FAQ

While there is much overlap between coaching and therapy, there are some important differences. Therapy is geared towards attending to mental health issues, past traumas, and emotional dysregulation and distress. Therapists are required to hold a license in the state they are practicing, commit to upholding high ethical standards and are also trained to deal with more serious mental health concerns such as suicidality and self-harm. Coaching is meant to support people in growing, expanding, and discovering the fullness of their life in specific areas such as personal, relationship, somatic or professional development. It is for people who feel safe enough inside to begin taking the steps to transform their world. If you begin working with a coach and discover some deeper mental health challenges, the coach would refer you to a therapist more equipped to support you.

Session costs are listed on the Rates page and range from $375 to $250 depending on whether it is an initial intake session, couples session, or an ongoing session. I accept credit cards, HSA, cash, and checks.

Life happens! I get it AND in order to create a safe and sacred container around our time together, I have a consistency policy. This means your designated hour is your financial responsibility; therefore you agree to pay for your appointment regardless of whether or not you choose to come. Your scheduled time is your time, no one else’s: we are committed to showing up and doing the work together. Woohoo!!

You are able to “make up” for cancelled appointments within the week before, during, or after the date of your absence, if our schedules align. I will make every effort to find a time for you, however I cannot guarantee there will always be a time to make up.

You are allotted one “free” cancellation per year for each time that you attend per week. (For example, if you attend therapy twice per week, you are given two “free” cancellations.) 

In order to reschedule your session, you must give 48 hours notice, otherwise you are responsible for your fee and I cannot reschedule the cancelled appointment.

You are not required to pay for sessions that I cancel. I will make every effort to alert you of my planned vacation times, trainings, or unforeseen illness in advance.

I can see anyone who lives in Utah for therapy in person or via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. If you live out of state, we can connect and discuss if Coaching or Authentic Movement are possibilities OR if it would be more beneficial to refer you to a therapist who is licensed where you live.

The flow of therapy is determined by each person’s needs and what they are hoping to address. For some, short term therapy is preferable, others may be drawn towards a longer term process. In the first session, we will work together to determine your needs and decide what will best serve you. We will continue assessing and talking about this throughout our work. We will consider finances, schedule, and personal preferences. Often, at the outset of therapy, it is helpful and recommended to come once a week for one or two months. This allows the therapeutic relationship to develop and for each person to get a feel for what is working and what isn’t. This is just a recommendation however. You are always in charge of how you engage in your healing process.

I do not take insurance. Insurance has many limitations and requires a view of illness and psychopathology. I work from a wellness view - seeing all humans as courageous and resilient - our struggles emerging as brilliant adaptations to difficult life circumstances. I am happy to bill your insurance for out-of-network (OON) benefits or can provide you a superbill to submit to your insurance directly. If your plan offers OON benefits, you may receive reimbursement from them.

Yes! If you are someone who is unable to afford my full fee, I will reduce the fee in exchange for volunteer work of your choosing. All you need to do is choose something important to you, send me verification of your service, and I will reduce my fee $15/hour for each hour you volunteer. The lowest rate I will accept per session is $175/hour. If you are interested in this option, please reach out to me for details as I have limited sliding scale spots available.