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Moonrise Mental Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC (she, her)
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Olympia, WA 98502
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I specialize in grief and loss, and offer support through transitions such as: divorce, job loss, and health issues. My background is in gerontology and hospice care. I've worked with older adults and their caregivers in the health field since 2006. I use a strengths based, person-centered approach. My clinical focus includes working with people who identify as LGBTQIA+. I identify as Queer and celebrate the resilience that can be found in overcoming adversity through community and connection. I work with Veterans and their families. I advocate for healthcare equity for Transgender Veterans and people who are gender non-conforming.
Whether you are experiencing a personal loss or a change in health, career or a major relationship, navigating your feelings and responses to these experiences can be supported through counseling. Techniques I may utilize include: CBT, CPT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Trauma Informed Approach, Motivational Interviewing & Solution Focused Therapy.
All of us use coping skills, but some habits or patterns may no longer be serving you. Let's work together to make a plan and practice healthier coping strategies. Building trust is essential to creating a therapeutic relationship. I am honored to work with my clients to provide compassionate support to each individual and their unique situation.
Call or Email Moonrise Mental Health, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (360) 564-1405
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Moonrise Mental Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Qualifications
- Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Chris Schad
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Washington / SC61204483 Supervised by Maria Carrington (Washington / LW60308917) Chris Schad
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of South Florida BA / International Studies / 2005
- Attended University of Washington, MSW, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Geriatric and Seniors
Expertise
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (360) 564-1405
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Moonrise Mental Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC