Seattle
Office: Lakeview
Medical Dental Bldg.
3216 NE 45th Place Suite 303 West
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 903-9434
Welcome, In my practice I provide counseling for adults, children, couples, and families. I'm located in Seattle's University Village area and provide treatment for:
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What interferes with people getting started
with counseling?
There are a number of possibilities. Someone may be just unfamiliar with what counseling is. They never went to a counselor and do not know anyone (family or friends) who have. So it is more of a fear of the unknown. Perhaps they are afraid of feeling criticized/judged for their behavior, thoughts, feelings etc. The purpose of counseling is to provide people with a better understanding of themselves and the links between their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sometimes people in need of counseling are feeling so hopeless that they cannot imagine someone/something being helpful. It is like wearing a pair of sun glasses, everything appears darker. Some people see themselves as self reliant and it is difficult to ask someone for assistance. Asking for help feels like a sign of weakness. However it actually takes strength and courage to initiate counseling and buckle down and focus on solving one’s problems. Click here for more information on getting started with a Counselor on my Mental Health Tips page.
Qualifications, Theory, and
Technique:
I am a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years experience in the mental health field working with adults and children. I received my master's degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester State University in 1985 and completed the Seattle Family Institute Family Therapy Training Program in 1989. In 1990 I obtained my Washington State Mental Health Counselor Certification and began my private practice. I am a member of the Child Therapy Association, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and the Seattle Counselor's Association. I blend a combination of psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques in my therapy practice.
Additional Services:
I provide psychoeducational inservices on a variety of topics such as stress and anger management, divorce adjustment, life and career transitions and other topics to a variety of groups such as employees, PTA, and school staff. For drug and alcohol resources in the Seattle area visit the Drug and Alcohol Helpline.
Be sure to visit my Mental Health Tips
page and feel
free to leave me a note with topic suggestions.
E-mail: info@pmckee.com
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