How Therapy With Me Works

Step 1: Free 15 min. Phone consultation

  • We start with a scheduled phone consultation in which we will discuss what brings you to therapy and see if we are aligned. If you decide to move forward with therapy, we will schedule a mental health assessment.

Step 2: Sessions

  • The first scheduled appointment is a mental health assessment. After the initial assessment, I see clients on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for 50 minutes. Sessions can be in person in Boise, ID or virtually as long as you are physically located in Idaho or Oregon.

Step 3: Treatment

  • In our first few sessions we will focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, in my opinion this is one of the most important aspects for therapy to work. During this time we will also be setting the goals we will be focusing on. Treatment goals are important in therapy because they provide us with a structure to work on together in session. Because each human in nature is different, treatment duration will depend on a case by case basis.

  • I use an integrative approach and primarily utilize acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and person-centered. With children, I utilize play therapy.

    I am EMDRIA approved EMDR trained and primarily utilize this to treat anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.

    I can provide faith-based counseling upon request.

  • I currently only accept insurance in Idaho. I accept the following insurance:

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • United Behavioral Health

    • St. Lukes

    There is a sliding scale available for private pay clients. I am also able to provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement if I am out-of-network. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

  • I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho.

    I am a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon which means I am under supervision while I pursue full licensure. My supervisor is Kelly Sestero, LPC, C6634.