Loretta Kissel, MA (Pending Licensure)
Address:
521 Union Ave SE Suite 201
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 489-9151
Email: spirals@SpiralsOfFreedom.com
Website: www.SpiralsOfFreedom.com
Therapeutic Style and Specialties:
I
am an Artistic Systems Therapist with over 30 years of research and
study regarding the human condition. My education and research has been
extensive especially in regards to trauma, violence, relationships,
co-dependency, grief, family dynamics, change and transformation,
spirituality and matters of the heart and soul. During this time I have
worked with individuals, couples, families and groups in a
collaborating environment of creativity and possibility. My theoretical
approach is broad and multi-dimensional with a holistic and systemic
base.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the sacred core of therapy. Therefore, establishing rapport is the most important element for creating a therapeutic foundation. Special care is given to creating an atmosphere of trust and compassion that is as judgment free as possible.
I have a strong belief that the client is the expert in their own lives. Each client holds the power for change and transformation within themselves and has the inner resources to solve their own problems. I believe my task is to assist a client in reconnecting with their organic creativity, motivation, passion and desires. This is best accomplished by generating hope, no matter how minute. It's important that as a therapist I nurture this hope with support and encouragement in order to foster growth and healing.
Every issue and problem brought to therapy has roots in the mind, body and soul. The goal is to bring unity through integration of these roots into a systemic whole. By doing this an individual, couple, group and/or family can live a fulfilling life. Fulfillment is defined as having mental peace and freedom, physical acceptance, trust and confidence and passion and purpose that is generated from deep within. Throughout therapy these three components of mind-body-soul will be taken apart and joined together as needed in order to have a holistic experience of flexibility and flow between them. It is the flow that creates the systemic whole.
I work with adolescents and adults, individuals, couples, and families, dealing with a range of issues including stress, anxiety depression, grief, family issues relationship issues, trauma resolution, life transitions, self esteem and anger issues.
Insurances Accepted:
No insurance accepted at this time. I offer a limited number of sliding scale sessions to be negotiated on a case by case basis.
Explanation regarding licensure:Prior to receiving licensure in the field of Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, professionals are required to work under the supervision of an approved supervisor for a period of 2 – 3 years, depending on the individual’s degree. Having received the training and education necessary to work with clients therapeutically, unlicensed counselors are monitored to ensure ethical decisions are being made in regards to intervention methods. These counselors also have the opportunity to speak with their supervisor about clinical challenges they are experiencing. As you are seeking support, feel free to request further information from a counselor who you are aware is under supervision and/or working toward licensure. Once licensed, a therapist must abide by State Law regarding ethical behavior and ongoing training. Oversight is provided by the Department of Licensing.