About Us

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<h2>Our Approach</h2>
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Mission


Mente Counseling & Consultation is an anti-racist, social justice-focused, and gender affirmative mental health private practice. We are committed to serving our community with a feminist, intersectional, and equitable lens. We welcome people and families of all abilities and all intersecting identities in all bodies. We honor the contributions of people along the entire neurodiversity spectrum. We center the needs of people by offering mental health services and by providing educational opportunities to professionals as well as the community at large.

Vision


Mente Counseling & Consultation provides mental health services that are anti-racist and informed by social justice. Mente to provide a service where every person will feel as though all of their intersecting identities are welcome. Mente encourages every person to participate in their healing process by bringing their courageous voice and the resiliency of their ancestry. Mente offers learning opportunities in an accessible virtual format to professionals and the community. Mente centers the voices and lived experienced of speakers and trainers so that they can increase knowledge on the impact of oppression on BIPOC and LGBTQI+ communities while also integrating bold ideas on how to heal.

Values and approach


Mente values the dignity and integrity of every person that honors us with their presence. We do not take people for granted, and we understand that healing requires a trusting therapeutic relationship. When you are with us, you can count on being offered ample time to process your experience. The best healing is done with time, without being pressed, and we are invested in supporting others in finding the root causes to the obstacles that get in their way.

As a client at Mente, you can expect that your dignity and worth will be upheld. Your life experience and ancestry will be centered. Your voice will guide the work toward your wellbeing.

Mente is committed to being a transparent service provider. We bring a wealth of information from a variety of therapeutic orientations. However, we find that our work is done best when we provide our clients with options, and every individual chooses how they want to move towards their own healing.

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<h2>Meet the team</h2>
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Martha Stebbins-Aguiniga

Martha Stebbins-Aguiñiga, she/ella

Counselor, MA, LMHC, IMH-E III, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist

I am a mother, co-parent, sister, tía, daughter, and friend. I am a Latinx, queer, bilingual, cisgender woman.

Martha is not enrolling new clients at this time
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I feel honored and fortunate to sit with each and every person that chooses me as their therapist. I take my commitment to people very seriously, and I am invested in building a strong therapeutic relationship. It is the relationship that is known to ultimately offer the most benefit to those engaging in the therapeutic process.

I am committed to thinking with people about their concerns from an anti-racist, anti-oppression, feminist, intersectional, and social justice lens. To me, this means that people suffer sometimes because forces larger than us have imposed conditions that take away our agency and our voice. This also means that, once we have understood what we can about the roots of distress, that we will need to define what “better” and “different” might look like. I believe that change and healing are possible when all of a person’s identities are welcome. I believe in the courage that is recruited when we remind people of what it feels like to be in community, what they remember of those who have loved and respected them, and when people commit to doing better in order to secure a legacy of resiliency for future generations.

Professional journey

I began my career by working in educational settings offering support to children and youth. After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, San Diego, I was fortunate to be hired as a Social Work Counselor assisting families with children under the age of 3. This work allowed me to become immersed in the world of early childhood and developmental disability. When the opportunity presented itself, I was able to put myself through graduate school and obtain a Masters in Counseling Psychology from National University. I began my work as a therapist by offering support to the family members of people with different abilities and by working with people who struggled individually with the emotional impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability. When I wasn’t working or completing my Masters degree, I was taking courses to become a play therapist at the University of California, San Diego.

I decided to move to Seattle in 2011 and was honored to be offered an opportunity to work at a local agency called Wellspring Family Services. There, I was mentored in Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytically informed practices while also being introduced to the rich world of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. My work involved supporting young children who had experienced trauma and being a resource to their teachers and early childhood education staff who worked tirelessly to advocate for the wellbeing of children and families who experienced homelessness. I earned a Graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health from the University of Washington during this time. This part of my professional life also began my trajectory in becoming a trauma-informed and trauma-healing therapist by offering me ample opportunities to learn about best practices to support children and adults who have been overwhelmed by discrete and/or complex trauma.

