David Ketola, MA, LMHCA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Works with Individuals, Low-Fee Clinic, and Teletherapy
WA License #MC60904560

My approach to counseling

I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for people to process their struggles and their desires. I work with clients using a strength-based, client-centered, collaborative approach. I believe that our very struggles need not isolate us from ourselves and others and can help point the way towards hope and healing. You and I will work together in bringing the best and most appropriate care, seeking to address your present concerns while being curious to understand how your past experiences may be impacting you today.
Happy to meet in person at the Main Office or by Teleheath.

I have experience in working with

Management of stress and anxiety
Healing from unwanted sexual behavior
Helping others work through corporate culture stress and burnout
Negotiating life transitions and second half of life changes
The development of emotional intelligence
The integration of psychology and spirituality
The process of grief and loss
Relational struggles and communication
Helping pastors and leaders process the unique stressors of spiritual leadership
Supportive therapy around trauma
Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator – inventory that assess couple’s strengths and growth areas

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Sociology Social Work, Warner Pacific College

Professional Experience

Extern Counselor, Samaritan Center of Puget Sound (2024)
David Ketola Counseling (Private Practice) (2018– 2024)
Unwanted Guide
AT&T Telecom (2009-2023)
Trained Unwanted Guide – Jay Stringer

Insurance Accepted

There are currently no insurance providers listed for this therapist.

About Low-Fee Clinic Therapists

Low Fee Clinic providers are master’s level clinicians who are supervised by senior staff. The LFC clinicians (externs) serve the needs of many clients who come to Samaritan Center for help. Externs are not eligible to receive insurance payments, but will work with you to arrive at an acceptable fee for service prior to, or at, your first meeting.
If your annual household income falls below $60,000, you would typically be eligible to work with one of the externs.

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.