Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

12221 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98005

Waitlist for new clients

Welcome, I am so happy you are here! My practice focuses on the intersection of mental health and the human-animal bond. I whole-heartedly understand the importance of the interconnectedness between humans, animals, nature, and the therapeutic value between these relationships. I will honor and support your unique connection with the human-animal bond and how that impacts and enriches your mental health, therapeutic process, and healing at every level. I will companion you in finding hope, growth, healing, and transformation. I provide sessions virtually, in my office, or as walk-and-talk. My interns provide reduced fee sessions.

I specialize in grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, women's issues, and mental health in veterinary medicine. I am a therapist, veterinary social worker, approved supervisor for pre-licensure therapists/social workers, and presenter, consultant. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, strengths-based, compassion-focused, collaborative, and empowering.

Your strengths and challenges are unique to you. Your therapy should be tailored and specialized to meet your specific needs and concerns. I believe in the importance of integrating different yet complimentary approaches that are appropriate for each client. I am extensively trained and experienced in a variety of modalities and evidence based practices.

Call or Email Paws To Connect Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 208-6382

My Practice at a Glance

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Paws To Connect Counseling, LLC

12221 NE 8th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

(206) 208-6382

I offer virtual and and in-person therapy sessions. In-person sessions are at my office, or as walk-and-talk sessions at a nearby park.

I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Women's Issues

$175 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Let's Connect (206) 208-6382

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Paws To Connect Counseling, LLC

12221 NE 8th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

(206) 208-6382

I offer virtual and and in-person therapy sessions. In-person sessions are at my office, or as walk-and-talk sessions at a nearby park.

I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Women's Issues

$175 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $225
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I do not accept or work with insurance. I am an out-of-network provider and can provide you with a Superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

I do not accept or work with insurance. I am an out-of-network provider and can provide you with a Superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LW60981070 Paws To Connect Counseling
In Practice for 28 Years
Certificate from Grief Recovery Institute Certified Grief Recovery Specialist / 2017
Certificate from University of Tennessee - Schools of Social Work/Veterinary Medicine Post-Masters Veterinary Social Work Certificate / 2016
Attended University of Washington (graduate); Washington State University (undergraduate) , Master of Social Work

I have worked in the field for over 25 years, integrating the human-animal bond with clients in different clinical and healthcare settings.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

I have worked in the field for over 25 years, integrating the human-animal bond with clients in different clinical and healthcare settings.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Cancer
Caregiver Fatigue and Support
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Life Transitions
Mental Health & Veterinary Medicine Intersection
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress

I specialize in grief, bereavement, trauma, caregiver fatigue, women's issues, and mental health in veterinary medicine.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

I specialize in grief, bereavement, trauma, caregiver fatigue, women's issues, and mental health in veterinary medicine.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Nature-Based Therapy
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I draw deeply from psychodynamic, attachment-based theory, systems lens, trauma-informed and somatic therapies, experiential (animal and nature based therapies), mindfulness-based CBT, narrative, depth psychology, meaning-making reconstruction work, and post-traumatic growth. I embrace an integrative therapeutic mindset at all times to best honor each client and their unique needs and concerns.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Groups

Veterinary Social Work/Mental Health Consult Group

Hosted by

Paws To Connect Counseling

I host a monthly professional consult group for veterinary social workers/mental health professionals in veterinary medicine, who are located on the West Coast. Our group is free of charge and held virtually via Zoom every 3rd Tuesday of the month 8 am - 9 am PST. Please contact me for details and to join us. If you reside anywhere on the West Coast we welcome you to join us!

Group Meets

Third Tue 8 A.M. - 9 A.M.

Location

Bellevue, WA 98005

Email Paws To Connect Counseling about this group or call - (206) 208-6382

May 2024 Pet Loss Support Group

Hosted by

Paws To Connect Counseling

Group will run every Thursday in May 2024, from 6:30 pm - 8 pm PST. Group is virtual (via Zoom), FREE, and faciliated by social work interns. Individuals may attend as many groups as they wish and registration is required. For more information and to register, go to www,pawstoconnect.com

Expertise

Grief

Age

Adults

Location

12221 NE 8th St

Bellevue, WA 98005

Email Paws To Connect Counseling about this group or call - (206) 208-6382

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Primary Location

Paws To Connect Counseling, LLC

12221 NE 8th St.

Bellevue, WA 98005

(206) 208-6382

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I offer virtual and and in-person therapy sessions. In-person sessions are at my office, or as walk-and-talk sessions at a nearby park.

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

I offer virtual and and in-person therapy sessions. In-person sessions are at my office, or as walk-and-talk sessions at a nearby park.

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 208-6382

Paws To Connect Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP

Last Modified: 26 Apr 2024