What if I'm not creative? Do we have to make art? 

You probably are creative. We all are. And of course not. I never force art making. Our sessions are a collaboration and I will meet you were you are at on any given day. 

What are Sessions like in person?

Sessions are collaborative and based on your needs. Art is always available for use. If you have an idea of something you want to create, let me know and I’ll make sure I have supplies stocked for you! If you need some guidance in the art making process I’m happy to provide assistance. If you would rather talk, we can do that as well.

What are Sessions like Via Telehealth?

Sessions are still collaborative and based on your needs. Art making is an option, however, takes a little more planning on both ends. Creating art on both sides of the screen requires some collecting of materials before we show up to a session. Simple materials seem to work best.

Frequency, how often should I come?

This depends on what type of support you or your family needs. We can determine this together with the understanding that as treatment progresses the frequency may need to shift to support your needs.

My teenager doesn’t want to come to therapy, what should I do?

Forcing a teenage into therapy is pretty futile. That being said, I’ve had a lot of success connecting with teens using art therapy and with my general approach. Trying a session can be a good way to see if we might be a good fit. Please note, I charge for initial sessions.

Fees and Insurance Information

Awaken Art Therapy, LLC currently takes Aetna, BC/BS, PacificSource, Providence, and Regence Insurance

Please note that when using insurance I will need to assign a diagnosis (if and when appropriate). This diagnosis can be part of one’s permanent medical record.

Initial session $200, $175 for 60 minute session, $145 for 45 minute session

Out-of-Network: If I am not in-network with your insurance company. I can provide you with a Superbill for sessions and you can submit them to your insurance company. Please call your insurance company and ask how much they reimburse for mental health services with Licensed Professional Counselor. Also ask how many sessions they will reimburse you for. This allows you to make an informed decision about the cost of the services.

Sliding Scale: Sliding scale sessions are offered to clients experiencing financial hardship, please reach out if this is something you might need.

Cancellation Policy

Please cancel or reschedule 24-hours before scheduled session. Cancellations that fall within 24-hours of the appointment will be subject to pay the session fee.

Communication

Please communicate clinical matters in session or over the phone and not in email or text. Feel free to communicate about scheduling via email or phone.

 

 
Becoming, again and again. Mixed media piece.
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Cave of the mounds image. Coming back from being underground for awhile. I stopped posting on the Awaken Art Therapy account back in January 2021. At that time I needed to be with myself and found that social media was pulling my energy in ways I did
This week has been a week for creating vessels. Here are a few containers for all that we are collectively holding 🧺✨
“Remember the work you’ve done” 🪔 ✨🌻 this image and phrase seems appropriate this time of year, especially in 2020. Sometimes our work isn’t visible or tangible. Yet, it’s still happening. We are all always in a proces
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Enough. This word has come up in sessions with clients a lot lately and has been used in a few different ways. Enough senseless killing of Black and Brown people. Enough silence. Enough injustice. The images we are seeing are experiences that aren&r
So much is stirring, dear ones. Words don’t feel like enough, and silence is not okay. Here is a powerful piece by @nikkolas_smith inspired by the photo taken @daisugano