FAQ
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Please reach out to me to schedule a 10-minute complementary consultation to see if we're a good match.
If I'm not available to work with you, I'll offer a referral to a colleague or a spot on my waitlist.
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This alphabet soup means a few things:
LMHC: Licensed Mental Health Counselor. This means I am a fully-licensed therapist who can practice independently. Fully-licensed therapists have completed several years of post-graduate work, supervision, and training.
MHP and CMHS: Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health Specialist indicates I have completed the necessary number of training hours to hold these designations by the State of Washington
NCC: National Certified Counselor is a separate, national credential I carry that requires additional ethics and clinical training
Ultimately, the most important thing about choosing a therapist is how they make you feel and the way they support your goals.
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At our first session, we’ll get to know each other and explore your goals for therapy. If you’re new or returning to therapy, this is a great time to ask questions!
We go at your pace and start where it feels right. At the end of the session, we'll check-in and see if we're a match. If I'm not the best fit for you, I'll connect you with colleague.
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I see clients 16+; however, I see youth younger than 16 in some circumstances. Please reach out and inquire about availability.
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The length of therapy depends on your goals.
Clients recovering from a stressful event or significant life adjustment may need a longer timeline compared to someone who needs maintenance therapy.
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When we first start working together, I recommend meeting weekly at first. This way we can get some good traction early on.
In time, we may transition to every other week.
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I offer in-person sessions at my Bremerton office, telehealth appointments, and walk-and-talk sessions. Walk-and-talk sessions are prearranged after we chat about the risks/benefits.
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Please reach out to me with the details of your project, and I'll offer an estimate.