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Susan Anderson, MA
365 Ericksen Ave., Ste 311, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 818-5830 e-mail: seanderson54@hotmail.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, RN
Insurance accepted: None

I counsel children and adults individually, as couples and families addressing issues of anxiety and depression, grief and loss, illness, relationships, life transitions, personal growth and parenting. I use a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral framework incorporating narrative therapy and positive psychology. I offer workshops in positive psychology-enhancing the best in us. I also offer psycho-educational coaching for parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Barbara Babbe, MFCT
P.O. B. 10464, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 355 Ericksen, #423, BI
Phone: 842-9390 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMFT, Certified Sexual Assault Therapist
Insurance accepted: KPS, others will be negotiated

I have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children (5 through teens). I work with a broad range of issues and I have extensive experience treating individuals and families dealing with past or current sexual abuse, domestic violence, anger problems, depression, and later stages of recovery from addiction. I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic and family systems theory and have been trained in EMDR.

Bainbridge Youth Services
9350 NE High School Rd., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-0458 e-mail: www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org
Licensure/Registration:
Insurance accepted:

BYS is a non-profit agency providing free counseling for adolescents. Our school-based (Woodward) and community-based counselors provide crisis intervention and solution-focused brief therapy, as well as anger-management and drug-and-alcohol groups. We also have a part-time multi-cultural specialist on staff.

Teresa Bentley, MS
P.O. Box 11514, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, BI
Phone: 780-9775 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: Regence

I work with families, couples and individuals (adults, adolescents, and children) who are processing issues of grief, fear, depression, transitions, spirituality, anxiety, parenting, and/or personal development. I also offer supervision as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Sandy Bratz, MA
180 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 1-866-220-3255 e-mail: sabratz@juno.com
Licensure/Registration: CAMFT, WAMFT, SOTP, MICA cert.
Insurance accepted: MHN, Uniform Medical

Individivual and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Over 20 years experience working with families in the area of PTSD, including sexual abuse and Vietnam and Gulf War veterans. My eclectic approach is client-based, using psychoeducational, humanistic, family systems and cognitive-behavioral disciplines.

Phillip Brown, PhD
120 Madrone, Ste. 205, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 268-4808 or 853-6852 e-mail: pbrown@antiochsea.edu
Licensure/Registration: LICSW
Insurance accepted: Pending; sliding fee scale available

Beason Marriage and Family Therapy serves couples, children, and families. As multi-systemic therapists, we believe that the relationships within the family system have tremendous power to shape lives and create meaningful and lasting change. Multisystemic therapy focuses on understanding emotions, improving communication, and helping clients shift the ways they relate to significant others and to the world. Mental health issues are addressed in the context of the family system.

Esther Bryant, MSW
12031 Pleasant Pl., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 3100 Bucklin Hill Rd., Ste. 234, Silverdale
Phone: 206-276-6273 e-mail: eabryant11@hotmail.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW
Insurance accepted: KPS; claim forms provided for clients to file for out of network coverage.

I have a general counseling practice with an emphasis on grief and loss. Much of my 30 years in clinical practice has been with hospice, working with individuals, families, and groups. I work with adolescents and adults, related to loss by death, illness, injury, divorce, life changes. I am part of the Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Council for Aging and Long Term Care. I am willing to do in-home counseling.

Susan Buckles, JD, MSW
P.O.B. 4673, Rolling Bay, WA 98061
Second address: 180 Ericksen Ave. NE, BI
Phone: 842-5871 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LICSW, BCD
Insurance accepted: None, but I can provide a receipt which will allow partial reimbursement with some insurers

Adults and older (18+) adolescents, individual psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, chronic pain, and women's issues. Ecletic approach, emphasizing Internal Family Systems Therapy. EMDR certified.

Sue Coble Bunn, MA
560 Wood Ave. SW #202, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-9706 e-mail: suecobu@hotmail.com
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted: None

I counsel women experiencing life changes or relationship problems, such as anxiety, depression, stress and grief. As a geriatric case manager I work with families and individuals doing counseling, assessment, home visits, and care coordination.

