Professional Disclosure Statement

Philosophy & Approach:

I practice from an Emotionally Focused approach to counseling, which has had great success with families, couples, and individuals. This structured approach to therapy sees people in a system, where problems are part of a cycle instead of belonging to a particular person. For me, therapy is a collaborative approach between myself and my clients as we strive to reach their goals. I believe clients are experts on their lives, thus our work will be a team effort as we identify client needs and goals. I also utilize Art Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, and Play Therapy as treatment modalities depending on the needs of the client.

Experience, Education, Training:

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #T2153). I have completed my Master of Arts degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from George Fox University and have received training in Sandtray Therapy, Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Sex Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I have completed several levels of Emotionally Focused Therapy training, including the EFT Externship and Core Skills, as well as additional supervision. I attend regular consultation groups on EFT and attend ongoing trainings and consultation groups on Sex Therapy/sexual intimacy as well. Before acquiring my master’s degree, I worked as a social worker for fifteen years in several residential facilities in the NW, as well as a hospital setting in care management setting with patients.

Professional Fees:

Payment for services is expected at the beginning of each appointment. My fees are as follows: $150 per 60-minute session. Arrangements can be made for a longer session at a prorated fee if needed. I accept credit/debit and healthcare reimbursement cards as well as cash. I accept PacificSource health insurance. I am able to bill Oregon Health Plan (OHP) insurance and offer sliding scale fees

Missed or Canceled Appointments:

There is no charge for appointments cancelled or rescheduled more than 12 hours in advance. However, except for emergencies, your regular fee will be charged for failure to cancel at least 12 hours prior to your appointment time. No show or late cancelled sessions will be billed to you at full fee.

Good Faith Estimate (GFE) or No Surprises Act

All clients are completely in control of making decisions around duration and frequency of care, in addition to being able to end therapy at any time. In general clients can expect to have between 2-4 sessions per month totaling between 24-48 sessions per year. Clients who utilize insurance are subject to their plan's deductibles/co-pays/co-insurance amounts and can contact their carriers for accurate information. Clients may also choose to be private pay and payment is due at time of service, just like insurance co-pays, etc. Clients can request a paper copy of the GFE and it is included in the initial paperwork.

Confidentiality:

What you discuss during your therapy session is kept confidential. No contents of the therapy sessions, whether verbal or written, may be shared with another party without your written consent or the written consent of your legal guardian. The following is a list of exceptions:

• Duty to Warn/Protect: If you disclose a plan or threat to harm yourself, the therapist must attempt to notify your family and notify legal authorities. In addition, if you disclose a plan to threaten or harm another person, the therapist is required to warn the potential victim and notify legal authorities.

• Abuse of Children and Vulnerable Adults: If you disclose, or it is suspected, that there is abuse or harmful neglect of children or vulnerable adults (i.e. the elderly, disabled/incompetent), the therapist must report this information to the appropriate state agency and/or legal authorities.

• Prenatal Exposure to Controlled Substances: Therapists must report any observed or admitted prenatal exposure to controlled substances that could be harmful to the mother or the child.  If it appears to me that a parent is intoxicated/under the influence additional resources will also need to be accessed.

• Minors: Guardianship parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access the clients’ records.

• Insurance Providers: Insurance companies and other third-party payers are given information that they request regarding services to the clients. The type of information that may be requested includes: type of service, dates/times of service, diagnosis, treatment plan, description of impairment, progress of therapy, case notes, summaries, etc.

Ethical Guidelines:

I follow the ethical guidelines set forth by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Counseling Association, and the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.