Frequently Asked Questions

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Therapy at Good Grief Therapy with Jessica Jobaris can benefit anyone who is struggling with a mental health challenge , a difficult life transition, or a loss of any kind both big or small, or anyone looking to improve their overall emotional well-being. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Good Grief Therapy with Jessica Jobaris utilizes three modalities that use fancy psychobabble words that are defined below:

1) Relational Psychodynamic Therapy: This means being  honest in the here and now, relating to one another in a trusting, supportive and courageous manner.

2) Trauma-informed Somatic Therapy: A famous trauma researcher said it well: "The Body Keeps the Score" (Bessel Van der Kolk, 2014). Using awareness of physical sensation that is tied to certain thoughts, beliefs and emotions, give us clues as to where the suffering is held in the body. Simple practices are taught to the client that move your nervous system, and mental/emotional bodies towards equilibrium. 

3) Expressive Arts Therapy: low skill, high sensitivity creative practices. For example, you, the client, draws a stick figure of your perceived enemy (which can also be a limiting belief pattern!) and we explore why there is blood dripping from their eyes. 

In your first therapy session, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals for treatment. We will also talk about your medical history and any current symptoms you may be experiencing.  We will also discuss and discover how you want to approach your therapeutic process and needs... together! 

The frequency of therapy sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals. Many clients attend therapy once a week, while others may attend less frequently. If you are in a heightened state of crisis, it might behoove you to attend more frequently. We will work with you to create the most helpful situation. 

My current rate is  $150 / 55 minute session.

Although I do not take insurance at this time, I do offer a few slots of sliding scale. Talk to me and let me know your needs and we can go from there. Per Washington state law, you will be given a Good Faith Estimate for your care.