We believe anyone and everyone could benefit from counseling services, but only if they want help and want to put in the work. Often times, we hear the catch-all solution of, “You should go to therapy!” However, some are not ready for the effort and vulnerability required in therapy.

Often, couples get stuck in dynamics that don’t serve them well. Couples counseling is a placec where we can zoom out, name dynamics, and work towards creating new patterns. At the very least, couples counseling is a place to slow down and tune in to your partner.

During our phone consultation, we will get to know more about your relationship, and what experiences or topics you would like to focus on during counseling sessions.

Our hope is that this is a casual, low-pressure discussion about what you’re looking for in a therapist, and what your goals are. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

It is normal to have a few 15-minute consults before choosing a therapist that is right for you. Generally, you want to feel as comfortable and open as possible with your therapist, as the relationship is the greatest predictor of therapeutic success and change. In short, you want to feel that your therapist “gets it”. Listen to your intuition when making the decision about who to see.

During the first session, we ask lots of questions to get to know you, your relationship, and your unique situation that’s brought you to seek help. Together we will decide what feels most pressing or important to process and resolve, and get specific about the things you would like to focus on during our sessions.

In subsequent sessions, we will hopefully gain more insight into dynamics in your relationship, helping you to highlight what isn’t working and what gets you stuck.

Each session will look different, and we typically let you lead in regards to what feels most helpful to discuss that day.

Yes! Typically, insurance covers couples counseling sessions.

We are in-network with Aetna, Regence, Moda and Trillium OHP. (Some providers have opted out of contracting with Trillium OHP for various reasons, so be sure to check the provider’s bio page!)

If you’d like to use your insurance to pay for sessions, let your therapist know and upload your insurance card with your initial paperwork.

Graduate Students are cash-pay only. Professional Counselor Associates and Licensed Professional Counselors are able to bill insurance.

If paying out of pocket, we are able to create an invoice (Superbill) for you to submit to your insurance provider to be reimbursed.

We encourage you to speak with your insurance carrier to verify coverage for both in-network and out-of-network providers, and for rates of reimbursement.

Yes! We reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots. If you need a reduced-fee spot, don’t be afraid to ask.

We believe that everyone should have access to counseling if they want it.

Additionally, we love being able to offer our graduate interns as a discounted rate.

Our goal is to equip and empower you to eventually not “need” counseling. This could be as little as a few months to as long as a few years.

However, success looks different for everyone. Some have the goal of “completing” counseling while others enjoy having biweekly or monthly check-ins, even if they are doing quite well.

We can discuss this more upon meeting with you.