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How can I tell if it's time to seek help? When you feel like you can't do it alone, when you feel there's no where to turn, when you worry and don't seem to find answers, when it's not getting any better, it may be helpful to talk with an experienced, trained professional. According to the American Association of Counseling, "the term professional counselor is used to represent those persons who have earned a minimum master's degree and possess professional knowledge and demonstrable skills...in order to facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span." To select a counselor to work with your family, begin by gathering information. Your family doctor or pediatrician can be a good place to start. Often family practitioners work with a team of providers. Although your school counselor can provide a list of community providers who have worked with our parents, these individuals and agencies and support groups cannot not recommended, investigated or monitored by the Issaquah School District. Many insurance and coverage plans include some level of coverage for counseling services. In addition, government-sponsored health coverage programs such as Medicaid provide varying levels of coverage. If you do not have coverage, many practitioners and community mental health centers offer a sliding fee scale to clients. Taking the time to interview a prospective counselor can help you find the right "fit" for your family. Ask about: his/her credentials (training, licenses); the length of time in practice; areas of specialization (working with children and families is a specialty); what kind of work you will be doing together; how he work will be effective for your situation and how long might it last; and ask about fees--will your insurance/HMO coverage be accepted, will your insurance be billed directly, is there a sliding scale fee/payment plan option if you are paying for the services? |
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Medicaid Health Insurance covers children under 19 and includes counseling services. Call Shannon Avila, 206.406.6171 Community Health Centers of King County |
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Asperger/High Functioning Autism Support Group Parent Advocacy Network (Seattle Children's Home), Second Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Seattle Children's Home, 2142 10th Avenue W, Seattle. Therapeutic childcare/activity time is available at no charge. Call Karen Roe at 206.782-2232. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder CHADD of the Eastside, Kirkland First Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Call 206.622.2127 Foster Parent Support Group Greater Maple Valley Community Center, Third Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Call 425.432-1272. Parent Support Group Youth Eastside Services, Bellevue, for parents of youth possibly using drugs or alcohol. Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. 425.747.4937 No charge. Parenting the Special Needs Child, Woodinville, Jolynn-Marie Wagner, Ph.D. 425.486.9952 Positive Discipline Study Group, Teri Coyas Unity Church of Bellevue, First Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 425.746.7879 $5 Single Parent Support Group, Bellevue, Youth Eastside Services, Mondays 6:30-8:00p.m. Call Intake 425.747.4937 $10/sliding fee scale |
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Providence
Hospice Safe Crossings is a program of Providence Hospice of Seattle. Services include phone consultations, home visits, ongoing counseling, support groups, resource referrals and more. Kids & Parents Grief Group is offered to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 12 meet together to share their experiences and feelings through talking, playing and art activities. At the same time, parents meet in a separate area to explore ways of coping with their personal grief as well as supporting their children. Minimum size is 6 maximum size is 12. Held at Spruce Street School, 914 Virginia St., Seattle, WA, 98019. No set fee. Donations are accepted. Registration will close after the first session. Call Janette du Monceaux at 206.749.7847 http://www.providence.org/resources/safecrossings/default.htm
Evergreen
Hospital Click on "Find a Service" then "Grief and Bereavement Services"
Supporting Our Children As We Grow Through Grief (For Children and Parents) This 7-week group provides a safe and supportive environment for children ages 6 – 12 and their parents to grieve in a manner uniquely their own. Art, music, storytelling, and ritual are part of this healing support group. The parents’ and children’s groups meet simultaneously. Meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Groups are held at the Evergreen Hospice Center, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA. Pre-registration is required- please call 425.899.1077. Sudden and Traumatic Loss Series - Surviving the traumatic death of a loved one through suicide, homicide, or accident can be particularly difficult. Survivors often struggle with “why” and “what if…” questions; feelings of guilt, shame, anger, and regret; and sometimes the unwanted images provoked by trauma. This 6-week adult group addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of both trauma and grief in a safe and supportive environment. Meets Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Groups are held at the Evergreen Hospice Center, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA Suggested donation $30. Please call for dates 425.899-1077.
