About Mario
Simply stated, I’m a guy who likes to provide professional therapeutic services with a personal touch. Here are some areas that I focus in:

• Individual Counsling
• Marriage Counseling
• Premarital Counseling
• Anxiety
• Depression
• The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
• Parenting and Family Concerns
• Midlife Issues
• Work and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Military Family Issues

Family
I grew up in a naval family in the Kitsap area and have remained on the Peninsula for the past 30 years. My wife, Michelle, and I have been married for the past 15 years and we have two fun, energetic boys. If it is a sunny day, you’ll likely find us playing near some body of water.

Education
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH60656337) in the State of Washington. I received an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. I have also double majored with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Northwest University.

 

Experience
My experiences have prepared me well to be both professional and personable. I have been counseling in various capacities for the past 18 years and it has been an honor to be a help to people along the way.

I also have a separate counseling office in Bremerton where I see clients on Monday evenings. If you are coming from the south and location is a concern, you may want to consider seeing me there at Fully Alive Therapy.

When not in counseling sessions, I am serving our church, Gateway Fellowship, as a staff teaching pastor. Prior to this role, I served as the student ministries pastor for 8 years in which I had the opportunity to lead and counsel adolescents along with the parents of teens and pre-teens.

My pastoral roles have allowed me to see and experience different cultures such as India and Indonesia. In addition to these cultures, I’ve served in the inner cities of East L.A. and Washington, D.C. These experiences have helped me to be more culturally-conscious as I enter into new relationships.

I completed an extensive internship with Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, which is located in Bremerton, Washington. I had the opportunity to work with a vast array of clients to prepare me for the diversity that Western Washington offers.

Fees
My current fee for services is $70 per session for individuals; and $80 per session for couples and families. I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for those who are facing financial hardship. I currently don't bill insurance companies, but most insurance companies will reimburse you for services you receive from me.

  

Life is too short to live in an unhealthy way.  Make the most of your life by becoming your best self.  It could impact your family and the world.  I would like to walk with you through this journey to wholeness and healing.  Here are some of my areas of focus:

• Couple's Therapy
• Marital and Premarital Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Trauma
• Adolescents and Teens
• Family Therapy
• Parenting
• Boundaries
• Anxiety
• Relationship Issues
• Mental Health Issues
• Supervised Visitation/Counseling
• Supervision of Therapists for License

Family
For 37 years, I have been married to my husband, Tim. We have four terrific children (plus loved spouses of our kids) now ages 21-31; and six wonderful grandchildren. We enjoy spending time together, walking our three dogs, riding our tandem, walking on the beach, music, studying, writing, and traveling. Our family is multi-cultural which has been a very rich experience and has helped me to understand the world differently.

Experience
For over 25 years, I was involved in Christian ministry and worked with children and adults before officially entering the Clinical and Christian Counseling field. Ten of these years, I served together with my husband in a collegiate setting, as a missionary to Guatemala, and in church ministry. Through this, I have come to believe that Jesus is our healer.

Since 2007, I have enjoyed sitting with people of any age (5 - 105) in private practice. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Washington and an approved Supervisor for Licensing.

Prior to becoming the Gateway Counseling Director and Counseling Pastor, I worked as a Clinical Supervisor at Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) in Bremerton for nearly seven years where I earned the recognition of Mental Health Professional.  I helped to start and lead the first Thinking About Smoking Cessation group at KMHS.

Education
I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA; and I earned my B.A. from Michigan State University in Religious Studies, with minors in Theater, Non-Formal Education, and Spanish.  I regularly attend trainings to keep up-to-date with the latest research for therapeutic interventions.

Fees
My current fee for services is $70 per session for individuals; and $80 per session for couples and families. I offer a limited number of reduced-rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship. I currently do not bill insurance companies but do work with several employee assistance programs.  Most insurance companies reimburse my clients for my counseling services.

