Yes. I currently offer virtual therapy only and do not offer in-person sessions at this time.

I work with adults who are physically located in Washington State at the time of session. Because therapy rules are based on where you are physically located during the appointment, I’m not able to meet with you if you are outside Washington at the time of session.

If you travel, move, or are unsure whether we can meet, please reach out so we can talk through the options.

Therapy with me is conversational and collaborative. You’ll have an active role in our sessions: I want to know what’s been on your mind, what you're noticing between sessions, where you'd like to go deeper, and when something feels important enough that we should stay with it. I won't expect you to run your own therapy session, but I also won't be the only person deciding what we talk about.

We will talk, of course, but sessions may not always be only talking. Sometimes we might pause to notice what is happening in the moment, check in with what you feel in your body, use visualization, or spend some time with an emotion rather than immediately moving past it.

I may ask questions, share observations, or invite you to try something different, but you won't be forced to do anything that feels too weird, too much, or simply not right for you. I want us to be able to talk openly about what is and isn't working for you, including things that happen between us in therapy.

Most of our work happens during our sessions. I may occasionally offer an idea, resource, or something to experiment with between appointments, but you generally won't leave with worksheets or a list of assignments to complete before I see you again.

I’m not the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. I want you to receive care that genuinely fits your needs, goals, and the level of support you're looking for.

My practice is for individual adults age 21 and older. I do not provide therapy for children, teens, couples, polycules, or families.

My approach is generally less structured and more exploratory than therapy centered primarily on advice, worksheets, homework, or weekly assignments. I may occasionally offer practical tools or ideas to try between sessions, but most of our work happens in the room together. You can read more about what therapy with me is like in the How I Work section on my “About” page.

Parenting challenges can absolutely be part of individual therapy, but I don't specialize in parent coaching or behavioral parenting interventions.

I am also not the right provider when active substance use or addiction treatment is the primary concern, or when someone needs specialized support for withdrawal, detoxification, or maintaining early recovery. I do not provide specialized treatment for dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, court-ordered therapy, custody evaluations, psychological testing, or forensic services.

Because I provide outpatient telehealth therapy, my practice is not designed for crisis stabilization, emergency support, or frequent contact between sessions. Having suicidal thoughts does not automatically mean we can't work together. However, if you are currently unable to keep yourself safe, are in an active crisis, or need more support than outpatient therapy can provide, a higher level of care or a provider offering more intensive support may be more appropriate.

Part of my responsibility is knowing the limits of what I can offer. My pre-intake process helps me consider whether your needs appear to be within my scope before we schedule an intake. If I don't believe I'm the right provider for what you need, I'll be honest about that and, whenever possible, help point you toward appropriate next steps.

You may notice that I don't offer the traditional 15-minute consultation call. This is intentional and, in part, reflects how my neurodivergent brain works best.

I've never found 15 minutes to be enough time to meaningfully understand what someone is looking for or determine whether we might work well together. I also prefer not to put either of us in the position of feeling like we need to make a quick decision face-to-face.

Instead, I use a brief pre-intake form to learn what you're looking for and make sure your needs appear to be within my areas of practice, experience, and training. I know what I'm qualified to offer, and I want to be thoughtful about whether I'm the right person to provide the care you're looking for. If I'm not, I'd rather recognize that early and, whenever possible, point you toward someone better equipped to meet your needs.

The pre-intake is also a chance for you to consider whether I might be a good fit for you. There's space on the form to take your time and ask any questions that are important to you. Depending on the question, I may respond before we schedule an intake, or we can talk about it more fully if we meet.

If there seems to be good initial alignment, we'll schedule a full intake session. That gives us up to 90 minutes to slow down, understand what you're experiencing and hoping for from therapy, and get a much better sense of whether what I offer matches what you need.

The first 15 minutes of the intake also serve as a brief fit check. If either of us decides during that time that continuing together does not feel like the right fit, we can end the appointment and there will be no charge. If we continue beyond that point, we’ll move forward with the full intake and normal billing will apply.

I don't always make a final decision about ongoing therapy during that appointment. When needed, I give myself time afterward to think, consider additional questions, consult when appropriate, or identify referrals if another provider or type of care would be a better fit. You don't have to decide on the spot, either.

Ultimately, this process makes more sense for how my brain works, how I practice, and the kind of thoughtful care I want to provide.

No. The intake appointment is an opportunity for us to assess whether my practice is an appropriate fit for your needs.

The first 15 minutes also serve as a brief fit check. If either of us decides during that time that continuing together does not feel like the right fit, we can end the appointment and there will be no charge. If we continue with the full intake, that still does not guarantee ongoing therapy afterward.

