FAQ

In order to bill insurance for reimbursement of services, you will receive a mental health diagnosis based on your presenting symptoms during the Intake Appointment. As a business run by a former special ed kid, we are very aware of the impact of labels. We use a diagnosis in collaboration with you to aid in treatment planning purposes. Psychotherapy is something that is done *with* you, not *to* you.

We do not evaluate or diagnose ASD or ADHD. We're happy to help you identify options for accessing an evaluation.

No, we do not provide medication management. 

Our private pay rate is $225 for a 60-minute intake and $180 for a 55-minute individual session.

Your costs may vary depending on the cost-sharing setup of your insurance plan (if using insurance). 

We aim to serve clients using a hybrid model. Beginning April 1, 2026, we will have a new home at Park Towers Executive Offices in Vancouver, WA! 

Our address starting April 1, 2026 is:

201 NE Park Plaza Dr., STE 200, Vancouver, Washington 98684

Great question! You can reach out by submitting a contact form. From there, I will send you a link to either a free consultation booking page or an appointment request page, depending on how ready you feel to start the process.

If you're seeking collaboration around a project or event, then you can select your preferred communication method and we will connect that way. You may be sent a link to my free consultation booking page later on.

Uncle Ben once said "with great power comes great responsibility" and I just don't see myself as someone who wants to wield either one.

It comes down to a matter of ethics. Because I am a Master's-level clinician, I can't conduct evaluations with insurance reimbursement, meaning an evaluation could only be paid for out-of-pocket. The amount of work involved in the assessments and report-writing are worth thousands of dollars in labor, and I can't justify charging someone that amount when there is a possibility they may not meet the threshold for a diagnosis. Imagine going to the doctor, explaining your symptoms, and undergoing tests, only to learn there's nothing wrong with you, but now you owe a small fortune. However, I also can't work for free. There needs to be a balance.

Additionally, there are so many assessment tools, many of which were developed to pathologize conditions like ASD/ADHD. I have previous experience administering the ADOS-2 (widely considered a "gold standard" tool) and I just chose to opt-out of the system.

Many of NeuroAffirmations PLLC’s clinical administrative services are provided by a third party business, Real Life Counseling (RLC). NeuroAffirmations PLLC has an active service agreement with RLC which renders RLC a Business Associate of NeuroAffirmations PLLC. While RLC has written consent to provide clinical administrative services such as billing, referrals and other supportive functions on behalf of NeuroAffirmations PLLC, the delivery of direct clinical services such as counseling sessions, consultations, etc. are provided exclusively by NeuroAffirmations PLLC.”

Not yet! I am completing my approved supervisor training requirements for Washington state with an anticipated start date of March 2027 to begin supervising.