Resources & FAQ
Taking the first step toward therapy or coaching can bring up a lot of questions.
This page helps you feel informed and confident as you explore what kind of care fits your needs — whether that’s therapy, coaching, or simply gathering information about mental health resources in Seattle.
Getting Started
What happens during the free 15-minute consultation?
This short phone or video call is a chance to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how we can work together. It’s not a therapy session — just a comfortable space to see if our approach feels like the right fit. You may book a consultation on the contact page.
Getting Started
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes! You can choose in-person sessions at our Seattle office or virtual sessions from anywhere in Washington State. Coaching is available online for added flexibility as well. Contact provider for more specific information.
Fees & Accessibility
Do you accept insurance?
Lemon Tree Counseling is currently in the process of becoming paneled with insurance providers. For now, sessions are self-pay. A sliding scale is available for those who qualify. We are also offering a 10% discount for those who show proof of a donation to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project as well.
Getting Started
How do I know if therapy or coaching is right for me?
Therapy is best if you’re seeking emotional healing, mental health support and want to continue treatment around a specific diagnosis for any reason, such as working with a psychiatrist. Coaching is ideal if you want to focus on personal growth, confidence, or life direction. We can explore both options during your consultation.
Fees and Accessibility
What are your session rates and is there a sliding scale option?
Rates vary depending on the service (therapy or coaching). Yes — we reserve a limited number of sliding-scale sessions to help make therapy more accessible. Please reach out to discuss current rates and flexible payment options.
Therapy & Approach
What types of therapy do you offer?
Mercedes integrates evidence-based and holistic methods, including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, personalized for each client’s goals and comfort level.
Therapy and Approach
What issues do you help with?
Common concerns include anxiety, relationship issues, trauma recovery, grief/loss, behavioral issues and self-esteem. Therapy is available for children, adults, teens, and families.
Therapy and Approach
Do you see children and couples or families?
Yes. Couples and family sessions focus on communication, rebuilding trust, and navigating parenting or behavioral challenges. Children can also be seen at 7 years old and above to support the child's mental health and/or increase peacefulness and positive interactions in the home.
Coaching & Growth
What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?
Therapy focuses on emotional healing and mental health. Coaching focuses on personal growth, clarity, and goal-setting — without diagnosis or treatment
Coaching and Growth
What types of coaching do you offer?
Lemon Tree Counseling provides Life Coaching, Love-life Coaching, and Parenting Coaching, helping you build confidence, navigate transitions, and strengthen relationships.
Practical Details
Where are you located and when are you available?
4501 15th Ave South, Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98108
(South Seattle, near Beacon Hill & Georgetown — with free street parking.) Virtual or in-person sessions are by appointment, except Sundays, with flexible daytime and early evening hours.
Practical Details
How can I reach you?
You may reach me at the Contact page and get a response as soon as possible within 24 hours or 48 hours on the weekend.
Local Trusted Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you care about needs additional support, the following resources are reliable and confidential.
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Crisis Connections (24/7)
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NAMI Seattle (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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King County Mental Health Resources
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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
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Lamber House, LGBTQ Youth and Family Resources
National Hotlines and Resources
If you are in crisis or need immediate help, call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. Lemon Tree Counseling is not a crisis provider.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
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SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): thetrevorproject.org