Frequently Asked Questions

I accept Regence, Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross, and can provide a Superbill for possible reimbursement for out-of-network coverage.

Private pay is $150 a session with limited reduced fee spots.

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I show up as a real human and meet you where you are—with a client-centered, trauma-informed, relational approach at the core of everything I do. From there, we’ll lean into your strengths (even the ones you don’t always notice) and use them as building blocks for our work together.

I pull from a mix of approaches—like DBT, CBT, ACT, parts work, somatic work, and interpersonal therapy—without drowning you in jargon or making it feel like a textbook. Think of it as having a toolbox we can dip into, depending on what you need in the moment.

And because healing doesn’t always happen in serious conversations alone, I love weaving in creative approaches too—like lyric analysis, writing, art, or even playing a game. Therapy with me is equal parts depth and realness, with room for laughter, creativity, and connection along the way.

In the first few sessions, you will tell your story, determine if we are a good fit, discuss goals and your treatment plan and build a relationship. Effective long-term progress happens once this is established.

After the first few sessions, we then actively engage in your treatment goals. In these sessions you will work in gaining insight, learning skills, expressing your emotions, among other things. I will guide you and you are responsible for engaging in the work. The progress is directly related to your level of commitment and also doing work outside of therapy.

In the beginning, weekly sessions are usually the best way to build momentum and see progress toward your goals. Spacing sessions out too much early on can make it harder to feel the shifts you’re hoping for. That said, everyone’s needs are different, and we’ll work together to find a pace and rhythm that feels right for you.

I’ll always meet you where you are, and I won’t push you into places you’re not ready to go. Therapy with me is real and human—I bring humor and lightness when it helps, and I’m not afraid to sit with the hard stuff either. You get to show up exactly as you are, no filter needed.

I’m also direct. If I notice patterns or behaviors that might be holding you back, I’ll gently call them out—because honesty and growth go hand in hand. Think of me as both a compassionate teammate and a straight-shooter who’s rooting for you.

Relational Therapy is all about the connection between you and your therapist. Research shows (and I fully believe) that the relationship itself is one of the most powerful parts of healing. When therapy feels safe and supportive, real change can happen.

Through this lens, we also look at how your relationships—with partners, family, friends, even yourself—shape your life. A relational approach can help you communicate more clearly, handle conflict with less stress, regulate your emotions, and build confidence. Most importantly, it creates a space where you can feel fully seen, valued, and accepted exactly as you are.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is all about building skills to handle big emotions and tough situations. It can help with things like managing stress, improving relationships, and staying present in the moment. DBT is a structured approach, so you’ll often get practical tools—like worksheets and take-home practices—that you can use outside of sessions to keep making progress in real life.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on the role relationships play in your emotional well-being. It looks at how past or present conflicts, losses, or big life changes may be impacting you now. The goal is to help you better understand your relationship patterns, work through challenges, and build healthier connections that support your overall well-being.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about learning how to make peace with your thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. Instead of avoiding or judging your experiences, ACT helps you notice them, accept them, and then choose actions that move you closer to what really matters to you. It’s less about “fixing” yourself and more about building a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.

Parts work, or Internal Family Systems (IFS), looks at your inner world as a collection of “parts”—like a family within yourself—each with its own role, voice, and intention. Some parts carry pain, some protect you, and others try to manage daily life.

IFS helps you reconnect with your core “Self”—the calm, compassionate, grounded part of you that can lead with clarity and confidence. From this place, you can better understand your parts, heal the ones burdened by past trauma or stress, and bring your system back into balance. The goal isn’t to get rid of parts, but to help them work together in healthier ways so you can feel more whole, peaceful, and aligned.

Intersectional awareness means I recognize that your experiences don’t exist in a vacuum—they’re shaped by the many identities you hold, like race, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, and ability. It also means acknowledging how larger systems in our society can create barriers, stress, or privilege that impact your life in ways outside of your control.

By looking at the bigger picture—not just one piece of your identity—we can better understand your unique challenges and strengths. This approach allows therapy to be more personalized, compassionate, and effective for your real-life experience.