Seadrift Counseling

WHO I AM, AND HOW I WORK...

My name is Debbie Licker, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in WA state, with offices in Marysville and Mt. Vernon.

I enjoy working with adults, couples and families (children age 13 and older), and

work primarily (but not exclusively) with Psychodynamic and Attachment theories. This translates into broadening a client's self awareness and understanding of how past experiences and early years of bonding with others impacts our current life.

I love my vocation, and getting to know each client, so I'll also adapt my work to a person's particular needs and goals. For the client, counseling requires a willingness to change, but can be deeply rewarding. I'll be kind and honest as you work towards validating your self, and making necessary changes for a more satisfying life.

I'm a steadfast advocate of justice and good things, such as respect, compassion and responsibility, and offer my clients a safe and trusting place to discuss their life challenges. I graduated in 2014 from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, with my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

a bit about me...

I grew up in the beauty of Hawaii, and love and respect the outdoors and all God has created. I understand marriage and parenting, and have navigated the challenges of blending a bio/step family. In my spare time, I love to read and learn, hike, enjoy good food, travel, exercise, enjoy movies, and spend quality time with family and friends.

MY TREATMENT FOCUS...

It's my goal to offer clients a holistic approach to health that will improve their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being, so you hopefully can feel better.

Together, we'll explore thoughts and emotions, create clearer understanding, and seek what these discoveries mean. Practical strategies and solutions may enhance confidence and lessen stress. Most of my clients seek counseling for the following reasons, and these are categories I work with:

anxiety/depression symptoms
relationship issues
identity and self esteem
family difficulties/step family issues
feeling confused or having to make life altering decisions
communication problems
addictive behavior (I don't work with severe substance use issues)
loss, grief, trauma
women's and men's issues

Except where required by law, our sessions are private and confidential (this will be discussed in person at first session)

FEES and INSURANCE

FEE AT TIME OF SERVICE (no insurance) :

$150 adults

$170 couples and families

53 minute sessions

*INTENSIVE SESSIONS AVAIL. FOR CERTAIN CLIENT SITUATIONS. PLS SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS*

*I accept cash/check/debit/HSA/credit cards*

NOTE: I utilize Headway, an intermediary between myself and insurance companies to assist processing claims and scheduling clients. Current insurances I accept are: Regence BS of WA, Premera BC WA, Oxford, Aetna, Oscar Health, UHC, Cigna

Last things... If you're anxious about starting counseling, it's fine and quite normal. My protocol is to call potential clients and converse via phone, as a pre-screen for a suitable fit. After a few sessions, you should feel somewhat comfortable with whomever you choose to counsel with....

NATURE INSPIRED SESSIONS

LIFE CAN FEEL CONFUSING. OUR MINDS AND BODIES CARRY A LOT OF STRESS AND LEAVE US OVERWHELMED . SOMETIMES WE NEED A SAFE SPACE/PLACE TO GO FOR RELIEF, REST, OR JUST SIMPLY TO GET AWAY FROM THE DAILY STRUGGLES. MANY PEOPLE WANT TO VENTURE OUT AND ENJOY OR ESCAPE TO THE OUTDOORS, YET ARE WORRIED ABOUT DOING THIS ALONE. I'LL GO ALONG AND OFFER THERAPEUTIC WISDOM AND SUPPORT.

THIS IS WHAT NATURE INSPIRED SESSIONS ARE FOR.

THERE'S UNLIMITED INFORMATION ONLINE (look it up!) THAT NATURE HELPS TO EASE STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION.

I GREW UP IN KAILUA, OAHU, AND NOW REALIZE HOW BLESSED I WAS TO HAVE EASY ACCESS TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, I LEARNED HOW THE BEAUTY OF NATURE OFFERS A SENSE OF CALM AND SUPPORT THAT COUNTERACTS THE STRESS AND CHAOS OF OUR MODERN WORLD. I LOVE HELPING CLIENTS CONNECT TO NATURE IN WAYS THAT ARE LASTING AND HEALING. WASHINGTON STATE ALSO OFFERS INTENSE NATURAL BEAUTY , AND THERE ARE MANY LOCAL PLACES TO LEARN THE HEALING GIFTS OF NATURE.