In 2015, I was offered the opportunity to join a clinic called Cooper House, a place where I had the opportunity to be among the brightest and most innovative minds in the world of infant and early childhood mental health. My work continued to expand as I was able to offer services to children under the age of 5 as well as their parents and caregivers. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work alongside pediatric occupational therapists who expand my knowledge every day about the constitutional and somatic components of emotional and psychological health. I am proud to continue my work at Cooper House to this day. It is also important to note, that while at Cooper House I was able to complete a Graduate Certificate in Gender Affirmative Therapy which has allowed me to elevate the quality of care that I can offer to the Trans, non-binary, communities as well as anyone who identifies anywhere on the gender spectrum. As a cisgendered woman, it was important to me to be trans-competent and affirming.

As an immigrant from México, I have always felt passionate about issues of race, culture, migration and language. I have been offered many opportunities through my work and personal experiences to expand my knowledge about the impact of systemic forces on those who are vulnerable to oppression. Mente Counseling & Consultation was born from a deep desire to offer high-quality, deeply thoughtful services to those whose emotional wellbeing is often overlooked. Mente Counseling & Consultation is an anti-racist practice seeking to provide a space where equity, diversity, and inclusion are always at the forefront of the conversation. We courageously opened our doors in November, 2020 and have been deeply moved by the strong support of our loving family, friends, and community.

Fees
$175.00 per individual counseling session. $200.00 per professional consultation or clinical supervision session. Please email us for training and group consultation rates. Martha is an in-network provider with Aetna, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, First Choice Health. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Martha sees clients in person at the West Seattle office and virtually. Services can be offered in English or in Spanish.
People I Serve
Martha is currently only providing consultation services for professionals.
Tara Cristobal-Rivera

Tara Cristobal-Rivera, she/her/Siya

Mental Health Counselor Associate: MA, LMHC-A / Nutritionist: MS, CN

I am a wife, dog mom, daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie, niña, and friend. I am a cisgender heterosexual Filipinx and Latinx woman.

Tara is currently accepting new clients
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Being multi-ethnic and growing up in San Diego, CA, I had the opportunity to interact with many diverse cultures. I am passionate about race, cultural, socioeconomic, and equity issues due to my personal experiences and empathizing with others’ experiences. The intersectionality of what makes us unique can also compound our lived experiences. I am committed to continuously learning about the impacts of marginalized communities and supporting those that are systemically oppressed.

My approach is to collaboratively work with individuals and meet them where they are on their physical and mental health journey. I provide a person-centered, humanistic, and collaborative approach in working clients. I have found there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and I focus on partnering with each individual to build body trust, respect, and compassion for ourselves. This approach creates a more peaceful and joyous relationship with ourselves and others.

My goal is to support individuals on their healing journey in understanding of their life experiences. I am honored to do this work and look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Professional journey

Have you ever stopped mid-breath after reading a text? A few years ago, I received a text from my dad stating he had a mild heart attack. The doctors discovered that he had three blocked arteries and needed triple bypass surgery. This news flipped my world upside down. Thankfully, my dad recovered well and is back to paddleboarding. But that event triggered a series of life-changing events for me.

During my father’s recovery, he was handed a paper outlining foods to eat and what not to eat. I remember thinking he is not going to change his eating habits by reading a piece of paper. This experience prompted me to learn more about nutrition, the physiological impacts on our bodies, and how foods affect our mood, behavior, and mental health.

In April 2020, I completed a M.S. Integrative Function and Nutrition degree and an M.A. Clinical Psychology degree in December 2023. I’m currently completing a Humanistic Psychology Ph.D. degree, conducting research addressing trauma experiences influencing eating behaviors and lifestyle choices that can affect mental health in communities of color.

Fees

$135 per individual counseling session. Tara is is an in network provider with Premera, please talk to us if you have any questions. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.

$100 per individual nutritional session. Please note that most insurances do not cover nutritional services. We can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request nutrition service reimbursements.

Details
Tara offers virtual services only.
People I Serve
  • Individual adults and teens 14+
Margaret Lacy

Margaret Lacy, she/her

Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

I am a mother, a friend, a sister, an aunt, and a daughter. I am a cisgender heterosexual White woman. 

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I work with adults and adolescents addressing issues such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, oppression, loss and grief, and existential concerns. My approach to therapy is eclectic.  I utilize a variety of psychological theories and techniques with a strong slant towards relational and attachment theories. Our work will focus on helping you to gain insight into your current situation through an understanding of cultural context, personal experiences, and relationships. I do not believe therapy is something I do for you. Rather, I work with you to explore yourself.  It is helpful to think of therapy as a journey that you and I are going on together. I have the honor of accompanying you on your trip. 

