(253)799-0682
TAKE A STEP TOWARDS A MORE FULFILLING LIFE.
Unfortunately currently my practice is full and I'm not accepting new clients. My waitlist is full as well. As soon as I have availability, I will update this site, sorry about any inconvenience. Please be good to you, on your journey.
There comes a time when we all need some extra support. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I’d love to help you on your way toward healing and self-discovery.
Life can be overwhelming and exhausting sometimes, I’m here to guide you through the obstacles you may be facing. My goal is to help you with the distressing symptoms you are having. Working together to understand and shift the patterns of thinking and perceiving that keep you stuck. While getting in touch with the deep strength that is already within you.
Here are some of the issues I work with: depression, suicidal thoughts, grief, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, addiction, relationship issues, codependency, spiritual abuse, narcissistic abuse, assertiveness, feelings of being stuck, anger management, parenting,
major life changes, and more.
I have helped thousands of individuals with these concerns and have over 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health, psychotherapy, social work, and chemical dependency. I work primarily with adults, older adults, teens, and couples. My office is in the Wallingford area of Seattle. I would love to assist you in your journey to wholeness.
When the eye is unobstructed, the result is sight. When the ear is unobstructed, the result is hearing. When the mind is unobstructed the result is truth. When the heart is unobstructed, the result is joy and love.
~Anthony de Mello
About Therapy
I am fascinated with our abilities as humans to overcome our limitations by expanding our perception. Through this act of expansion, we can enable inner transformation. I’m convinced that change and healing are possible when you are willing to take the courageous act of addressing the issues facing you.
As your therapist, I will help you make use of the emotional and relational challenges in your life as opportunities for personal growth. I will assist you in developing a wholistic mindset that will help you to understand your experiences and emotional symptoms more fully and thus remove psychological barriers that keep you stuck. We will work to rediscover the inner wisdom, strength, and clear vision that has always been within you; ultimately, leading you back to enjoying your life and having more fulfilling relationships.
I look forward to collaborating together to assist you in the rediscovery of yourself and the life you want.
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A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I really enjoy being a therapist, I think everyone could use a little therapy. I also have always liked the root meaning of psychology which is, the study or knowledge of the soul. So, I guess what I mean is, everyone could use some time to get in touch with their True Self or Soul, living life from a more centered authentic place, as oppose to a life of more stress and anxiety.
Since I was a child, for some reason I have always been fascinated with why we do what we do. How come we treat each other the way we do? Why do we treat ourselves the way we do? Who made up these rules of engagement anyway? And do I have to keep following these rules? So, it's no wonder I was drawn to Psychology.
One of my favorite professors in college would say “in order to be a good professional you have to be a good patient” He would challenge us to do our own work. I have come to believe as a therapist I have a responsibly to do my own personal emotional work as well.
I like to say “before I take you down the rabbit hole, I need to have gone first to see if I would recommend it” I have found it’s a journey worth taking.
As you get to know me, you’ll see I will work to help you not take yourself so serious. Not that the issues you face aren’t serious, or the feelings and emotions we deal with aren't troubling. However if you can learn to understand a situation, loosening it up, getting curious about it. Then learn to bring compassion and inner awareness to ourselves, we increase our ability to understand the problem. Once we gain understanding of something, it can bring deep wisdom into our lives, assisting us in overcoming what we are struggling with.
In order to enjoy this journey myself, in my spare time you might find me spending time with my partner, family and friends, doing abstract art, yoga, writing, exercising, meditation, spiritual practice, or drinking coffee and reading some psychology or book on transformation. If I can be in nature or by the water, I will be there! I’m kind of like one of those dogs that love water, I always want to jump in. Something about nature and water is centering, with no work necessary to achieve it, nature is healing like that. I also love snowboarding, water-skiing, great tasting healthy food, transformational group work, music and just being a goof ball if possible. Got to laugh at ourselves sometimes.
So, if any of what I’m talking about resonates with you, from one human being to another, I hope to assist you in your journey back to wholeness.
