Practitioners Directory
Provider Spotlight
Christine Kakalecik, MS, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who loves helping individuals live their best life. My love of nature, nutrition, and positivity emanates in my therapeutic approach to whole person wellness. I enjoy working with Teens and Adults alike and pride myself on building strong client relationships, in a comfortable and safe environment, that will continue to flourish throughout each session. My modalities include, but are not limited to, CBT/DBT/TF-CBT, Humanistic/Holistic, Client Centered/Positive Psychology. I believe that none of us are cut from the same cloth and that therapy sessions shouldn’t be either. I look at each individual uniquely and work with your challenges and attributes to create the best therapy style for you.
As a member of the LGBTQ community, I am a strong advocate for individuals facing the struggles within this demographic and would love the opportunity to share my journey and help facilitate yours in a positive and healthy way. I am also certified as a Trauma Specialist as well as a Psychological Autopsy Investigator in WA State which is what drives my passion in suicide prevention, trauma support, and positive youth development. I am looking forward to helping you find your inner peace and wellness.
Education
MS in Forensic Psychology
BS in Psychology
Certified AAS Psychological Autopsy Investigator
Certified ATSS Trauma Specialist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Memberships
Snohomish County Suicide Prevention Task Force
Snohomish County Child Death Review
Nurse Practitioner
Beth Bielstein, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Beth is a seasoned nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in a range of specialties including psychiatry as well as healthcare informatics, surgery and women’s health & childbirth.
While medication management forms the foundation of her psychiatry practice, Beth incorporates a holistic, integral approach to mental health and wellness. With a firm belief that patients are the lead member of their health care team, Beth works collaboratively with patients to identify treatment goals and develop a plan to reach them. Her special interests, often drawn upon in planning care, include lifestyle coaching, mindfulness practices and somatic therapies, such as meditation, yoga and Zero Balancing.
Beth enjoys working with a range of mental health disorders from anxiety to psychosis and has found that mood disorders and post-traumatic stress are common conditions for which people have sought her support.
Beth is an outdoors lover. When she is not seeing patients or practicing yoga, you might see her paddling one of the many waterways of the Pacific Northwest, where she has called home since childhood.
Education and Certifications:
- Master of Nursing. Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of Washington, 2011
- Zero Balancing Practitioner Certification, Zero Balancing Health Association, 2007
- 251 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Pacific Yoga, 2005
Memberships:
- Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Zero Balancing Health Association
Awards:
- Preceptor of the Year, 2020 – Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Top Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, 2020 – Seattle Met Magazine
Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Gonzales, ARNP
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Education and Certifications:
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Lifespan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with addictions focus: Seattle University, WA
- Masters in Nursing: University of the Incarnate Word- San Antonio, TX
- Bachelors in Nursing: University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
- Member: American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Psychiatrist
Dr. Chris Cotner, N.D.
Naturopathic Psychiatrist
Dr. Cotner enjoys weightlifting, hiking, birding and simply being outdoors. He is a huge Seahawks fan! He likes to grill and cook with nutritious foods. He and his wife Angie have two cats. He is a Christian and member of Northshore Community Church.
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University
- Doctorate Degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University
- Certified, Institute of Functional Medicine training
- Certified, The American Physician Institute Adult Master Psychopharmacology
Memberships:
- Member, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Member, PsychANP
Psychiatrist
Sid Siahpush, MD, Ph.D
Psychiatrist
Dr. Siahpush’s career has spanned inpatient and outpatient care, and included supervisory roles at different Universities and presenter in several international conferences. He is currently the service director for the Dual-Diagnosis Unit at Fairfax Hospital.
Dr. Siahpush prefers a collaborative approach with his patients that brings his experience and expertise to help find a pathway to improved emotional and physical health. He offers a holistic approach to mental health and incorporates healthy diet, nutrients, vitamins, relationship, discipline, and exercise in counseling sessions.
Patient Population:
- Children >14
- Adults up to age 79
Modality Specialties:
- Telepsychiatry (via a confidential program both for individuals and groups)
- Medication management
- Psychotherapy (CBT, group, family, mindfulness)
Areas of Therapeutic Focus:
- General Psychiatry
- Addiction, Suboxone, detoxification
- Depression, Bipolar disorders
- Neuropsychiatry
- Trauma-related disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Psychotic disorders
Therapist Listings – Alphabetical
Julie Adams, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education:
- Master’s in Systems Counseling, Bastyr University
- Bachelors in Applied Behavioral Science, Bastyr University
Memberships:
- Member, American Counseling Association
Mona Ebrahimi, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Mona’s multicultural background becomes an invaluable tool when trying to understand the perspectives and lifestyles of people from different cultures. She has a blended variety of modalities at her disposal, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Mona aims to empower her clients, embrace their strengths and heighten self-esteem in the pursuit of a happier life.
Education:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
- MA Psychology, Counseling Specialization, LIOS at Say Brook University
- BA Psychology, University of Washington
- Certified in Hypnosis from PESI Institute
- Certified in Lifespan Integration LI
Memberships:
- Member of American Counseling Associate
Dan Kim, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Education:
- MA Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Saybrook University, Leadership Institute of Seattle, 2013
- BA Education, Instrumental Music, Western Washington University, 1995
Elizabeth Amaro, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I practice from a person-centered, trauma informed framework. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are, and creating goals that support their current needs and hopes for the future.