Professional journey

Originally from Wisconsin, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Geography and African Studies. In 2000, I moved to Seattle and began a career in Human Resources, followed by a short stint in esthetics. Interpersonal connection has always been one of my core values, so I eagerly decided to pursue my Master’s Degree in Psychology at Antioch – Seattle, completed in 2009. Before graduating, I worked at Sound Mental Health in Auburn, WA first as an intern and later as a full-time employee in Outpatient Counseling Services. In 2011, I started my own private practice where I worked until my twins were born in 2015. I then took time off to mother my three young children. In the midst of this journey, my commitment to attachment work blossomed. I completed Postpartum Doula and End of Life Doula training before jumping at the opportunity to work at Mente. 

 

I feel grateful to work at Mente and I am deeply humbled that clients choose to share their experiences with me. 

Fees
$175.00 per individual counseling session. $200.00 per professional consultation or clinical supervision session. Margaret is an in-network provider with Premera. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Margaret offers virtual services only.
People I Serve
  • Individual adults
  • LGBTQI+ community
  • Parents who would like to participate in SPACE program
  • Mental health clinicians seeking clinical supervision
Euryale Gadin

Euryale Gadin, she/her/Siya

MA. LMHC

I am a queer Filipinx individual though I mainly present as an older sister, Tia, daughter and loyal friend.

Euryale is currently accepting new clients
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I view my time with each client as a privilege. They have chosen to agree to be vulnerable and given trust that I will provide a confidential, private, safe and non-judgmental space. I take those things seriously as this is what hopefully creates a collaborative therapeutic relationship in where the client further gains and/or further strengthens their coping process.

I believe that the client is the expert in what they are experiencing and together, we explore how to recognize their support systems, level of self-care and community resources. The time together is about them.

Having grown up in various locations, I am able to understand basic Tagalog and minimal Ilocano with English as my main dialect.

Professional journey
I have my masters degree of Humanistic Counseling of Clinical Mental Health from Saybrook University and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A #MC61151052) in Washington State. I am also currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Saybrook University. As I work with clients during this time, I hope to be a part of the influence in shifting curriculum and research in better understanding BIPOC people’s experience in all areas of life that affects their mental health. I hope to also be a mentor in growing more counselors of color and more competency in non-BIPOC counselors.

I see my professional journey as always evolving and expanding. In being able to work with and teach others, I feel that I am further refined and shaped as a therapist.
 

I feel grateful to work at Mente and I am deeply humbled that clients choose to share their experiences with me. 

Fees
$135 per individual counseling session. $185 per couples/relationship counseling session. Euryale is an in-network provider with Premera. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837 (individual counseling) or 90847 (this is used for couples/relationship psychotherapy sessions). For couples/relationship counseling, please confirm that your insurance will reimburse for diagnosis code Z63.0 Problems in relationship with spouse or partner. Please note that most insurances do not cover couples/relationship counseling services. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Euryale offers virtual services only.
People I Serve
  • Individual adults ages 21+
  • Filipinx individuals
  • LBGTQI+ community
Emily A Anderson

Emily A. Anderson, she/her

Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E IV

I am a Queer white Jewish mama, a feminist woman, and a feisty daughter of second-generation Portuguese and Irish/Scottish parents.

Emily is not enrolling new clients at this time
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I am blessed to have what I consider a dream job— one in which I have the honor of joining with individuals and families into the stories of their lives. Sometimes I join during moments of extreme stress and pain; other times, during moments of curiosity, confusion, worry, or wonder. Together we try to understand what has been, what is, and what may be in the future. We may do this through talk, through play, through inquiry, or through practicing new ways of existing in the body. We do this in ways that acknowledge all the inner and outer forces— both oppressive and liberating— that are at play in a person’s life at any given moment in time. Perhaps most importantly, we collaborate along the way to ensure that goals are shared, progress is mutually defined, and the therapeutic relationship is centered. This is true whether I am working with an adult, a couple, a baby and parent, a child, or an entire family.
Professional journey
I have concentrated my work and expertise in the support of infants, very young children, and families in various capacities since 2002. While completing my Master’s degree in Psychology, my focus was on early intervention with families considered to be at-risk, including adolescent parents and their babies. I discovered a passion for working with fathers (both young and old) and with families who struggled to connect with other professional systems, including LGBTQ children and families, and families who were working with CPS and DCYF. My next professional home was the Stroum Jewish Community Center’s Early Childhood School, which was a local pioneer in the concept of an embedded Infant Mental Health clinician to provide ongoing relationship-based clinical support to children age 0-5 and their families. This included professional development and reflective support for the staff (from teachers to the Director of all Early Childhood Programs).

