Thoughtful, grounded therapy for life's meaningful relationships (including with yourself).
Welcome to Novel Healing. I'm Vanesa. I provide dedicated adolescent & teen therapy, couples counseling, and individual therapy across Washington State.
Hi, I'm Vanesa
At Novel Healing, my practice centers on fostering emotional safety, building practical coping strategies, and restoring genuine human connection.
I specialize in helping pre-teens & teenagers (ages 11–17), couples navigating relationship patterns, and adults seeking personal growth.
Services & Rates
Specialized care for individuals, couples, and adolescents.
Adolescent Therapy
Support for pre-teens and teenagers navigating anxiety, social stress, emotional regulation, and identity.
$200 / session
Sliding scale available
Couples Sessions
Evidence-based relationship guidance focused on breaking conflict cycles and rebuilding emotional intimacy.
$200 / session
Sliding scale available
Individual Sessions
One-on-one therapy addressing life transitions, stress, trauma, relationship patterns, and self-discovery.
$200 / session
Sliding scale available
HIPAA-Compliant
Encrypted video sessions hosted securely via SimplePractice.
WA State License
Serving clients located anywhere in Washington State.
No App Required
Join online sessions effortlessly from your laptop or smartphone.
In-Network Insurance & Payment
Full Payment Policies →Accepted Insurance Plans
- • Aetna
- • Premera Blue Cross
- • Regence
- Out-of-network Superbills available upon request.
Direct Payment Options
Accepting bank transfers, cash, check, and major credit cards:
ACH, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex
Payment plans & sliding scale: Out-of-pocket rates can be adjusted for each client. Ask during your consultation call.
“I consider being a therapist very similar to mowing lawns, the goal of shrinking the blades of grass one by one, so that they may not stab as sharply as when the client first came in.”
Start Your Healing Journey
Send Vanesa a message or call through her Psychology Today profile to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation and ask any questions.
Vanesa Arostegui, LMHCA · Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate · Washington State