Susan Goedde, LCSW, Psychotherapist
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2915 East Madison, Suite 208, Seattle, WA 98112 ... (206) 323-2090
 

 

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FlowerI hope this website can help you in your search for a therapist. It provides answers to some questions you might have about psychotherapy and gives you information about me and how I work.

MY EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
I am a licensed clinical social worker (WA state license # LW00006006). I place a high priority on continued professional education and frequently attend professional talks and workshops, and receive consultation to enhance my learning. I have completed training in the use of EMDR techniques which can be especially useful in helping clients with issues related to trauma.

HOURS AND FEES
I work primarily during normal business hours, but I am flexible and often can make arrangements to see clients at times that are convenient for them. I charge $100 for intake and $90 for a 50-minute session with both individuals and couples, and pro-rate longer sessions and phone calls of longer than 10 minutes. I prefer that clients pay me each session, unless we make other arrangements.

INSURANCE
I am a provider for the following insurances; Premera Blue Cross, Uniform Medical Plan, Aetna, Magellan, Regence. I will bill insurances for you if this is your preference.

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with me, please call my business line at (206) 323-2090 and leave your name and number and a good time for me to reach you. I check my messages frequently during normal business hours and will make every effort to get back to you quickly. When we talk, I will ask you some basic information about the concerns that have led you to seek therapy, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have, but I will not ask you to give a lot of information over the phone. I believe that it is easier to talk face to face.

GETTING STARTED
After we schedule a time to meet, you can click on the New Client Information Form (PDF file) that I’ve provided. If you wish, print it out, complete it and bring it with you when you come for our first meeting. This provides an easy way for you to give me some of your basic information so we do not need to take time to do this during our first appointment. Of course this is completely optional.

REACHING ME OUTSIDE OF APPOINTMENT TIMES
If a client wishes to speak to me between appointments, I can be reached by leaving a message on my business phone line at (206) 323-2090. I will check my voice mail at least twice a day during normal business hours and will return calls as soon as I can. If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, I encourage you to call 911 or the Crisis Clinic at (206) 461-3222. I do not check email regularly so do not send me anything by email that is important or for which you expect a reply. Due to the new HIPAA regulations and concerns about electronic security, I am limiting my use of emails with clients.

HIPAA
Both Washington state and the Federal Government through their Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) require that I make every effort to keep the information that you give me confidential, and that is certainly my intention. My policies in this regard are spelled out in detail in two documents: 1) my “Disclosure Statement and Practice Policies” and 2) my “Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).” All my new patients are asked to read and sign these before we start our work together. You may click on these documents if you would like to read these policies regarding confidentiality and my other operating policies.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
I belong to the following professional organizations:

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
  • Seattle Counselors Association (SCA)

Forms
Disclosure Statement and Practice Policies
Notice of Privacy Practices
New Client Information Form

 

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