What can I expect in the first session?

The first session is a 50 minute intake assessment where we’ll explore your history, current concerns, and goals for therapy. We’ll also discuss a preliminary diagnosis, which may be required if you are using insurance.

How long are sessions and how often will we meet?

Standard therapy sessions are roughly 55 minutes. Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum, though frequency may shift over time based on your needs and goals.

I am also open to discussing options for supporting 30 minute sessions, so please reach out if you would like to chat more.

Do you accept insurance? What are your fees?

I am in-network with Aetna, Providence, Moda, United/Optum, PacificSource, and I also accept private pay. You’ll find additional information in the Insurance & Fees section. If you’d like help confirming your benefits or coverage, I can connect you with my professional medical biller.

What is a professional medical biller?

A professional medical biller is a trained specialist who works directly with insurance companies. They verify benefits, submit claims, follow up on reimbursements, and troubleshoot billing issues. Their role is to reduce stress and help ensure that billing and insurance details are handled accurately and efficiently, so you can focus on your care.

Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?

I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to provide accessible, flexible care. My office is located in West Salem and is ADA accessible.

Do you only work with clients in the perinatal period?

While I specialize in perinatal mental health, I also work with individuals navigating identity shifts, grief, trauma, and life transitions outside of the perinatal experience.

What is your approach to therapy?

My practice is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care. I draw from interpersonal therapy, EMDR, schema therapy, CBT, DBT and narrative therapy to support your healing in a collaborative and affirming space.

Do you offer clinical supervision?

Yes. I am an Oregon Board-approved supervisor offering individual supervision for CSWAs working toward licensure. Please review my services section for more information regarding this.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential, and your privacy is protected by federal and state laws. The only exceptions are specific situations related to safety, such as risk of harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult, or if required by a court order. We will review these limits to confidentiality in more detail during our first session, so you know exactly what to expect.

I also partner with a professional medical biller to help manage insurance and billing. Your medical biller only has access to the minimum information necessary to verify benefits, submit insurance claims, and process payments, such as your name, date of birth, diagnosis code (if required by insurance), and dates of service. They do not have access to session notes or anything you share in therapy.

Your personal information and anything discussed in session remain private. Your biller handles only the administrative pieces, so you can focus on your care.

What states are you licensed to practice in?

I am licensed to provide services in the state of Oregon. Per the licensing regulations, the client must reside in the state to receive services and must physically be in that state at the time of session, even for a virtual session. 

What is your availability?

My practice is currently full, but I am accepting clients for a waitlist.

What if I have an urgent need to require immediate mental health care?

Due to the limitations of private practice, Third Space Psychotherapy is not able to provide crisis or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also contact a crisis line such as the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, or text “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line. Below is also a link to resources in Oregon.