Janie Burke, LMFT
10918 NE Bill Point Court, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-713-2771 e-mail: jrbgoddess@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: KPS and UMP provider--other insurances are billable

Adolescent and adult psychotherapy, specializing in eating disordersand family systems psychotherapy. I work closely with a physician creating a team approach for adolescents with eating disorders. Clinical Member of AAMFT, National Eating Disorders Association, and Academy for Eating Disorders. Twenty five years in private practice.

Harriet Cannon, MC
15094 Washington Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-3843 e-mail: harriet@harrietcannon.com www.harrietcannon.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT, LMHC
Insurance accepted: None

I specialize in personal development, relationship, communication enhancement and parenting issues for multicultural, multiracial individuals, couples and families. I also provide intercultural and cross-cultural communications and education to businesses and organizations.

Carolyn Caughie, MA
785 Ericksen Ave. Ste. 119, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-4100 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: Most all insurance accepted

Marriage and family trained, but very cognitive behavioral/ insight oriented in practice. I see adults, couples and adolescents, covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, with a speciality in family work, parenting and adolescents.

Mary Clare, MA
345 Knechtel Way, Ste. 208, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 2401-1/2 10th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 842-0119 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: None

Twenty-five years of experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy for adults. I am a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, trained by Harville Hendrix, and have also trained in couples therapy with John Gottman. I love helping couples and groups build satisfying connections. I have an office in Seattle as well.

Barbara Clark, MC
365 Ericksen, Ste. 311, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-4215 e-mail: barbara@kauffmanfamily.org
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, NCC
Insurance accepted: Group Health, KPS

I work with children, adolescents and adults, covering a range of issues including: anger/stress management, anxiety, panic, depression, divorce, and parenting. Social skills groups with K-5th graders. Pragmatic therapeutic approach includes cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, play therapy and humor within a systems framework and a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Andrea Conlon, MSW
355 Ericksen Ave., Ste. 423, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-7013 e-mail: aconlon@mailitup.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW
Insurance accepted: Regence, Premera, UBH

I combine 18 years experience as a psychotherapist with a lifelong study of astrology and transpersonal perspectives.I have a general counseling practice in which I see adults and adolescents. I specialize in soul centered counseling wherin the tool and perspective of the astrological birthchart informs our work. I have background in chemical dependency treatment, community mental health, and primary care settings. I teach astrology in small groups.

Deborah Curry, MS, RN
P.O. Box 4534, Rolling Bay, WA 98061
Phone: 842-9693 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: RN, LMFT
Insurance accepted: Most

My practice is broad based, with a focus on the systems approach. Counseling is interactive and collaborative, with respect for the capacity of each individual and family to participate in their own healing. I focus on strengths with use of Family-of-origin, Narrative, Solution-focus, Cognitive-behavioral. Appropriate use of EMDR to address trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression is integrated with these approaches. I work with couples, families, and individuals age 8 through senior citizens.

Jane Curtis, PhD
11290-B Sunrise, Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-7782 e-mail: lifespanps@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insurance accepted: Most insurances accepted

Focus of practice is on children, adults, and older adults who present with a variety of concerns, including, depression, anxiety, bereavement, bipolar disorder, obsessive/compulsive behavior, chronic pain, psychological factors associated with chronic illness, dementia, and aging concerns, among others. Professional background includes a PhD from Utah State University and predoctoral training ath the University of Washington School of Medicine. Services include individual/couples/family psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation.

Steve Curtis, PhD
11290-B Sunrise, Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-7782 e-mail: lifespanps@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insurance accepted: Most insurances accepted

Practice focuses on children presenting with significant emotional, behavioral, learning, and/or other developmental difficulties. Professional background includes a PhD from Utah State University, and pre/postdoctoral training at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Services include individual/family psychotherapy; psychological, neuropsychological, and educational assessment; and school consultation. I am also an Assistant Professor and Director of Special Education at Seattle University. Teaching emphasis is on working with children/adolescents with behavior disorders in schools.

Elizabeth Djordjevich, MA
321 NE High School Rd., #303, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 793 Ericksen, Ste. 121
Phone: 842-4711 e-mail: bainbridgecounseling@yahoo.com
Licensure/Registration:
Insurance accepted: KPS, others billable

Counseling services include cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety and panic disorders. Couples therapy is offered employing Gottman techniques. Grief and trauma counseling is also available. Psychotherapy is approached from a compassionate, client-centered perspective.