*$325 PER 2 HOUR SESSION

*WE'LL PRACTICE SLOWING DOWN AND NOTICING THE DETAILS OF NATURE (sights, smell, textures, etc.), USING MINDFUL TECHNIQUES TO CALM THE MIND AND BODY, WORK ON SITTING OR WALKING QUIETLY/SLOWLY TO COUNTERACT THE RAPID WAY WE MOVE THROUGH OUR DAILY LIVES, AND LEARN ABOUT THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF NATURE, AND HOW INTENSE BEAUTY CAN HELP US FEEL BETTER.

*REGRETFULLY, INSURANCE DOES NOT PAY FOR THESE

*WE'LL MEET AT LOCAL, SAFE LOCATIONS AND DISCUSS BEFOREHAND WHAT THE SESSION WILL ENTAIL

*WE'LL FIGURE OUT A GOOD SCHEDULE THAT WORKS FOR US BOTH

*email for more information

*REQUIRES A NATURE/OUTDOOR THERAPY WAIVER BE SIGNED BY CLIENT (I'll explain in more detail when we talk).

*OFFERED LATE SPRING THROUGH FALL, AND MAYBE DURING WINTER, WEATHER DEPENDENT

SEASONAL SESSIONS

Seasonal Sessions are helpful for those: Who've been in therapy and are seeking occasional support to maintain your wellness, OR those who seek a healthy Nature inspired rhythm to maintain wellness, w. out the commitment of weekly, long term therapy. A brief online session to determine if this is a good fit will be required.

How these work: Sessions scheduled either in office, or in Nature (see below for a FUN option). Commit to a series of 4 sessions that we'll schedule to fit your needs. These will coordinate with the 4 seasons cycle (we'll use the wisdom of the seasons to support your sessions).

$400 per 3 hour session (note: unfortunately, Insurance does not pay for these).

***FLOWER FIELD OPTION***

A unique opportunity to meet in Skagit County at an exquisite Dahlia field, and experience how clearly the gifts and teachings of Nature often mimic our lives (ex. the winter brings dormancy, time to hibernate and rest. We do this, and so do flowers). If you love nature and flowers, and are willing to brave the seasons PNW style, this is a fun option for understanding and sustaining your wellness using our mind and bodies amazing capacity to think, feel and engage both beauty & withering.

CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL FOR MORE INFO. ON NATURE AND SEASONAL SESSIONS

DISLAIMER

Intensive therapy may be unsuitable:

If there is active alcohol and/or drug addiction on the part of either or both partners

If there is serious violence in your relationship, threats by one or both partners that serious violence might occur, or fear of such serious violence on the part of one or both partners.

If either partner currently has an untreated major mental illness (schizophrenia, recurrent psychotic depression, or bipolar/manic-depressive illness.) Note: This does not include past, successfully treated psychotic episodes (e.g. post-partum depression with psychosis).

If there is an undisclosed, current affair that you are not willing to disclose (this compromises trust in the therapeutic relationship)

If there is an ongoing affair and the partner having the affair refuses to end affair

If either partner is currently experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or has a history of serious harm inflicted on him/herself or another person.

PEOPLE COME TO THERAPY FOR DIFFERENT REASONS

WHO I AM, AND HOW I WORK...

MY TREATMENT FOCUS...

FEES and INSURANCE

NATURE INSPIRED SESSIONS

SEASONAL SESSIONS

LOCATIONS

MONDAY & THURSDAY IN MARYSVILLE

WEDNESDAYS IN MOUNT VERNON

Contact Us

Please reserve this form for non-personal communication only

*PEOPLE COME TO THERAPY FOR DIFFERENT REASONS*

WHO I AM, AND HOW I WORK...

MY TREATMENT FOCUS...

FEES and INSURANCE

NATURE INSPIRED SESSIONS

SEASONAL SESSIONS

LOCATIONS

MONDAY & THURSDAY IN MARYSVILLE

WEDNESDAYS IN MOUNT VERNON

Contact Us

Please reserve this form for non-personal communication only

PEOPLE COME TO THERAPY FOR DIFFERENT REASONS