more whenever needed. Clients I work with should be confident in their ability to take time away from therapy. Breaks in treatment can sometimes clarify the work that’s still needed, but can also highlight how much progress you have made.

fees & insurance

I charge $180 for a 55 min therapy session. Longer and shorter sessions are prorated on this same fee ratio, and intake sessions are charged at $250. I accept major credit, debit and HSA cards through my Client Portal, and am unable to accept cash, checks or Venmo. In general, clients work with me weekly or bimonthly, from half a year to two or more years. If you do pay out of pocket for services, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate as to the costs of services that are reasonably expected to address your mental health care needs.

Utilizing Insurance: Insurance companies reserve the right to review client’s therapy records to determine whether or not they have a mental health disorder that warrants “medical necessity” for covered for services. For insurance plans that I am out of network with, clients pay my full fee at each session, and then I provide them with a Superbill receipt each month for the client to submit to insurance for reimbursement. I am in-network with PacificSource, Cigna-Evernorth, Moda and Aetna insurance plans, and am able to submit insurance claims directly to them, while clients pay their copay or deductible at the time of service.

crisis resources

None of us are immune to crisis, and sometimes we need help right away. My services are not set up to provide 24/7 support to clients, and while I always want to know when clients are in crisis and need help, I cannot speak with them beyond our scheduled time. For immediate support, I recommend clients call the Crisis Line in their County, or the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline, 988. For specific addiction support, call Lines of Life. Sometimes, clients’ needs grow beyond what I am able to support in ongoing sessions. When this happens, I refer clients out to other therapists, treatment centers or outpatient programs, and it is always my aim that clients and I make these choices together and transparently, and in the most supported way possible.