EMDR Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling and Consultation. Comptetent and Compassionate Care to help you with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD or whatever you are struggling with.
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others. Therefore, our relationships, job performance, what we are willing to do or are able to resist, all move in a positive direction.” - Francine Shapiro
+ WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR is an evidence based therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (like moving your eyes from side to side, like in REM sleep, or tapping your hands back and forth) to help your brain process through memories or experiences that got "stuck" and didn't get to process through when they happened. It also involves building up some positive neural networks to help you feel better.
+ HOW DO I PICK A THERAPIST?
Picking a therapist can be really challenging. You want to make sure that they are well trained in what you want to work on, and also that you feel comfortable with them. It's totally normal to feel anxious at first, but ideally you want to get a good vibe from them. And if you don't feel like it is working out, you can always ask for referrals to other therapists. (This doesn't happen that often though, because we're pretty great!)
+ DO YOU DO ANYTHING BESIDES EMDR?
Of course! There is not one single type of therapy that is the cure for everything. We also have experience with styles of therapy like Mindfulness Based, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Based. We are always focused on providing individualized therapy that is best suited to what you want to work on. And, in our experience, EMDR is really helpful for most things.
+ WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO YOU HELP WITH?
EMDR was originally thought of as a therapy for PTSD, so we definitely help people who have PTSD. But we also help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, attachment injuries, behavior problems, and identity issues.
+ DO YOU TAKE MY INSURANCE?
We are all in network with Premera, LifeWise, Anthem, and most Blue Cross plans - though not Regence. Most of us are in network with FirstChoice. We are also in network with some Blue Cross plans from out of state; you'll want to check with your insurance to make sure. To see who takes what, you can check the "About Us" page.
If we don't take your insurance, we'll still be happy to bill your insurance company for you. If you have out of network benefits you may receive similar rates to if we were in network, or they might reimburse you to a smaller degree. Again, you'll want to check with your insurance company about these benefits. There are some insurance companies that will not reimburse for Associate Level Clinicians; please contact us if you have questions. You can always email our billing expert, Heidi, at heidi@seaemdr.com to check your benefits.
+ I'M BLACK OR QUEER OR NON-BINARY OR MUSLIM- ARE YOU GOING TO BE COOL WITH THAT?
Yes! We'd love to work with you. We welcome people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as people who identify as LGBTQIA or have varied gender expressions. We have extensive experience with and passion for working with people from marginalized groups regarding internalized messages from society and the impact of oppression and prejudice. We are welcoming to those in the kink, poly and sex worker community.
+ IS YOUR OFFICE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! Both Seattle and Federal Way are wheelchair accessible. We have an elevator, ADA bathrooms, and spacious offices. If you need to use the elevator in Seattle you'll want to park on the East side of the building.
+ HOW LONG ARE SESSIONS?
Most therapy sessions are 50-55 minutes long. If you have insurance, this is the longest session they will cover. Sometimes it is helpful to do longer sessions, and your your therapist will be happy to discuss this option with you.
+ WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?
- The insurances we are in network with are listed above. If we are out of network with your insurance, they will still likely cover part of the cost, and we are happy to bill them for you! Our biller Heidi can help you find out more (heidi@seaemdr.com)
- Intake sessions are 195$
- Regular 55 minute sessions are 180$
- 90 minute sessions are 270$
- EMDR Intensives are pro-rated in 15 minute increments at our regular hourly rate
- Interns offer sliding scale pricing from $40-$80 per session