Michael Dorsey, MA
785 Ericksen, Ste. 119, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 349-7032 e-mail: midorsey@msn.com; www.midorsey.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, CDP, CMHS
Insurance accepted: None

Adolescent and adult counseling from an existential-phenomenological perspective. Emphasis on anxiety, drug and alcohol issues, adolescents and their families. Very client-driven.


Lynn Fuller, MA
2285 Soundview Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-0169 e-mail: fullbright4@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: Regence and many others; not a preferred provider

I offer psychotherapy from a depth perspective. I utilize the expressive arts in my work with individuals, couples and children--especially the use of movement and sandtray, and I invite the exploration of dreams and body issues. I support the inherent wholeness and the innate healing function in each person I work with. I teach and facilitate groups in the discipline of authentic movement and witnessing. I have 26 years of experience.

Larry Galpert, PhD, ABPP
180 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 600 First Ave., #401, Seattle
Phone: 842-0615 e-mail: lgalpert@bainbridge.net
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist
Insurance accepted: Many

I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, couple, and group psychotherapy for adults and older teens. Eclectic orientation, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, gestalt, and family systems approaches. I see patients with a wide range of issues and concerns, including personality disorders, depression, addictions, sexual addiction, relationship problems, personal growth, etc. I offer a co-ed process group in Pioneer Square and a men's group on Bainbridge.

Lorraine Glover, MSW
785 Ericksen Ave., Ste. 117, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-9949 e-mail: lorraineglover@agatepassage.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW, LMHC
Insurance accepted: Most

I am a counselor with 28 years of experience, 20 years in part with minority populations. Specialty areas include chronic trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, adjustment, and EMDR. I prefer individual counseling but also facilitate groups using DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) principles, particularly useful for individuals experiencing multiple traumas, crisis, and chaos in their lives.

Brett Gold, MA
568 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-954-5572 e-mail: www.goldcounseling.com
Licensure/Registration: NBCC, LMHC, CCMHC
Insurance accepted: Private pay

Individual counseling for children and adolescents. I use modalities such R.E.B.T. (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) to help clients identify irrational belief systems and create new strategies which help them focus on feelings, emotions and thoughts. I use cognitive-behavioral techniques to help them become more effective communicators within their families and social systems. This learning and experiential exercise allows them to grow emotionally, becoming better communicators and effective and efficient problem solvers, and gaining greater self-esteem.

H. Grady Gray, PhD
3310 Crystal Springs Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 1818 Westlake Ave. N. #118, Seattle
Phone: 842-5348 e-mail: hgray31745@aol.com ; hgradygray.com
Licensure/Registration: WA LMHC; Calif Psych; NBCC
Insurance accepted: KPS, Regence, others

I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations for over 30 years. My approach is Jungian-oriented with solution-focused. I strive to honor the person(s) and their process. I especially like to work with invididuals and families concerning spiritual issues by working with dreams, body concerns, addictions, creativity and spiritual approaches (interface with that which is greater than oneself).

Laurie Greig, PhD
3107 S. Dearborn St., Seattle, WA 98144
Second address: 793 Ericksen, Ste. 123
Phone: 206-963-6666 e-mail: dr.lauriegreig@comcast.net
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: KPS and others depending on policy

I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families on Bainbridge Island for 20 years. My practice is now expanded to Seattle. I work with a variety of modalities including talk therapy, role playing, the use of writing and art. Clients come with issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, academic problems, divorce, andself-mutilation.

Christine Havens, MA
385 Ericksen Ave., Ste 121, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 753 N. 35th St., Ste. 204, Seattle
Phone: 521-3337 e-mail: ckhavens@earthlink.net
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: All insurances that pay for the licensure of a LMHC

I work with individuals, couples, children and families. I was originally trained in Family of Origin work and conflict resolution and subsequently have been trained for 3 years in Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing, which is trauma resolution work. I have spent 16 years studying with Gabrielle Roth, creator of the 5 Rhythms Practice, which is movement as a spiritual practice. All of my work has an underlying foundation that looks at what is stored in the body and ways to become more resilient and flexible, centered in Self, capable of loving and being loved. I particularly like to work with women's issues, marriage counseling and teenagers.

