The Therapist
Hello! My name is Kelly and I am the owner of WishTree Therapy. I am a Washington state native, though I currently reside in Southern California. At this time I am offering services to children 5+, teens, and young adults via telehealth only.
I mesh well with kids because I am a bit of a kid at heart, myself. When not at work, I can be found exploring nature with my puppy, Josie; playing video games; or writing stories. I am also an avid Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) player and hope to bring it to my practice in the future.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). I graduated from Seattle University with my Master’s Degree in School Counseling in 2020, and spent three years counseling in schools prior to opening my practice. I have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages in many different settings, including therapy, childcare, student teaching, camp counseling, and coaching. I am particularly passionate about serving traditionally underserved youth, such as youth of color, queer youth, and youth with disabilities. My practice is trauma-informed, and I have extensive experience in non-violent crisis intervention and behavior management.
You can read more about my approach to therapy on Psychology Today and Mindful Therapy Group!
The Practice
WishTree Therapy PLLC was formed in 2023 as an independent private practice. Currently, I (Kelly) am the sole owner and practitioner.
What is a wish tree? Wish trees (or wishing trees) are specific types of trees that are used as objects of wishes and offerings. Such trees are recognized in many different cultures across the world, and are universal symbols of hope, life, and resilience. They are often said to hold special religious or spiritual significance. Nature has always been an exceptionally healing, comforting presence in my life. I hope that WishTree can be the same for you.
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I predominantly work with youth, but I also see young adults in their 20s and early 30s. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, and work with kids and teens of any and all cultures, ethnic groups, or religions.
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Though I am a Washington native, I am currently located in California. All appointments must be held via telehealth for this reason. In the future, this may change!
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My current credentials are LMHC-A (Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate), NCC (National Certified Counselor), ESA (Educational Staff Associate), and PPS (Pupil Personnel Services).
I hope to work towards earning certification in Play Therapy and Game Therapy in the near future.
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I am in network with most big name insurance companies, including PacificSource, Cigna, Aetna, and Kaiser. I also offer self-pay services if you are uninsured or out of network ($100 for a 55 minute session).
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Mindful Therapy Group is a network of licensed clinicians based in Washington and Oregon. WishTree has been a member of MTG since 2023.
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My regular schedule is currently Monday through Thursday from 11:00AM to 5:30PM.