Deb Thomas

…Couple and family therapy Spirituality and faith Intimacy and sex therapy Marriage Preparation Course Facilitator Parenting issues: discipline, behavior modification, parents’ needs M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy; Seattle Pacific University B.A., English Literature, Seattle Pacific University Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT, EFCT) Advanced training in sex therapy (AASECT Certified Sex Therapist) NWIOI Certified Integrated Intimacy Professional (CIIP) AAMFT member ICEEFT member Available for trainings in business & churches on variety of mental and sexual health topics Podcast Links: Anatomy of Marriage https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-therapy-deb-thomas-part-1-how-to-prepare-for-better/id1153787018?i=1000412772636&mt=2 Nosmallthing: Anxiety https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/013-anxiety/id1383401997?i=1000419439731&mt=2 Samaritan Center…

Eric Stroo

…of origin issues; exploring meaning and vocation; adapting to divorce; issues of mid-life, aging, and life transitions Coping with high-stress, high-tech work environments Couples: communication and conflict resolution, marriage preparation and enrichment, parenting challenges Prepare/Enrich facilitator (relationship assessment and counseling) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples Spiritual/holistic growth, mindfulness, longstanding yoga practice MA, Pastoral Counseling, Seattle University, June 2009 MA, Humanities, University of Texas, 1982 BA, English, Kenyon College, 1976 Samaritan Center of Puget Sound since October 2007 Care provider at residential program for adolescents Microsoft employee and manager 1987-2000…

Dan Kujawinski

…experience working with a number of therapeutic styles (CBT, mindfulness, and others), which allows me to discuss with you options for ways that we can work together. Adults and Adolescents (not serving children) Patients new to therapy Skill-building for managing stress, anxiety, and depression Processing around loss and grief Working through transitions and implementing changes Exploration of addiction and coping mechanisms Supportive therapy around Trauma Master of Social Work: Washington University, St Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts: Connecticut College, New London, CT Neighborcare Health, Behavioral Health Consultant, Seattle, WA 2015-2022…

Carl Hilton VanOsdall

true 1725389061:14 14 Carl MSW, MDiv, LICSW 61267683 carl@samaritanps.org (206) 957-4691 Monday-Friday–Teletherapy In person on Mondays at Ravenna office I am honored to come alongside clients as they work toward a wholeness in their lives and relationships. We find psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual health when we are true to ourselves and more authentic in our relationships. My work with individuals and couples varies depending upon the specific issues to resolve and the presenting challenges. My primary theoretical framework is Family Systems Theory, which focuses on cultivating one’s sense of…

Kay Abramson

…y/o and older) older-adults therapy_topic 107 38 Parents with Children with Behavior Issues parents-with-children-with-behavior-issues therapy_topic 38 40 PTSD ptsd therapy_topic 40 109 Same-Sex Couple same-sex-couple therapy_topic 109 42 Self-esteem, Self-identity self-esteem-self-identity therapy_topic 42 46 Single Parenting, Co-Parenting, Blended Families single-parenting-co-parenting-blended-families therapy_topic 46 47 Spirituality & Faith spirituality-faith therapy_topic 47 48 Surviving & Thriving After Trauma surviving-thriving-after-trauma therapy_topic 48 49 Wellness Counseling wellness-counseling therapy_topic 49 50 Women’s Issues womens-issues therapy_topic 50 “Finishing Strong”: Intentional Aging Rather Than Just Getting Old What is Family Constellations Therapy? Remarkably Bright Creatures – Book Review

Grace Carpenter

true 1725918753:14 14 Grace MS, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor LH61000765 gcarpenter@samaritanps.org (206) 677-8390 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8am-3pm My approach focuses on the experience of emotion. I attend to how emotions come up in unhelpful ways and work with you to facilitate change and growth through emotional exploration and experiencing. I seek to create a safe space in which you can feel comfortable exploring emotions and different parts of yourself in a new way. Perinatal/Postpartum depression and anxiety Pregnancy/Infant loss (miscarriage, stillbirth) Birth trauma Infertility Adjustment to parenthood NICU and

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“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” — Helen Keller Supporting Samaritan’s Mission Of the many individuals, couples and families who come to Samaritan each week, half are in need of some level of fee assistance. Our commitment has always been to find a way to provide the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay — making counseling truly accessible and affordable. We are able to do this only because of the generosity of our donors, and we are immensely grateful for

Beverley Shrumm

…34 Loved One’s Addiction loved-ones-addiction therapy_topic 34 35 Marital & Pre-Marital Counseling marital-pre-marital-counseling therapy_topic 35 36 Mindfulness mindfulness therapy_topic 36 37 Multicultural, Cross-Generational Issues multicultural-cross-generational-issues therapy_topic 37 38 Parents with Children with Behavior Issues parents-with-children-with-behavior-issues therapy_topic 38 39 Pastoral Counseling pastoral-counseling therapy_topic 39 42 Self-esteem, Self-identity self-esteem-self-identity therapy_topic 42 46 Single Parenting, Co-Parenting, Blended Families single-parenting-co-parenting-blended-families therapy_topic 46 47 Spirituality & Faith spirituality-faith therapy_topic 47 48 Surviving & Thriving After Trauma surviving-thriving-after-trauma therapy_topic 48 50 Women’s Issues womens-issues therapy_topic 50 Mental Health Consult: A Resource for Clergy Making a Difference…

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