FAQ — Inner Stillness Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to answer questions, discuss your concerns, and help determine whether I may be a good fit for your needs.
The fee for a 50-minute therapy session is $160.
I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. Upon request, I can provide a superbill that clients may submit to their insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
A superbill is a receipt that includes the information your insurance company may require for out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by insurance plan.
Simply reach out through the contact form, call, text, or email to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Yes. I offer secure telehealth sessions for clients located in Arizona and Minnesota. Additional states may become available in the future through the Counseling Compact.

I work with children, teens, young adults, and mothers.
Yes. I work with many children and teens who have ADHD. Therapy may focus on emotional regulation, self-esteem, executive functioning skills, coping strategies, family relationships, and navigating school challenges.
Children often express themselves through play more naturally than through conversation alone. Play therapy allows children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, process experiences, and build confidence in a developmentally appropriate way.
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of the therapeutic process. The level of involvement varies based on the child's age, needs, and goals, but I believe children make the most progress when caregivers are actively supported and involved.
This is common, especially at first. My goal is to create a safe, engaging environment where children and teens feel comfortable. I encourage parents to present therapy as a supportive space rather than a punishment. We can discuss strategies for helping your child feel more comfortable with the process.

Yes. I enjoy working with mothers who are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process challenges, develop coping skills, and reconnect with your values and strengths.
Yes. I work with mothers experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, adjustment to parenthood, and maternal overwhelm.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, especially when working through significant stressors, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. For some clients, biweekly sessions may also be appropriate. Together, we will determine a schedule that best supports your goals and needs.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We will discuss your concerns, goals, history, strengths, and what you hope to gain from therapy. This is also a chance for you to ask questions and determine whether I am the right therapist for you.
Progress looks different for everyone. Some signs of improvement may include reduced symptoms, healthier coping skills, improved relationships, increased confidence, better emotional regulation, and movement toward personal goals. We will regularly discuss your progress and adjust treatment as needed.
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs, including play therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based approaches, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and EMDR when appropriate.
Yes. Therapy is confidential with a few legal exceptions, such as concerns regarding safety, abuse, neglect, or court orders. These limits will be reviewed during the informed consent process.

Yes. I work with many children whose parents are divorced or separated. When parents share legal decision-making authority, both parents must consent to treatment before services can begin.
In most cases, yes. When parents share legal decision-making authority, both parents generally have the right to treatment information, records, and communication regarding their child's care unless otherwise required by a court order.
No. To maintain a therapeutic environment focused on the child's well-being, I do not accept new therapy cases involving active custody litigation, parenting-time disputes, or other ongoing family court matters.
No. My role is to provide therapy, not to participate in legal proceedings. I do not conduct custody evaluations or make recommendations regarding custody or parenting time.

No. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I do not prescribe medication. If medication may be helpful, I can provide referrals to psychiatrists or other qualified medical providers.
No. I do not provide psychological evaluations, psychoeducational testing, ADHD assessments, autism evaluations, or custody evaluations. If testing is needed, I can provide referrals to qualified professionals.