 

About
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents battling with anxiety, couples striving for better connection, individuals struggling with isolation and depression, people seeking freedom from addiction, and survivors of trauma. I believe that healing and growth can happen best within the context of relationship, a reality that is extensively backed by current neuroscience. As a result, I place the utmost importance on making sure the client feels safe, seen, heard, and known within the counseling space.

I pull from numerous methodologies including Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Practices, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. I believe that each person is comprised of a body, mind, and soul, and that within each of these areas we feel pain, get stuck, and experience struggle. This is most often experienced as a result of trauma, abuse, and disconnection in relationships, and it will be within the context of relationship that healing can occur. As I sit with you in your unique story and join you on the way, I believe your narratives from the past, as well as relationships in the present, will illuminate the path to growth for the future.

I’m honored that you would consider trusting me with both significant and delicate parts of your story. I believe that you are God’s greatest masterpiece, and I long to step into the tragedy that has taken place in your life, the glory that is currently on display, and the redemption that will continue to unfold.

Experience and Education
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (MC60946567) in the State of Washington. I received an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

Family
My wife, Misty, and I have been in full-time ministry for 16 years, discipling and developing college students and adolescents. We’ve been married for 14 years, and have four kids. I love spending time with my family hiking trails, roasting coffee, and throwing the baseball around the diamond.

Areas of Focus

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sexual Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Marital and Pre-Marital Counseling
• Men's Issues
• Parenting
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD

Fees
My current fee for services is $70 per session for individuals; and $80 per session for couples and families. I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship. I currently work with a limited number of insurance companies.

Areas of Focus
Jonathan is a devoted Christian who specializes in adolescents, marriage, and issues specific to men.

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Adolescent/Teen Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Grief
• Sexual Addiction
• Self Esteem
• Men's Issues

About
You are the expert on yourself and the final authority on what happens as a result of our engagement.  I will journey with you to discover and foster your true and unique beauty that has been disfigured and suppressed.  I take very seriously the concerns you bring for us to consider together and also believe it is important to try to understand the underlying causes.  My goal is to be fully accepting of you and honoring of all you bring. 

My approach is eclectic, drawing from what I feel is best in each theory and using what seems a best fit for you.

For good work to be done, we need each other to be fully and honestly engaged as we work together to discover your internal tensions, fears, avoidances, and all that diminishes who you are.  I believe healing comes through recognizing and becoming free of those habits of action and thought (conscious and unconscious) that limit and harm you.

Experience and Education
I am a graduate student of Seattle School of Psychology and Theology and have my M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Fees
My current fee for services is $70 per session (individual) or $80 per session (for two or more people). I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship.

Areas of Focus
Steven is a devoted Christian who specializes in children, teens, adults, and issues specific to men.

• Play Therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety
• OCD
• School Challenges
• Sexual Abuse
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transition
• Self Esteem
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD

About
In counseling, I will be actively involved in working with you or your child, and will provide information, guidance, and support. I tend to think of myself as using an eclectic approach. While I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I also rely on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  I am able to help individuals to address dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors, and thinking processes using a number of goal-oriented processes. CBT and ABA are thought to be effective for the treatment of a variety of conditions. CBT is also the basis for the social cognitive learning strategies that I use.  

My approach often involves helping you or your child change attitudes and behaviors that are causing emotional distress and difficulties with social relatedness. We may talk about how you’ve handled difficulties in recent situations and relationships. Counseling may involve helping you or your child identify, develop, and implement more effective strategies for problem solving and how to make healthier decisions. At times I may ask you and/or your child to do some specific activities outside our sessions, such as reading a book or completing worksheets or activities. 

I recognize that changing patterns of thoughts and behaviors is extremely difficult. I will do my best to support you or your child in this process. The length of time you or your child would be in treatment cannot be known early-on. Counseling is understood to be a choice you’ve made among available options. Other options include: receiving therapy from another counselor, using other therapies, using support groups, seeking self-help resources, and other modes of treatment. 

