Shelly Huffman, MA, LMHC
18 W. Mercer St.
Suite 360
Seattle, WA 98119
ph: 425.205.3018
shelly
Services
"When this ultimate crisis comes...when there is no way out--that is the very moment when we explode from within and the totally other emerges: the sudden surfacing of a strength, a security of unknown origin, welling up from beyond reason, rational experience, and hope."~Emil Durkheim
We are in some difficult financial times. More and more people are being forced to face uncertainties about their jobs, but also about their vocations...their callings. The crisis we are in has many of us concerned about more than better paying jobs, but about vocations with deeper meaning and purpose. People are having to pull from deep within themselves a SELF more authentic and brave than what they've known.
The decision to see a counselor is a brave one! Maybe you relate to something I've said here. I would be honored to join you in your process...to provide a context for honest, open-ended, creative exploration about whatever situation you find yourself in. Whether you have some idea of where you are headed or you feel totally lost and uncertain, I am eager to be there with you.
~Individual Counseling
A 50 minute session which can be short-term, solution-focused or long-term, explorative, healing work.
~depression/anxiety relief
~facilitating next steps after loss of job, relationship, or the death of a loved one
~coming to terms with your sexuality: lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning
~learning to communicate effectively: compassionate listening for couples and families
~creative ways through feeling stuck or fearful
~questions about religion or spirituality
~developing self-compassion and tolerance
~Group Counseling
A 90 minute session with a small group (4-8) people processing their thoughts and feelings around a particular topic or relevant issue to personal life and relationships. When participating in these groups, you will find support for your particular struggle and will be given feedback on how the other people in the group experience you. These weekly sessions are particularly helpful if you would like to learn how to have more fulfilling relationships. Groups are a dynamic experience where people report personal growth happening quickly. Groups are forming regularly. Contact me to find out about the next group. Your name will be placed on a waiting list, and when that list grows to 4 or more, the group will choose a date and begin. Groups are set for 10 weeks in duration and continue at the requests of the group members.
Some group themes are:
~Co-ed interpersonal groups
~Coming Out or questioning matters of sexuality
~Artist's Way (creative group)
~Grief/Transition (including death, divorce, break-up, loss of pet, life changes, etc.)
~Exploring the Sacred Feminine Women's Group
~Therapeutic Writing
As part of your individual counseling sessions, you will have an opportunity to write about particular aspects of your life or your history, as they relate to the situation which brought you into counseling. Your writings will become pieces of dialogue for us, as you present them to me and I provide written feedback. For those who feel they express themselves better in writing, this process can be extremely insightful and healing.
"Take Care of the Sparrows" by Lori Dreier
Fees:
I make an effort to keep my services affordable for everyone. Payment on a sliding scale is offered to those who need it. This fee information is provided for you at your first appointment. I can also provide invoices for filing your own insurance claims, so that you may be reimbursed by your company.
~50 minute individual session $100
-student rate $75
~90 minute couples session $150
~90 minute family session $150
~50 minute supervision session $100
Group Therapy Rate: $45/session, less for those already doing individual sessions with me.
(Groups last 90 minutes each and run for 12 weeks)
Copyright 2009 Shelly Huffman, MA. All rights reserved.
18 W. Mercer St.
Suite 360
Seattle, WA 98119
ph: 425.205.3018
shelly
