Frequently Asked Questions
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Counseling is a collaborative, conversational space where you bring your story and we bring curiosity, tools, and a steady, nonjudgmental ear to help you sort through feelings, patterns, and choices. It’s practical, sometimes challenging, and guided at your pace so you can grow, heal, or simply feel better day by day.
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A 15-minute phone consultation gives you a low-pressure chance to describe what’s on your mind and hear how we’d approach working together, so you can feel confident before committing. It’s a quick, friendly way to see if our style, availability, and goals align with no strings attached.
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In your initial counseling intake, expect a warm, judgment-free conversation where we’ll explore what brings you in, your history, and your goals so we can tailor support to your needs. We’ll go over practical details like confidentiality, session structure, and any paperwork, then agree on next steps together.
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You and your clinician will determine how frequent your sessions should be based on your individual needs and preferences. They typically range from weekly to biweekly. All regular counseling sessions are 55 minutes, though in initial intake is 75.
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For children under 13, your clinician will meet with you every fifth session to discuss progress, any new concerns, and themes that are showing up in their therapy session. For children 13+, they have the right to consent to their own mental health services, and the clinician is bound by confidentiality to only share what the client permits. However, any safety concerns will be reported to the parent/caregiver.
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Typically, children under 13 will be asked to come in person to engage in or integrate play therapy. This aligns with our developmentally appropriate child-centered play therapy model and ensures a more effective session. Children 13+ may do telehealth sessions if they are in the state of Washington and it best fits their needs.
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You’ll notice small steady shifts: fewer panic spikes, clearer choices, more patience. Therapy changes habits slowly, so celebrate tiny wins and trust consistent effort. Slow is not stuck. Healing shows in small moments like pausing before reacting, sleeping better, or catching a harsh thought and choosing a kinder one. These small steps build new patterns through practice, safety, and time. Trust steady, patient work.
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For emergencies, please call 911, call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room. Emergency services can call your clinician if you’re an established client. Once you’re stabilized, reach out to your clinician, and they’ll follow up the next business day.