Biography:
I am distinguished by nearly three decades of diverse experience in the mental health sector, holding an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA) credential and a Master of Science in Education from Drake University. My work spans various treatment settings and includes expertise in juvenile justice systems, mental health disabilities, criminology, victimology, trauma psychology, forensic psychology, and biopsychology. Alongside my clinical practice, for the past 10 years, I have taught a range of psychology and social work courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels and have presented public seminars on psychological trauma.
Current Practice:
I offer individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults, adopting a holistic approach to address issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Adjustment Issues, Relationship Problems, Self-Esteem Issues, Past Trauma Experiences, Generational Trauma, and Psychosis.
Treatment Modalities:
I employ a variety of treatment modalities to best meet the needs of my clients, including strength-based therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, Life Course theory, and crisis counseling.
Additional Background:
I have extensive experience in government agencies where I provided crisis counseling. I have a history of culturally sensitive work across diverse races, genders, identities, and belief systems. My current professional growth is supervised by Cynthia Ansley, MS, LMHC, NCC, at Seattle Wellness Center.
Experience:
Inpatient Community Mental Health
Various Government Programs focusing on Children & Families
Crisis Response to Violent Crime and Sexual Assaults
Advocacy in Mental Health Response and Planning for 22 County Governments
Education
- Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Drake University, Iowa
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Buena Vista University, Iowa
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Buena Vista University, Iowa
Availability and Location
- Monday: 9am-5pm
- Thursday: 9am-4pm
- Friday: 9am-5pm
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-based Therapy
- Perspective Management
- Integrative Therapy
- Person-Centered/Rogerian Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (ReBT)
- Feminist Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sexual Assault & Trauma
- Violent Crime & Trauma
- Mixed Racial Identity Issues
- Stress
- Mindfulness
- Newly Diagnosed Illness
- Life Course Management
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I was struggling with my anxiety and depression and I wasn’t sure what to do. After searching all over Seattle I finally came across Seattle Wellness Center. Their staff was warm, welcoming and accommodating to my needs. I could not thank them enough for everything they have done.
Mary Jackson