The practical questions people ask before reaching out.

We start with a free 15-minute phone consult. The point of it isn't to do therapy. It's to figure out whether I'm the right fit for what you're working on. We'll talk briefly about what brought you here, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping for. If it feels like a fit, we schedule. If not, I'll point you toward someone who'd be a better match.

Usually within a week or two of the consult, depending on schedules. If you're in acute crisis or have a specific window, say so during the consult and we'll work to fit that.

That's a normal place to start. Sorting out what's actually here is part of the early work. You don't have to arrive with a clear diagnosis or even a clear question. Bringing the vague sense that something needs attention is enough.

Most of the time, yes. The practice ebbs and flows. If I don't have capacity when you reach out, I'll say so and try to give you useful referrals. The consult call is the right place to find out.

I'm in-network with most major Oregon carriers including Regence, PacificSource, Moda, Providence, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. The full carrier list is on the insurance page. I bill insurance directly for in-network plans.

I can provide a superbill (a receipt with the codes your insurance needs) that you submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Many plans cover a portion of out-of-network therapy. Your benefits department can give you the exact rate.

$250 per fifty-minute session. Some clients prefer self-pay even with coverage, to keep the work entirely outside the insurance record.

Not on a regular basis. If insurance and self-pay both feel out of reach, I'd refer you to lower-cost options including community mental health centers and clinics with training therapists.

Online. I'm a Portland-based, online-only practice. Sessions are on a HIPAA-compliant video platform. You get a private link a few minutes before each session.

Fifty minutes. Same for individuals and couples.

Weekly is the standard. Some clients move to every other week as the work settles. During particularly intense stretches, twice-weekly can be useful. We figure out what's right based on what you're working on.

Yes. I'm licensed in Oregon, so you can be located anywhere in the state. The practice covers Portland metro, Eugene, Bend, Salem, Hood River, Corvallis, and the smaller cities in between.

I work from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic work, and an attachment-informed lens. For couples I work from Gottman and attachment frameworks. The approach gets matched to what you're bringing, not the other way around.

No. I'm an LMFT, not a prescriber. If medication is part of what you need, I work alongside your prescriber or help you find one.

No. If EMDR is specifically what you're looking for, I'd point you to a colleague who specializes in it. The work I do for trauma uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed pacing.

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) trains specifically in systems thinking and relational work, with a strong foundation in individual work. LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) trains broadly with attention to systemic and social factors. Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) have more research training and can do psychological testing. All three can do effective therapy. The credentials matter less than fit with the specific clinician.