Consultations are a chance for us to get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

We’ll talk a bit about what’s bringing you in, what you’re hoping for, and any questions you have about therapy, fees, or logistics. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable - there’s no pressure to go into depth.

We can also check your out-of-network benefits during this time if you’d like.

By the end, we can decide together whether to move forward and what next steps might look like. There's also no pressure to decide up front. I typically encourage people to take time to think about it before making a decision since therapy involves a significant investment of time, energy, and money. It’s really important to choose a therapist thoughtfully. In fact, research consistently shows that the connection and the strength of the therapeutic bond is the strongest predictor of success - stronger even than specific type of therapy, the therapist's experience level, the client or their diagnosis, or the techniques a therapist uses. So taking your time and having consultations with a few different therapists before you decide can be really helpful. 

During the first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, any questions you have, and what you’re hoping for from therapy. We'll also talk about things like confidentiality and what you can expect in future sessions. You don’t need to have everything figured out ahead of time. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative. 

Many people start with weekly or every-other-week sessions, depending on what feels manageable.

We can adjust over time as your needs shift. Some people prefer a consistent rhythm, while others change frequency at different points in therapy for different reasons. 

Individual therapy: 50–60 minutes

Family therapy: 50–60 minutes

Children & teens: 30 minutes or 50–60 minutes, depending on age and needs

Check-ins as needed: 15-30 minutes

It depends.

Some people come to therapy for a shorter period of time (even just a couple sessions) to work through something specific, while others choose to stay longer to explore deeper patterns or ongoing support.

We can check in along the way about how things are feeling and adjust as needed. You’re always welcome and encouraged to move at your own pace and decide what feels right for you.

Yes. I offer telehealth sessions, and many people choose to meet this way.

We can also talk about whether in-person or virtual feels like a better fit for you.

No. Art is always optional, not required.

Some people are drawn to it right away, others never use it at all. We can work entirely through conversation if that’s what feels most comfortable, or bring in creative approaches when it feels helpful. The pace and format are shaped around you.

Art therapy is a form of therapy that uses creative expression as another way of exploring thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

It’s often misunderstood as something just for kids or for people who are already artistic, but it can be helpful for a wide range of people. You don’t need any art experience to benefit from it.

For those who choose to use it, art can often offer a more direct route into emotions, memories, or patterns that are harder to access through words alone. This can sometimes bring clarity, healing, and awareness more quickly than conversation alone, while still moving at a pace that feels manageable and not overwhelming.

I don’t approach art as something to interpret, analyze, or diagnose. Instead, we stay curious about your experience: what stands out, what feels meaningful, and what emerges over time. Art can also be a way to externalize things, making them easier to look at, shift, or relate to differently.

And like everything in our work, it’s always optional.

Not at all. Art therapy isn’t about skill or creating something polished, and it's often more about the process of making art than the art itself.

Art therapy is about expression, exploration, and sometimes accessing things that are hard to put into words. Simple materials, shapes, or colors are often more than enough. If anything, not thinking of yourself as “an artist” can sometimes make it easier to approach the process with curiosity instead of pressure - in fact, sometimes people who identify as artists actually find art therapy a little harder to engage with at first!

Many clients use a sliding scale, choosing a rate that fits their financial situation.

If cost is a concern, you’re welcome to reach out or bring it up in a consultation, and we can talk through options and see what feels workable.

I’m not currently in-network with insurance plans. As a Professional Counselor Associate, I’m not able to bill insurance directly, and recent changes to OHP/CareOregon have also impacted my ability to accept that coverage.

More broadly, insurance can place limits on things like session frequency, types of therapy that are covered, and access to telehealth. It also requires a mental health diagnosis and some level of access to your records.

Working outside of insurance allows for more flexibility, privacy, and the ability to tailor therapy to your needs without those constraints.

Yes, if your plan includes them.

I can submit superbills on your behalf, and I’m also able to check your benefits for you so you have a clearer sense of what may be reimbursed.

You can reach out to schedule a free consultation online. You can also email Kat, fill out the contact form, or give me a call or text at (971) 270-0535 - whichever method is most convenient for you. 

This is a chance to ask questions, get a feel for whether working together makes sense, and talk through next steps if you’d like to move forward.