Natividad Lamug, MA, LMFT, EMMHS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor
Works with Families, Individuals, Marriage & Couples, and Teletherapy
WA License #LF00001386

My approach to counseling

In working with families, couples or individuals, my role as a therapist is to facilitate change or adaptation based on the client’s goals. I believe that the experience of every person is influenced by the system (or systems) he or she is part of, and the spiritual journey she or he wants to pursue. It is from this perspective and with sensitivity to the context which the client brings that I employ a variety of techniques, depending on the needs of the clients and their best interest.

I have experience in working with

Multicultural/cross-cultural counseling, interfaith and language issues
Addressing women’s issues, women’s empowerment
Helping families, couples and individuals deal with life transitions/changes, conflict and effective communication
Addressing spiritual formation, personal growth/development

Education

Post Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy, Presbyterian Counseling Service
M.A., Theological Studies Maryhill School of Theology, Manila, Philippines
B.A. and B.S., Education, St. Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines

Professional Experience

Therapist with Samaritan (formerly Presbyterian Counseling Service) since 1992
Clinical Fellow of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Certified facilitator using Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities: A Violence Prevention Parent Training program by Marilyn Steele, Ph.D.
Trained facilitator for Active Parenting Today by Michael Popkin, Ph.D.
Lifespan Integration Practitioner
Board Member, Asian/Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center
Chair, Filipino Domestic Violence Prevention and Education Committee
15 years experience as a Religious Vocation Animator/Pastoral Counselor
Intake Coordinator Asian Counseling & Referral Service

Insurance Accepted

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Make an Appointment

Samaritan Center uses an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system developed by Valant for client intake and subsequent health records management. To set up your account and schedule your appointment, follow these steps, as directed by your therapist and prompted by Valant:

1. To begin the process, first contact the therapist by email or phone (listed on this page above) to schedule an initial conversation about fit.
2. When prompted by an email from Valant, set up your patient portal account using a validation code provided by your therapist.
3. Fill out your demographic/insurance information in Valant. Let your therapist know when this is complete.
4. When prompted by an email from Valant, complete our eSignature intake packet.

NOTE: All the above steps must be completed before your first session with your therapist.

Having trouble? Read Valant's detailed instructions for setting up and using your patient portal.
For additional assistance, email patientportalhelp@samaritanps.org.
Existing client? After your patient portal is set up, you can log in here.
First telehealth session? Read Valant's detailed instructions for Teletherapy.