My Seattle therapy practice has openings as of November 2019. Please contact me if you are interested in therapy.
Psychotherapy
My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental and collaborative and draws from my training in psychodynamic, trauma-informed, attachment, cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapies, as well as mindfulness practices. Common issues addressed include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationships, parenting, attachment, transitions, and roles and identities.
With my experience working with individuals with severe perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum psychosis, I also particularly enjoy supporting individuals and families in recovery after stabilization.
With my experience working with individuals with severe perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum psychosis, I also particularly enjoy supporting individuals and families in recovery after stabilization.
I support individuals and couples through challenges related to reproductive health with compassion and respect. I am sensitive to the needs of folks struggling with outside pressures to grow their family, individuals considering abortion or needing to terminate a pregnancy, and those experiencing infertility or who've had miscarriages or pregnancy losses.
At heart, I am a social worker and strongly believe in the values that are at the foundation of this profession: service, social justice, the dignity and worth of every person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I welcome clients with diverse identities with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, religion, immigration status, and ability.
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy with Laurie
Do you accept insurance?
I know that insurance coverage helps make therapy accessible to many who would not otherwise be able to afford therapy, but insurance companies also limit your confidentiality, often place limits on mental health benefits, and require that I assign you a diagnosis. At this time, I am not contracted with insurance companies, but I do offer courtesy billing as an out-of-network provider. The way this works is you pay my fee and I submit the claim to your insurance provider; if you have out-of-network benefits the insurance company will reimburse you the portion that they cover.
If you would like to utilize out-of-network insurance benefits for therapy with me, you need to call your health insurance provider ahead of time and ask the following questions:
I know that navigating mental health benefits and insurance can be a challenge. If you have questions about how you can use your insurance benefits to see me, please feel free to call me.
What are your fees?
I charge $200 for an initial appointment where I gather history, assess current challenges, and make treatment recommendations, including referrals if I do not think I am best equipped to meet your needs. Follow-up sessions are $150. If you have a Health Reimbursement Account or Flexible Spending Account, I can provide paperwork to submit for reimbursement from that account. I accept HSA/FSA cards, credit cards, and checks.
What is your cancellation policy?
I reserve a block of time for our work together. You can cancel or reschedule an appointment with 24 hours notice. If you cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice, or fail to show up, you will be charged the full fee; missed appointments cannot be billed to insurance.
How long will we work together?
This depends on what brings you to therapy. I see some clients for very short-term, focused work. Other clients elect to continue the therapeutic relationship to address ongoing challenges. In all cases, the length of therapy is something we discuss together and periodically re-evaluate to ensure that therapy remains useful and is addressing your goals.
You specialize in perinatal mental health - can I still see you for therapy if I'm not pregnant/postpartum? Do you just see women?"
Yes! While I do have a specialty in perinatal mental health, I also see adults (18 and older) for issues related to stress, mood, anxiety, identity, or relationship challenges. I enjoy working with expectant and new fathers. I welcome transgender individuals to my practice and am LGBQ/T* affirming. The best way to determine if I might be a good fit for you is to contact me.
I know that insurance coverage helps make therapy accessible to many who would not otherwise be able to afford therapy, but insurance companies also limit your confidentiality, often place limits on mental health benefits, and require that I assign you a diagnosis. At this time, I am not contracted with insurance companies, but I do offer courtesy billing as an out-of-network provider. The way this works is you pay my fee and I submit the claim to your insurance provider; if you have out-of-network benefits the insurance company will reimburse you the portion that they cover.
If you would like to utilize out-of-network insurance benefits for therapy with me, you need to call your health insurance provider ahead of time and ask the following questions:
- Does my plan cover outpatient individual (or family) therapy with a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who is out-of-network? The CPT codes you can ask about are 90791 (initial psychiatric evaluation), 90837 (55 minute psychotherapy), and 90834 (45 minute psychotherapy)
- Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services I have to meet before coverage kicks in? How much have I met toward that deductible?
- What is my copay or what percentage of treatment do I pay when seeing a mental health provider who is out-of-network?
- How many sessions does my plan cover in a year? How many sessions do I have left?
- Do I need pre-authorization or a referral from my primary care provider?
- What is the process to get reimbursed for out-of-network services?
I know that navigating mental health benefits and insurance can be a challenge. If you have questions about how you can use your insurance benefits to see me, please feel free to call me.
What are your fees?
I charge $200 for an initial appointment where I gather history, assess current challenges, and make treatment recommendations, including referrals if I do not think I am best equipped to meet your needs. Follow-up sessions are $150. If you have a Health Reimbursement Account or Flexible Spending Account, I can provide paperwork to submit for reimbursement from that account. I accept HSA/FSA cards, credit cards, and checks.
What is your cancellation policy?
I reserve a block of time for our work together. You can cancel or reschedule an appointment with 24 hours notice. If you cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice, or fail to show up, you will be charged the full fee; missed appointments cannot be billed to insurance.
How long will we work together?
This depends on what brings you to therapy. I see some clients for very short-term, focused work. Other clients elect to continue the therapeutic relationship to address ongoing challenges. In all cases, the length of therapy is something we discuss together and periodically re-evaluate to ensure that therapy remains useful and is addressing your goals.
You specialize in perinatal mental health - can I still see you for therapy if I'm not pregnant/postpartum? Do you just see women?"
Yes! While I do have a specialty in perinatal mental health, I also see adults (18 and older) for issues related to stress, mood, anxiety, identity, or relationship challenges. I enjoy working with expectant and new fathers. I welcome transgender individuals to my practice and am LGBQ/T* affirming. The best way to determine if I might be a good fit for you is to contact me.