Frequently Asked Questions

Most clients work with me for about 8-16 sessions, meeting weekly or every other week, depending on their goals and progress. Some clients meet me on a monthly basis.

When you feel good about where you are and would like continued support, I’m happy to support you on an as-needed basis or by continuing regular sessions.

Yes. I also have experience working with concerns outside of my specialty areas, including adjusting to and managing chronic illnesses, relationship concerns, life transitions, burnout, and more.

If you're unsure whether what you're looking for is within my scope of practice, feel free to reach out. If we're not a good fit, I'm happy to provide referrals to therapists who may be a better fit.

I am licensed as a psychologist in Washington state. If you live outside Washington state, you may still be able to work with me through telehealth if you live in a state that participates in PSYPACT. Check if you are in one of the PSYPACT states using this link.

I work with people of all identity backgrounds. My personal and professional background have especially shaped my ability to provide culturally sensitive care to Asian American and BIPOC clients. At the same time, my collaborative, action-oriented approach can support people from many different backgrounds. Feel free to schedule a consultation with me to see if we would be a good fit.

I understand that paying out-of-pocket for therapy can feel like a big investment, so I would like to be transparent about why and how I can support you in making it work. 

When insurance is involved, it often means:

• some limits on the course of treatment (e.g., number of sessions, approach I take, what we can work on) that may not be best to address your needs

• challenges with reimbursements (e.g., lower reimbursement rates than what is appropriate for my level of training and experiences, possible denials)

• administrative burdens (e.g., a lot of paperwork, phone calls with a long wait time) that pull my attention away from clients. 

To provide the quality of care you deserve while maintaining sustainable practice, I’ve set fees that reflect my training and allow me to continue growing professionally. Instead, I can help you seek possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits by providing superbill.

If you’d like to learn more about some of the broader challenges surrounding insurance and mental health care, these articles provide additional context:

• How insurance woes are impacting mental health care by American Psychological Association (APA)

• Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here’s why by NPR

• WA mental health providers say insurance reimbursement isn’t enough by The Seattle Times

A superbill is a document that you can submit to your insurance company if you plan to request out-of-network reimbursement. Here is a helpful explanation of what a superbill is and how it works.  

An important note from the link: “Before your first session, check with your insurance provider to confirm whether you have out-of-network coverage, whether prior authorization is needed, and what portion of the cost they may reimburse.” Please note that having a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement.

Many insurance plans include a “Summary of Benefits and Coverage” document. In this document, look for “If you need mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse services” and review “out-of-network provider” under “what you will pay” for “outpatient services.”

It depends on how the organization works with the therapist, as some require therapists to apply to work with them. Feel free to reach out and ask. 

At this time, I work with clients using funding from Lotus Therapy Fund and Asian Organizers Therapy Fund.