Victoria Heemstra, MA
P.O. Box 11586, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-0423 e-mail: victoriahee@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor, Clinical hypnotherapist, Certified EMDR practitioner
Insurance accepted:

I do counseling for individuals, couples and families. I lead groups in which I use the following modalities: gestalt, psychodrama, regressive work including birth trauma release. My practice is "heart centered" and addresses mind, body and spirit.

Helpline House
282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-5871 e-mail: helplinehouse@bainbridge.net
Licensure/Registration:
Insurance accepted:

Helpline contracts with several therapists in the community to provide sliding scale services to low-income community members. Generally limited to 15 sessions, services are provided to families, couples, individuals, and occasional groups. Housing and financial assistance, food bank, job counseling, and other social services are also available.

Angie Hoffpauir, PhD
120 Madrone, Ste. 205, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 853-6852 e-mail: ahoffpauir@antiochsea.edu
Licensure/Registration: LICSW, LMFT
Insurance accepted: Pending; sliding fee scale available

Beason Marriage and Family Therapy serves couples, children, and families. As multi-systemic therapists, we believe that the relationships within the family system have tremendous power to shape lives and create meaningful and lasting change. Multisystemic therapy focuses on understanding emotions, improving communication, and helping clients shift the ways they relate to significant others and to the world. Mental health issues are addressed in the context of the family system.

Barbara Hoggatt, MSW
P.O. Box 10577, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-7306 e-mail: mbhoggatt@hotmail.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW
Insurance accepted: Premera Blue Cross, UMP, others possible

Individual and group therapy with adults. Transactional Analysis, EMDR, Internal Family Stystems work

Jani Holyan, MA
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-8044 e-mail: holyanj@seattleu.edu
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted:

Specializing in an existential approach to relationships, parenting, anxiety, grief, issues of identity and self-acceptance. Sheltering Tree is a non-profit counseling center committed to strengthening and enriching individuals, couples, and families through private counseling, support groups, parenting workshops and marriage retreats.

Jan Horning, MA
321 NE High School Rd. #273, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: Ericksen Ave, BI
Phone: 780-0697 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted:

Significant life transitions: facilitating courageous new beginnings; encouraging the client to embrace change with appreciation and wonder; putting hope into action. I also offer ADHD coaching.


Suzanne B. Ivey, PhD
785 Ericksen Ave. NE #117, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-9949 e-mail: SuzanneIvey@AgatePassage.com
Second Address: 18777 Ninth Ave, Poulsbo
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insurance accepted: Most: KPS, BC/BS, Regence, Premera, Aetna, Medicare, Uniform, First Choice, Retail Clerks, others

My practice is open to all ages, including adults, adolescents, elders and infants and young children. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My orientation is cognitive behavioral, with focus on mastery and solution. I especially enjoy working from this perspective with anxiety disorders, depression and health issues.

Kurt Johns, PhD
400 Winslow Way, Suite 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-780-5151 e-mail: kjohns@reflecteam.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: Most plans reimburse for a portion or all of my clients’ fees.

My work is primarily informed by family systems, narrative, and social constructionist ideas. I enjoy working with a variety of people, and together with them finding alternatives to the dilemmas that keep them stuck in their families, relationships, personal lives and in their work. Michelle Naden and I also enjoy doing co-therapy with couples.

Ellen M. Johnson, MS
5083 Taylor Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-0664 e-mail: ewhitehawk@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: Regence, KPS, First Choice, UBH, others upon arrangement

Generalist practice serving all ages from adolescents to seniors, including couples and families. Specialist training in EMDR and Developmental Needs, as well as broad experience of over 20+ years with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, addictions, healing and rehabilitation, PTSD, aging, veterans' issues and crisis intervention. I tailor my approach and methods to each individual, based on a thorough assessment. I encourage collaboration with teachers, mentors, extended family, and other treatment providers. I also provide consultation and social work services, as well as clinical supervision.

Marc L. Joslyn, PhD
8842 Mandus Olsen Rd., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-2828 e-mail: marclefj@zipcon.net
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: None

Gestalt therapy

Donna Linz, MSW
365 Ericksen Ave., Ste 315, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-2323 e-mail: dlinz@seanet.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, ACSW
Insurance accepted: Group Health, Alliant, Regence; also will provide courtesy statements for clients whose plans allow for out-of-network providers

Adults and adolescents over 16. Anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, adults with history of childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, parent-child problems, healthy relationships.

