Why do people seek therapy?
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are dealing with unexpected changes, very specific challenges and others simply have a desire for personal growth and exploration. Some people believe therapy is for the “mentally ill” but it is a wellness tool that can be used by you (much like exercise or eating well). Therapy can allow you to resolve problems caused by depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship difficulties, grief, career challenges and creative blocks.
What benefits can I expect from working with you?
It is often difficult to be objective about our own problems. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult challenge or point you in the direction of solutions. Some of the many benefits include:
- Improving your relationships with others and deepening your love and commitment for your partner
- Finding new ways to deal with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, depression and other emotional pressures
- Improving communication skills
- Getting ‘unstuck’ from old habits and developing healthy patterns
- Greater understanding of yourself that promotes healthy responses to life’s difficulties
- Boosting your self-confidence and increasing personal success
- Improving your relationship with yourself, the central factor in life satisfaction
What can I expect from the therapy process?
During appointments you will talk about the primary concerns in your life and we will examine solutions. It is typical to meet once per week for 50 minutes. At times, you may be asked to take action outside of sessions, such as reading a relevant book or testing new skills. For psychedelic-assisted therapy we may integrate challenging psychedelic journeys that you’ve experienced outside of our sessions or we may use ketamine in sessions to promote exploration during our sessions. These sessions will often last 2-3 hours followed by integrations sessions that may occur during the same calendar week.
What about payment?
My fee is based on a standard 50-minute session and I operate on a fee for service basis. Payment for services can be made with cash, check or credit card at the time of your appointment.
I do not bill your insurance directly, but I can provide an invoice if you wish to bill your insurance for out-of-network provider rates. If you plan to share the cost with your insurance, I advise that you contact your insurance prior to the first session and ask about what is covered for out-of-network services, how many sessions per calendar year you are eligible to have covered, your deductible and co-payment. Many of my clients receive a substantial portion of the cost of sessions back from their insurance with ease.
It is important to me that people get the help they are looking for without cost being a deterrent. Therefore, I make space to offer some sliding scale slots for those who cannot afford the standard fee. These are made available based on your situation and availability.
When you call for a consultation, I am more than happy to discuss any further questions you have regarding fees and insurance.
Counseling in Boulder, Colorado and virtual therapy in California:
Holly Williamsen provides in-person therapy in Boulder, online therapy, individual therapy, couples counseling, and support for creatives based in Los Angeles, Hollywood/Burbank, CA. Her areas of focus include EMDR, somatic therapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, integration, assertiveness, mindfulness, self-compassion, personal growth, creative blocks, life stage transitions and web-based psychotherapy.