- (503) 575-0134
- hello@awakeningscounselingpnw.com
- Online Therapy in Seattle, WA and Across Washington
Individual Therapy (53-minute session): $200
I currently accept Premera Blue Cross.
For all other insurances, you may have out-of-network benefits, which means that insurance will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you.
With Thrizer, you will only have to pay a copay for our sessions post-deductible, instead of paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursements. This typically allows clients to save on average 70% upfront on our sessions. During our free consultation, I can help you verify if you have out-of-network benefits and how much your co-insurance would be.
Here is a Thrizer Pay Example
Yes. I will email you an invite to Thrizer, my payment system that handles the out-of-network process automatically for you (no superbills!). They will verify your coverage and allow you to only pay a copay for our sessions after you meet your deductible. This means that you can save on our sessions upfront instead of paying my full rate and waiting for your insurance reimbursement.
First, we will check to confirm you have out-of-network benefits. If so, I will use Thrizer so that you are only charged your copay for sessions post-deductible.
How it works:
Here is a resource to help with your setup process.
Please note: Thrizer charges a 5% fee of my rate ($10) if you would like to just pay a copay; you will pay that fee at the time of our session along with your copay. If you are okay paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursement, you have the option to choose that route instead for just a 1% fee.
That fee gets deducted from the reimbursement that comes to your bank account. If you are still working towards a deductible, you do not pay any fees.
If you have any billing-related questions, you can reach out to Thrizer directly via your Thrizer portal. They will support you through the process.
Yes. You can submit your superbills to another HIPAA compliant company, Reimbursify, who will handle the rest of the claims process for $3-$4 per claim.
A second option is I can provide you with a monthly superbill which you can submit directly to your insurance for free.
To determine your out-of-network mental health coverage, please contact your insurance provider and ask the following questions:
I accept all major debit/credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.
If you are invested in and committed to the therapeutic process, here are some outcomes you can expect from counseling:
Learn more about my specific trauma therapy approach and methods
Weekly sessions are recommended for new clients. By the time people come to therapy, they are in near-crisis and they are ready to make a change. Starting with weekly sessions helps to build trust and comfortability, as well as some momentum, towards changing what isn’t working.
The frequency of sessions is an on-going, collaborative discussion based on your specific needs. I offer sessions weekly, every-other-week, and monthly depending on individual needs. Generally, session frequency decreases as you make progress.
Once initial goals have been met, I offer “check-in” sessions every few weeks or months to help you stay on track and process any new issues that may arise, in an established and trusted environment.
Mental health is a complex topic and counseling is not a quick fix. Everyone’s circumstances are unique and the length of time depends on your motivation and commitment.
It’s unlikely that you will discover immediate solutions during your first few sessions. Just as it takes time for challenges to begin affecting your life, it will take time to understand them, work through them, and gain clarity and insights. Complex trauma typically requires longer-term therapy.
However, after your first session, I am confident you will feel that our sessions will help you navigate your struggles with more ease and improve your quality of life.
My goal is to help you address your concerns as effectively as possible so you don’t have to be in therapy longer than necessary. It is important to me that we collaborate consistently on your goals and progress to ensure your needs are being met.
Following your intake session, we will begin defining your goals while building a sense of safety and trust through various interventions, such as mindfulness and grounding techniques. Every session is tailored to your specific needs and goals, and no two sessions are the same.
I believe there is a balance between giving space to process whatever comes up, while also providing enough structure to stay on track. Therefore, most sessions will start with a check-in and any reflections from our previous session followed by therapeutic processing focused on your identified goal for the session.
During processing, I incorporate relevant and effective interventions, such as IFS parts work and EMDR, to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a meaningful, deeper way.
I also believe knowledge empowers us to navigate life challenges. So I often incorporate psychoeducation into sessions to facilitate greater awareness and help you apply what you are learning in your daily life.
Yes. Trust is paramount in the counseling relationship. What you share in session will be protected. There are situations where consulting with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, medical doctors, or other counselors, may be helpful.
If so, I will clearly communicate the purpose of the consultation, make sure you are comfortable with what information I share, and ask you to sign a release of information granting me permission to communicate about your care.
If at any time you would no longer like me to communicate with another person(s) about your care, your request will be honored. There are a few legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, which you can find in the HIPAA policy.
The standard meeting time is 50 minutes, but extended sessions are available upon request.
I want you to feel confident in your decision to work with me. This is why I offer a complimentary consultation so you can ask any questions and see if we would be a good fit.
If counseling feels like a good fit, you will be able to identify:
A strong therapeutic relationship is key for safety and progress. You may be sharing things with me that you’ve never told anybody before.
I recommend trying 2-3 sessions. I welcome any feedback and concerns related to our work together. If after a few sessions, you feel that we are not a good fit, I would be happy to refer you to another therapist.
I currently only provide individual therapy to adults ages 18+. I have worked with teens and couples in the past.
I welcome you to reach out! If you would like to ask a question or schedule a free consultation via phone or video, please fill out the contact form or email me at hello@awakeningscounselingpnw.com
I strive to answer all emails and phone calls within normal business hours of Monday-Thursday, 11am-6pm PST, and will typically respond within 24-48 hours.
Schedule your intake session:
After determining we are a good fit, then we will schedule your first appointment during our consultation call. Once scheduled, you will receive a welcome email inviting you to activate your Client Portal where you can view your appointment information and paperwork.
Complete paperwork:
Once your Client Portal is activated, you will be able to complete the digital intake paperwork. Please complete your paperwork a minimum of 24 hours prior to your first appointment. This will allow me to review your information so our first session can be as productive as possible. If you have any questions prior to your session, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Attend your intake session:
During our first session, I will get to know more about you and how I can help. We will review your intake paperwork and address session logistics.
By the end of our first session, we will have a clear idea of your therapy goals and next steps. I strive to create a welcoming space, but please let me know if there is anything you need to feel more comfortable.
To prepare for your first session, complete the digital paperwork, including intake questionnaire, practice policies, and informed consent, through your Client Portal. If you have any questions that come up while completing the paperwork, feel free to e-mail me or ask them during your first session.
The main goal of the first session is to establish a safe and welcoming relationship. We will get to know each other while working together to identify your goals and next steps.
It may be helpful to spend some time reflecting upon your hopes and expectations for therapy prior to your first session so you are invested from the start, but there is nothing in particular you need to prepare.
As a skilled professional, I will guide our first session and make sure you feel at ease.
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