Question 1

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I'm currently accepting new clients, with both daytime and evening appointments available.

Question 2

Who do you work with? Do you see teenagers?

Accepted Answer

I work with adolescents from roughly high school age and up, with adults, and with couples. If you are a parent looking for support for your teen, reach out and we can talk about whether I am the right fit before anyone commits to anything.

Question 3

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Use the contact form, or call (541) 241-8748 and leave a voicemail. It helps if you mention roughly what you're looking for and when you tend to be free, but a single line is completely fine too. You'll hear back from me within one business day, and we'll find a time for a free consultation.

Question 4

What is the free consultation like?

Accepted Answer

Fifteen minutes on the phone, at no cost. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, I'll explain how I work, and you can ask whatever you need to. Many people use the time to ask about insurance, scheduling, or what therapy actually involves day to day. There's no obligation on either side.

Question 5

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

I'm an in-network provider with Regence BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna, and I also welcome private-pay clients. Not sure about your coverage? Reach out and we'll help you verify your benefits before you commit to anything.

Question 6

Do you take Medicare?

Accepted Answer

No. I am not a Medicare provider, so Medicare will not cover sessions with me. If you have Medicare and you were hoping to work together, say so when you reach out and I will be straightforward with you about what is possible. If a Medicare provider is the better route for you, I will help you look for one.

Question 7

What does therapy cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost depends on your insurance coverage and the type of therapy we do together. The free consultation is the easiest place to talk through your specific situation, including coverage, benefits verification, and options if I'm not in-network with your plan.

Question 8

Do you offer in-person sessions, online sessions, or both?

Accepted Answer

Both. I see clients in person at my office at 1345 NW Wall Street, Suite 202 in downtown Bend, and via secure telehealth throughout Oregon. I'm also licensed in California and see California clients via telehealth.

Question 9

How does telehealth work?

Accepted Answer

Sessions take place over Zoom, on a private, encrypted connection. You'll get a link by email before each session, and you can join from a computer, tablet, or phone, anywhere you can be private and comfortable. Most people already have Zoom and nothing about it will be new. If technology isn't your strong suit, I'll walk you through everything before your first session.

Question 10

What happens in the first session?

Accepted Answer

Mostly I listen. I'll ask about your history and what you're hoping for, and you set the pace from there. Nothing is required of you before you're ready to talk about it. By the end we'll usually have a sense of how often it makes sense to meet.

Question 11

Do you work with couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I work with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach with strong research support. If your partner is hesitant, that's common and not a reason to wait.

Question 12

How often are sessions, and how long does therapy take?

Accepted Answer

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which gives our work momentum. How long therapy takes varies from person to person. Some people come for a season around a specific challenge; others stay longer for deeper work. We'll revisit what you need as we go, and you're never locked in.

Question 13

Do you prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

No. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide psychotherapy, not medication. If medication is part of your care, I'm glad to coordinate with your prescriber, whether that's your primary care physician or a psychiatric provider, so your care works together.

Question 14

Is what I share in therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential, with a few exceptions required by law: an imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult. We will go over confidentiality and its limits together before we begin.

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