Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outbound Therapy?
"Outbound" signifies moving away from something or traveling from a place. This term suggests a journey outward, symbolizing progress and forward movement in life. It evokes the idea of embarking on a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth. We leave behind what no longer serves us—the issues that keep us stuck—and move toward a life where we find pleasure and take control.
I do not take insurance at this time. However, I can provide superbills for you to submit to your own insurance company. You are responsible for understanding your plan’s coverage and reimbursement policies. A superbill does require a billable diagnosis, assigned to an individual insured person. This means that for the purpose of couple or relationship group therapy, one person must be designated as the “patient.” I am glad to talk with you about the pros and cons of receiving a mental health diagnosis.
I am also always glad to provide receipts for services so you can get reimbursement from your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) if your employer offers one.
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What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy can mean so many different things to different people. At its most basic it is all the people in the room working together to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that are interfering with your sex life. People always say sex is easy and relationships are hard and while I agree that relationships are hard, sex can be too. Sex therapy is a non-judgmental and open-minded safe space to dive into what is blocking you from thoroughly enjoying your sex life. I use sex-positive approaches that are tailored to each client. Sex therapy can be emotional and hard work but it can also be fun and humorous. I’m here to help make conversations around sex more frequent and more fun. Physical pain, awkwardness, anger, resentment, grief, and so many other emotions can negatively affect your sex life, regardless of whether those feelings are actually about sex. Making requests, negotiating, and stating preference while having sex is fun, talking about sex while having sex . . . . not so fun. Bringing the conversation to therapy can help you express what you need and also understand your partner/yourself better. If you have any further questions about what sex therapy includes or if it’s right for you, please reach out to me.
Location of therapy
I offer telehealth therapy which includes me sending you a link to join a video conference before our sessions. This option is great for couples/groups who are in two different places, clients outside Seattle, and clients who find comfort in doing therapy at home. I also see clients in person. The office is located in the Seward Park neighborhood in Seattle. The space is wheelchair and limited physical ability accessible.
*Clients must be in Washington state at the time of each therapy session per Washington state law.
No surprise act
January 1st, 2022, the No Surprises Act came into effect, requiring providers to make explicit on my website that all clients are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate regarding service cost. You will receive a GFE at the commencement of paid service as part of my intake paperwork.