Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, confidentiality in psychotherapy is the client’s right. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality, which include situations in which a client presents a risk of serious harm to themselves or the public, or if there is suspected abuse or neglect of minors or vulnerable adults. *For more information about confidentiality and privacy practices, please log onto my secure Client Portal to review my policies and disclosures in full.

  • Yes, I accept the following insurance plans:  BCBS, Medicaid, Pacific Source, Optum/Providence Health Plan, Medicaid, Allegience, Cigna, Mountain Health COop, First Choice & Aetna.

    If you have an insurance plan with which I am not contracted, I am happy to provide you with a Superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

    I also accept self pay clients.

  • I work a combination of morning, afternoon and evening hours Monday through Friday. If you do not see a time on my calendar that works for you, please reach out to discuss potential alternatives.

  • In an emergency, call 911.

    If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

    You can also visit the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline online at: https://988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/

    While suicide assessment and prevention is part of my graduate training and continuing professional education, my practice does not offer crisis management services.

  • Please log onto my secure and HIPPA-compliant Client Portal to review  my calendar for session openings.

    I’m happy to schedule a 15-minute complimentary phone call so we can chat a little bit about what has been going on for you and see if I might be a potential good fit as your therapist at this time in your life.

  • Potentially, yes. I am able to see clients who live in MT, WA, OR, ID and CA as these are the states in which I currently hold LCSW licensure.

    It is important to note that some insurance companies will not reimburse care that is provided outside a member’s state. Please call the customer service phone number on your insurance card to check your plan’s eligibility and benefits.

“The more you understand, the more you love; the more you love, the more you understand.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh