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LaFontana Counseling & Consultation Services LLC
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, MHP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
204 Custer Way SW, suite B5, Tumwater, WA 98501
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English
| español You are a Gift. A Perfect Creation of Love and Generosity. My approach with individuals is multidisciplinary, systemic, all-embracing, holistic, and client-centered. I believe in the immense potential each person possesses and the capacity to heal. My core training is based on psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral theories. However, I use a mix of research-based techniques and mindfulness practices because I'm a strong believer in the power of the connection between mind, body, and soul. I believe that therapy is a creative process that can have a meaningful and profound impact in transforming people's lives.
I provide multicultural counseling and parental coaching. I use a variety of approaches such as art therapy, mindfulness, TF-CBT (trauma focus cognitive behavioral therapy), and very soon RTC (Rapid Transformational Coaching).
I am a bilingual Mental Health Counselor and a certified Spanish medical and social interpreter. I was born and raised in Nicaragua Central America. I enjoy nature, travel, and exercise. But above all, I love spending time with my family. I practice self-care constantly because I believe in the power of maintaining a balance between mind, body, and soul.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $155
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Accepts Mutual of Omaha EAP
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Claims under Crime Victims WA
- Regence
- Out of Network
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LaFontana Counseling & Consultation Services LLC
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, MHP
Qualifications
- Counselor: Dr. Pastora Hernandez Barbee
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61114532 Dr. Pastora Hernandez Barbee
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Certificate from TF-CBT Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress 1975-439 / 2018
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute: Gottman method couples therapy level 1 & 2 completion / 2016
- Attended University of Washington, Doctor of Education, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women of color
- Women's Issues
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (360) 300-8786
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LaFontana Counseling & Consultation Services LLC
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, MHP