Most people think of therapy as a one-to-one conversation between client and practitioner. Indeed, that’s what it often looks like — but did you know that Co-Therapy, in which more than one therapist is in the room, has been around for about 50 years?
I am excited to add Haley Fielder to my practice. Her practicum and internship experience is giving me the ability to offer a special form of therapy that I was trained in and have experienced as especially impactful for many clients.
While it’s thought to have been first formed in the United States, Co-Therapy as a practice continues to be predominantly practiced around the world. It’s been found to be particularly influential when clients’ issues arise from perceived differences, for example within personal or work relationships, and in intercultural relations. When therapeutic conversation is offered by two different professionals with diverse personality styles, experiences, career and cultural backgrounds, we believe this may increase each client’s experience of being heard, understood, and cared for, which is vital to the healing and growth process.
Haley is a Masters-level Graduate Student in Clinical Mental Health based in Washington. From her location in Tukwila, she is offering video therapy alongside me (from my office in Lacey) for both individual and relationship sessions. Clients are offered the option of video-based Co-Therapy when they are
Haley Fielder, Masters-level Graduate Student Counselor
- located in Washington,
- able to Self-pay for some or all sessions, and
- feel comfortable disclosing their household income so I can determine their Sliding Scale Fee.
A few benefits of Co-Therapy (sometimes called Co-Counseling) for you to consider:
- Possibilities of more ideas generated that could be helpful for you in session
- An even more conversational feeling to your session
- Knowledge that you are participating in the training of another much-needed mental health practitioner
- Cost-savings with a sliding scale fee
If you have any questions about Co-Therapy, please feel free to reach out. We recognize that choosing to have 2 therapists in the room might feel a little uncomfortable or unusual at first — but we’re also confident in the good things that Co-Therapy can bring to your life.
