Eric Stroo, MA, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Individuals, Marriage & Couples, and Teletherapy
WA License #LH60235491

My approach to counseling

I am committed to an integrated approach to therapy, influenced primarily by techniques drawn from attachment theory and mindfulness. I try to adapt my approach to the relational needs of my clients, observing that growth occurs through a combination of insight and experience. A practitioner of yoga for many years, I believe that clients respond to a range of interventions: psychological, physical and spiritual.

I have experience in working with

Individuals: identity and family of origin issues; exploring meaning and vocation;
adapting to divorce; issues of mid-life, aging, and life transitions
Coping with high-stress, high-tech work environments
Couples: communication and conflict resolution, marriage preparation and
enrichment, parenting challenges
Prepare/Enrich facilitator (relationship assessment and counseling)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples
Spiritual/holistic growth, mindfulness, longstanding yoga practice

Education

MA, Pastoral Counseling, Seattle University, June 2009
MA, Humanities, University of Texas, 1982
BA, English, Kenyon College, 1976

Professional Experience

Samaritan Center of Puget Sound since October 2007
Care provider at residential program for adolescents
Microsoft employee and manager 1987-2000
Ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 2013.

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Blue Cross / Blue Shield Plans, Compysch, First Choice Health Network, Kaiser (Not All Plans), Magellan, Premera (Lifewise), Regence, TriCare / TriWest, and Uniform Medical

Writing by this therapist

Making a Living
RainWise in Seattle
Do We Need an Alternative to Self-Esteem?
The Heart of Listening
What (Really) is Mindfulness?
Stepping Out in Faith
Therapist's Corner #1: Right Time for Couples Therapy
Interview with James L. Furrow, PhD
Interview with Jeffrey Sung, MD

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.