Wild rising
therapy
about Services
Thank you for your interest in Wild Rising Therapy. If you are reading this, you may be exploring your options for mental health counseling and seeing if we may be a good fit.
I offer a free 20 minute consultation for every client to help provide some insight and reassurance to whether I might be compatible with your needs and goals in therapy.
I offer 60 minute tele-health sessions for insurance or self-paying clients. I do not offer in-person sessions at this time.
Insurance paying:
I am an in-network provider with Regence, Premera, Lifewise, and Aetna. Clients with these insurers are responsible for their co-pay at the time of the session. I recommend verifying that I am in-network for your specific plan prior to your appointment.
Clients with other insurance plans are responsible for the full session fee at the time of service. Please be sure to review your out-of-network benefits in advance.
Out of Pocket:
Self-pay sessions are $130 for a 60-minute appointment.
Limited Sliding Scale Availability
A small number of sliding-scale slots are available for clients experiencing financial barriers to care. Availability is limited and based on current caseload. Sliding-scale rates are offered for a defined period and are reviewed periodically.
Cancellation policy:
I require at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations. Appointments cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled time will be charged the full session fee.
About the owner
It may be reassuring to learn a little about who Patricia Barberis is, how she works, and what drew her to this field.
Patricia Barberis is a mental health counselor who offers compassionate, trauma-informed support to adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and the complexities of daily life. She works with individuals facing life transitions, navigating complex relationships, managing social anxiety, or feeling stretched thin by the many roles they hold. Many clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves or unsure of what they need next.
Patricia provides a collaborative and respectful space where clients can explore their inner experiences, strengthen their relationship with themselves, and develop more grounded, resilient ways of coping. She draws from Internal Family Systems to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and body responses in ways that honor their lived experience, values, and autonomy. Her work is guided by curiosity, warmth, and a touch of humor, with an emphasis on honesty, compassion, and pacing that feels sustainable.
She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and approaches therapy with deep respect for the courage it takes to begin this work at any stage of life. Outside of her clinical work, Patricia enjoys a small homesteading life with her family, raising chickens and the occasional goose. She finds balance and restoration through long bike rides, time with loved ones, and giving her mind a chance to wander and reset. She brings this same respect for pacing, connection, and steady growth into the therapy space, holding space for change to emerge naturally, without pressure.
Mission and Values
Mission
My mission is to offer therapy that is grounded in equity, compassion, and respect for the full complexity of being human. I believe that healing within ourselves has ripple effects beyond the therapy room, shaping how we relate to others, our communities, and the world around us. Therapy is not just about reducing symptoms, but about supporting people in reconnecting with themselves in ways that foster dignity, agency, and meaningful connection.
Values
Equity and Justice
I believe mental health care should acknowledge the real impact of systemic oppression, including racism, sexism, ableism, classism, fatphobia, and other forms of marginalization. Therapy does not happen in a vacuum, and I work with an awareness of how social, cultural, and political systems shape our lives. My goal is to offer care that is responsive, respectful, and grounded in a commitment to fairness and justice.
Diversity and Inclusion
I value and affirm people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, body sizes, neurotypes, genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and family systems. I strive to create a space where difference is not something to be explained or defended, but something that is welcomed and honored.
LGBTQIA2S+ Affirmation
This is an affirming space for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. I believe gender and sexuality are diverse and deeply personal, and I approach this work with respect for self-identification, exploration, and lived experience.
Spiritual and Religious Respect
I respect and welcome people of all spiritual, religious, and non-religious backgrounds. Whether faith is central, evolving, complicated, or absent in your life, it is treated with care and curiosity rather than assumption. Therapy is guided by your beliefs and values, not imposed ones.
Collaboration and Self-Leadership
I believe people already carry inner wisdom and resilience, even when it feels hard to access. Therapy is a collaborative process that supports self-leadership rather than dependence, helping you build trust within yourself and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
Social Awareness and Responsibility
I recognize the importance of human rights, community care, and collective well-being. While therapy remains centered on you, I believe personal healing is connected to broader social change. As we strengthen our relationship with ourselves, we often find greater capacity to engage with the world in ways that are aligned with our values
Land Acknowledgment
Wild Rising Therapy acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples: including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Stillaguamish, and Muckleshoot People, whose ancestors lived, traveled, and cared for this place long before the arrival of settlers. We honor their enduring connection to these lands, waters, and communities, and recognize that this acknowledgment must be paired with ongoing learning, support for Indigenous sovereignty, and authentic relationships with Indigenous communities today.