Session Information and fees

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Couples Therapy. I am certified in the Gottman Method, and am an advanced clinical trainer with the world renowned Gottman Institute. In order to know you better as a couple, I complete a full initial assessment of your strengths as well as targeting the areas that need improvement. With this assessment we have the information we need to set a course for treatment. 

I use practical exercises and directives in session, as well as assignments that I sometimes give clients to work on between sessions. I believe that the clients should have a clear sense of the direction of their therapy. I keep a close eye on where you are in terms of goal accomplishment, so that therapy has a course and there is an endpoint in mind from the very beginning. 

I help couples learn ways to improve their relationships. I provide specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. You will also learn nuts and bolts strategies to productively manage conflicts. You will be given methods to manage solvable problems and open up dialogue on gridlocked issues. My goal is for you to appreciate your relationships strengths and to grow together toward a brighter future.

Fees:

In exchange for each session, my rates are as follows: 

$200 for the intake session and  $200 for ongoing 55min sessions 

I am private pay only. I accept credit cards, and the only insurance i accept is Care Oregon/ OHP and Lyra. If you need to cancel an appointment I ask for 24 hours notice, otherwise I will need to charge the fee for the session time. 

Longer sessions are available and are often helpful in couples therapy. We can discuss the length and rates once we get started.

I have couples complete the Relationship Check Up as part of the assessment process, click HERE for more info on this process. Cost is $39.00 USD per couple. I will meet with you initially to find our about the history of your relationship, and all the transition points and highs and lows that have gotten you to where you are today. The Gottman surveys will allow me to see your strengths and challenges so that we can set goals and agree on treatment planning. 

The length of therapy will be determined by your specific needs and goals. In the course of therapy, we will evaluate your progress. I encourage you to raise any questions or concerns that you have at any time.