Do you accept insurance?

No, I'm an out-of-network provider. You pay for sessions directly and I provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

What is rehabilitation psychology, and how is it different from regular therapy?

Rehabilitation psychology is a specialty focused on helping people adjust to and recover from brain injury, chronic illness, or disability, combining standard psychotherapy with expertise in how neurological and medical conditions affect mood, cognition, and daily functioning.

What states can I receive telehealth services in?

Telehealth appointments are currently available to anyone located in Washington State or a participating PSYPACT-member state at the time of the appointment.

What happens in a pre-surgical psychological evaluation?

A pre-surgical evaluation is a 90 to 180 minute assessment many surgical programs require before procedures like organ transplant or bariatric surgery, to check for psychological factors that could affect recovery.

Do you perform court-ordered or forensic evaluations?

No, evaluations for court purposes such as custody, parenting capacity, or competency-to-stand-trial are not offered.

What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

A psychologist provides therapy and psychological evaluation but does not prescribe medication, while a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe and manage medication.

What happens if I need to cancel my appointment?

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, as well as no-shows, are billed the full session fee, since that time slot is held exclusively for the patient.

FAQ — Pacific Coast Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

No, I’m an out-of-network provider. You pay for sessions directly and I provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Every plan is different, so I recommend calling your insurer before your first session to ask about out-of-network mental health reimbursement, session limits, and any pre-authorization requirements.
Rehabilitation psychology is a specialty focused on helping people adjust to and recover from brain injury, chronic illness, or disability, combining standard psychotherapy with expertise in how neurological and medical conditions affect mood, cognition, and daily functioning. Unlike general talk therapy, it accounts for how a diagnosis like stroke, MS, or Parkinson’s disease specifically impacts a person’s emotional and cognitive world.
Telehealth appointments are currently available to anyone located in Washington State or a participating PSYPACT-member state at the time of the appointment. You can check the current list of PSYPACT states at psypact.org. Location is based on where you are physically located during the session, not your home address.
A pre-surgical evaluation is a 90 to 180 minute assessment many surgical programs require before procedures like organ transplant, bariatric surgery, or spinal cord stimulator implantation, to check for psychological factors that could affect recovery. It typically includes a clinical interview and may include brief questionnaires, with results shared as a report to your surgical team.
No, evaluations for court purposes such as custody, parenting capacity, or competency-to-stand-trial are not offered.
A psychologist provides therapy and psychological evaluation but does not prescribe medication, while a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe and manage medication. As a psychologist, I focus on therapy, evaluation, and consultation — if medication management is needed, I can help you find and coordinate with a psychiatrist.
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, as well as no-shows, are billed the full session fee, since that time slot is held exclusively for the patient.
The first session is a consultation focused on understanding your history and current concerns, so we can identify the right diagnosis and collaboratively build a treatment plan. From there, most patients meet on a regular schedule, often every other week, though frequency depends on your needs.
A neurocognitive evaluation is a detailed assessment of memory, attention, language, and other thinking skills, often used to understand the cognitive effects of a brain injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative disease. It takes 120 to 300 minutes depending on the referral question, and results in a written report with findings and recommendations.
A clinical letter is $65 and a clinical treatment summary is $150. These are typically requested by employers, schools, or other providers who need documentation of your treatment.