I joined the Cooper House early childhood clinic in 2013, where I had the opportunity to deepen my direct therapy practice with young children and families, as well as further my training in reflective consultation. This led to my certification as a Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) Trainer, which allows me to coach home visitors, nurses, early intervention specialists, and other providers in a mindful, relationship-based framework for working with families— a framework which, in turn, allows them to support the capacity and strength of the families they serve, rather than being in the role of “expert.” I see this as an essential way to promote collaborative, anti-racist practice in the expanding early childhood workforce, thus reaching far more families than I might reach as a single clinician.

I am privileged to be able to extend my professional journey to Mente Counseling alongside my work with families at Cooper House. I have been able to follow my professional passions of working with fathers in particular, as well as children on the autism spectrum, and couples who are struggling in their relationship. I have also enriched my practice with extensive studies in the Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation, a powerful framework that emphasizes our common human needs to avoid danger, increase protection, and seek comfort in our relationships, and the ways these needs can become distorted by trauma, oppression, and interpersonal conflict. I bring the lens of adaptation and resiliency into every therapeutic interaction I have.

Fees
$175 per individual counseling session. $200 per professional consultation or clinical supervision session. $250 per couples/relationship counseling session. Emily is an in-network provider with Premera, Regence, and Cigna. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837 (individual counseling) or 90847 (this is used for couples/relationship psychotherapy sessions). For couples/relationship counseling, please confirm that your insurance will reimburse for diagnosis code Z63.0 Problems in relationship with spouse or partner. Please note that most insurances do not cover couples/relationship counseling services. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Emily sees clients virtually and at the North Seattle office.
People I Serve
  • Children ages 5-9
  • LGBTQI+ community
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Perinatal and postpartum support
  • Fathers
  • Relationships and couples
  • Individual adults
  • Mental health clinicians seeking clinical supervision
Liz Hadley

Liz Hadley, she/her

Counselor, MA, LMHCA

I am a mother, partner, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. I am a cisgender heterosexual White woman.

Liz is not enrolling new clients at this time.
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“What has been wounded in a relationship must be, after all, healed in a relationship.” – Annie Rogers

At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view and experience therapy as a collaborative process wherein we create a container within which we can engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow.

My therapeutic practice is shaped by my responsibility to be anti-racist, my understanding that psychology and therapy are not apolitical, and my belief that our identities – complex, unique, and intersecting – are relevant in the therapeutic space. I understand suffering and distress not as a function of individual pathology, but as something that is always in some way connected to the world and environment it emerges from.

Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.

I am skilled at using a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including attachment work and depth-oriented psychotherapy, focusing, play therapy, various trauma and body-based therapies, inner child and parts work, and meaning and insight-based therapies. However, I tailor my approach to each person based on their unique strengths and intentions for therapy.

Professional journey
Throughout my life, a guiding compass has been my commitment to supporting others meet fundamental rights and needs, and experience welcome, connection and well-being. I became a therapist after working for 8 years alongside refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers – a community which taught me how to honor every person’s unique humanity, work for peace, and forefront hospitality in my life.

My work alongside these communities also shaped the lenses through which I see the world, better attuning me to how systems of oppression, generational trauma, loss of home, White supremacy, and American exceptionalism powerfully control and distort lives and communities. In working as a therapist, I continue my commitment to supporting marginalized communities and de-centering white, Western understandings of suffering, healing, and being. I continuously ground my work in social justice and liberation practices that seek to understand and dismantle oppressive systems that contribute to individual, communal, and environmental suffering. This is what draws me to the community of Mente.

I hold a masters degree in Psychology from Seattle University with an emphasis on the existential phenomenological tradition – a tradition that grounds me in a continuous curiosity about the lived experience of the individual sitting across from me and how they create meaning in their life. Prior to joining Mente, I worked in community mental health at Valley Cities, providing individual and group therapy to adults and children seeking support for a wide variety of challenges and concerns.

Each client I have ever worked with has been my teacher in life, and I consider it a deep honor to have our paths cross. I consider this work the greatest and most worthy way I could spend my time. To those with whom I will cross paths: I am honored, and so eager to know you.