I’m honored that you would consider trusting me with both significant and delicate parts of your story. I believe that you are God’s greatest masterpiece, and I long to step into the tragedy that has taken place in your life, the glory that is currently on display, and the redemption that will continue to unfold. 

Experience and Education
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (MC60946567) in the State of Washington. I received an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. 

Family
My wife, Misty, and I have been in full-time ministry for 16 years, discipling and developing college students and adolescents. We’ve has been married for 14 years, and have four kids. I love spending time with my family hiking trails, roasting coffee, and throwing the baseball around the diamond. 

Fees
My current fee for services is $70 per session (individual) or $80 per session (for two or more people). I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship.

Areas of Focus
Jettson is a devoted Christian who specializes in adolescents, marriage, and issues specific to men.

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Adolescent/Teen Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Coping Skills
• Career Counseling
• Grief
• Military Family Issues
• Sexual Addiction
• Self Esteem
• Men's Issues

About
Everyone faces hardships as they progress through life and as a counselor, my goals are to come alongside you and provide support, build on your strengths, and empower you to develop lasting change in your life.  I see most problems not as a pathology to be cured, but as hurdles that arise in the process of development.  I believe therapy should be driven by the relationship, not just theory, and that it is through the relationship that clients will ultimately experience change.  With this, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting environment for the therapeutic relationship to thrive.

I approach counseling through an existential, client-centered lens, looking out for ways in which people can overcome anxieties, experience freedom, and find meaning.  With that said, I also make use of several different tools from other theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment Theory in order to tailor the therapy to each individual's needs.

Experience and Education
I am a graduate student at Northwest University and received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Dakota.  Previously, I served for four years in the United States Air Force.  

Family
My wife and I have been married for five years and we have two young children.  When I am not working, I enjoy spending my time with them.

Fees
My current fee for services is $60 per session (individual) or $70 per session (for two or more people). I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship.

My approach in working with people is eclectic drawing from a variety of resources to meet you where you are as well as explore solutions for your specific needs.

Area of Focus

• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Adolescent/Teen Issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Co-Dependency
• Parenting and Family Issues
• Mid-Life Issues
• Trauma Issues
• Building Hope and Resiliency
• Medical Health Concerns
• Grief and Loss Issues
• Work and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Women's Support

About
My current way of counseling is shaped through my education and through my personal experiences.  I have a Master of Arts in Psychology that provided a core foundation, yet my personal experiences and work in Asia, Europe, and Alaska has transformed my perspectives of humanity and enhanced my connection and love for people.  My experience of people in multi-cultural communities provided an admiration for human creativity, endurance, and development of meaningful lives.

I invite you and loved ones in an engaging therapeutic process of self-exploration that offers hope and meaningful change through the challenges that life presents to us.  My approach to the therapeutic process is through relationship and recognizing that you have value and a unique life that is ever-changing.  Through this supportive relationship, there is opportunity for redefining and re-creating who you are.  You can change your life and gain acceptance, understanding, and serenity.  

The different modalities I provide include Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Strength-Based Therapies, Structural Family Systems Therapeutic Approach.  These are frameworks from which I access depending upon your specific needs.

Experience and Education
I graduated from Antioch University with a Master of Arts in Psychology.  I worked as a Behavioral Health Clinician in an outpatient clinic at Norton Sound Health Corporation in Alaska.  I was a Family Therapist at Anchorage Community Mental Health Services and a Mental Health Therapist at Akeela, Inc. in Alaska.  I worked at Kitsap Mental Health Services as a Mental Health Professional and at MCS Counseling, LLC as a Mental Health Therapist in Washington State.  

Family
My daughter and I enjoy hiking, singing, family trips, and any fun that we can create.   Family is essential as I come to appreciate the connection it provides in this world.

Fees
My current fee for services is $60 per session (individual) or $70 per session (for two or more people). I offer a limited number of reduced rate options for couples and family counseling for those who are facing financial hardship.