allison norris therapy
Welcome!
My intent is to give you a place where you can say anything… where you know that I’m listening to everything you share without criticism or judgement.
Regardless of what we’re working on or whatever challenges you may have, I look for and see your strengths. I don’t see you as being defined by your circumstances, I see the entire situation. I listen to learn what’s in your heart, your mind, what you may be going through physically and emotionally, what’s happened in your past and what’s going on today, and base our course of action on the “whole” you.
I am an interactive, goals driven therapist with a sense of humor. I work with teens, young adults, and adults.
Please contact me to set up your session and/or a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
allisonnorristherapy@gmail.com
206-456-4361
Allison Norris MA, LMHC
Education and Experience
- Mental health counselor in the state of Washington (license number LH60975703).
- BA in Psychology - Pacific Lutheran University
- Masters of the Arts in Counseling Psychology, Bastyr University 2014
- Private Practice since 2014
- Specializes in teens, narcissistic family members and abuse, co-parenting relationships and challenges, anxiety, self esteem, and emotional expression.
Who I Work With
Individuals
I work with teens, young adults and adults. I do not see individuals younger than 14 years old.
I see all types of people struggling with difficult thoughts, emotions, memories or sensations. These can hold you back from having the life you want full of meaningful relationships and experiences.
I see people who are anxious, have trouble expressing or experiencing emotions, feel angry or frustrated, or individuals who are unsure of the direction they are heading and need some help figuring out how to live a full and meaningful life.
Issues of self esteem, opening up about emotions, communication, boundary setting and self talk are my specialites. I also work with survivors of narcissistic abuse or having a family member with narcissism.
Let's Talk
To find out if I’m the right therapist for you, let’s have a conversation. If you have specific questions about what the experience is really like, call me and we’ll talk.
Schedule an appointment for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would make a good fit.
206-456-4361
Rates & Hours
Accepting clients in person (shoreline) and virtually
Rates
Free 15 min Initial Consultation - please specify when making an appointment.
$150.00 for each 50 minute session.
Hours & Scheduling
I respond to email and phone calls during business hours 9-5 Monday-Friday. If you have contacted me outside of these times, I will get back to you the next business day.
Payment
I do not accept insurance.
I am an out-of-network provider which means that your insurance is accepted based on your out-of-network benefits.
- With out-of-network benefits, you can receive substantial reimbursement for psychotherapy services depending on your insurance coverage AND after the annual deductible is met (check your insurance card for "OON deductible").
Patients are responsible for the full fee of the session at the time of their appointment. I provide you with all the necessary documentation for your payment will turn into an "out-of-network" reimbursement for you.
someone else to help
I work with Thrizer, a company that helps patients explore their out-of-network benefits with their insurance companies & submit claims on their behalf so they can get their $$ back! You can check with Thrizer first (they are willing to do this for free) before you commit to therapy.
- It will be your responsibility to contact your insurance to discuss out-of-network provider benefits and mental health coverage. They do not share any information about your policy with practitioners.
- With this method, you have to send out your therapy "superbill" receipts to your insurance company to receive reimbursement.
Questions to ask your insurance company: - Do I need a referral from my primary care physician, and/or need prior authorization from my insurance company?
- What company covers my mental health benefits? (Sometimes insurance companies carve out mental health treatment to other entities to manage mental/behavioral health treatment)
- Do I have teletherapy benefits and if yes, what are they? What codes are necessary to submit to the insurance? Are there limits?
- Billing procedure codes that are typically used for mental health services include 90837 (individual therapy, 60-minutes).
- What, if any, are my co-payments or co-insurance?
- Do I have a deductible? If yes, how much of my deductible has been met to date?
- Does my policy have an out-of-pocket maximum?
If my provider is not in my insurance network: - What percentage of my bill will be paid by the insurance company?
- Is there an out-of-network deductible that must be met? If yes, what is it?
- Is the percentage of my bill paid by the insurance company based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) schedules or on the actual charges?
- Does my policy have an out-of-pocket maximum?
HELPFUL TIP: It is a good idea to note the date of your call and the name of the person you spoke with. Be sure to obtain information about your deductible, the rate of reimbursement, and the number of sessions for which you could be reimbursed.
Cancellation
I have a 48 hour cancellation policy to avoid a fee equal to an appointment ($150). Please call me at 1-206-456-4361 to cancel an appointment.
Contact
To Make an Appointment, Please Call:
206-456-4361
Or email me allisonnorristherapy@gmail.com
What to expect after you’ve scheduled a consultation:
A consultation is free and 15 minutes long if you specify you’d like a consultation. This time is an opportunity to meet, discuss therapy, questions, and/or jump right into anything you would like to talk about. At the session’s end, we can talk about scheduling your next appointment if you feel we make a good fit.
A Note about Privacy
All communications between us are confidential. If you email me online to make an appointment, please know that I maintain my email account and voicemail to the highest possible level of security. Unless you advise me not to, I will respond to you by email. Information contained in these emails may be seen by a third party as emails are never completely secure traveling through cyberspace.
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