About
Tess Stem, LMHCA, is the primary therapist at Refresh Therapy, offering a warm, collaborative, and compassionate approach to therapy. She works with individuals and couples to address a range of issues, including anxiety, life transitions, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, trauma, attachment styles, self-esteem/identity, relationship issues, and stress. Tess's approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and she is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With a focus on empowering individuals to reach their full potential, Tess works with clients to uncover their strengths and develop coping strategies to manage life's challenges. Refresh Therapy offers virtual counseling services, making it possible for clients to access therapy from the comfort of their own homes. With a team of experienced therapists, Refresh Therapy is dedicated to providing high-quality counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Vancouver and Spokane areas.
Insurance & payment
Refresh Therapy accepts a range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, First Choice Health | FCH, Healthcare Management Administrators, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), and others. It is best to contact the practice directly to confirm insurance details.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- MultiPlan
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- LifeWise
- Moda Health
- PacificSource
- Providence
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Counseling
Tess Stem offers individual counseling services to address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Couples Counseling
Refresh Therapy provides couples counseling services to help individuals and their partners navigate relationship challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Family Therapy
Tess Stem and the team at Refresh Therapy offer family therapy services to help individuals and their families work through challenges and develop healthier communication patterns.
Co-Parenting Counseling
Refresh Therapy provides co-parenting counseling services to help parents navigate the challenges of co-parenting and develop effective communication strategies.
Premarital Counseling
Tess Stem and the team at Refresh Therapy offer premarital counseling services to help couples prepare for marriage and build a strong foundation for their relationship.
Virtual Counseling (Telehealth)
Refresh Therapy offers virtual counseling services, making it possible for clients to access therapy from the comfort of their own homes.