Fees
$135 per individual counseling session. $185 per couples/relationship counseling session. Liz is an in-network provider with Premera. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837 (individual counseling) or 90847 (this is used for couples/relationship psychotherapy sessions). For couples/relationship counseling, please confirm that your insurance will reimburse for diagnosis code Z63.0 Problems in relationship with spouse or partner. Please note that most insurances do not cover couples/relationship counseling services. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Liz offers virtual services only.
People I Serve
  • Children ages 5-9
  • Individual adults
  • LGBTQI+ community
  • Refugee and asylee community
Jasmine Ontiveros

Jasmine Ontiveros, She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA

I am a Pansexual, Latinx transwoman, daughter, and sister.

Jasmine is not enrolling new clients at this time
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I am dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through individualized and collaborative efforts. I acknowledge and value the impact of marginalized and minority identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic status, on individuals’ life experiences and mental health. I strive to create a safe, inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life to heal and grow by integrating these aspects of identity into my therapeutic approach. My goal is to empower clients by helping them develop self-awareness and understanding, allowing them to live their lives to the fullest.

I use an eclectic approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, combining psychodynamic and humanistic techniques for a holistic approach. I believe that a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is key to helping clients work through past traumas, negative thought patterns, and behaviors impacting their present life. My aim is to help clients gain deeper self-understanding and achieve lasting change and emotional growth. While psychodynamic therapy provides a powerful tool for exploring self and relationships, ACT therapy emphasizes acceptance and mindfulness, helping individuals break free from negative thoughts and emotions.

I am dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and would be honored to be a part of your journey towards positive change and achieving your goals.

Professional journey
My professional journey began in Las Cruces, NM, where I lived from 2002 to 2022. While my background wasn’t always in mental health, all routes I pursued had one thing in common – helping others. I received my B.A in Psychology, B.S in Biology and another B.S in Biochemistry from New Mexico State University in 2017. I originally had wanted to pursue medicine, and as I had prepared for med school, I found myself encountering the same dilemmas in patients – the lack of a true connection with their provider and not feeling heard. Despite being passionate about medicine and biology, I wanted those I worked with to feel, not only heard, but truly valued and understood. Consequently, in the summer before going to Burrel School of Osteopathic Medicine, I decided to change course, and enrolled in a counseling program. I earned my M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a minor in Integrative Behavioral Health. My varied experiences, and backgrounds in different fields, and subsets of mental health have left me with an integrated and holistic approach to counseling and mental health

It was in my graduation program that I became truly impassioned for social justice advocacy. Advocating for small changes both at the university I attended, but also for the city I lived in. While in school, I began several projects aimed at improving the quality of life for LGBTQ+ students by having access to safe housing and restroom access. Simultaneously I was on a Board of Directors for a non-profit for transgender and gender non-confirming resources in southern New Mexico.

Directly after graduation, I worked as the Acute Psychosis “Bridge” Unit therapist at Mesilla Valley Hospital where I worked with individuals of all ages (as young as 5 years old to individuals into their 90s) as well as diagnoses, ranging from adjustment disorders, and substance abuse diagnoses, to more acute diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Having worked in such a setting has given me a familiarity and comfort working with individuals who require higher levels of care. I was later promoted to a supervisor role where I oversaw a clinical department of 15 other therapists, and worked with training all counseling and social work students across the state. I later left the hospital to work at a local Crisis Center, where I sought to connect individuals with resources, and intervene in highly acute mental health and substance use crises.

In 2023, I left Las Cruces, NM to pursue my passion of working with LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages. As a transwoman myself, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for all of my clients to navigate (as well as celebrate) their unique, and exciting journeys. I believe in the importance of connecting with individuals and assisting them in their path to recovery and fulfillment. I am eager to continue my work in this field and to make a positive impact in the lives of those I serve.

Fees
$135 per individual counseling session. Jasmine is is an in network provider with Premera, please talk to us if you have any questions. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Jasmine sees clients in person at the West Seattle office and virtually.
People I Serve
Individual adults and teens 16+. LGBTQI+ community.
Clara Rosebrock

Clara Rosebrock, She/Her/Ella

Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHCA

I am a queer woman, partner, sister, daughter, and friend. I am a white, cisgender bilingual individual.

