Beth Hess, MS, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Individuals, Marriage & Couples, and Teletherapy
WA License #LW00006175

My approach to counseling

My primary theoretical approach to counseling is a family systems perspective, which focuses on the patterns of relationships of individuals, couples, and families. Counseling may include the systemic approaches of Structural, Strategic and Family of Origin, as well as pastoral counseling and cognitive-behavioral perspectives, depending on the needs and desires of my client.

I have experience in working with

Helping men and women with grief, depression, loss, self esteem and self-identity 
Working with couples on relationship issues
Exploring areas of spirituality and faith 
I have special expertise in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, substance abuse, and adult children of alcoholics 
Lifespan Integration Practitioner

Education

B.A., Wheaton College 1971
M.S., Counseling, Kansas State University 1973
M.S.W., University of Washington 1988 

Professional Experience

Samaritan Center of Puget Sound since 1989
High school counselor and addiction counselor for 11 years

Insurance Accepted

(Text needed for this condition: Not a Samaritan therapist, but has insurance providers selected.) This therapist takes direct payments only. Learn More...

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.
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First telehealth session? Read Valant's detailed instructions for Teletherapy.