Trauma therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals who have experienced traumatic events.

The primary goal of trauma therapy is to assist individuals in processing their traumatic experiences, managing symptoms, and promoting healing and recovery. Key compenents of trauma therapy include:

Processing the Trauma:
Helping individuals confront and work through their traumatic memories in a safe and supportive environment. This might involve discussing the trauma in detail or processing it through various therapeutic techniques.

Managing Symptoms:
Addressing symptoms commonly associated with trauma, such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. Therapies often include strategies for managing these symptoms effectively.

Developing Coping Skills:
Teaching individuals healthy coping mechanisms and strategies to deal with stress and emotional pain. This can include mindfulness techniques, relaxation exercises, and skills for managing triggers.

Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Relationships:
Assisting individuals in rebuilding their self-esteem and improving their relationships, which may be affected by their traumatic experiences.

Promoting Safety and Stability:
Ensuring that individuals feel safe and stable in their daily lives, which can be crucial for their recovery process.

Our seasoned team of therapists at Brigid Collins utilize evidence-based practices such as:

• COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY PLUS (CBT+)
• EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION THERAPY (EMDR)
• TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (TFCBT)
• PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
• CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (CPP)

Brigid Collins focuses our therapy resources on children (birth to 18) and only occasionally serves the caregiver of the child. If you are seeking trauma therapy for your child, you can call our On-Call Support, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and speak with a qualified staff member who can talk through the potential next steps, including an assessment with a licensed professional therapist. Whatcom on-call: 360.734.4616 | Skagit on-call: 360.428.6622

Insurance & Payment Information

Brigid Collins accepts most major commercial insurance plans, including Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Coverage and benefits vary by insurance plan. We encourage families to contact their insurance carrier to verify their mental health benefits and determine whether our providers are in-network with their plan.

Families are responsible for any applicable deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and charges for services not covered by their insurance. Current insurance information and a valid payment method are required at the time of intake to help ensure timely billing and minimize delays in care.

Families who choose not to use insurance, do not have insurance, or receive services that are not covered by their insurance may elect to pay out of pocket at the following rates:

• Therapy Session: $150 per session
• Mental Health Assessment: $180 per assessment

Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act, individuals who do not have insurance or who choose not to use their insurance for healthcare services have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of their care before services are provided.

A Good Faith Estimate includes the anticipated charges for scheduled services and any reasonably expected related costs. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you may have the right to dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process.

You may request a Good Faith Estimate at any time before scheduling a service or during your care. For more information about your rights under the No Surprises Act, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

If you have questions about insurance coverage, billing, payment options, or Good Faith Estimates, please contact our Client Services team. We are happy to help you understand your options before your first appointment.