Frequently Asked Questons

• What is my first step in seeking services?
• What if I need help with my child or adolescent, or if I need marital/couples counseling?
• What are the specialties of the clinicians at SVPS?
• Where are the SVPS offices located?
• How long does it take to get an appointment?
• Are my visits to a therapist confidential?
• What is the length of a session, how frequent are they, and how long will I be coming in?
• What is the difference between a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a social worker?
• Will my insurance pay for mental health treatment, and what will be the cost to me?
• What do I do in the event of an emergency?
• What if I have other questions?

Welcome To Sammamish Valley Psychological Services
SVPS has been providing comprehensive mental, emotional, and behavioral healthcare services to Redmond and surrounding communities since 1990. Our clinical team includes seven licensed psychologists and one clinical social worker. We offer a broad range of services, including:

• Assessment of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and anger problems; conditions affecting educational and career performance, including ADHD and learning disorders; couples and family issues; and substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors.
• Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
• Brief, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapies.
• Intermediate and longer term therapies, utilizing psychodynamic, family systems, and/or play therapy, including sand tray.