Qualifications
Education, License, Certificate, Work Experience, Presentations and Trainings
Education, License, certificate
M.A. Masters of Arts in Psychology
Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy
Chapman University, 2004
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Specializing in Chemical Dependency, Minor: Psychology
Central Washington, 1999
Chemical Dependency Counselor Program
Counseling and Treatment of Chemical Dependency
Pierce College, 1993 to 1996
HONORS
Graduated Magna cum Laude, Chapman University, 2004
Graduated Magna cum Laude, Central Washington University, 1999
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Central Washington University, 1999
Licensed Mental Health Counselor : Washington State
#LH60175069
Certified Clinical Supervisor
for Washington State
Work Experience
Experience: I have over 20 years experience in the fields of Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Care Management and Chemical Dependency. This includes some of the positions within my experience and some I’m holding currently:
Clinical Supervisor & Social Services Specialist II: Franciscan Health System
Mental Health Therapist / Involuntary Treatment Specialist: Multicare Health System
Contextual Conceptual Therapy Associate Therapist / Presenter / Training Instructor: Center for Contextual Conceptual Therapy
Crisis Intervention Specialist: Highline Mental Health Crisis Services
Mental Health Counselor: St Francis Mental Health Unit
Crisis Interventionist: Evergreen Counseling Center
Treatment Associate: Providence St Peter Chemical Dependency Center.
Presentations and Trainings
Suicide: The split between self and reality, Kiro Radio Show with Linda Thomas, Seattle, Washington.
Suicide is not about killing yourself - Going deeper into the Suicidal Experience with the Suicidal Person, Training, Sponsored by the National Health Service Trust (NHS) of England and the University of Essex, Essex, England.
Suicide is not about killing yourself, World Suicide Prevention Day Conference, Dublin, Ireland.
Opening the door to Suicide, Contextual Conceptual Therapy Training, St Aubyn’s Centre Conference, Essex England
Going deeper Into the Suicidal Experience with the Suicidal Person, Training, Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Conceptualizing the suicidal phenomenon, Argosy University, Seattle, Washington.
A Counterintuitive Approach to Suicide, Training, Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Contextual Conceptual Therapy overview presentation, Aeschi Conference, Aeschi, Switzerland.
Contextual Conceptual Therapy understanding the Suicidal Phenomenon, Presentation at the International Society for Theoretical Psychology Conference. York University, Toronto, Canada.
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
Deciding to come to therapy is an opportunity for you to realign with yourself and how you want to live your life. As your therapist, I will help you use the emotional and relational challenges in your life as opportunities for personal growth. Together, we will remove the psychological barriers that keep you stuck, which will help you gain insight, hope, and stability. Following this, we will work to rediscover the inner wisdom, strength, and clear vision that has always been within you; ultimately, leading you back to enjoying your life and having more fulfilling relationships.
Couples Therapy
Research shows that normally when a couple comes in for counseling, they have been having problems for an average of 6 yrs. Don’t wait that long – coming in sooner tends to shorten the amount of time needed to get your relationship back on track.
After consistent couples counseling, you should expect to gain a better understanding about what it takes to have a good relationship. You will learn what you need to focus on to improve. Along with learning constructive ways to meet your own needs and that of your spouse.
Increasing the positive encounters with your spouse is the most important thing you can do to improve your relationship. Recent research shows if you want to stay in a healthy relationship, it takes 5 positive interactions to offset one negative interaction. So it may sound simplistic, but studies show increasing your positive interactions, is key to staying together.
Let’s work together to make your relationship the absolute best and most fulfilling it can be for both of you.
Clinical Supervision
Thank you for considering me as your potential clinical supervisor. I approach supervision from a collaborative framework to help supervisee's grow in their professional life which will help them better serve their clients. This involves helping Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage Family Therapists or Interns clearly develop their professional identity. The work is largely an exploration and development of your own individual therapeutic orientation, style and professional identity. The general areas of focus include working to increase competence in major clinical domains of supervisee’s professional behaviors such as: counseling skills, personal growth and awareness, client/case conceptualization, screening and assessment, individual, group, family, and couples counseling, client education, ethical and professional standards, and the ability to create therapeutic relationships. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized supervision beneficial and inspirational.
Clinical Consultation
My goal is for your consultation to be a rewarding and caring experience that you look forward to and feel supported by. It is an interactive process that improves the quality of client care, increases clinical skills, and nurtures your professional growth. You can expect to receive creative feedback about your interventions and to have a supportive validating environment in which to explore client-related concerns.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
Sigmund Freud
Contact me to learn more and book a session.
Jason Moran, LMHC
2319 N 45th St
Suite 311
Seattle, WA 98103
(253)799-0682
Insurance:
Currently I accept:
First Choice, Premera, Aetna, Cigna and LifeWise.
For all other insurance companies, I do out-of-network insurance filing and will provide you with the necessary forms so you can get reimbursed from your insurance company.
RATES
New Patients Welcome
RATES PER SESSION:
Individual or Couples Session: $150.00/session hour
Supervision and Consultation: $125.00/session hour
