I’m so glad you’re interested in working together!

I don’t offer consultation/intro/discovery calls simply because of my scheduling demands.

What I’ve done instead is tried my best to include everything you need to know about working with me on my website for you to read — without having to wait to schedule a call.

I am also in the process of adding video content to my Therapy Service pages as an alternative way of consuming the information (and so that you can get a feel for what it’s like to work with me on video!).

Of course, there will always be unique circumstances. If you don’t know which service best fits your situation, or you have a question that isn’t answered on the Therapy Service pages, please feel free to reach out via the Contact Form below.

Unfortunately, no. I live in Mexico, and therefore ALL of my work is 100% online. I use HIPAA-compliant video software to meet with clients, so we’ll be able to see each other during the session.

Unfortunately, no. I am not in-network with any insurance company.

(But, I used to be! And occasionally, insurance companies will not update their in-network provider lists after a provider has quit the network. So, you might see my name on your in-network provider list. I can assure you, I have not been in-network with your insurance company since early 2022.)

My reasons for opting-out of insurance include, but are not limited to:

• The red tape and endless hassle that comes with working with insurance companies. I swear, it’s worse than the DMV.

• The ability to maintain a very small caseload, which allows me to give you a far better experience. I see an average of 10 clients a week. This gives me time to research and learn more about topics that come up in our sessions, seek out my own clinical consultation, and show up with my A-game. To put it bluntly, I’m not a burnt out, tired therapist!

• Your privacy as a client — I don’t need to send your sensitive mental health records to a faceless, nameless corporate building somewhere to get authorization to keep meeting with you.

• Agency over your own treatment — YOU get to decide when our work together is complete, not your insurance company.

• Freedom to conduct therapy that supports my clients in the BEST possible way, instead of conforming to a third party payer’s cookie-cutter expectations.

• Practicing what I preach — as your therapist, I will often encourage you to stand up for yourself, set limits with others, and put your oxygen mask on first. Working with insurance companies, unfortunately, would require me to do the opposite of my message. It would require me to sacrifice and compromise what is important to me about being a therapist, providing therapy, and serving my clients. I’m simply unwilling to do that.

Yes. You are responsible for paying for the session at the time of service, and then my record system will email you a Superbill automatically once per month. Please notify me when you begin treatment that you would like to receive Superbills, as this is by request only.

My fee is $550 for a 90-minute ART session. For intensive ART sessions, please see my rates listed here.

Included in your new client forms is a credit card form. Your card will simply be auto-charged within 24 hours of every appointment. No need to worry about invoices!

Because I keep my caseload purposely small, I typically have some availability within 1-2 weeks. You are welcome to check my availability by using the “Click Here to Schedule” widget above.

As a general rule, I am available 8am-2pm Pacific Time Monday through Wednesday.

I do not see therapy clients after 2pm Pacific Time, or on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, except in unique and rare circumstances.

Once you request a session either via email or using the self-scheduling widget above, I will send you over your new client forms. (These forms come from my electronic record system, not my email.) You’ll be responsible for reviewing and digitally signing them at least 72 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment to avoid an auto-cancellation. If you don’t receive these forms, please reach out to me at allyson@bridgetownclinical.com.