When working with couples, I take time to understand their perspectives, and I aim to identify areas of strength as well areas where the couple could integrate new habits and tools. I utilize research-based approaches such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) during the sessions, in hopes of creating opportunities to increase connection and manage challenging interactions. While working with families and individuals, I integrate traditional psychotherapy methods with experiential tools found in art therapy and mindfulness-based therapy. I believe in the mind body connection and have seen how powerful art can be in externalizing and processing difficult trauma narratives. I also utilize a therapy technique called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with survivors of trauma; EMDR is a method of psychotherapy that is proven to be highly effective in significantly decreasing emotional distress after a traumatic event and can be effective in the treatment of complex trauma, phobias, anxiety, and PTSD.
When working with clients, I focus on identifying and implementing culturally relevant, systems-focused interactions by utilizing my extensive training in art and trauma therapy. I incorporate my formal art training and experience as well as evidence-based therapeutic practices to meet the needs of diverse populations. I have also worked extensively with individuals, couples, families impacted by childhood abuse and sexual assault. Throughout these collective experiences, I have witnessed the power of art and mindfulness as effective tools for safe healing from trauma, victimization and other life issues. I am also bilingual and speak both English and Spanish fluently. My areas of expertise include trauma/post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress reduction, marital conflict, postpartum anxiety and depression, and managing life’s challenges. I also have extensive training and experience in virtual therapy.
Education and Certifications:
- Antioch University, Seattle:MA Psychology, 2013 specializing in Art therapy and Couples and Family therapy
- EMDR trained -2016
- Gottman level 1 and 2 trained- 2018
Tamami Fujiwara, LHMCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Tamami is a mental health counselor specializing in adults and teens 13 years and older. Her goal is to support those who wish to discover new ways to relate to themselves and others, or who simply wish to learn to view the world through a new lens. Tamami is a client-centered therapist and strongly believes that people are the experts who know what changes they desire for their lives and relationships.
Tamami’s services ensure a safe, confidential, flexible and supportive space, free of judgment.
Because all clients are uniquely individual, Tamami’s approach comes from a variety of techniques, including Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Any or all of these methods are tailored specifically for the needs of individual client.
As a Native of Japan, Tamami’s multicultural background provides a relatable understanding of cultural differences as well as help in assisting and overcoming the many types of struggles that immigrants face today.
Tamami enjoys traveling, gardening and watching NFL games. She also enjoys sampling new foods (motto: try anything once) as well as trail hiking with her husband Andy and their very calm pointer, Curious George.
Website: www.tamamifujiwara.com
Counseling services include, but not limited to the following:
- Resolving relationship conflicts
- Dissatisfaction or Transition in Life
- Decreasing anxiety (including social phobias)
- Decreasing stress
- Addressing self-hatred / Building self-compassion
- Navigating discrimination based on race and social status (especially immigrants)
- Childhood Trauma
- Self-Harm
- Exploring LGBTQA identity and familial support
Education:
- MA Psychology, Counseling Specialization: Saybrook University, Leadership Institute of Seattle
- BA Social Work: California State University Los Angeles
- Certification: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +
- Foundational Training Completed: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Wendy Long MSW LICSW
Executive Clinical Director
Wendy is a clinical social worker with 18 years of experience working with adults across the lifespan. She uses modalities grounded in solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies to address chronic and persistent mental health concerns. Wendy utilizes both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address trauma associated with combat experiences and sexual assault. Additionally, Wendy uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in her work with older adults who are coping with changes associated with aging. She firmly believes therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort, and she strives to create a safe and compassionate environment to facilitate a therapeutic partnership with her clients. Transformation and evolution are part of the human condition which Wendy seeks to model herself. Wendy is currently pursuing a Doctor of Social Work, when she is not working or studying, she enjoys entertaining friends and family, spending time with her growing family, and relaxing with a good book.
Education and Certifications
- Social Worker Independent Clinical License, 2010
- Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, 2003
- B.S. Psychology and Sociology, University of Idaho, 2001
Lena Berg, MA, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
- Managing difficult life transitions
- Reducing the impact of trauma
- Supporting self-esteem and self-care
- Navigating healthier relationships
- Coping with LGBTIQA issues
I welcome working with:
- Individuals eight years old and up
- Couples
- People in poly relationships
My intention is to help you discover and support your innate strengths and capacities for a healthier life. Working together in therapy, we can do this by cultivating a foundation of trust, rapport, and understanding. As your guide, I believe you will find me a deep and active listener.
Growing up in a blended family; immigrating to the USA; coming to terms with partial eyesight, my gender identity, and my sexual orientation prepared me to be empathic with people of many walks of life and to hold the sacredness of our life voyages.
Education:
- MA, Counseling Psychology, Saybrook University
- Counseling internship, Renton Area Youth and Family Services
- Certificate in Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Institute for Therapeutic Learning
- BS, Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Memberships:
- American Counseling Association
- Area Emotional Specialist (Sunshine) volunteer, Camp Ten Trees
Tim Jenkins, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Education:
- MA in Family Therapy, Antioch University
- MA in English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Memberships and Leadership Positions:
- Adjunct Professor, Antioch University, 2007 to present
- Member, Washington State Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Tim Peterson, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The journey of learning about oneself is just like life, it will be a multitude of emotions, experiences and most of all, I hope it to be exactly what you need. I am the type of therapist that will gently ask you the questions to help you uncover the truth and allow you the space and time to do that. I meet you where you are and allow you to do the work with me supporting you along the journey. We create a safe enough space for this to happen and I ask you to come ready and willing to do the work.
I use hope, so we have something to look forward too.
I use compassion to meet everyone so they know safe enough exist.
I use humor to help us keep things in perspective.
Join me in helping you create the life you were born to live!