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Honoring what makes us human guides my approach to counseling. I am passionate about centering openness and compassion as my client and I explore the next stage of their journey. I see counseling as a collaborative relationship which constantly evolves throughout our time together. Through moments of conversation, silence, humor, and play, we will uncover how to best support you in fostering meaningful connection in your life.

As an advocate for my clients, I seek to hold an anti-racist and culturally attuned lens. I aim to center equity and disrupt oppression that may be impacting my clients’ growth. Becoming our authentic selves may include moments of tension and discomfort. Over time, we can explore these challenges together.

I am humbled by my clients offering me the opportunity to support them wherever they are in their growth journey. I am passionate about supporting adults and children navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationships and life transitions. As a queer-identified counselor, I also am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Overall, I am grateful to support my clients in exploring their identity development, belonging, and finding connection in their lives.

Professional journey
Coming from a family of German and Scandinavian heritage, I have lived in many regions in the United States from the Midwest, East Coast, and now the Pacific Northwest. Growing up going to a Spanish immersion school, I am grateful to have the language to connect with others in Spanish and English. I look forward to supporting greater access to mental health counseling for the Spanish-speaking community.

My background started as an educator teaching hands-on science and arts programming with school-age children, where I found my passion for connecting with youth. The past five years I have been in the nonprofit sector supporting the growth and development of adults who work with children and adolescents.

Within the counseling profession, my approach is to support my clients in fostering growth and connection, in whatever form that may look like for them. Sitting with the discomfort of change and uncertainty is challenging. However, being able to support meaningful connections with our inner selves and with others is essential.

I hold a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A MC61579214). I aim to bring my empathy, creative visioning, and nurturing lens to deeply support the communities I work with. I am grateful to work at Mente and center mental health supports for school-age youth, families, and adults.

Fees
$135 per individual counseling session. Clara is an in network provider with Premera. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837 (individual counseling). A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Clara sees clients virtually and in person at the Seattle office.
People I Serve
  • LGBTQIA+ community
  • Children and adolescents
  • Individual adults
  • Spanish-speaking individuals
Ash Warren

Ash Warren, he/him

Clinical Supervisor, LICSW

I am queer, white, a transman, a parent, an East Coaster, a partner, a friend, and the youngest child of southern parents.

Ash is not enrolling new clients at this time
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan.
My work is guided primarily by attachment theory, dialectical behavioral theory, and mindfulness, while consistently relying on a partnership with clients to co-create systems. My practice is trauma-informed and trauma-healing. I work from an anti-racist, gender and trans affirming, feminist, equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. My supervision style is a combination of educational, administrative, and supportive supervision. I endeavor to create a climate of safety and trust, where supervisees can develop their sense of professional identity.
Professional journey
Ash Warren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington. He has worked in the field of community behavioral health in both direct care and leadership roles for over 17 years. Ash is currently the Assisted Outpatient Coordinator for King County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Division overseeing all court ordered treatment in the County. He has helped start many innovative programs including 1811 Eastlake, the Mobile Crisis Team, the Crisis Solutions Center, and the Recovery Pilot Project. Ash is a lead trainer on topics including Crisis Intervention (CPI), Equity and Social Justice, motivational interviewing, clinical interventions for folks with severe and persistent behavioral health issues, working with *trans identified staff and clients, Trauma Informed Care, and Assisted Outpatient Treatment.
Fees
Ash is a state-approved clinical social work supervisor. Supervision and Consultation sessions are $200 per session.
Details
Ash is available for virtual sessions only.
People I Serve
Mental health professionals seeking clinical consultation or supervision. Ash is available for on-going sessions or to obtain supervision hours for licensure.
Mariana Boden

Mariana Boden, she/ella

Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHCA

I am a daughter and a parent, a wife, a sister, a tia, and a friend. I am cisgender and a heterosexual woman, as well as a Latinx immigrant. I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Mariana is currently accepting new clients (telehealth clients only)
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How I work
Inevitably, life will bring us challenges that impact our emotional well-being to some degree. However, these setbacks do not have to define who we are. While it is hard work, I believe that when we feel seen and heard, we can heal– and we all deserve healing. My experience is that therapy can provide invaluable support in doing the brave work of finding the bits and pieces that make us who we are. As a therapist, it is an honor to walk this path alongside my clients– through every small win, setback, and breakthrough.
Professional journey
We know from research that finding a psychotherapist who is the right match for you (or your child) is a crucial part of making therapy successful in the long run. Therefore, I encourage you to take your time through this process, as it is important to go on this therapeutic journey with someone you trust.

