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General

Do you offer in-person sessions?

No. Everything I offer happens by secure video: therapy for adults located in Oregon, ENM coaching for adults anywhere, and supervision for Oregon associates.

What's the difference between therapy and coaching?

Therapy is licensed mental health care for adults located in Oregon, and it may be covered by insurance. Coaching is non-clinical, private-pay, and available anywhere; the ENM coaching page covers what it is and isn't. You'd work with me in one or the other, never both.

Can I work with you if I don't live in Oregon?

For therapy, you'll need to be located in Oregon during our sessions, because that's where I'm licensed. ENM coaching is a separate, non-clinical service, available to adults anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.

Do you provide crisis support?

No. My practice doesn't offer crisis intervention, after-hours support, or emergency services, and it isn't designed for higher levels of care. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. If you need more support than weekly telehealth therapy offers, I'm happy to help you find a good referral.

Individual therapy

Do you take insurance?

I'm in network with BCBS Regence (except Legacy Health Network plans). For other plans, I can provide a superbill: you pay the full session fee at the time of service, then submit the superbill to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement isn't guaranteed; it depends on your plan. You can also pay with an HSA or FSA debit card.

Are EMDR intensives and art therapy sessions covered by insurance?

Extended EMDR intensives and dedicated art therapy sessions (85 minutes or more) are private pay and aren't billed to insurance. If we bring EMDR or art-making into your regular therapy sessions, that's simply part of therapy: it isn't charged separately, and your usual coverage applies.

Do you offer a sliding scale?

I hold a small number of reduced-fee spots for members of marginalized communities, using the Green Bottle Method, a self-select sliding scale created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. Those spots are currently full, but you're welcome to ask about future availability.

What if I need to cancel?

Please give at least 24 hours' notice. Sessions cancelled or missed with less notice are charged the full session fee. The full policy is in my Professional Disclosure Statement.

I'm not "artistic." Is art therapy still for me?

Absolutely. Art therapy isn't about making something beautiful or being skilled. It's about using expression as another way in. We only use it when and how it serves you.

Do you work with polyamorous and non-monogamous clients?

Yes. All relationship structures and orientations are welcome here. I’m non-monogamous myself, so we can start right where you are.

Who is your practice a good fit for?

My practice is best suited to adults who are generally steady in day-to-day life and ready for reflective, growth-oriented work. I don't provide crisis intervention, and telehealth isn't the right setting when you need more support than a weekly session can offer. If that's where you are right now, it matters, and I'm glad to help you find the right level of care.

How do we get started?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation, a relaxed conversation to see if we're a good fit. You can book one anytime, at a time that works for you, through the booking link.

Therapy for clinicians

Is this different from your regular therapy?

It's the same licensed therapy, for adults located in Oregon, with the same fees and insurance options. What's different is the shared ground: I know the field, the language, and why it's hard to be the one receiving care.

What if we know each other professionally?

Oregon's therapy community is small. If we've crossed paths, in a consultation group, a training, or a shared referral network, we'll talk it through openly before starting, so our roles stay clear. I don't provide therapy to associates I supervise, or to my coaching clients.

Will anyone know I'm your client?

Discretion is part of the work here. Sessions are online, so there's no waiting room to run into a colleague. I never confirm or discuss who my clients are, and your records stay private in SimplePractice. If we end up at the same training, you decide whether we say hello.

Do you take insurance?

Yes. Insurance, superbills, and fees are the same as for all therapy clients; see Individual therapy above.

How do we start?

Book a free 15-minute consultation at a time that works for you. Come as you are.

Clinical supervision

What does "Supervisor Candidate" mean?

It's a status on the Oregon Board's Supervisor Registry. Supervisor Candidates are licensed counselors or therapists who have completed 30 hours of supervision training and passed the Board's supervisor law and rules exam, and who are qualified to supervise registered associates while working toward Approved Supervisor status.

Who is supervision for?

Associates registered, or applying to register, with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, on either the LPC or LMFT track. I'm only able to supervise Oregon associates.

Can you be my supervisor of record?

Yes. I can be listed as your supervisor on your Board-approved registration plan. We'll talk through your work setting, your plan, and what each of us is responsible for before we start.

Can you supervise me if I work at an agency or in someone else's practice?

Often, yes. Supervision can be off-site and privately contracted, so I don't need to work where you do. We'll look at your setting and your plan together before we start.

How is group supervision structured?

A small supervision group is forming, starting in 2027. Groups stay small so everyone has room to bring cases and be heard.

What should I include in my inquiry?

Just the basics about you and your registration. Please don't include any client information; we'll talk about cases once we're working together.

ENM coaching

Where is coaching available?

Anywhere. Coaching happens by secure video and is open to adults across the U.S. and internationally. (My therapy practice is for adults located in Oregon.)

What does coaching cost, and how long are sessions?

Individual sessions are 60 minutes, and sessions for couples and polycules are 75; prices are in the At a glance box. The first 15-minute consultation is complimentary.

Is it a package or session by session?

Either. You can book session by session, or choose a 4-session package for couples and polycules ($830). Many people come for a handful of sessions around a specific change, then check in as things shift. Others prefer ongoing sessions, or a single session when something comes up.

What time zone are you in?

I'm on Pacific time (Portland, Oregon). I work with people across the U.S. and internationally, and we'll find a time that works across time zones.

Do you work with couples and polycules?

Yes. Coaching is open to individuals, couples, and polycules working on agreements together.

Can partners or metamours join?

Yes. Partners and metamours can join for some sessions or all of them; sessions with more than one person are 75 minutes.

How do we start?

Send a short inquiry. If it looks like a fit, we'll set up a free 15-minute call to talk it through.

Let's begin.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. When you're ready, I'd be glad to hear from you.

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