Areas of focus:

  • Preschool-Aged Children

  • Elementary-Aged Children

  • Adolescents/Young Adults

  • Expressive Play Therapy

  • Diagnosis & Assessment

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Attachment Disorders

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Effects of Divorce on Children

  • Blended Families

  • Parent Support and Education

Rates:

  • $160/session

  • $180/family session

 

Katie Jacques M.Ed, LMHC

I believe in an integrative and comprehensive approach to counseling. No two people are the same, and therefore no one treatment modality will work for everyone. My goal is to approach each client with an open mind and a desire to understand, while creating a safe space in which to build trust and explore feelings. 

Therapy with young children may include talking, playing, or other activities to help the child express feelings and thoughts. Children have fewer coping skills and less control over their environment. They are also less able to verbalize their emotional problems, which often leads to power struggles or “acting out” behaviors. It is my goal to help children to develop skills that promote appropriate behavior, while also supporting parents in the process. Parents are their child’s first teacher and the one that knows the child best. I therefore believe that a parent’s involvement in their child’s therapy can be both beneficial and invaluable.

I love spending time with friends and family. I have two children ages 16 and 20. When I am not attending one of their soccer games, you will find me hiking, skiing, or planning my next travel adventure. I also enjoy curling up with my Bernese Mountain Dog to watch a movie or read a good book.

Education and Training:

  • M.Ed in Counseling Psychology from Seattle University

  • B.A. in Legal Studies from University of CA, Santa Barbara

  • Licensed Mental Health Therapist in WA since 2001

  • Child Mental Health Specialist since 2002.