Ann Marmesh, MS, MTS
795 Ericksen Ave., Ste 123, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-4086 e-mail: amarmesh@w-link.net
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor, Clinical member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Insurance accepted: None

I enjoy working mainly with couples but I will also see individual adults on a short or long term basis as they go through mid-life transitions.

Debra Marshall, MS, MBA
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 920-4571 e-mail: HealingJourneys@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: Marriage and Family Therapist; Medical Family Therapist
Insurance accepted: None; will provide itemized statement; sliding scale fee

My clinical work draws from a variety of post-modern theoretical orientations including solution-focused, narrative, internal family systems, and emotion-focused therapy. I operate from a Christian worldview while respecting clients with diverse belief and values systems. My diverse educational background and life experiences work well with individuals and couples dealing with chronic illnesses, career or work-related issues, pre-marital and marriage counseling, and recovery work for couples struggling with sex addiction and co-dependencies.

James E. McKeever, PhD
785 Ericksen NE, Ste 119, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-3560 e-mail: j.e.mckeever@att.net
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insurance accepted: Premera, Regence, Group Health/Alliant, Aetna, others

My current practice is mainly in the areas of child and adolescent psychology, although I also have considerable experience and training in individual adult therapy, family and marital therapy, and pediatric neuropsychology. I have an eclectic approach to treatment, utilizing cognitive-behavioral, dynamic and family systems treatment methods.

Ellen Michael, MD
345 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-2990 e-mail: wolfamour@comcast.net
Licensure/Registration: Psychiatry
Insurance accepted: Various

Adults and adolescents (over 16 years). Psychotherapy or psychotherapy with medication. I see some some medication-only patients, but no sessions are less than 30 minutes. Medications are a last resort, but frequently needed--at least in the short run. My approach is to give what comfort is urgently needed--my training is eclectic, with a psychoanalytic bias.

Richard Middleton, MA, MDiv
365 Ericksen Ave., Ste. 311, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-2022 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: Out-of-network provider if insurance company accepts

Individuals/Couples. I work with people around meaning in life issues; some cognitive therapy around anger control. I have training and skills in death and dying, grief and loss, and spiritual issues (inclusive). EMDR is a significant adjunct in treating anxiety and depression.

Roger Moore, MA, PhD
120 Madrone Ln., Ste. 205, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 509 Olive Way, Ste. 1401, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 903-1232 e-mail: roger@moorabundance.com www.mooreabundance.com ; www.slenderforlife.com
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor, Registered Hypnotherapist
Insurance accepted:

Counseling and hypnotherapy for individuals and couples specializing in relationship counseling, weight loss, sports performance, peak performance, stop smoking, stress and anxiety reduction, phobias, non-organic male impotence, Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Moore's Slender For Life (TM) Hypnotic Weight Loss program has successfully provided weight loss for thousands of clients in the US, Canada and Hong Kong. Roger Moore's Institute of Hypnotherapy offers hypnotherapy training for health and wellness professionals.

Mimi Morrow, BSN, MA
356 Wyatt Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-618-6021 e-mail: shirley1t@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: ARNP
Insurance accepted: BC/BS, 1st Choice, KPS, Health Plus

Board-certified psych/mental health specialist with prescriptive authority. I work with adolescents, adults, and elders in areas of depression/anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. I focus on family of origin; dreams and the unconscious, as well as cognitive therapy. I have 15 years of experience.

Michelle Naden, MS, PhD
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-0513 e-mail: mnaden@reflecteam.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: Not a preferred provider; most insurance plans reimburse a percentage.

Strengths-oriented systems work. Specialty areas: couples; clinical supervision of MFTs (AAMFT-approved supervisor); individual work mostly focused around depression and anxiety, work with teens and their families.

Steve Parsons, MA
10950 Skinner Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-2281, ext. 1 e-mail: sjparsons406@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted: None

Gay, lesbian, transgendered, bisexual, and questioning youth. My work includes parents/friends coping with individuals' new sexual identity.