Overlake Hospital
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Oregon provides information and books to support children. Their resources are explained on their website at www.GrievingChild.org |
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Cancer Support Group for people who have or have had cancer and the people who love them. Overlake Hospital, Bellevue. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:00PM to 8:30 PM. Call 425.688.5986. Cancer Lifeline provides free offerings for people living with cancer, patients, friends, family, and co-workers. Included is the 24-hour Lifeline (7 days a week) where trained volunteers offer emotional support and resource referrals Call 1.800.255.5505 or 206.297.2500. The Family Support Program provides a family consultant who will meet with family members, groups of friends and neighbors in the home, hospital or at the center to offer help in effectively managing the challenges of living with cancer. Call Jamie 206.297.2100 ext 114.
National Eating Disorders Association serves the needs of communities throughout the U.S. by providing programs and services that work towards preventing, treating and finding a cure for eating disorders. It is located at 603 Stewart Street # 803, Seattle; (206) 382-3587. NEDA offers a toll free informational and referral helpline (800 931-2237) and website at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org |
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Private Counselors and Agencies CAROLE
AIRONE (425) 557-7898 Carol
has a private practice for children and families in downtown Issaquah at 545
Rainier Blvd. N. Suite 16. She has
a great deal of experience working with children, is skilled in play therapy and
has been a school counselor at the elementary and middle school levels. She has a master’s degree in marriage and family
counseling, is insurance eligible and has a sliding fee. EARLINE ANDERSON (425) 392-0277 ext. 7 Earline has a licensed psychologist
with a practice at 55 First Place NW in downtown Issaquah.
She has in-depth experience working with children and their parents.
Her practice is insurance eligible under most health care plans.
She offers a sliding fee scale to families for whom insurance coverage is
not an option. PAUL A. ANDERSON (NO RELATION TO ABOVE PROVIDER) (425)455-2960 #2 Paul is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a licensed Mental Health Counselor. He works with Lutheran Counseling Network and has an office in Issaquah at 745 Front Street S and in Sammamish at 22818 SE 8th Street. Paul works with children, couples and families around a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, issues related to divorce & blended families, child behavior and school problems. He offers a sliding fee scale; his services can be covered by insurance depending on the provider. JANET
CARTER (425) 453-2377 Janet is a licensed M.S.W. with a practice at 12340 NE
8th Street, Suite 220, in Bellevue.
In her practice, she works with children eleven and older, adults,
families, and couples. She is very
skilled, with a warm, soft-spoken
manner that helps her establish a good
relationship with adolescents. She
accepts a variety of insurances. MERRIE DAY (425) 747-0155 or (425) 895-7295 Merrie is a registered play therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in counseling services for eating disorders as well as child and family counseling. Merrie's practice is at 10005 156th Place N.E. in Redmond. LAURA DOERFLINGER (425)803-2044) Laura is a licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on stabilizing families in crisis and aiding children in need. Laura works with Darcia Tudor, a legal expert, to present" The Good Divorce" workshop which covers the legal and psychological aspects of divorce. She is located at 108277 NE 68th Street Suite A, Kirkland. She is also available to work with children and their families in their own home. www.eastsidecounseling.com FRIENDS OF YOUTH ISSAQUAH (425) 392-6367 This agency is located at 414 Front Street in Issaquah. Counselors see children, young adults and families, working both individually and with the family as a whole. They offer a wide variety of parenting classes and groups. Because of their non-profit status, they are able to offer a considerable sliding fee scale. RENTON
AREA YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (425) 271-5600
This agency is located at1025 South Third Street in Renton.
Counseling is available for children aged 4-19 and their families to
resolve presenting concerns. RAYS
is a licensed Mental Health Center and provides services on a sliding scale.
ASIAN COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES (206) 695-7610 This agency is located in Seattle in the International District. Following an initial consultation with parents, options for support can include child and family counseling and parenting in the American culture. Private insurance is accepted and there is a sliding fee scale available. JEWISH
FAMILY SERVICE (206)
461-3240 This agency is
located in Seattle and has services available on the Eastside.
Among the many services available, they offer individual, couple, family
and group counseling as well as workshops for all faiths on issues of interest
to parents and families.
DIVORCE
LIFELINE
(206) 694-5757 or 1-800-509-0515
Although it is located at 433 Minor Avenue N in Seattle, Divorce Lifeline
offers services in Bellevue. This
agency is a program of Lutheran Community Services.
There is a free monthly orientation meeting to outline the many services
offered such as groups for children and adults plus seminars and workshops.
I have brochures at school. Feel
free to call and ask me to send one to you.
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