What are the first steps to working with Katharine Jamison?

Simply fill out a brief form at https://tally.so/r/mVXbVy. Katharine will get back to you to discuss if you're a good fit, your insurance coverage, and schedule your first session.

What can I expect from counseling with Katharine?

You can expect a supportive, collaborative space where you're in control of what we work on. Katharine listens reflectively, highlights your strengths, and helps you uncover the values that drive your choices. Together you'll explore your challenges, build realistic goals, and take manageable steps toward meaningful change.

How is Katharine Jamison different from other counselors in Boise?

Katharine is committed to providing genuine, high-quality counseling rooted in active, reflective listening. She avoids gimmicks, clichés, and pop psychology, and provides practical tools to help clients make real progress. Her goal is meaningful support that helps you move forward, not encourage dependence.

What is Katharine Jamison's educational background?

Katharine holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Idaho State University, one of the best counseling programs in the region. She is licensed as an LCPC in Idaho, LPC in Texas, and LPCC in California, and holds NCC and CCMHC national certifications.

Who does counseling help?

Counseling can help anyone seeking support with emotions, relationships, personal growth, or mental health challenges. It's for anyone who feels ready to make positive changes, gain clarity, or find new ways of navigating life's challenges.

What is the difference between counseling and therapy?

The formal term is psychotherapy, which is what is billed to insurance. Professionals with master's degrees in Counseling often refer to the process as counseling, while social workers may use the term therapy. Both terms describe essentially the same process.

How do I know if I need counseling?

You might benefit from counseling if you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to manage stress, emotions, or challenges on your own. Signs include persistent anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship struggles, grief, or difficulty adjusting to life changes.

How often will we meet for counseling sessions?

Typically clients meet weekly to maintain momentum and build progress. Some prefer more frequent sessions initially, while others transition to monthly or as-needed sessions as they improve. Together you'll determine a schedule that works best for you.

Can I choose the topics we focus on in counseling?

Yes, you choose the topics. Counseling works best when you come in with at least a general idea of what you'd like to address, whether it's specific challenges, emotions, or goals. This is your journey.

Does Katharine assign homework outside of counseling sessions?

Yes. Katharine often assigns homework using tools like Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, such as journaling, tracking thoughts and feelings, or trying new coping strategies. Homework is always tailored to your needs and comfort level.

Does Katharine offer sliding-scale pricing?

Yes. Email katharinelcpc@gmail.com to discuss rates and available options.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

For late cancellations within 24 hours, there is a $95 fee.

What should I prepare for my first counseling session?

There's no need to prepare anything specific other than having a general idea of what you'd like to work on. The first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what's most important for you to focus on. Just bring an open mind.

Is counseling with Katharine Jamison confidential?

Yes, absolutely. What you discuss in sessions stays between you and Katharine. She follows strict ethical guidelines to protect your information. The only exceptions are if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if required by law such as a court order.

Groundwork

Private 12-week written coaching for introverts ready to drop people-pleasing, social dread, and avoidance. No video calls. Real support, at your pace, on your time.

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Groundwork is for people who do their best thinking on their own time. Over 12 weeks, you'll get a personalized plan, weekday written support from me, and practical tools to build confidence, set boundaries, and stop letting dread make your decisions. Drawing on 15 years as a licensed counselor, I'll help you lay the foundation for lasting change, one manageable step at a time.

What changes….

• You speak up, say no, and set boundaries with less dread beforehand and less replaying afterward

• Social situations start to feel manageable instead of something to survive

• Avoidance loses its grip, and you start moving on what matters

• You have tools that work in the moment, and the confidence to use them

This is for you…

Thoughtful, high-functioning adults who are tired of their own patterns but don't want to sit on camera to change them.

You're ready to give up what's no longer working:

People-pleasing
Social dread
Avoidance
Overthinking

And you want direct, honest support from me in writing, with room to read, reflect, and respond when you're ready. I'll break big changes into manageable pieces, give you tools that fit your life, and stay with you through the baby steps in between.

How It Works…

Your application includes your ideas on each area you want to change. That becomes the starting point for your custom growth plan that we build together.

01 Tell me what matters most to you

02 Weekly support, daily direction, direct connection

Send check-ins, questions, and wins on weekdays. I reply personally within one business day with feedback, direction, and next steps.

Your private portal is updated weekly with tools, homework, and content based on what's actually happening in your life.

03 Built around you, and evolves with you

Apply (about 10 minutes) → I review your application → If it's a match, you'll get a private payment link and your 12 weeks begin.

04 How to start

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What You Get…

Groundwork

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A custom growth plan built from your goals
Private portal, updated weekly with tools and homework

Your Plan

A library of classic, proven CBT tools
Private content and mindset shifts

Tools and content

Weekday message check-ins with replies within one business day (no bots, no AI messaging)
Direct, honest feedback and next steps

Written support

A weekly high-value email with my curated insights and recommendations on mental health and culture
Private portal access, with everything in one place

Ongoing insight

Routines, habits, and daily structure
Emotional spending and your relationship with money

Whole-life support

Got Questions?

Let’s Clear Things Up.

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Twelve weeks of structured, private coaching in writing. You get a custom growth plan built from your goals, weekday message support with personal replies, a portal updated weekly, practical CBT-based tools, and a weekly insights email.
Many people do their best work with time to think. Writing lets you take in feedback, process it, and respond when you're ready, without having to perform in real time. If you later want live sessions, you can move into The Intensive.
It's a strong fit if you're high-functioning but stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, social dread, avoidance, or overthinking, and you'd rather work through them in writing than on camera. You're ready for honest feedback and willing to practice between messages.
No, it's coaching. I bring my training and experience as a licensed counselor to the work, but Groundwork doesn't include diagnosis or clinical treatment. If you need therapy, I'll point you in the right direction.
Yes. What you share stays between us. I hold coaching to the same ethical standards of privacy I follow as a licensed counselor, with the usual limits, such as a serious risk of harm.
Groundwork isn't an emergency service, and messages aren't monitored in real time. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
That's great, and Groundwork can run alongside therapy. Therapy can focus on healing and clinical concerns, while Groundwork focuses on mindset, habits, and day-to-day follow-through. With your permission, I'm happy to coordinate.
No. Groundwork is coaching, so it's private pay and isn't billed to insurance. That also means no diagnosis is required and nothing goes on your medical record.
You can continue month to month, move into The Intensive for live sessions, or graduate with your plan and tools in hand.

Investment

$700/ month

Reasoning: monthly payments, paid in advance. That's less than $35 a weekday for a personalized plan, weekly portal updates, and direct written support from me. After 12 weeks, continue month to month or move into The Intensive.

Paid in advance for the month. Cancel anytime.

I work with a small number of Groundwork clients at a time, so spots are limited.

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Ready to Begin?

If you’re ready to get radically honest and do the work, I’d love to hear from you.

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