Linda Smith Consulting, PLLC - Serving Washington State, Idaho and Vermont
Neurodivergent-affirming
Specializing in EMDR Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma
Also offering ADHD and Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
I specialize in delivering compassionate, and effective EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to provide significant relief within a shorter time frame.
I understand that your time, money, and mental well-being are precious. That’s why I focus on achieving meaningful results quickly while providing a supportive and personalized therapeutic experience.
I have designed every aspect of my practice to be as streamlined and user-friendly as possible. My goal is to make your journey to healing smooth and efficient, so you can focus on what truly matters—feeling better.
Quick and Easy Online Access
Say goodbye to long waits and frustrating communication delays. With my online scheduling platform, you have direct access to everything you need:
Scheduling: View my schedule and availability in real time and book your appointments online at your convenience.
Intake Process: Two options: schedule a free consultation or skip the consultation and complete a form to request services and get a response within 2 business days.
Payment & Insurance Information: Access clear, straightforward information about payment options and out-of-network insurance benefits to make informed financial decisions.
Streamlined Treatment Protocol
My protocol is designed to maximize your therapy outcomes within the shortest possible time frame. By focusing on streamlined EMDR techniques, I aim to provide you with rapid relief. This approach can also be tailored for neurodivergent individuals, ensuring that your unique needs are met with sensitivity and expertise.
Immediate Support and Results
Your path to healing begins with just a few clicks. Access, schedule, and begin therapy without waiting for callbacks. This approach ensures that you can start feeling better as quickly as possible.
How to get started:
First, look at the information below (in the next section) about my availability and insurance/billing information. Then, if you want to move forward click the button below that section to fill out the request form.
Availability and Insurance Billing Information:
Current Availability:
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I currently have limited openings for traditional, long-term, weekly sessions.
-It is possible that this could be appropriate for people with complex and/or childhood trauma who have worked with other therapists in the past to develop solid coping skills.
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I do have availability for short-term EMDR work.
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I do have availability for this. It usually involves 1-2 EMDR sessions a week for a short time (3-8 weeks). This is for clients who have PTSD from an incident/situation that is impacting their day to day life
-this is not the best option for someone who has unresolved complex trauma. -
I do have availability for this.
If you have a regular therapist and want to add EMDR therapy for a short time, and you have a fairly flexible schedule, I can likely accommodate doing 1-2 one-hour EMDR sessions a week for a short time (3-12 weeks). This is for clients who have PTSD that is impacting their day to day life enough that they need extra support that can add to the work that they have already done.
-It is possible that this could be appropriate for people with complex and/or childhood trauma who have worked with another therapist to develop solid coping skills.
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I have limited openings for EMDR Intensives —Long sessions of EMDR. (these are not billable to insurance and I can’t do them if I’m contracted with your insurance.)
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I have limited openings for EMDR Couples Retreats (not billable to insurance).
Insurance and Billing Information:
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I an an in-network provider for:
Regence, Premera, Aetna, United, Quest, First Choice, HMA, Asuris and Bridgespan.
Please confirm with your insurance that I am a provider for your specific plan.
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I am an out of network provider. I use a service called Thrizer to streamline the process of getting reimbursed.
How it works:I will send you an invite to Thrizer, my payment system that handles the out-of-network process automatically for you. They will verify your coverage and allow you to only pay a copay for our sessions after you meet your deductible. This means that you can save on our sessions upfront instead of paying my full rate and waiting for your insurance reimbursement.
We will first check to confirm you have out-of-network benefits. If so, I will use Thrizer so that you are only charged your copay for sessions post-deductible.
How it works:I will email you a link to create your Thrizer account (you can check the benefits ahead of time by going to the Thrizer site and entering your information)
Add your insurance information and a payment method to set up your account
Review your out-of-network benefits and estimated co-insurance to clarify any questions you have
I will charge you via Thrizer for our appointments
Here is a resource to help with your setup process.
Please note: They charge a 5% fee (of my rate) if you would like to just pay a copay; you will pay that fee at the time of our session along with your copay. If you are okay paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursement, you have the option to choose that route instead for just a 1% fee. That fee gets deducted from the reimbursement that comes to your bank account. If you are still working towards a deductible, you do not pay any fees.
Option A: Schedule a free consultation to meet first
Option B: Skip the consultation, fill out an online request
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Insurance information:
At this time I can accept:
Regence
HMA
Kaiser
First Choice
Aetna
United
Quest
Premera
I do not bill other insurances; however, you may have out-of-network benefits, which means that insurance will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you. With Thrizer, (for insurances other than Blue Cross/Blue Shield), you will only have to pay a copay for our sessions, instead of paying my full fee and waiting for reimbursements.
If you have a Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan (other than Regence), you will have to pay my full fee and will receive a paper check reimbursement in a few weeks.You can check your out of network benefits with Thrizer by clicking here: Thrizer
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EMDR sessions 1-hour: $175
Intensives: see the intensive pages for rates
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I do both. However, at this time I only have opening for online sessions.
EMDR is able to be done online (and is sometimes better online!)
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My evening spots are almost always full. I do work weekends and sometimes have openings on the weekend.
