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Wander Within Counseling

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About

Hello! My name is Steph Padich, a licensed mental health counselor practicing Telehealth for Washington residents (LMHC license #LH.61443990). Originally from Long Island, New York I moved to Washington in 2017 for its breathtaking scenery and slower paced lifestyle. I'm currently working as a digital nomad as I figure out my next permanent residence!
I previously worked as a caregiver for older adults struggling with progressive illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Throughout my experiences, I learned about the healing power of intergenerational relationships. I was also privileged to be an emotional support for clients and their loved ones during an especially challenging time in life, thus starting my counseling journey! 
As a therapist, I have worked with folks from all walks of life struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, complex trauma/PTSD, and family of origin issues.

My Approach

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I love to spend time wandering out in nature and hanging out with my two curious cats, Gertrude and Irvin. 

I am human centered in my approach. I will walk alongside you to help you safely explore your inner world, while drawing from your own unique strengths and worldview to foster healing. I truly believe a strong therapeutic alliance is the most healing aspect of therapy.

 

Therapeutic modalities I use include Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed, depth psychology, mindfulness and somatic techniques, DBT, existential, among others. I am also trained in Level 1 Lifespan Integration - an approach similar to EMDR - for folks wanting to focus on trauma processing.

Services

I provide virtual counseling services to adults 18 years and older living in Washington state.

Insurances accepted:  

Aetna, AllSavers UHC, Cigna, First Choice Health, Kaiser Permanente, Meritain Health, Nippon, Optum, 

Oscar Health, Oxford, PacificSource, Regence, Surest, UHC Student Resources, UMR, UnitedHealthcare

Private pay: $145 per 53 minute session

Specialties

Complex trauma/PTSD
Mood Disorders  

LGBTQIA+ Ally

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Contact

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741 or by calling 988 for the national crisis line. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

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Thanks for connecting!

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