If I believe another therapist or level of care would better support you, I'll explain my reasoning and help connect you with appropriate resources whenever possible. Likewise, if you decide I'm not the right fit, that's completely okay.

Yes. I accept select insurance plans in addition to offering private-pay therapy.

Insurance eligibility depends on your specific plan, network, benefits, and current availability. We'll clarify coverage and costs before beginning treatment.

Using insurance generally requires a mental health diagnosis and the submission of information necessary to process claims.

If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I may be able to provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is never guaranteed and depends on your insurance plan.

I offer both insurance-based and private-pay therapy.

For eligible private-pay clients, I use a community-supported sliding scale with three rates:

• Community Supported: $100 per session

• Standard: $150 per session

• Community Sustaining: $200 per session

Your selected private-pay rate applies to both your initial intake and ongoing therapy.

Insurance-based costs depend on your specific plan, coverage, and benefits.

My pricing is inspired by the Green Bottle Method, which recognizes that people's financial circumstances are more complex than their income alone.

Rather than determining fees solely by how much someone earns, this approach considers financial stability, access to resources, responsibilities, and the realities of everyday life.

I invite eligible private-pay clients to select the rate that most honestly reflects their circumstances.

The Community Supported rate is intended for clients experiencing financial hardship or significant financial constraints, and a limited number of openings are available at this rate.

The Standard rate reflects my established session fee.

The Community Sustaining rate is an optional higher contribution for clients with greater financial flexibility who want to help make reduced-fee therapy sustainable.

You won't be asked to provide income documentation, and we can revisit your rate if your financial circumstances change.

Regardless of the rate you pay, you receive the same quality of therapy.

Sometimes. It depends on your insurance plan and whether I'm considered an in-network provider under the applicable billing arrangement.

Some people prefer private-pay therapy because it allows them to avoid submitting routine claims to their insurer. However, private-pay therapy still involves clinical documentation and applicable confidentiality and disclosure requirements.

We'll clarify your available options before scheduling so you can make an informed decision.

Standard individual therapy sessions are scheduled for up to 55 minutes.

Initial intake appointments are scheduled for up to 90 minutes. The first 15 minutes serve as a brief fit check, and the appointment may also end sooner depending on clinical needs.

Most clients begin with weekly therapy so we can build consistency, trust, and momentum. Depending on your needs, goals, schedule, and what feels clinically appropriate, we may later discuss meeting every other week.

We’ll talk together about what frequency makes the most sense for your care.

Often, yes. Many clients benefit from having more than one kind of support. Depending on your needs, therapy may work alongside medical care, medication management, nutrition support, group therapy, or other services.

If you are already working with other providers, we can talk about what kind of support you have and whether coordination of care would be helpful.

No. I provide therapy, not medication management. If medication support is something you’re interested in, I can encourage you to connect with a primary care provider, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or other qualified prescriber.

Yes. I use HIPAA-compliant AI-assisted tools, currently Scribeberry and Carepatron, as part of my documentation workflow. These tools may temporarily process session audio to assist with transcription and clinical documentation. I review and finalize all documentation myself, and AI does not replace my clinical judgment, attention, or care.

I also understand that people have thoughtful concerns about AI, including privacy, environmental impact, and the ways AI can be used unethically or cause harm. I share many of those concerns, and my decision to use AI in my practice isn't something I take lightly.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I've found that these tools reduce some of the cognitive load involved in documentation and help me devote more of my attention to being present with the person in front of me. I've chosen tools designed for healthcare settings and put safeguards around how I use them, while remaining personally responsible for my documentation and clinical decisions.

AI-assisted documentation is a standard part of my practice, and I do not currently offer an AI-free documentation option. Before your first appointment, you'll receive a detailed consent form explaining how these tools are used, including information about audio processing, privacy, and data handling, so you can review it and ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.

I recognize that even with these safeguards, some people may simply not be comfortable with AI being part of their therapy experience. That's okay. If that's true for you, we may not be the right fit, and I'll do my best to offer referrals or appropriate next steps.

I understand that illness, emergencies, and unexpected changes happen. I ask for as much notice as possible when you need to cancel or reschedule. Because your appointment time is reserved specifically for you, late cancellations and missed sessions may be subject to a fee, except when prohibited by your insurance plan.

I look at patterns rather than isolated situations, and I prefer to discuss attendance concerns collaboratively. The complete cancellation and attendance policy is provided before your first appointment.

Brave Space for Healing is not a crisis service, and I may not be able to respond immediately to messages, emails, or form submissions.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or need immediate support, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

If you are already an established client, we can discuss crisis planning and additional supports as part of our work together. If you need a higher level of care than outpatient telehealth can safely provide, I will do my best to help identify appropriate referrals or next steps.