Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tetra Counseling provides individual therapy for ages 13+ navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, sleep difficulties, and major life transitions. Our work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP, mindfulness-based interventions, and EMDR.

    We do not currently offer group therapy. And offer limited couples therapy.

  • Getting started is simple:

    1. Reach out through our website or contact form.

    2. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

    3. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll help you schedule your first therapy session.

    We’re happy to answer questions and help you determine the best next step. If we can’t help we will find you someone who can.

  • Tetra Counseling was built with both client care and clinician well-being in mind. We prioritize thoughtful, ethical, evidence-based therapy without a one-size-fits-all approach.

    Our clinicians value collaboration, clinical curiosity, and cultural humility. We believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters—and we’re committed to helping you find a therapist who makes you feel safe, understood, and supported from the very beginning.

    Our clinicians use therapeutic strategies that are backed by research and yield results. Your time is valuable we intend to use it wisely.

  • Insurance acceptance can vary by clinician however generally we are in network with:

    • Regence

    • Premera

    • Blue Cross

    • First Choice including Kaiser PPO

    • Ambetter

    • Aetna

    • United

    • Optum

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    Unfortunately we do NOT accept medicaid at this time.

    Tetra Counseling may be in-network with other select insurance plans and offers private-pay options. We recommend discussing your insurance and payment options during your consultation so you can make an informed decision before starting therapy.

  • A 15-minute consultation is a brief, complimentary call to help you decide whether a therapist at Tetra Counseling is the right fit for you.

    To prepare, it can be helpful to think about:

    • Your top one or two concerns you want to address in therapy

    • What has or hasn’t worked for you in the past

    • Any expectations you have for a therapist

    • How your current challenges are impacting your daily life and how you’d like things to feel different

    You’re also encouraged to bring questions about the therapist’s approach, values, and experience.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.