Services

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Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming process. I am intimately aware of the difficulties of finding the right person to talk to. The right fit can go a long way in determining the success of therapy. We will work collaboratively to increase your awareness and responsibility while providing you feedback, tools, support and structure to accomplish more.

I am open to various definitions of family, recognizing that family may be defined differently based on your culture. It is my belief that any relationship can be considered family and has the right to be treated with respect. Even if only one person is present during a session, my focus is not on the individual but on the set of relationships in which the person is involved.

I encourage you to include family members and/or significant others in therapy. Therapy can be more effective when there are multiple people working together to come to mutually agreed upon solutions.

Throughout history in many societies, interracial relationships have been viewed negatively. These couples often have a tough road to travel.

Culture, ethnicity and race impact the way children are raised, how gender roles are negotiated, how relationships with extended family are managed and much more.

Not only are there personal differences to overcome, but cultural and societal as well.

Therapy can help work through ambivalence and value conflicts, clarify racial identity confusion, and validate the unique strengths of the relationship.

Interracial couples in distress show how partners can be driven apart by differences, whereas successful interracial couples demonstrate how even the greatest differences can be overcome.

I have made the decision not to be a participating provider for any insurance programs. Being such a provider would mean that I was employed by the insurance company rather than working directly with you. Clients often prefer to work with a therapist outside of their insurance plans for many reasons.

• We are not limited to a number of sessions or certain ideas about therapy that are determined by the insurance company in order to control their costs.
• Because you are working directly and privately with me, we can decide together on the methods we will use and the length of time we will work together, rather than have these decisions made by a third party.

I can provide you with a statement of services received for you to submit to your insurance provider, however, I cannot guarantee reimbursement.



SCHEDULING

• I work out of my home office in Tukwila.
• Sessions are by appointment only (Saturdays 9-3pm). Virtual appointments available.
• I offer a free 30min consultation to assess what brings you to therapy and to determine fit.
• Therapy begins by encouraging you to become an observer of your role and behavior in your relationships, while looking for patterns of behavior that contribute to the presenting problem.

FEES

• $150 per session (individual, couple, family)
• Missed sessions or late cancellations (less than 24hrs) will be charged full fee.