Therapeutic services offered in-person or telehealth for children, teens, individual adults as well as families. I am licensed in Washington State as well as Virginia for telehealth and group therapy.
Services/Rates
Play Therapy
Play therapy is recommended for children ages 4 -12. Play is a child’s natural language. Play therapy provides a therapeutic approach that is child-centered and evidence based. It helps children process a variety issues from anxiety, traumatic experiences, sensory overwhelm, social difficulties, grief and loss, life changes and more. Non-directive play therapy is often a wonderful outlet for neurodivergent children in which a more directive approach has backfired in the past. Through attuning with the child the therapist builds trust, helps with social and emotional regulation and improves communication skills. Relationship is key.
45-53 mins | $165-$180
Parent Support/Coaching
Parenting is no joke. They don’t offer a manual on how to raise children. I can offer support for parents and caregivers feeling stuck during various stages of raising children. Young children running you ragged? I can help with that. Struggling with communication due to varying neurotypes in your household? PDA, ADHD, Autism or sorting through lots of BIG FEELINGS? Let’s talk. Teens struggling with identity issues and you’re feeling shut out? I’ve got you covered. Parent’s often run out of spoons and start to really struggle with parenting issues, they feel like they are failing as parents because they can’t “do it all.” Most parents are doing the best they can. With a few added tools and some extra support, I can help you create a more attuned household all around in which you and your children will feel more connected.
53-80 mins | $180-$250
Therapy for Teens & Individual Adults
Let’s face it, being a human in this complex world can be challenging. Being a teen or young adult having just launched into the world on your own can be stressful. Issues that can arise may include depression, anxiety, executive functioning frustrations, or simply existing as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world. Feelings of social isolation, gender or sexual identity questions, substance use, low self-esteem, and school or work related stress can rake havoc on your brain and body. I am here to collaborate with you on processing how to exist in this complex world. If you’ve got specific goals you want to explore, let’s work together to get you moving forward.
53 mins | $180
Family Therapy/Filial Therapy
Family therapy can be extremely beneficial if communication is out of sync in your system. The goal of family therapy is to help create clearer understanding, improve communication, and foster a higher functioning home environment. Filial therapy is working from a play therapy lens with caregivers of young children to help create a stronger sense of connection and attunement. Often times challenging behaviors we see in young children can find resolve as parents discover different ways of connecting with their children. Children and teens communicate big feelings in many ways that can set-off hard feelings for parents and it can be difficult to stay regulated. Balancing various neurotypes in your household can add extra challenge to communication issues and sibling rivalry. If things just seem '“off” for your family. I am here to help.
50-80 mins | $180-$250
Insurance
Whitsitt Family Therapy does not participate with any insurance panels. I may be considered an out-of-network insurance provider and can provide Superbills for your to submit for possible reimbursement from your insurance company. Participation with insurance panels results in clinical decisions being made by insurance companies and not the therapists themselves. Bypassing insurance also allows the utmost flexibility and privacy for you and your family.
Use pre-tax dollars
Did you know that you can use your Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account to pay for therapy using pre-tax dollars? You can also speak with your tax preparer or accountant to see if you could deduct therapy expenses from your taxes as an out-of-pocket health expense.