Beverley Shrumm, MC, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Families, Individuals, and Marriage & Couples
WA License #LH00005621

My approach to counseling

My theoretical orientation is primarily from an intra- and interpersonal psychotherapy perspective. I create a therapeutic relationship in which my clients feel genuinely cared for, authentically engaged, and encouraged to have compassion for themselves which will enable healing and growth. I include spiritual awareness and development, when this is appropriate, to facilitate the integration of persons on all levels – spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and relational.

I have experience in working with

Women and men with depression, anxiety, loss and trauma
Couples counseling
Spiritual direction
Consultation to clergy and congregations
Event speaker and retreat leader

Education

Certificate in Human Services Management, University of Washington, 1990
Master of Counseling, Seattle University, 1983
Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, 1977

Professional Experience

Executive Director, Samaritan Center of Puget Sound (formerly Presbyterian Counseling Service) 2000 to the present
Clinical Director, Samaritan,1997-2005, 2014-2016
Director of Counseling, Lutheran Social Services, 1992-1997
Director of Divorce Lifeline, 1989-1992
Mental health field experience since 1978

Insurance Accepted

Blue Cross / Blue Shield Plans, First Choice Health Network, HMA, Kaiser (Not All Plans), Premera (Lifewise), Regence, and Uniform Medical

Training and Groups

Mental Health Consult: A Resource for Clergy

Writing by this therapist

Making a Difference

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.

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