Colleen Kelley, MC, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Chemical Dependency Counselor Youth Mental Health Coordinator

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Families, Individuals, Marriage & Couples, Teletherapy, and Youth & Children
WA License #LH00005409

My approach to counseling

My approach to counseling will vary depending on the issues to be resolved and the needs of my clients. My theoretical approach is existential, and includes increasing awareness and choices around any given issue within the safety of a genuine authentic relationship. Counseling may include techniques from a number of frameworks such as: Insight-oriented therapy, Cognitive behavioral, Solution focused, and John Gottman’s marital therapy depending on the needs of clients they face life transitions. I have extensive experience in working with clients in the areas of parenting and boundary issues.

I have experience in working with

Children, teens, adults, couples and families
Exploring with both women and men healthy navigation of life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems
Helping couples with communication, conflict management, teamwork
Developing and strengthening parenting skills
Addressing self-esteem, identity development and women’s issues
Integration of physical care issues, attending to chemical dependency and activity
Lifespan Integration Practitioner

Education

Master’s in Counseling, Seattle University
Chemical Dependency Specialist, Seattle University
B.A., Psychology, Western Washington University

Professional Experience

Samaritan Center of Puget Sound since 2004
Therapist, Lutheran Community Services 1995-2004
Social Worker, Department of Children and Family Services, since 1993

Insurance Accepted

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Make an Appointment

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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.

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