Is this Therapy or Counseling?

Quick answer: No. If you are looking for a licensed psychologist, therapist, or counselor to diagnose or treat mental health issues, you can search for a therapist here.

Long answer: While all our programs are deeply therapeutic, we do not offer professional mental health therapy or counseling services that require licensure under WA State law. We do not diagnose, treat, or prepare treatment plans for clients. Our services are educational, supportive, and/or experiential in nature.

Although some partner facilitators we work with do have professional licenses in mental health, we do not offer program structures that require licensure for safety, ethical, legal, and liability reasons.

Rest assured that any program offered here is by a trained professional in their area of expertise or specific certification.

Important: If you or someone you know is suicidal, or in an emotional or mental health crisis, Dial 988 to be connected to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate support. (More emergency links can be found on the footer of this website.)

Do you accept Health Insurance?

As trained educators, facilitators, consultants, and coaches, our services are not covered by most insurance companies at this time. That is likely to change over the next few years as health coaching becomes properly regulated. In the meanwhile, some Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) may cover our services, depending on the specific plan you have.

While general life coaching isn't covered, coaching that's prescribed by your healthcare provider as part of your treatment plan may be eligible. Services must be provided by a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and have a referral from your physician. Please check with your provider for details.

Do you have a Code of Ethics?

Absolutely. As NBC-HWC practitioners, we are held to this code.

Are Facilitators Mandatory Reporters?

Yes and No. Some facilitators are bound by their licensure and are required by law to report any knowledge of or suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults or children.

Due to the sensitivity and nature of our work, we require facilitators who are not mandatory reporters to be Permissive or Voluntary Mandatory Reporters when working with Studio Saudade’s clients.