I do not accept insurance for a few reasons:

1) Your privacy matters. By not involving insurance, your therapy remains confidential. Your mental health records stay securely within Intuitively Well Therapy, unless you choose to disclose them to your insurer (i.e. for reimbursement).

2) If you go through your health insurance, the therapist is required to give you a mental health diagnosis in order for insurance to pay for your treatment. Not accepting insurance allows your therapist to diagnose you only if you qualify for it, and it is helpful for treatment. Having a mental health diagnosis on your medical record may have an unforeseen in the future. Certain diagnoses may limit some of your future opportunities.

3) Therapy length and duration are determined by you and your therapist, rather than being dictated by a third party, based on your diagnosis, who is working for your health insurance company who has never actually met you.

While Intuitively Well does not accept insurance. I accept credit/debit cards, HSA/FSA payments, and consider Ecclesiastical/Bishop pay on a case-by-case basis.

I am happy to provide you with a detailed receipt to help you seek reimbursement from your insurance company. You may want to call them to ask if your plan has “out-of-network mental health benefits” and get details about your benefits.

Disclaimer: In addition, you must qualify for a mental health diagnosis in order to have insurance reimburse you for treatment.

If this arrangement does not work for you, we are happy to help you find another provider who is more affordable or who is on your insurance provider panel.

Therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, your experiences, your emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Together, we can process difficult experiences, explore the transitions and identities that shape you, and create more room for healing, self-trust, and connection.

I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and care. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.

The initial session provides an opportunity for me to familiarize myself with your needs and ensure my approach aligns well with your goals. Just like any relationship, some connections feel natural while others may not. During our first meeting, I'll ask about your reasons for seeking counseling, your therapy objectives, and details about your emotional, behavioral, and relationship history.

If this is your first-time meeting with a therapist, it's common to feel some apprehension about the initial session. Rest assured, I acknowledge this and strive to create a comfortable environment to help you feel at ease.

Therapy is not just about what happens during our sessions. Healing and insight often continue unfolding in the spaces in between.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes, though some individuals choose extended or intensive sessions when deeper support or more spacious processing feels needed. Most clients attend weekly or every other week, depending on their needs, goals, and season of life.

Between sessions, you may find yourself reflecting on our conversations, noticing patterns more clearly, practicing new ways of responding, or reconnecting with parts of yourself that have felt overlooked or overwhelmed.

At times, I may offer gentle invitations outside of therapy, such as journaling prompts, reflection exercises, nervous system support tools, or recommended resources that align with the work we are doing together.

You do not need to do therapy perfectly for it to be meaningful. Showing up honestly, with curiosity and willingness, is often where the work begins.

Some individuals come to therapy for support during a specific season of life or transition. Others choose to engage in longer-term work that allows for deeper exploration, healing, and growth over time.

Your experience in therapy is shaped by many factors, including your goals, the support you’re needing, the pace that feels safe for your nervous system, and the areas of your life you hope to explore more deeply.

I do not believe healing should be rushed or forced into a rigid timeline. Together, we move at a pace that feels thoughtful, supportive, and aligned with your needs.

Therapy is not about becoming a different person. Often, it is about reconnecting with yourself more honestly, compassionately, and fully over time.

Many people begin therapy because they feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, stuck in painful patterns, or unsure how to move forward in a season of life that feels heavy or difficult to carry alone.

You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. Sometimes therapy begins simply because something inside of you is asking to be cared for differently.

Therapy may be supportive if you are:

• feeling persistently overwhelmed, anxious, sad, numb, or emotionally depleted
• struggling with identity shifts, motherhood, relationships, grief, or life transitions
• feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you
• carrying unresolved trauma or difficult past experiences
• navigating postpartum challenges, birth trauma, or changes in your sense of self
• longing for deeper connection, healing, or understanding

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are in immediate crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room for support.

In general, what you share in therapy is confidential and protected by law. This means our conversations remain private unless you provide written permission for information to be shared.

There are a few important exceptions to confidentiality required by law and ethical responsibility. These include:

• suspected child abuse, elder abuse, or abuse of a vulnerable adult
• situations where there is a serious and immediate risk of harm to another person
• situations where there is concern for your immediate safety or risk of serious self-harm

In these situations, I may be legally required to take steps to help protect your safety or the safety of others, which can include contacting emergency services, law enforcement, or other appropriate supports.

If concerns around safety ever arise, my goal is always to approach the situation with care, transparency, and collaboration whenever possible.

Therapy can offer a space to feel seen, understood, supported, and less alone in what you are carrying.

For many people, therapy becomes a place to slow down and better understand themselves, their relationships, their emotions, and the experiences that have shaped them.

The work may include processing difficult experiences, learning new ways to respond to stress, reconnecting with your sense of self, strengthening relationships, exploring identity shifts, or creating more space for self-compassion and healing.

Some individuals come to therapy during seasons of crisis or overwhelm. Others come because they long to feel more grounded, connected, emotionally present, or aligned in their lives.

Therapy can support:

• greater self-awareness and understanding
• nervous system regulation and emotional support
• healthier boundaries and relationships
• processing grief, trauma, or difficult life experiences
• navigating motherhood, postpartum transitions, and identity shifts
• increased self-trust and confidence
• breaking patterns that no longer serve you
• developing tools for stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
• reconnecting with your values, needs, and inner voice

Healing is not about becoming perfect. Often, it is about creating more safety, honesty, compassion, and connection within yourself and your life over time.