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• Catherine E. Amos, MA, LMHC
• Jim Anderson, MA, LMHC
• Julia Bagley, MS, LMHC
• Betsy Bergquist, LMHC
• Jan Berney, MEd, LMHC
• Diane K. Borden, MA, LMHC
• Janet Brodsky, MSW, LICSW
• Heather Campbell, MA, LMHC
• Deborah Carnett, MEd, MS, CMHS, LMHC
• Carin Christy, MA, LMHC
• Scott Coleman, MA, PhD, LMHC-A
• Kathy Cox, MSW, LICSW
• Scott Cubberly MSW, LICSW
• C. Susan Davis, LMHC
• Cheryl Zoe Dailey MA, LMHC
• Lynne A. Dearing, ARNP
• Gigia Demko, MA, LMHC
• Cheryl Deviny, MA, LMHC
• Fairfax Hospital
• Jody L. Ferguson, MA, LMHC
• Keller Galvin, LMHC
• Stephanie Gilstrom, MSW, LICSW
• Paula Greenthal, MA, LMHC, CDP
• Lynn Grotsky, MSW, LICSW
• Teresa Guajardo, MA, LMHC
• Ronnie Hacken, MA, LMFT
• Valerie Hammett, MA, LMHC
• Nancy Hanrahan, MA, LMHC
• Katie Hart, MS, CN
• Kimberly Henderson, MA, LMHC
• Margaret Heriot, MA, LMHC
• Frank Hesketh, MA, LMHCA
• Susan Howseman, MA, LMFT
• Ann R. Howie, LICSW, ACSW
• Christine L. Kaitlyn, MA, LMHC
• Megan Kappler MS, LMHCA
• Heather Johnson, MA, LMFT
• Liesl Bauer Judah, MSW
• Merja Kehl, MS, LMFT
• Theresa Kelso MSW, BCD, LICSW
• Tracy C. Kenela MA, CRC, CDMS

• Sara Klinzman, MA, LMHC
• Kari Knutson-Bradac, MSW, LICSW
• Joanne Koenig, MSW, LICSW
• Susan Kravit, MA, LMHC
• EmilieKromer, MA, LMHC
• Karyn Laws, MA, LMHC
• Adrian Magnuson-Whyte
• Randy Marston, MA, LMHC
• Steve Macuk, PhD
• Nancy K. Murphy, MA, LMHC
• Katy Murray, MSW, LICSW, BCD
• Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Services
• Monica Olivas, MA
• Jan Ottenfeld, MA, MSW
• Maureen Foye Parker, MA, LMFT
• Kathleen Peppard, MSW, ACSW, LICSW
• Roxanne Peterson, RN, MSN, PhD, LMHC
• Jeff Petra, PhD
• Judith Freed Provasoli, MA, LMHC
• Providence St. Peter Hospital Psychiatry
• Kathleen Pruitt, MSW, LMHCy
• Cynthia Rae, MSCP, LMHC
• Beth Rogers, MA, LMHC
• Eva Rooks, MA
• Joanne Sandifer, MA, LMHC
• Stacy Schilter, MA, LMFT
• Deborah Shough, MA, LMHC
• Jody Smetak, MA
• Molly Staley MSW, LCSW
• Kerri Stoehr MA, MBA
• Bill Stoner, MA, LMHC
• Teresa L. Tolan, RN, LMP, LMHC
• Kay Uhl, MA, LMHC
• Linda VanHook-Briganti, MS, LMHC
• Candace Vogler, MSW, BCD
• Jo Ann Mitchell Young, MA, PhD, LMHC
• Lyndsey Young, MA
• Marsha Zaritsky, MA, LMHC

Jody Smetak, MA(Pending Licensure)

Address:

116 E Lee St. Suite C
Tumwater, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 970-1393

Fax: (360) 753-8981

Email: jodyndatwinz@comcast.net

Website: www.newbeginnings4you.com

Therapeutic Style and Specialties:

I employ a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy by building on existing personal strengths, skills and abilities in order to assist a person in reaching their full potential while fulfilling their needs and goals. I focus on the "hear and now" approach, emphasizing the positive while moving away from negative thoughts and behaviors to ensure that the individual (or family) builds on their own personal strengths, thus finding their own solutions. I believe that most importantly is to help the client first identify their goals, and then assist them in making each one a reality. I believe this is accomplished through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, play therapy, behavioral motivation and goals counseling, along with interpersonal communication skills. I also have experience and provide support to families with disabilities, including Tourette's Syndrome.

Insurances Accepted:

I currently do not take insurance but do offer a sliding fee scale

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.