Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. He holds Masters Degrees in Philosophy from the University of South Florida and Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in Saint Louis, MO. Matthew specializes in trauma-informed treatment of relational conflict, anxiety, depression and PTSD. He has experience working in a variety of settings, including intensive marriage counseling, prison counseling, juvenile justice, school counseling, intensive family preservation therapy for CPS-referred families in crisis and private practice. …
E. Katie Bradrick, MA, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor and in Washington State. She graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Before joining The Shepherd’s Center for Psychological Services, Katie worked as a Clinical Therapist on the Adolescent and Youth Unit at Fairfax Hospital providing individual, group and family …
Sandra L. Brannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and obtained her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. Sandra believes that life can be confusing, even overwhelming, at times. It takes courage to ask for help so she provides a safe, supportive place for you to feel and express where you are on your journey and to explore what you truly want for your life. She enjoys working with …
Stephen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and counseling faculty member at a local 2-year college. In his private practice, Stephen works with works with adolescents (16+) and adults in addressing mental health and career/major related concerns. Related to mental health, the therapeutic focus is on improving wellness and self-esteem. Stephen is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & utilizes CBT and EMDR in helping individuals work through and resolve traumatic experiences. Stephen also uses his …
Deanna brings 20 years of therapy experience to her work with individuals and families. Deanna graduated from the University of San Diego with a MA in Marital and Family Therapy in 2001. She enjoys working with tweens, teenagers, and adults. Deanna specializes in working with those dealing with the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and perinatal challenges(moms and dads.) Deanna is well seasoned in partnering with struggling parents and helping them get unstuck from …
Paul Duke, M.A., LMHC 253-858-2224 x309 (office) 206-317-1898 (business cell) pduke@whole-person.me (email) http://www.whole-person.me (website) Paul Duke graduated from Northwest University and works in private practice in Tacoma, as well as at The Shepherd's Center for Counseling in Gig Harbor. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. Paul specializes in the treatment of: - Relationship difficulties for individuals and couples (including issues around sexuality) - Depression and anxiety - Addictive and …
Sarah graduated from the University of Southern California and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including adolescents, adults, and couples, seeking to use methods that are backed by research and strong evidence. She has experience treating a variety of clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, and eating disorders, among others. She is trained in a number of proven therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, …
Jana Grimes, LMHC, CDP is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Professional who works with adolescents and adults to find ways to improve their lives and lessen their burdens. After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington, Jana went on to receive her Master’s Degree at Northwest University in Counseling Psychology where she completed an internship at Providence Hospice. Jana has spent the past decade working in the mental health …
Brittany M. Jones, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pacific Lutheran University. She has expertise working with families, adolescents and children in diverse settings such as churches, state agencies and in-patient psychiatric hospitals. Her Approach: As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Brittany enjoys working on the intricate relationships woven between couples and …
Suzanne Kirsch graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1999 with her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is licensed with the State of Washington. She has a special interest in helping people process their experiences of anxiety, trauma, loss and grief. She believes that healing and transformation can be achieved in the aftermath of painful experiences. With the help of reliable, safe and capable support it is possible to discover a new sense …
Lani is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a designation of being a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Christian Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Lani completed her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling also from Liberty, which is an accredited program through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, (CACREP). Her experience ranges from lay counselor with …
Sheri A. Lane, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. Sheri is passionate about relationships and is committed to helping individuals, couples, and families reach their greatest potential. Sheri’s expertise include working with couples and families on communication issues, conflict management, and life transition issues. Sheri also has …
Gary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Washington as well as a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist. While he has a history of working with youth and families, he decided to gain special training to help folks trapped in the cycle of sex addiction through the highly respected training program by Patrick Carnes. Gary enjoys doing both individual counseling and leading recovery groups. Gary has skills to show you a proven method …
Bonnie often works with individuals (children to adults) who have experienced traumatic events, and may have symptoms of PTSD, mood issues (such as anxiety and depression), irritation, disassociation, behavioral issues, relational issues or other difficulties functioning “normally.” She uses attachment focused-EMDR and other treatment modalities to reduce and stop these symptoms. She also works with people who struggle with these problems who may not have experienced any one particular traumatic event, but have these same …
Stacie A.E. McLean is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling from Seton Hall University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington State University. Stacie’s treatment philosophy: • A collaborative, one-on-one working relationship between therapist and client is the primary vehicle for healing. • The mind and brain are two separate-but-equal entities – each has an important role in our emotions and life choices. • The road to long-term change …
Catherine completed her undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in 2004 and earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech in 2008. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she has specialized training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has worked in diverse range of settings from community mental health agencies, partial hospitalization and substance abuse treatment programs, treatment foster care, and private practice. Counseling Specialties and …
Sandra Milton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who accepts many major insurances. She has worked in the counseling field since 1982 and been in private practice since 2001. In her private practice, she works with individuals, couples and families in whatever arrangement seems most appropriate to the client’s counseling need. Sandra’s counseling approach draws from various therapeutic techniques including skills building to enhance communication, emotion management, coping, parenting etc.; incorporating an educational …
Richard is a professionally licensed therapist with a heart for people. His education and experience providing mental health care to individuals and couples have equipped him to effectively and compassionately address a wide variety of problems. Richard feels called to offer specialized care to suffering people, and by so doing to participate in the healing, transforming work of God. Richard takes a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing research-based practices to care for the physical, psychological, …
Shannon Rickert, MS, LMHC Phone: 253-858-2224 ext.224 Email: hopeaheadcounseling@gmail.com Shannon is a a licensed mental health counselor, working with tweens, teens, adults, couples and families with various life or mental health concerns including post-traumatic stress and trauma, anxiety or mood disorders, relationship or family struggles, marital concerns and betrayal, grief and loss and religious trauma as examples. Shannon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Psychology from California State University, San Marcos and received …
Neil Sampson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State and Certified Sex Therapy with AASECT. Neil works with couples and individuals seeking support for sex and intimacy related issues. He is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor. Neil is currently only accepting clients who are willing to be seen virtually and is not offering in-person therapy at this time for new clients. Treatment planning and goal setting are essential to track the effectiveness of …
Please note that Alicia is not currently accepting new clients, due to having a full practice. If you want her to contact you when she has an opening, please request this of her. Alicia has worked in mental health settings since 2007 varying from outpatient clinics to an inpatient children’s psychiatric hospital, as well as providing intensive treatment for youth and families in crisis. She has been in private practice since 2014 and enjoys working …