Rates & FAQ

What is the cost per session?

$165 per ~50 min session or sliding scale is also available.

What types of insurance do you take?

Currently I am accepting Aetna and Premera insurances as an In Network provider.

I can also bill your insurance as an out out network provider, which means that your insurance company will potentially reimburse you for a portion of the cost of my fees. Your specific rates and coverage will be determined by your insurance company for out of network (OON) coverage with a mental health provider.

You can look up this information before our consultation call so you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about the cost of my services. If this seems confusing at all, know that's because it totally is, reach out to me via email and let's demystify this process for you.

What does getting started look like?

I'll ask you to fill out a consultation application to ensure that in general things align for us to work together.
Once I get the application I'll reach out and schedule a video call with you for our free 15-minute consultation.
In the consultation, I'll introduce myself, ask you to speak to what you are looking for in therapy, give you a working idea of how I might address that for you, and time to ask any questions you might have.
If things go well we'll chat through the next steps and potentially even book an intake.
Once booked I'll send you paperwork to fill out via email.
Part of the paperwork will be an intake questionnaire which we will walk through in our first session together.

What does the first session look like?

In the first session, I like to walk through the intake questionnaire that you filled out as part of your paperwork in getting started. You'll be given ample space to speak about each question and I'll ask follow-up questions as I start to get to know you better. Doing this gives me a better idea of where you come from and how I can best help you as we move through our work together.

After the initial session, I'll usually start each session by asking you how your previous week went - as I think one of the most relevant ways to learn about your own mental health is to bring awareness to where it might be impacting you week by week. I'll be curious and non-judgmental about how things are impacting you and ask questions to help you reflect on where things might be coming from.

How long will I need to be in therapy?

One of the first things we do in therapy is to set what goals we'll be working toward for you. Many of my past clients find that they’ve met their initial goals in 3-6 months and can decide if they'd like to work toward new goals or discontinue services at that time. Some clients are set on just accomplishing their initial goals and some uncover more and want to continue to explore, both are valid uses of time in therapy.

Where can you work with clients?

I can do individual psychotherapy with clients who currently reside in the state of Washington. If you live outside of Washington my mental health coaching services are also available to you. If you'd like help sorting through the difference in those please submit a consultation application or fill out the contact form and we can chat more about what might work best for you.

What is your current availability?
My current hours are as follows:

Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm

Appointments often adjust and change per week and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are you only seeing clients online?
I am currently only offering online appointments through telehealth.

How frequently do you recommend sessions?
I recommend starting out with weekly sessions for at least the first 4 weeks - then we can move to whatever cadence feels best for you.

What if I change my mind and don't want to continue?
You can always change your mind! There is no contract that I hold you to, book sessions as needed.

Have another question that isn't answered here?

Reach out via email at info@courtneyshrum.com or check the Contact page for more ways to get in touch! I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have.

Want to get started? → Book a free 15 min Consultation