Individuals:
I offer online video. I found that most people don’t want to come in:)
I don’t appear in court. Therapy is not for that. I don’t want any other agenda than for you to create a better life.
If you would like to work with me, just e-mail me and we’ll set up a time for a short free phone consultation. I don’t work with everyone, so this is how we decide if we’re a good match.
Appointments and Fees
People find me easy to talk to. I am upfront, honest and to the point:) I provide a friendly, comfortable place to talk and learn how to change the things you want to change in your life. I give lots of info and education. I don’t just sit and listen. I am very practical and give homework so you can keep learning during the week. I start out seeing people once a week and then move to every two weeks later on.
Fees: $225 for a 45-50 minute session.
Insurance For Therapy:
I only do therapy and bill your insurance if you live in WA state. It is the state law:) Otherwise we do Coaching and that is out of pocket.
I am in network with Premera Blue Cross and some Blue Shields. And Lifewise.
I do the billing for your insurance.
Im NOT in network Regence.
If I’m not in network, they ususally pay 70 to 80 %. Call your insurance to double check. You pay me up front, I give you an invoice and then you send it to your insurance. I have a lot of clients that do this.
Coaching is out of pocket. I take all major credit cards.
The difference in therapy and coaching is I don’t do Trauma work when working with coaching clients.
But you get all the advice and homework 🙂 I give therapy clients.
Couples Counseling
Couples:
Why People Come In:
You have argued till you are blue in the face and nothing has changed.
You talk to all your friends and they agree with YOU! But that doesn’t really solve anything, now does it?
You have given up and there is dead silence…this will not work out well.
You want your relationship back to when you both had fun.
You don’t know HOW or WHAT to do to fix your relationship.
Who Gets Results From Working With Me.
You are ready to listen to what will WORK.
You can swallow your pride and start DOING things differently so your relationship changes.
You can laugh at yourself. ( Newsflash.) We all are just folks and we all screw up.
You are willing and ready to do some reading. (or audio)
Who WON’T Want To Work With Me:) Not kidding.
People who think their mate is the ONLY person in the relationship that is screwing up. I promise you, they are not.
People that really don’t want to change; you are just coming in with your mate cause they won’t shut up!
You are sullen and had to be dragged in. (you’ll just leave at some point anyway) So no reason to waste your time.
You can’t put your ego aside and listen.
You don’t want any conflict, you just want everything to be nice and easy.
I tell you this because I really have seen a difference in which relationships get better while working with me and which don’t. If you don’t think we are a good match, there are a lot of therapists or coaches out there that will work with you, I can give you some good referrals:)
My Take On Relationships:
I see so many people that are just miserable in their relationship. It can be worked out, we have lots of info proving that it can.
People often just don’t know HOW.
If you haven’t done all you know you need to do to make it work, you will always wonder! “What if I had tried harder, done this, or that?”
If you don’t change what you’re doing in this relationship, there will be the sane problems in the next. Don’t believe me? Think back..
What did your past mates say that drove them cray? What is your mate now saying? ????
You don’t have to stay married, I don’t believe people should stay married for the sake of the institution.
If you have kids, it is VITAL that you do all you can to make a good relationship for your kids. Kids do best in GOOD relationships.
If you don’t want to or can’t work it out, I don’t think divorce is off the table. Sometimes people need to divorce to be able to be better parents.
That’s just my take on it, want to be clear up front.
How I Work:
As you can probably tell, I am upfront and honest. I’m not mean, I just get to the point.
I listen to each of you and see what you want and need. I teach you HOW to communicate in a way that has more likelihood of getting you what you want.
We put it all on the table, what IS working, it’s not ALL bad. What isn’t working and what needs to change.
I work fast, I don’t just set and listen and hope you can figure it out. I give homework and directions so you can make the changes.
I give support when things are hard and refer you to individual therapy if I think you need it.
So, If you want to make it better e-mail me me we will set up a phone chat and go from there. Let’s get it done!
My Background:
I use approaches developed by several people in my work with Relationships. A few of my favorites are: Harvelle Hendrix, who developed Imago Therapy. John Gottman from the University of Washington; and Michelle Weiner-Davis. Also, Terry Real. I use what works for YOU! I don’t use just one approach. Again, my approach is very practical and respects each person’s point of view. There are specific things that can be taught to help couples have good relationships. If both people are committed to working on it, it can be good. Most people just aren’t taught the skills needed to have a good relationship; luckily, they can be taught. I do a lot of teaching in these sessions.
I am only able to take a few new clients at this time. If you are ready and would like to schedule, please e-mail me and we’ll set up a short phone chat to see if we’re a good match.
If I’m full, I’ll give you a referral to someone I think would be good for YOU to work with.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that I do have a 48-hour cancellation policy. You will be billed in full for any no-show or cancellations within 48 hours of the pre-scheduled appointment.
I usually have a waiting list so please let me know if you’re not coming so someone on the list can get in.
So if you are ready to really learn and change so you can have peace in your relationships, contact me here.
I look forward to chatting with you.
Sue