At your first session with Blue Sky Therapy you will meet with your therapist and begin to talk about what brought you to therapy. You will have the opportunity to tell your therapist about your history which might include childhood events, your family of origin, significant life experiences and any information you think is important for your therapist to know. You can ask questions about the therapy process and discuss what you want to get out of therapy.
The assessment process is typically 2-4 sessions and at that time if you’d like to continue with your therapist, you will be invited to formally identify the goals you want to work on and create a plan to achieve the outcomes you want.  
Your therapist will use an integrated, holistic, trauma-informed approach which will be discussed thoroughly with you. This may or may not include EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, trauma-sensitive yoga, DBT, CBT, MI, mindfulness and more.
Sometimes your therapist will give you homework which can include practicing a skill you learned in therapy or reviewing a resource that was shared with you in session that can be used for your benefit.
We will review your goals on an ongoing basis to be sure we are supporting you. Feedback is always welcome! Therapy is a collaborative process.

Individual therapy sessions are 53-60 minutes. Longer sessions are available as EMDR Intensives (1-3 days, 4 hours per day).

We recommend scheduling weekly therapy appointments to get the most out of therapy. Weekly therapy is especially important and effective during the first phase of therapy to create consistency and growth. If you are interested in EMDR or other intensive trauma therapy, out of ethical responsibility, we do require weekly appointments for consistency in treatment. As we work together, we will review therapy goals and make changes as needed, which include frequency of appointments.

Every person is unique. The length of time in therapy can vary; for some 6 months, 9 months, a year or more. It depends on your history, your individual situation and goals. It can also depend on the therapeutic intervention(s) we are using. We can discuss this further at your first appointment.
At Blue Sky Therapy, every single client is treated as an individual; we do not have a cookie cutter approach and will work with you to customize services to target your goals. We will address your unique needs, which may include time frames and length of time you can commit to therapy. 

Your active participation, commitment and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for approximately one hour a week. It is the work you do outside of our sessions that will really support your personal growth and healing. Your therapist will offer you tools and skills in session which you can continue to practice on your own between sessions. Your therapist will support you in this process. The good news is how much you get out of therapy is up to you!

Blue Sky Therapy currently accepts IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan) insurance.
*Many insurance companies offer out-of-network reimbursement for mental health services. Blue Sky Therapy can provide a Superbill (an itemized receipt of services) and/or invoice upon request.  Please contact your insurance company to verify how your specific plan reimburses you for out-of-network psychotherapy services.

THERAPY:
Individual therapy: $175/53-60 minute session.

IEHP insurance plans are accepted. Superbills can be provided for out-of-network insurance providers.

WORKSHOPS:
Rates begin at $175 per hour. Dependent on subject matter, number of participants and length. If we are traveling to your business or AirBnB, a travel fee may be added based on location.

TRAINING AND CONSULTATION:
Rates begin at $175 per hour. Contact Blue Sky Therapy to discuss your training/consultation needs.

*Fees are due at the time of service.
**Fees are subject to change and existing clients will be informed of any increases in fees in writing at least 2 months in advance.

Blue Sky Therapy is unique! We are the ONLY therapy practice in the High Desert that offers trauma-informed care with an EMDR Certified Therapist who in addition offers somatic therapy (including trauma-sensitive yoga and Somatic Experiencing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and more!
At Blue Sky Therapy, we see therapy as a collaborative relationship between an individual and their therapist. We provide a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who is highly skilled, compassionate, curious and nonjudgmental. We utilize a holistic approach because we believe healing happens best when you are treated as a whole person and not as a set of symptoms or a diagnosis.
Blue Sky Therapy offers an eclectic, creative menu of offerings and services to support each individual’s personal process of healing and their therapeutic goals.

It is important to know that Blue Sky Therapy is not a crisis center and does not offer crisis services and/or emergency services. Blue Sky Therapy cannot respond 24/7 and is not able to manage mental health/psychiatric emergencies. If you contact Blue Sky Therapy in crisis, you will be referred to the local crisis center. If you contact Blue Sky Therapy due to a mental health/psychiatric emergency, Blue Sky Therapy will refer you to 911 or your nearest emergency room.
If you are currently in crisis, please visit our Resources page for local and national resources. If you are currently experiencing a mental health/psychiatric emergency, please dial 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Joshua Tree and the High Desert has long been a destination for seekers and healing. Blue Sky Therapy has an eclectic, creative menu of offerings for visitors to the area to complement your High Desert experience.

Blue Sky Therapy is owned by Melissa Grisi, LCSW, a local licensed therapist who is a full-time resident of this community. Melissa has lived and worked in this community full-time for a decade and has extensive knowledge about resources in the area.

EMDR Intensives with Blue Sky Therapy are a favorite for visitors to the Joshua Tree area. Blue Sky Therapy can customize an EMDR Intensive just for you! We are happy to support you with coordinating additional healing experiences to complement your Intensive experience. Reach out today to learn more about an Intensive experience. You can also learn more about Intensives here: https://blueskyjt.com/emdr-intensives

In addition to EMDR Intensives, we offer private trauma-informed yoga and workshops for you and your group. Please contact us to discuss how we can create a unique, healing experience for you and your group and to inquire about rates.

To get started with Blue Sky Therapy, email melissa@blueskyjt.com or submit an inquiry through this website to schedule a free phone consultation. We will discuss your therapy needs and goals and you can learn more about our services to help you determine if we are a good fit. We look forward to speaking with you!