Specialized Therapy for Grief and Complex Trauma
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Specialized Therapy for Grief and Complex Trauma ✺
✺ Grief Is Not a Problem to Solve
Grief is deeply individual. It does not follow stages or timelines. It shifts, resurfaces, and evolves.
Grief is deeply individual. It does not follow stages or timelines. It shifts, resurfaces, and evolves.
Many clients come to me feeling:
✲ Overwhelmed by loss
✲ Disconnected from themselves
✲ Ashamed of how long it still hurts
✲ Afraid they will never feel “normal” again
Grief and trauma often intertwine. Together, we work toward:
✲ Integration rather than avoidance
✲ Nuanced understanding rather than judgment
✲ Self-trust rather than self-criticism
Your loss matters. Your pain deserves witness.
How Individual Therapy Works
Step One: Schedule A Consult Call
I offer free 20-minute consultation calls to all new clients. I’ll ask you about issues you are currently experiencing and describe my therapeutic style and modalities. If for some reason we determine that it’s not the best match, I’ll provide you referrals/resources to help you move in a different direction.
Step Two: Book An Intake
Intake sessions are 53 minutes and cover your entire history. Intakes are more structured than other sessions; I take detailed notes to focus on where you’ve been and the direction you’d like to go. Sharing so much of your history within a short amount of time can feel like a lot, so be sure to schedule some time for self-care following the session.
Step Three: Complete Paperwork
All paperwork and payment methods will be filled out and completed electronically before the first intake session. It’s a quick process and should take no more than ten minutes. You’ll get a separate email with a Client Portal link for your sessions (if Virtual) or a separate email with office information (if In-Person).
✺ MY specialties
✲ Grief/Loss
✲ Life Transitions
✲ Trauma/PTSD
✲ Patterns and Characteristics of Codependency
✲ Religious Trauma
✲ Attachment
✲ Self-Esteem
✲ Anxiety
✲ Depression
✲ Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner Violence
✺ Some Ways We Might Get There
✲ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR)
✲ Somatic Body Awareness
✲ Mindfulness-Based Therapy
✲ Trauma-Informed Care
✲ Internal Family Systems
✲ Narrative Therapy
Teletherapy Tips
Lighting
Try to position light sources in front of you rather than behind you. Ideally, you should face a window rather than sitting in front of one. If needed, you can set up additional light sources, such as a lamp, in front of you.
Audio
If possible, try to wear some sort of headphones when we talk. This reduces any echo in the audio and increases your sense of privacy. You can also adjust your Simple Practice settings to decrease background noise.
Camera
Position your device so I can see you clearly, placing your camera (aka green light) at eye level. The more I can see of you, the better!
Simple Practice
Hide self-view! If you were going to in-person therapy, you would not be looking into a mirror for 50-minutes straight watching your every move. This is as close to a “requirement” as it gets.
FAQs
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For clients with insurance plans that I am not in-network with, your can request a detailed invoice or “superbill” for you to send to your insurance provider to receive reimbursement.
I recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider prior to your first session to help determine your benefits:
Does my mental health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
Does my plan cover telehealth sessions?
Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit
What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?
Do I have a deductible that applies to out-of-network mental health services? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for out-of-network mental health services to be covered?
Would my plan reimburse for out-of-network sessions performed by an associate?
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Out-of-Network clients are required to pay the full session fee for canceled appointments, while Oregon Health Plan clients are not.
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I am currently taking Providence Health Plan, Aetna, BCBS and PacificSource CCO. It is your responsibility to know what your insurance benefits may be- regardless if you are in-network or out-of-network. You will be liable for payment on any claims that are rejected by your insurance or for any balances that may be applied towards your deductible.
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Yes- I offer a number of sliding scale options. Please inquire about these when you contact me!
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Sessions will need to be cancelled within 24 hours in order to fill your time slot.
If you are using OHP/Care Oregon you will not be charged for your session. If you pay out of pocket- you will be charged the full fee.
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I offer individual sessions for individuals who are 18+. I am currently accepting clients via telehealth and in person.
Group sessions will be available in the future. Please check the website to see when those become available.
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My rate is $185 for a 50-minute session and $285 for a 80-minute session for clients Out-Of-Network.
If you have insurance, I am currently taking Pacific Source CCO, Aetna, BCBS and Providence Health Plan.
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The consultation is via phone for about 20 minutes. Our goal is to see if we are a good fit to move onto the first session. I’ll ask about what brings you to therapy, answer questions, and at the end we will decide if we want to try a first session together.
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I am currently licensed in Oregon. At the time of your session you will need to be present in the state of Oregon for the session to occur.
I am not currently licensed in any other state at this time.