Frequently Asked Questions

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

Yes; I accept CareOregon insurance, and I am able to take on new clients at this time.

Per the changes to CareOregon’s insurance policies, in order to continue seeing me beyond July, all of my new and existing CareOregon clients will need to transfer over their the group practice I’m employed at, Dian’s Well Counseling. I will start building my caseload at DWC in March, with transfers happening slowly over the several months ahead. Onboarding with me now will prioritize your access to me upon transfer; otherwise, if you contact DWC directly, you will be placed on my waitlist there.

Debuted on 12/5/24, the new CareOregon policy stipulates that current clients may continue to be seen until July of 2025, at which time their ability to be treated by Associates in private practice would stop. More information about this policy change is available here.

For all other insurance carriers, I am an out of network provider. While I do not bill other insurance providers directly, I am able to provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for your reimbursement, should your plan allow. I encourage you to check with your insurance prior to starting therapy to see what your plan allows.

WHEN DO YOU SEE CLIENTS?

In order to accommodate client needs as well as my chronic illness, I hold a firm boundary in terms of service modalities on certain days of the week.

  • On Mondays and Wednesdays,. I provide exclusively in person sessions There is no telehealth availability on these days.

  • On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I provide exclusively telehealth sessions There is no in-person availability on these days.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS?

As of Jan 21st 2025:

  • Currently my books are OPEN for new individual, couple, and family clients, for cash-pay and CareOregon clients.

    My openings are:

    • Tuesdays 1pm & 2pm - telehealth

    • Wednesdays 1pm - in person

    • Thursdays 1pm - telehealth

DO YOU OFFER A SLIDING SCALE?

I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments. To express interest, please email me via the Contact Form.

FEE INFORMATION

50-minute* individual therapy - $185

50-minute* couple/dyadic therapy - $210

50-minute* adult family therapy - $210

90-minute group therapy rate - $75

*Extended sessions are also available for an additional fee

WHAT IS THE CLIENT BENEFIT OF PRIVATE PAY?

Private pay offers a number of benefits, including:

  • No limit on the number of visits

  • No required diagnostic labels

  • Freedom to set your own course of treatment

  • Increased confidentiality of health and medical records

  • Ability to select the professional best suited to your needs

  • More flexible payment options


WHAT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

For Telehealth appointments, I use a HIPAA compliant video platform that allows for captions, typing, and screen sharing.

If you need other accommodations, please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate. 

WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMATIVE THERAPY?

Neurodiversity-affirmative therapy is rooted in the belief that variations in how our brains work is a normal part of the human experience. The way our brains work is not a deficit, problems arise when our environments aren't set up to meet our needs or when we are expected to use neurotypical solutions for neurodivergent problems.

The goal isn't to change how our brains work, but to create an environment that is better set up to meet our needs (and to challenge the systems that don't).