INFO & OPTIONS FOR WORKING WITH ME
- INTIAL CONSULTATIONS:
- A (free), initial consultation is required prior to the onset of therapy, group, or coaching services.
- Consults are 20-30 minutes and held by telephone or video call.
- To schedule an initial consultation, please email me at: Alyd.MFT@gmail.com
- COMMUNICATIONS:
- I may be slow to respond to messages as I take regular “tech-breaks” and truly enjoy being out in the woods (with no wifi). Emails, texts, and/or other communications may get lost in the abyss.
- A slow (or no) response is not in any way indicative of my desire to offer you support!
- Please know that you are welcome to reach out to me again if you did not receive a reply the first time.
- PAYMENT:
- I am a cash-pay practice and do not accept insurance for therapy services. For those with out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a monthly Superbill to submit for reimbursement – please just let me know if this applies to you in advance.
- I offer a sliding scale for clients who need support to attend therapy on a regular weekly or biweekly basis due to being in school or with a temporary need due to job loss, medical disability, or other circumstance.
- All reduced fee agreements are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and limited to a specific period of time.
- Fees for services vary based on type and length of sessions and are outlined below.
- COACHING:
- Coaching differs from therapy, as it does not involve the same clinical assessment, diagnostic, or formal counseling processes.
- Coaching is often shorter term and focused on learning or growing a specific skill set toward a particular goal.
- I offer individual and group coaching around learning and applying polyvagal theory, navigating executive functioning and sensory experiences, dating in recovery; understanding adult diagnosis of ADHD/Autism, and other related topics.
- Coaching sessions are slightly lower fee than my therapy services at the rate of $150/hour.
- PSYCHOTHERAPY:
- Psychotherapy services are open for individual adult women in California or Oregon only.
- I do not offer couples or family therapy.
- Therapy can involve a considerable investment of time and resources for all involved. I tend to prefer engaging in longer-term work as I believe it takes time to develop a therapeutic relationship and to truly get to know someone.
- I have an engaged, collaborative, open, direct, often highly expressive, and information-sharing style of therapy. I understand that I may not be the best fit for everyone! 🙂
- Attachment-Focused EMDR or other trauma focused sessions often may require meeting more than once per week or for a longer duration. This will be discussed and agreed upon together as part of treatment planning.
- Therapy sessions are typically offered in 55, 75 minutes, or 90 minute increments. Fee: $200/hour.
- TELEHEALTH LIMITATIONS
- Due to legal/ethical guidelines, online therapy is not an appropriate level of care or way to engage in therapy for everyone.
- Those with current medical emergencies or in acute psychiatric crisis will be referred to in-person treatment or a higher level of care
- CLINICAL CONSULTATIONS
- Available for licensed professionals only.
- Rate: $200/hour
- WOMEN’S GROUPS
- In January 2024, I began offering a quarterly, online, 8 week group, “Neuro-Curious?” Exploring the Female Experience of ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD, and have a new cohort beginning January 2025 – booking now!
- Groups are kept small and include resources and opportunities for individual check in’s or support.
- Groups are also the lowest fee way to work with me with sliding scale fees based on income ranging from $30 – $80 per group.
- See the flyer below or contact me: Alyd.mft@gmail.com to register for this group or for more information about other groups.