Stapleton Integrative Psychotherapy and Consulting, PLLC

When I began my mental health career over twenty years ago working with families within various systems, I quickly learned that traditional clinical models can miss "label" and completely ignore an individual’s lived truth. My personal and professional perspectives were shaped early on. Having grown up in the foster care system, I lived within a broken system that often failed to recognize diversity within families of varying cultures, religions, races. I gained an early, deeply personal understanding of systemic failures, oppression, and what it can feel like to experience a world where inclusivity and belonging felt conditional, fleeting and unpredictable. Wanting to practice mental health in a way that respects whole human beings and their diversity rather than clinical labels, I chose to pursue my master's degree at Bastyr University in the Pacific Northwest. Today, I am a Licensed, Nationally Certified, and WA State Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with specialized training as a Integrative Mental Health, Certified Trauma Professional, and a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist. Since 2009, I have been a Washington state Child Specialist and have served as an approved Clinical Supervisor, guiding the next generation of therapists in Washington State. Throughout my career across education, juvenile justice, grassroots nonprofits, and large community health networks, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredibly diverse populations—especially those who have been marginalized by the very systems meant to support them. Because of this, I use a humanistic and collaborative approach. My therapeutic style is a conversational process, and my job is to help at look your entire context- your environment, your relationships, your struggles, and your strengths and give you the tools to tackle the challenges that feel overwhelming and support your overall well-being. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: ** Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA State #LH00010944 ** NBCC, National Certified Counselor: #1404995 ** CIMHP, Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider: #996784 ** WA State Child Mental Health Specialist ** Certified Trauma Professional- #206109 ** Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist- #206109 EDUCATION: Bastyr University: www.bastyr.edu University of Puget Sound: www.pugetsound.edu Central Washington University: www.cwu.edu *** NOTE: I am credentialed with a few MEDICAID health plans- Coordinated Care (Apple Health) Network : CCCWA Here are a few BH agencies that might take your Apple Health/ Coordinated Care Insurance: (copy/paste into your browser). comprehensiveliferesources.org https://www.seamar.org/services-bh.html Multicare.org Have questions? Click on the "Contact envelope" at the top of the page! ***************************************************************** If you are in CRISIS, and need immediate help, please reach out to the 24 hour Crisis Services in your area: -Children, Pierce County-1.800.566.9053 -National Suicide Prevention -988 or https://988lifeline.org -Kitsap County Crisis Line - 1.800.843.4793 -Thurston/ Mason County Crisis Line - 360.586.2800 -King County Crisis Line - 866.427.4747 (or 988) - CRISIS Text Line for TEENS: Text “HOME” to 741741 - TEEN LINK- a help line for teens, by teens: 1-866-teenlink (833-6546) If you are in danger or need emergency services, please call 911. Additional Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline: 253-798-4166 (Pierce County) Teen Dating Violence Hotline-call/text, 24/7 866-331-9474 King/Snohomish/Pierce County Deaf Hotline, 24 hours everyday, 206-812-1001 (videophone)