Sandra L. Paulsen, PhD
164 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-1133 e-mail: sandra@paulsenphd.com
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insurance accepted:

Provides EMDR and ego state therapy for trauma and dissociation, and for unresolved childhood disturbed relationships and attachments. Consults to mental health professionals on EMDR and ego state therapy; to executives, athletes and artists for performance enhancement; to corporations and groups for team building. INternational speaker and writer on EMDR and ego state therapy, collaborating with Jack Watkins, originator of ego state therapy. Uses adaptive information processing, object relations, attachment, cognitive behavioral and systems theories.

Francie Powell, MA
390 Ericksen Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-1682 e-mail: fspowell@gmail.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT
Insurance accepted: Not a preferred provider; I provide necessary paperwork to receive insurance reimbursement.

I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and teens, play therapy to children and guidance/counseling sessions to parents and parents-to-be. I bring a psychodynamic and neurobiologically-informed treatment to these specialties: fluctuations in self-regard, pathological self-consciousness/anxieties, affect (dys)regulation and/or emotional "numbness", attention difficulties, and distresses experienced while relating with others. I have held a Clinical Membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists since 1989.

Kathryn Rahn, MD
793 Ericksen Ave. NE #123, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-8890 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: Psychiatry, Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Insurance accepted: Many, currently not Medicaid. Individuals should call their insurer for specifics.

A general psychiatry practice ofr patients 18 years and older, focusing on, but not limited to psychopharmacology. 14 years experience working in consultation with both primary care, and non-medical clinicians.

John Schwab, PhD
785 Ericksen Ave., Ste. 117, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 600 First Ave., #401, Seattle
Phone: 780-3976 e-mail: jhschwab@mindspring.com
Licensure/Registration: Clinical Psychology
Insurance accepted: Regence, Premera, Uniform, KPS, Aetna, First Choice, etc.

Psychotherapy and assessment; Interpersonal/psychodynamic; Individuals, couples, families; Adults and adolescents.

Carol Shakow, MSW
345 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-2990 e-mail: caromelyes@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW
Insurance accepted: Most, including Medicare

Geriatric mental health; clinical issues of adoption (including infertility); couples and family therapy; trauma recovery (including survivors group therapy)

Michelle Shellenberger, MA
216 Ericksen Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-0714 e-mail: mshell1033@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted: None

Adults, couples, adolescents, children. Approach is psychodynamic and existential. Chronic depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, divorce, life transitions, dream work and creativity. Focus of therapy includes opening to and exploring the full range of one's experience; over time, a deepening awareness leads to a greater number of choices and possibilities for one's life.

Sheltering Tree Family Counseling
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-8044 e-mail: holyanj@seattleu.edu
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted:

Specializing in an existential approach to relationships, parenting, anxiety, grief, issues of identity and self-acceptance. Sheltering Tree is a non-profit counseling center committed to strengthening and enriching individuals, couples, and families through private counseling, support groups, parenting workshops and marriage retreats.

Marcy Stafford-Lewis, MA
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 855-8870 e-mail: staffordlewis@bainbridge.net
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: Premera, KPS, others; also affordable sliding fee scale available

Serve adults, adolescents, children and families. Ecletic approach with foundation in existential-humanistic psychology. Focus on individuals' unique perspectives, strengths and ability to grow in the face of difficulties and distress. With children, enjoy using play therapy, imagination and art to facilitate self-expression and develop coping strategies. Work with adolescents honors challenges of entering complex adult world. Address many issues including: depression, anxiety/panic, grief, trauma, and self-harming behaviors, life transitions.

Sharon Stanley, PhD
2099-B Victorian Ln. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-3925 e-mail: sharonastanley@qwest.ne t; www.traumaed.org ; www.traumahealing.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: Receipt provided for insurance reimbursement

I educate health care practitioners and provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups working for the resolution of trauma. I utilize an approach that is based on neurological and psychological research with innovative skills designed to precisely target the specific symptoms of a trauma. I teach trauma resolution for an international non-profit organization and educate health care practitioners and those who work with indigenous and refugee populations. My practice on Bainbridge offers trauma resolution in psychotherapy, consultation and education.


