Michael Sibrava brings over 20 years of experience working in community mental health settings, private practice, group and classroom settings. His experiences working with a wide range of people informs his ability to provide flexible, adaptive treatment to meet a person’s unique needs. Having worked in such diverse settings allowed to Michael recognize that each person has their own foundation of talents and resources from which to grow. This insight instructs the respect Michael has for each person’s experience and dignity.
Telehealth for counseling sessions can offer safety and convenience, especially while health continues to be a concern. Envision Therapies continues to provide sessions through Doxy.me which provides secure connections. Sessions can be provided while the client remains in Washington State. Telehealth can sometimes provide more comfortable, more convenient sessions. Sessions can be shifted from in person to telehealth or from telehealth to in person conveniently. EMDR can be provided by telehealth -- It does require some extra preperation and extra considerations. There are some limitations to EMDR through telehealth that may require adjusting to in person sessions.
Counseling is a personal and often intimate experience. It's unlike many professional relationships -- it requires trust and safety. Please feel free to arrange a 30 minute consultation. You'll have a chance to make sure that sessions will beneficial. (And we can get some of the necessary paperwork out of the way when sessions do begin.)
Sessions typically last 55 minutes. (Some insurances limit the time to 45 minutes.) Sessions can take on very different rhythms, styles, and direction. A cornerstone of the process is to building insight in order to create change. The opportunity to sit with another person, offers insight that other experiences cannot. The real change then comes between sessions.
For certain reasons, extended sessions may be helpful. Usually they're used for assessment and planning future sessions. When using EMDR longer sessions can also be more effective in completing the reprocessing protocol. Couples often appreciate the extra time that extended sessions provide. If extended sessions are necessary, I will plan them with you ahead of time.
In network with
AllOne Health EAP, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente PPO, First Choice PPO, Lifesynch/Humana, Lyra, MHN, MHNet, Multiplan, Tricare, Regence Blue Shield, Premera, United Behavioral Health/Optum, United Healthcare, Beacon Health, Washington’s Crime Victim Compensation Program
Check with your insurance customer service to confirm coverage. I am happy to work with other insurance companies if I'm not a preferred provider. Typically out of network claims will cover a certain percentage of the fee.
Payments can be made by cash, check, PayPal, or Zelle. Payments can also be made through HSA and FSA accounts.
In network with
AllOne Health EAP, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente PPO, First Choice PPO, Lifesynch/Humana, Lyra, MHN, MHNet, Multiplan, Tricare, Regence Blue Shield, Premera, United Behavioral Health/Optum, United Healthcare, Beacon Health, Washington’s Crime Victim Compensation Program
Check with your insurance customer service to confirm coverage. I am happy to work with other insurance companies if I'm not a preferred provider. Typically out of network claims will cover a certain percentage of the fee.
Payments can be made by cash, check, PayPal, or Zelle. Payments can also be made through HSA and FSA accounts.