Our therapists provide counseling services for teens in Washington

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of experience supporting children, families, and service professionals through life’s most difficult challenges. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and complex family dynamics. I also have extensive experience working with military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals impacted by abuse or sex addiction. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and direct.

I earned my Master of Counseling in marriage and family therapy from the University of Phoenix. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy, to support healing, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.

Seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone. I strive to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard and supported as we work through what may be holding you back. Together, we can identify practical tools and strategies to help you heal, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, career transitions, academic and work stress, parenting challenges, and changes in health or disability. My background includes work in independent living, vocational rehabilitation, case management, and therapy, allowing me to support clients across a wide range of life experiences.

I earned my master’s degree in counseling and human services from the University of Idaho. My approach blends practical tools with deeper exploration. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and existential strategies to help build insight and resilience.

I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your story, strengthen your values, and develop meaningful change. My goal is not only to reduce symptoms but to help you build a life that feels authentic, empowered, and aligned with who you want to be. I look forward to walking alongside you in this process.

Rachel Herman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She has worked with children, adults, and adolescents in various settings including residential, foster care, and private practice. Rachel has experience and interest in working with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, PTSD, relationships, communication, anger management, and social skills.

Rachel received her Master’s in Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Rachel is trained in psychodynamic theory and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing.

Rachel regards therapy as a partnership between client and therapist and strives to empower clients toward accomplishing their goals. Her counseling style is warm and empathetic, and she tries to meet clients where they are. Rachel believes everyone can change and is ready to help you improve your life.

*Children under the age of 8 must be seen for in-person sessions.*

Rachel Brohammer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through their stressors and challenges and discover their own inner strength. Rachel specializes in trauma, anxiety, anger, child therapy, and stress management. 

Rachel graduated from The University of Texas-Tyler, earning her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has worked in a variety of settings at multiple levels of care since then. Rachel's approach to therapy is person-centered (PCT) and she combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-focused therapy (T-FC) elements to best meet each individual's needs.

Life is full of challenges and struggles and sometimes everyone needs help. Rachel would love to be able to help and support you on your journey toward healing and overcoming challenges. If you're ready to start your journey, please reach out and schedule your appointment today.

Mary Lou Macarius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief, parenting issues, school issues, stress, women's issues, and child therapy. She has more than 20 years of experience, working at institutions such as the Pacific Lutheran University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic and Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care Center, as well as in public schools serving students K-12th grade, working independently in Comfort Counseling. She also has experience serving individuals from six years old to 65 years old from her time at the Renton Counseling Center. She is a clinical member of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Mary Lou received a Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including, but not limited to, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and structural family therapy. Mary Lou's dominant practicing theories are those of structural family therapy, which focuses on the ways in which families function and the changes that need to be made in the family structure to help them function more effectively, and solution-focused theory, which looks at the solutions that the client brings to therapy for coping with problems and builds on the client’s successes. She also likes to use some narrative therapy, which is focused on changing the way that you look at your life or problems.

Mary Lou is a trauma survivor and comes from an immigrant family, both of which influence the work that she does on a day-to-day basis. This, along with her clinical experience, allows her to support and understand her clients in unique ways.

Emily Sherrill, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of mental health expertise, has worked across various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential environments. Specializing in trauma and complex trauma, Emily brings extensive experience in addressing mood/anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and suicidal/parasuicidal behaviors. Her commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and ethical mental health therapy reflects her aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience and strength.

Emily earned her Master of Social Work from Boise State University, and her expertise stems from a diverse background, encompassing therapeutic intervention, clinical leadership, and program development. Her therapeutic approach integrates compassion with evidence-based practices, along with a touch of humor, to guide clients through their healing journey.

No matter where you stand on your journey, Emily can help you navigate your path forward. Emily's goal is to provide a space where clients feel heard and understood, helping them identify and pursue their "meaningful life." Emily extends an invitation to those uncertain about their journey, offering guidance as they transition from survival to truly living.