MY APPROACH TO THERAPY:
I work best with people who are looking to develop ways of breaking negative patterns & find ways to cope in the present day. It’s really easy to get stuck within a loop, or have things change around you and what was working isn’t working anymore. I like to work with individuals around breaking that cycle, and finding effective actions to adapt to the present day.
I am warm, playful and pretty relaxed. I really love my job and would like to say I bring a good energy into each session I do.
My Areas of focus
I have two main specialties:
-I specialize in working with high school & college age students. I have worked extensively with students in the area around concerns such as stress/anxiety management, breaking the depressive burnout cycle, distress tolerance, and trying to find ways to keep swimming in these chaotic eras.
-My other specialty area is working with young working professionals. I have a big focus here on managing burnout, connecting our values to how we spend our time, forging healthy boundaries, and finding a good balance with the transitions going on.
My Background
I first started off doing therapy in high schools with students for years doing providing both individual & family therapy before transitioning to my own private practice here in Seattle. I was also an adjunct professor at SPU for three years before leaving where I taught courses to new therapists on treatment of anxiety/depression, treatment of adolescents, and practicum.
My first specialization was in solution focused therapy. Since then, I have had training in ACT, PTSD Treatments, working with gender diverse youth & individuals, CBT & DBT. I also just finished up the supervisor training course and am looking to complete my EMDR training this year.
More than anything, I am not a ride or die to one theory or approach. I like pulling from different modalities, and would consider myself psychodynamic. My two favorites though are ACT (acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). I am really big on distress tolerance and management of symptoms.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
High School & College Students
Adults
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Stress Management
Adolescent Issues
Life Transitions
Self Compassion
Burnout
LGBTQ+ affirming
CREDENTIAls and TRAININGS:
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sexual Attitude Reassessment, Northwest Institute of Intimacy
Gottman Level One Training
EMDR Level One Training
AAMFT Supervisor Training
Caring for Gender Diverse Youth
FREE Consult
The most important element of therapy is that you feel a connection with the person you are talking to. For this reason, I offer a brief 15 minute phone consultation so that you can get a sense of who I am, I can learn a bit about you, and we can determine if we are a good fit. If not, I will do my best to support you by providing referrals to other clinicians who might be.
Insurance
As of right now I am in network and only take Premera, and Lifewise Insurance plans. For other insurance I can provide a billing statement so that you can seek reimbursement on your own.
Contact Me
503-395-8337 (Text or Call)
jondavistherapy@gmail.com