FAQs

Yes to both! I have a space in Kirkland inside The Heybrook (10415 NE 37th Cir, Kirkland WA) if you prefer to meet face-to-face. If online therapy works better for your schedule, we can do teletherapy with a HIPAA-compliant platform, Simple Practice.

My expertise is working with millennial women, mothers, and couples with a special focus on perinatal mental health, women's issues, or body image. All of my clients must be 18+ and located in Washington state during our sessions.

While all identities and expressions are welcome, the following are out of my scope of practice: therapy for children, ENM/polyamory, discernment counseling, sex therapy, substance abuse/active recovery or providing ADHD/Autism assessments.

For individuals, the initial evaluation is $185. Sessions are $160 after that. Each session lasts between 50-55 minutes.

For couples, 50-minute sessions are $205, and 90-minute sessions are $275.

While you may use FSA/HSA benefits for therapy, Driftwood Psychotherapy is out of network with most insurance except for Premera/Lifewise plans. This means you'll need to pay privately for our sessions more than likely. You can read a really helpful explanation of why many therapists don't accept insurance here.

It may be possible to request a "super bill" that you can submit to your insurance company as out-of-network for reimbursement (more on that below). All this said – if your health insurance does not include therapy or you would otherwise be unable to afford treatment, you can reach out about sliding scale spots.

It is sometimes possible to have our sessions reimbursed by insurance as an out-of-network provider. Insurance companies all have different rates at which they cover out-of-network services – typically between 40-80%.

Here’s how it works:

-Start by verifying with your insurance if you are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. You can use the Nirvana Reimbursement Calculator below or call your insurance company directly.

-Book a session and pay the full fee upfront.

-At the end of each month, I provide paperwork called a "super bill” that you can submit directly to your insurance. Please note: super bills are not available for couples therapy.

-Your insurance company will reimburse you at the agreed-upon rate.

Yes, definitely. Limited sliding scale spots are available for those who are under-insured or who otherwise would be unable to access therapy.

Updated December 2023: At present, all sliding scale spots are taken. Please consider looking at Open Path Collective for a list of providers offering affordable counseling.

It’s no problem to work on a different schedule. The frequency of sessions does impact outcomes, but weekly sessions are not always necessary.

For the first four weeks, I do ask that we meet weekly. This is an essential phase of getting to know each other and establishing a foundation for our work together. Afterward, you may choose biweekly or monthly sessions that better fit your schedule and budget.

Life happens! If you need to cancel a session, please do your best to give 24 hours' notice. I always try my best to offer another appointment during the week if I have the flexibility to reschedule.

If you need to cancel within 24 hours, I offer one "freebie" late cancel or no-show for the year. After that, you would incur the full fee for a late canceled session.