Most people want to use insurance for at least partial reimbursement, and that requires a diagnosis. But a diagnosis is just a starting point — what really matters is the symptoms that are getting in the way of a fulfilling life, and what circumstances in your environment might be contributing to them. Your therapist will walk you through the diagnosis so it actually makes sense to you. 

Each person is unique and has different needs. How long therapy “takes” will also depend on your goals and how long you want to be in therapy. Many people enter therapy hoping to work on some specific challenges. And then life starts happening. Or keeps happening. We will address that which is most important in your life and help you feel steady and present in your life.

We work together to develop goals for therapy so you understand what we are working on together. These goals can be adjusted as therapy continues and as your needs and circumstances change. This is normal and necessary. It’s important to let your therapist know if you want to put time frames on your work in therapy.

Rates vary by clinician licensure and experience, ranging from $165 (pre-licensed therapist) to $190 (licensed provider). We'll go over fees during your initial consultation so you can decide what's right for you.

Yes, even if you cannot remember aspects of painful, traumatic events, or if they happened before you could talk (preverbal trauma), therapy can still be helpful. When we work with the body using somatic or parts-based therapy, being able to tell the whole story isn’t always necessary. Together, we can help you develop resources to manage overwhelming experiences, or triggers, and when you are ready, process painful traumas, whether they are big or small.

Somatic therapy and parts-based therapy helps us process experiences, with or without words, in a way that is manageable and tolerable, and also produces lasting change in your emotions, thoughts, and actions.