Phone: 509-330-5456
Fax: 509-561-6229
Melanie Whetstine, Ph.D
Licensed Psychologist
All services are via telehealth
Please send a confidential email to:
whetstine@palousepsychology.com, and I will provide information on how to meet through Telehealth. Telehealth is HIPAA secure.
Dr. Whetstine is a credentialed member of PsyPact and is able to provide services to anyone located in a PsyPact state.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy and counseling for ages 16 through adulthood, using an interpersonal, neurobiological approach tailored to fit individual needs.
Trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, evidence-based treatment approaches for trauma.
SERVICES
Assessment Services
Bariatric psychological evaluations are often required by surgeons to assess readiness for the surgery and lifestyle changes.
Pre-Adoption Assessments for prospective parents.
*Please note: I do not offer ADHD or LD assessments.
PTSD
Interpersonal Relationships
Trauma
EMDR
Sexual Diversity
Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness
Polyamory
Career and Work
Body Image
Adult ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
SPECIALTIES
Attachment
Parenting Support
Menopause
Stress Management
Bariatric Assessment
Pre-Adoption Assessment
I do NOT provide Emotional Support Animal Letters
ABOUT ME
Education and Training
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Washington State University, APA-Accredited
APA-Accredited Psychology Internship, Washington State University Counseling & Psychological Services
M.Ed., Counseling and Human Services, University of Idaho
B.S., Psychology, summa cum laude, University of Idaho
B.A., History, cum laude, University of Georgia
Additional Training
Brainspotting
EMDR
ADHD
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Mindfulness Stress Management
Credentials
Licensed Psychologist, Washington PY 60484398, Arizona PSY-005622, and PsyPact APIT 5279
Accepted Insurances
Premera Blue Cross
Regence Blue Shield
Uniform Blue Shield
Blue Cross of Idaho
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Lifewise
Medicare
Asuris
Aetna
INSURANCE AND PAYMENT
Please call your health insurance company to determine what mental health and/or psychological services are covered with your policy.
Cash, check and all major credit cards are accepted
Payments may be made in person or via client portal
Clients are responsible for all co-pays, co-insurance, and any services not covered by insurance. Please call with questions.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
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Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
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Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
CONTACT ME
Emails will be answered within 24 hours.
If you are in an emergency or crisis situation, please call 911, or go to your nearest Emergency Room.
509 330 5456