"REDEFINE YOUR JOURNEY. REWRITE YOUR STORY"
My calling is to have a practice where my clients and I have the opportunity to dig deep and explore their mental health and substance use without time constraints. So here I am, ready to help you explore the core causes of traumas and walk through vulnerabilities alongside you. You are not alone. Let’s start our journey today.
My purpose is to create a practice where my clients and I can delve deeply into their mental health and substance use issues without feeling rushed. I am here to assist you in exploring the core causes of your traumas and to walk alongside you through your vulnerabilities. You are not alone in this journey. Before you schedule your initial appointment, I’d like to share my favorite quote:
“I have always known that at last I would take this road, but yesterday, I did not know it would be today.”
Narihira.
I hold the following licenses in Washington State: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC.LH. 61543212) and Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional. Additionally, I have obtained several certifications, including:
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
- EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing
- Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management
- Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification: Mastering Specialized Trauma Care for Survivors.
As a snapshot of the DSM-5 TR diagnosis, I do most of my work with trauma, complex trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar, and schizoaffective depressive/Bipolar. Depression personality disorders, Narcissistic, Paranoid personality disorder. Schizoid personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality.
I hold the following licenses in the indicated state: Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor MHC.LH.61543212 and Washington State Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional. I have certificates: Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies, EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing, Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider! Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification Program: Mastering Specialized Trauma Care for Survivors.
Laurie Ferrell, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Behavioral Health Therapist