Here is a little more about myself: I was born and raised in Brazil (fluent in Portuguese) and moved to the U.S. as a young adult. I have lived in Florida and California before coming to Seattle in 2017. I have worked supporting children and youth in many different settings, as well as families/ parents from diverse backgrounds. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A MC#61474184). I am trained in several evidence-based modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy for children (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, EFT Tapping, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Fees
$135 per individual counseling session. Mariana is is an in network provider with Premera. For all other insurances, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your plan for reimbursement. Please confirm with your insurance provider that you are eligible to request reimbursements. You may need to confirm that they will reimburse for the service code 90837 (individual counseling). A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Mariana sees clients in person at our Arboretum office and also offers virtual sessions.
People I Serve
  • Children ages birth- 9
  • Tweens ages 9-12
  • Teens 12+
  • Individual adults
  • LGBTQI+ community
  • Refugee and asylee community
Avani Vimawala

AVANI VIMAWALA, SHE/HER

Mental Health Counseling Intern, MHA, RPSGT

I am a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend. I am an Indian, trilingual, cisgender heterosexual woman.

Avani is currently accepting new clients
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How I work
Growing up in India, I deeply understand its rich culture and diverse traditions, which I believe enhances my counseling practice. This multicultural insight enables me to connect with clients from various backgrounds on a deeper level, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic approach to therapy. I am a dedicated counseling intern who profoundly values the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social well-being. My philosophy towards counseling is that the health of every individual and the community is defined by these elements. Connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and empowering them to care for themselves is an art I continuously strive to master.

With a background in Sleep Medicine and certification as a sleep technician, I am deeply committed to advocating for proper sleep hygiene as a crucial mental health component. I bring unique insights into the relationship between sleep hygiene and mental health, aiming to offer equitable and community-specific mental health services. I firmly believe everyone deserves equal political and social rights and health opportunities. This commitment to holistic mental health care is a cornerstone of my counseling practice.

My approach to counseling is guided by a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and administrative skills, which I bring from my master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Washington. I embrace openness while holding particular personal views close to my heart. The concept of free will is central to my approach, and I strive to exercise it to the best of my abilities. Establishing meaningful relationships comes naturally to me, and I find great fulfillment in connecting with people on a deep level. This approach, combined with my commitment to continuous learning and improvement, allows me to provide compassionate and effective support to my clients.

I can fluently speak English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Professional journey
Growing up in India within a family of physicians, I was instilled with the values of empathy and compassion, which have profoundly influenced my professional journey. Moving to the United States presented the challenge of adapting to a new culture and language. Driven by a desire to help others, I began my career as a sleep technician, gaining valuable experience in sleep medicine and working closely with patients.

As a Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPST), I balanced my night shifts while earning a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. This dual focus allowed me to understand both the clinical and administrative aspects of healthcare, eventually leading to a role as Administrator of three sleep labs. Over four years, I developed my leadership and organizational skills, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective management.

Seeking new challenges, I joined a medical device startup with a robust telemedicine platform, enabling patients to receive care from the comfort of their homes. However, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant turning point in my life. I lost my older brother and struggled to find a therapist who could understand my cultural background. My children faced similar difficulties in finding culturally competent mental health support. This experience highlighted the critical need for mental health professionals who can relate to diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Motivated by a desire to give back to the community and address this gap, I enrolled in Seattle University’s Master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Now a third-year student intern, set to graduate in 2025, I bring a unique blend of cultural awareness and empathy to my practice. I deeply understand the challenges immigrants face and the struggles associated with adapting to a new environment.

My journey has shaped me into a counselor who values cultural sensitivity and empathy. I am committed to supporting individuals and families, helping them navigate their mental health challenges with understanding and compassion. As I continue my education and practice, I remain dedicated to improving mental health care and advocating for culturally competent support for all.

Fees
$75 per individual counseling session. A portion of all fees paid to Mente Counseling & Consultation helps support people who cannot afford services.
Details
Avani sees clients in the office on Mondays and Thursdays. Telehealth sessions are available Monday through Friday.
People I Serve
  • Individual adults
  • Middle-aged women 40 +
  • Immigrants
Locations

Seattle

2910 East Madison Street, Suite 113
Seattle, WA 98112

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