Do you offer online therapy?

Answer:
Yes, I provide in person services in Sandpoint, Idaho and I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for women in Idaho and Washington State. Many of my client’s travel between these states, or live further away from my office, which is why online sessions are so convenient and helpful. Therapy doesn’t have to be disrupted due to location or travel.

What’s your Rate and Do you take insurance?

Answer:

My rates are $185 for 55-minutes and $200 for 75 - minutes. I offer a discount for self pay clients who do not hold insurance.

I only accept two insurances in Idaho and Montana: Pacificsource and Blue Cross Blue Shield. You may look me up Equilibrium Counseling on your insurance directly to make sure I am in network with your plan. I do not accept insurance in Washington and I do not provide superbills for out of network claims. Insurance companies can still access and request your diagnosis and records for your out of network claims.

If you want to use your insurance as payment for services rendered by me, please ensure you contact your Insurance Provider prior to our first session. You are ultimately responsible for payment if your insurance does not pay, denies, or rejects claims.

Here are a few questions you can ask prior to our first session:

• Do I have mental health benefits?

• What is my deductible and has it been met?

• How many counseling sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

• What is the coverage amount per therapy session/what is my out of pocket portion?

• Is pre-approval required to access counseling services?

How do I get started?

Answer:
We’ll begin with a free, no pressure 15‑minute consultation by phone to explore your therapy goals and to see if we’re a good fit. Even as a therapist, I am human too, and the therapeutic relationship is quite important. I value my client’s reaching out, and if it’s not a good fit or if I don’t think I can support you in the way another therapist will (such as a specialization or training I may not have), I will be sure to support you with some referrals.

What kinds of issues do you help with?

Answer:
I specialize in helping adult women with histories and symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, childhood emotional neglect, relationship patterns, and related struggles that may have been impacted by their upbringings.

What are bottom-up modalities?

Experiential or “bottom-up” modalities are types of therapy that can be effective for clients with histories of deep impactful experiences because these modalities support the tracking of the body’s physical sensations. Tracking bodily sensations allow for the natural release or discharge and processing of emotions, traumas and other experiences to restore nervous system balance.

Traumas and past experiences may affect our thinking processes, more particularly in childhood, where unconscious beliefs (or learnings) develop about ourselves and the world outside of us. Thus, when we focus on the body and learn to listen and reconnect with ourselves, we will discover new information, healing, and support in the integration between body and mind.

What is Brainspotting?

Answer:
Brainspotting is a modality that is neuro-experiential and rooted in attachment theory. It is a gentle, somatic (body)-focused therapy that helps you access and process deep emotions and trauma — especially when talk therapy alone hasn’t brought about shifts. I incorporate Brainspotting into my therapy sessions, or it can be scheduled as a standalone treatment intervention.

I’m nervous about starting therapy — is that okay?

Answer:
You wouldn’t be human if you weren’t! Being vulnerable about your struggles with a stranger is completely ok. It’s completely normal. Many of my clients can feel nervous, or hesitant before reaching out. My goal is to make our first conversation comfortable and supportive so you feel safe taking this next step, whether that is with me or with a referral for a better fit. I do not like to dictate treatment for my clients, and do not want to create pressure to start therapy.

If you’d like to take a chance, reach out for a free consultation using the form below! I look forward to hearing from you!