I offer tele-therapy — video or phone sessions for clients who are quarantined, social-distancing, or do not have access to face-to-face counseling.

I offer a variety of ways to do this that are simple to use. I am covered by: BC/BS, Regence, Moda, Moda, Pacific Source, and Kaiser First Choice-Added Choice. I offer a 20-minute free phone consultation. I am here to support you.

 

Blended Families

Children - Teens - Couples - Single Parents - Individuals

Approximately 75% of the 1.2 million Americans who divorce each year will eventually remarry. Many have children and even with the best of intentions can find step-family life more complex than they ever imagined.

Having survived and moved on from a painful divorce or separation, it can be a wonderful time when we find new love and are positive about our future. We enter into relationships with the best of intentions and with the greatest of hopes. When families “blend” to create stepfamilies, though, things rarely progress smoothly.  Some children may resist the many changes they face, while parents may become frustrated or disappointed when the new family doesn’t function like their previous family.

If you are reading this, chances are that your family is not relating and bonding in the way you had hoped. While changes to family structure require some adjustment time for everyone involved, with the right guidance and realistic expectations, most blended families are able to work out their growing pains and live together successfully. Open communication, positive attitudes, mutual respect, and plenty of love and patience all have an important impact on the success and longevity of a blended family.

Trying to make a blended family a replica of your first family, or the ideal nuclear family, can often set family members up for confusion, frustration, and disappointment. Instead, I can help you embrace the differences and consider the basic elements and strengths of each member and the group as a whole that will set you on the path to forming ‘your family’.

As an adult adoptee who experienced the divorce and remarriages of both my parents, and step parented two children into adulthood I understand from both a personal and professional perspective that divorce and repositioning of one’s family of origin can run deep into the core of who we think we are, so much so that it can inhibit a realistic and positive sense of self. Through my own personal journey, my academic training and clinical experience I believe strongly in the premise and the promise that the potential for growth and positive change is available to anyone. We and our children can overcome early loss, form secure attachments and thrive in the present to create a new future for our loved ones and ourselves. 

I offer a variety of services to meet the needs of children ages five and older, teens, and adults. My style is individualized in an environment that is empathetic, supportive and strengths based.  I include a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what would be most helpful for each client.

Fees

Evening appointments available.
I offer a free 20-minute free consultation by phone.

Private Pay:
If you do not have insurance, see fee chart below.

In-Network: I am an In-Network Provider for:

  • Moda
  • BC/BS
  • Pacific Source
  • First Choice-Added Choice

We can handle your billing for you, and in some cases I am able to get clarification on your benefits for you. However, you may need to review your benefits on your own with your insurance company so that you will know your deductible, co-pay or coinsurance (coins).

Insurance Out-of-Network

My services as a Licensed Professional Counselors are covered by most insurance companies that offer out-of-network mental health benefits. Please review your benefits with your insurance company so you will know your deductible, and copay or coinsurance.

In most instances for out of network billing, you will pay in full at the time of service for my services and you will be reimbursed directly by your insurance company with receipts that I will provide you.

Private Pay

Individuals
$90 - $125
Couples
$95 - $160
Families
$110 - $175
Mediation:
Fees are variable depending on number of people during mediation and issue being mediated. Please call for more information.
A sliding scale/adjusted fee will be considered depending on financial need.

Professional Affiliations