Sally McIntosh Stoehr, MA
400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 251-0236 e-mail: www.sallymcintoshstoehr.com
Licensure/Registration: LMFT, CMHS
Insurance accepted: KPS

Children, adolescents, families, individuals. Loss, stress, trauma and change take their toll on self esteem and well being. My practice focuses on returning to optimal functioning by identifying emotional and cognitive areas of needed growth. Focus is developmental, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and systems-oriented. I also use EMDR with both children, (adolescents) and adults.

Mary Stowell, PhD
793 Ericksen Ave., Ste. 123, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-4521 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: KPS, Premera, Uniform, Alliant Plus, United Health Care and others as allowed

I work primarily with adults with both short-term or longer term focus on growth. I have specialized training in working with the psychological aspects of physical illness, the late effects of childhood trauma, and anxiety. I am interested in how dreams reflect psychological process and creativity.

David Taylor, MBA, MSW
164 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-8084 e-mail: wdtblt@aol.com
Licensure/Registration: LICSW, Certified EMDR therapist
Insurance accepted: Almost all

I have over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy and supervising psychotherapists in both in-patient and out-patient settings. I have been in private practice on Bainbridge for 5 years now. At this time I am working primarily with adults in individual and couples therapy. I construct a unique program for each client drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. I provide supervision in psychodynamic psychotherapy, based on Object Relations Theory and EMDR. I am currently working on certification in EMDR supervision and Gottman couples therapy.

Connie Todd, MEd
785 Ericksen Ave. NE, Ste. 119, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-5395 e-mail: chtoddd@msn.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC
Insurance accepted: KPS, Regence, Aetna, Retail Clerks

I work with adults 18 and older who have anxiety and/or depression issues. My therapy orientation is a combination of insight work and cognitive behavioral approaches to help change ineffective behaviors.

Elizabeth Turner, MSW
180 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 842-9175 e-mail: lizturner10@hotmail.com
Licensure/Registration: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Insurance accepted: Not a preferred provider

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My assessments focus on attachment, trauma, and affect tolerance. I treat a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss. Special interests are trauma, chronic illness, and performance enhancement. Groups for chronic illness and meditation training. I am an EMDR International Association certified therapist and consultant.

Frank Walker, MD
907 Lovell Ave. NW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 780-0677 e-mail: bisland876@seanet.com
Licensure/Registration: Psychiatry, adult and adolescent certifications.
Insurance accepted: Many

Children, adolescents, and their families. Some adults for therapy. Interest in pregnancy and infants.

Leyla Welkin, PhD
345 Knechtel Way, Ste. 102, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 237 6th St., Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 842-2990 e-mail: lwelkin@earthlink.net
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, CGP
Insurance accepted: Many

Individuals, families, couples and adolescents. I also do therapy groups for adult sexual abuse survivors and adolescents. Special knowledge in cross-cultural issues, inter-cultural couples and families. Speak Turkish and have expertise in Islam, the Middle East, and inter-religious dialog.

Shannon West, MS
P.O. Box 206, Bothell, WA 98041
Second address: 400 Winslow Way, Ste. 190, BI
Phone: 425-415-6556, x 4 e-mail:
Licensure/Registration: Registered Counselor
Insurance accepted: None; adjusted fees applicable

Therapeutic areas of focus include working with individuals and/or families experiencing life transitions, family conflict, separation/divorce, re-marriage, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, domestic violence/abuse, and trauma. Approaches to clinical practice is grounded in theoretical frameworks that honor the bio-psycho-social-spiritual collection of the human experience as well as those that engage in the integration of family systems. Present theoretical orientation is derived from both Narrative Therapy and Bowen Family Systems.

Teresa Yager, MA
P.O. Box 10960, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Second address: 533 Madison Ave. N., Ste. D, Bainbridge Island
Phone: 794-1211 e-mail: islandcounseling@comcast.net ; www.islandcounseling.com
Licensure/Registration: LMHC, CMHS
Insurance accepted: Various

20+ years experience doing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy with adolescents/children and adults. Areas of specialty include adolescent adjustment; depression/anxiety; relationships (Gottman training); grief/loss; trauma; substance abuse; and spirituality. My approach is flexible and eclectic. I draw on a number of tools (cognitive-behavioral, psychological testing, supportive and strength-based counseling), depending upon the needs of the client. My therapeutic foundation is existential-phenomenological and Jungian. I am a member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association and the Jungian Psychotherapists Association.