Resources & FAQ

Your questions, answered

Reaching out takes courage, and it helps to know logistics. Here's what people most often want to know about cost, scheduling and insurance — plus a list of trusted resources below.

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If you need help right now

You don't have to wait for an appointment. These lines are free, confidential and answered 24/7.

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text

988, then press 1

Veterans Crisis Line — service members, veterans and their families

Text STEVE to 741741

The Steve Fund — mental health support for young people from underserved communities, answered 24/7

1-866-488-7386

The Trevor Project — LGBTQ young people

Frequently asked questions

Select a question to see the answer.

Cost & insurance

How much does a session cost?

The cost of therapy depends on your unique needs, but services typically range from $150–$225 per session.

Which insurance do you accept?

I'm currently in network with:

  • PEHP
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield
  • Curative
  • SelectHealth Med
  • SelectHealth Value

If you're not sure whether your plan is covered, bring it up on our free consultation call and we'll sort it out together.

What if I'm paying out of network?

A cost-saving alternative is using your Health Savings Account (HSA). I'm also happy to provide a receipt — called a superbill — for you to submit to your provider if they reimburse for out-of-network claims.

Two helpful questions to ask your insurer:

  • Is there a deductible I have to meet before you reimburse for out-of-network therapy sessions? If so, what is it, and how close am I to meeting it?
  • Is there a limit to how many sessions you'll reimburse for?

Scheduling & sessions

Do you have evening appointments?

Yes — evening appointments are available 5:30–9 p.m., except on Fridays.

How often will we meet?

Typically we schedule weekly sessions for at least the first 4–6 weeks, and many clients choose to move to a bi-weekly schedule as they progress.

Know that the first appointment is usually the hardest.

How long does the work usually take?

Depending on your specific needs, our work together can be short-term (6–10 sessions) for a specific issue, or longer-term (20+ sessions) to deal with more difficult patterns or a desire for deeper personal development.

You'll get the best results if you stay consistent and actively participate in the process.

Is therapy right for me?

How do I know it's time to see a therapist?

Everyone goes through challenging situations, and even if you've navigated difficulties before, life and circumstances change. Chronic stress arrives one difficulty after another, and you can't catch your breath. Difficulties may be sudden or last for years, and it can be hard to accept or adapt to whatever your 'new normal' is.

People seeking therapy are courageous. They may not see it, but deep down they are 'exhausted seekers', hopeful that life doesn't have to be this hard. Often they:

  • Need a second pair of eyes on a situation — an outside perspective.
  • Have reactions they don't like: anger, anxiety and strong feelings that seem automatic, with no idea what to do.
  • Face losses or transitions that hit their identity as bosses, partners, parents or employees — career shifts, relationship ruptures, medical challenges, social stigma or harm, all at once.
  • Have fears, behaviors, thoughts or negative opinions about themselves they feel powerless to shift.

I can help you understand your circumstances and design interventions delivered in manageable, paced tasks so you can succeed.

Resources

Organizations, books and communities I return to often — whether you're healing yourself or supporting others through it.

Community

65 Mental Health Resources for People of Color

A list of resources for African-American, Native American, LatinX and Asian American people.

Books & teaching

Carolyn Spring

A recovered dissociative symptom survivor, author and trainer based in the UK — author of Recovery is my best revenge and Unshame. She now works extensively to help insiders and train the professionals who work with them.

Workshops

MenHealing

Workshops and retreats for adult men recovering from sexual trauma and abuse.

Advocacy

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Serving and protecting domestic violence victims and survivors through direct service, advocacy and education.

Military & veterans

Protect Our Defenders

A non-profit human rights organization serving men and women in the military sexually assaulted by fellow service members.

Young people

The Steve Fund

Promotes the mental health and emotional well-being of young people, particularly those from underserved and under-resourced communities. Text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor 24/7.

Crisis support

The Trevor Project

Suicide prevention and crisis support for LGBTQ young people.

Crisis support

Veterans Crisis Line

A crisis line for all service members — active duty, retired, National Guard — as well as their family and friends.

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Notice — the resource list is for informational purposes only. Any information available herein is distributed on an "as is" basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in compiling this information, neither the authors nor Embodied Trauma Therapy, LLC shall incur any liability due to loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, by the information contained herein.

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