Getting help shouldn’t feel like climbing a mountain in the dark with a monkey on your head while wearing flip flops.

And yet…

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I provide individual psychotherapy sessions to adults across Washington State via telehealth, and consulting services to professionals worldwide.

My rate is $150 for 55 minutes.

Insurance companies are not great, especially when it comes to mental health. They can make life a lot harder and scarier for everyone, but in this case, I’m mostly talking about me—the therapist.

I am in-network with Premera & First Choice Health, though this can change at any time.

I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if that’s an option on your plan.

I will not do secondary insurance billing. It’s one of very few things that has made me want to quit my job.

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If you want to work with me, please send an email or use my contact form. Share a little about yourself and the work you want to do with me.

Here are two templates (therapy or consultation) that you can copy, paste, and fill in the blanks.

Hi Stacey,

My name is [your name] and I’m reaching out to see if you’re currently accepting new clients for therapy. I am [fill in the blank—examples: queer, trans, Autistic, ADHD, depressed, etc.], and I’m looking for a therapist who can help me. I’m especially drawn to the kind of work you describe on your website.

Some things I’m hoping to work on include: [list 1-3; examples: conflict with my partner, life satisfaction, feeling good about myself, unmasking, transition, etc.].

I’d love to know more about your availability and next steps.

Thanks so much,

[Your name]

Hi Stacey,

My name is [your name] and I’m reaching out about consultation. I am a [therapist, coach, healing professional, leader, educator, creative professional, etc.], and I’m especially drawn to the kind of work you describe on your website.

I’d like to talk with you about [tell me what you're questioning, exploring, stuck on, or wildly curious about].

I’d love to know more about your availability and next steps.

Thanks so much,

[Your name]

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Anything you send is good enough.

Contact Me

Or write me directly at info@staceyplate.com.

I respond to all new inquiries—check your junk folder if you don’t see a reply, and if it’s been over a week, please do me a favor and send it again.

I don’t offer free 15-minute phone consultations because phone calls should be avoided at all costs. Please ask any and all questions you have over email, before or after we schedule.

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If you are a new therapy client you’ll need to complete new client paperwork. Of course there is paperwork. I’m sorry, but I can’t legally see you without it. Once we schedule, you’ll send me these completed forms along with your photo ID and insurance card (if billing insurance). I will send you the telehealth and payment links.

If you are a new consultation client, yippee!!!!! We just get to meet and talk. How cool is that?

New Client Forms:
Please review and complete the following before your first session:

All therapy sessions are conducted via Doxy.me, a secure telehealth platform. There’s no app to download and no login required. You’ll simply click the link I send you and enter my virtual waiting room. I’ll connect with you at—or more realistically, 2-3 minutes after—your scheduled appointment time.

Your intake appointment will not be like a regular therapy session with me. I will ask a lot of questions to get an overview of your life including: your mental health and medical histories, family and social relationships, school and work experiences, and we’ll talk about any symptoms you’re having. I’ll ask about your trauma history, though we won’t go into detail. You always get to decide what and how much you share.

If we’re billing insurance—or you plan to submit for reimbursement—I’ll need to assign you a mental health diagnosis by the end of this session. We’ll talk about it, and you’ll know what diagnosis I’m recording.

For consultations, we’ll use Doxy or Zoom depending on what’s easiest for you. I will diagnose you only in my head.

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Contact Me

Or write me directly at info@staceyplate.com.

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