Good Question Counseling
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, especially when things feel uncertain or heavy. You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. Therapy often begins when we start asking good questions. The kind that help us look beneath the surface and face the parts of ourselves or our experiences that can feel hard to explore. You don’t have to do that alone.
About Dana Paik-Simerly
Originally from the Midwest, I have lived in the Puget Sound area for over 12 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington and earned my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Bastyr University in 2017.
My approach draws from existential and Buddhist perspectives, grounding me in presence and non-judgment. I aim to create a space where collaboration and awareness can emerge through kindness and compassion. I’m continually astounded by the capacity we all have for change when given the support and patience to grow.
Outside of session, I am found spending time with my family, paddleboarding, reading high fantasy, and playing music.
Individual Therapy
Services
Therapy is a space to slow down and listen more closely, attuning to your body, your emotions, and the patterns that shape your life. In our work together, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface. This includes how you respond to stress and loss, how you make meaning of your experiences, and what helps you reconnect with a sense of steadiness and purpose.
Specialties and Areas of Focus
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Grief and loss
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Men's issues
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Trauma
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Managing anger and irritability
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Shame
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Cultivating self-compassion
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Navigating parenthood
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Meaning and purpose
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Burnout
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Identity
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Anxiety
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Establishing and maintaining Mindfulness and meditation practices
Supervision and Consultation
I am a licensed supervisor for associate level clinicians in Washington State and provide consultation for fully licensed clinicians when needed. This can be formatted as individual supervision or in groups of two. Please feel free to reach out to inquire more about what you are looking for and how I can help provide supervision or consultation support.
Fees + Insurance
Individual therapy
Initial intake session: $225
Ongoing therapy sessions: $175
Supervision
Individual Supervision: $150
Group Supervision: $75 per person
*Each session is 55 minutes.
Insurances in-network
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Aetna
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Cigna and Evernorth
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First Choice Health
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Kaiser PPO
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LifeWise
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Premera Blue Cross
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Regence
Superbills
If I am not in-network with your insurance provider, I can supply a monthly superbill (receipt) that you can submit to them for some percentage of reimbursement depending on what your out-of-network benefits are.
Good Faith Estimate
As of January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to provide estimates of the costs of your care if you are paying out of pocket or if your provider is billing out-of-network, which I will provide as a part of the intake paperwork. The Good Faith Estimate shows the cost of items and services reasonably expected for your healthcare needs and treatment. This Good Faith Estimate does not include unexpected costs that could arise during treatment.