Green Leaf Body & Mind
Mental Health Counseling is for Everybody
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Mental health counseling is a powerful tool to support holistic wellness. It can help you to build healthy relationships, a meaningful career, and improve your self-care and confidence. Counseling can help you to achieve your goals and find freedom, connection, and meaning.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, grief, trauma, or just want a confidential and supportive person to talk with - counseling is for you!
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Counselor's Bio:
Christine Striker, LMT, CMMT, Owner
Pronouns: she/her
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Medical Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist License: MA00023473
NPI: 1326315664
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2003: B.S. in Psychology, pre-medicine
Brenneke School of Massage, Cortiva Institute, Seattle, WA, 2006
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, Current: Intern for Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
During my counseling internship, I am working under the supervision of Brian Kimmel, MA, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC: LH60993754) and approved supervisor in WA state, with whom I consult regarding client care.
Schedule Online: https://greenleafmassage.as.me/Counseling
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation if you’d like to chat and see if this is a good option for you, which you can also schedule online, above.
Approach/Philosophy:
My counseling approach is person-centered, humanistic, somatic/body-mind focused, and strength based. I believe every person is the expert on themselves and contains the seeds for their personal growth and fulfillment. Just as a seed to a tree contains all the information it needs to grow, and requires a nourishing environment to thrive, so do we as humans. I also believe that our bodies are innately intelligent and integrated with our minds.
I believe that it's important to take a holistic view of your well-being, including your psychological, social, spiritual, and physical wellness. Depending on your needs and preferences, we might use cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, and somatic techniques. I enjoy working with adults of all walks of life, and am an advocate for social justice.
Affordable Counseling Rates & Insurance:
I am offering counseling sessions on a sliding scale rate of $30 - $100 (based on income) as I am working on my internship for my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and towards licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Sessions are 50 minute in length, and I offer both telehealth and in-person options at our office in Edmonds and an office in Fremont.
Insurance billing is also provided for UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Premera Blue Cross, Regence BlueShield of Washington, and the Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance plans of Coordinated Care and Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW).
About Christine:
I am the owner of Green Leaf Body & Mind (previously Green Leaf Massage) and have been in the field of health and wellness for over eighteen years as licensed a massage therapist and business owner. I hold a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Washington and am currently working as a counselor intern as I complete my Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state.
My focus as a mental health counselor-in-training on somatic/body-mind approaches has been informed by my 18+ years as a massage therapist. My goal is that my clients feel at ease, accepted, and listed to. I hope you find this to be true in our work together!
Prior to owning my own business, I worked in several different fields - Hedge fund client reporting at BlackRock, human resources at Coffman Engineers, and the circulation department of The Seattle Times. I believe my diverse work experience helps my counseling perspective and connection with clients. In my spare time I enjoy exercising to dance videos, hunting for mushrooms, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with family and friends, including my 16 year-old dog, Charlie, with whom I love exploring the local forests and beaches.
Online Scheduling for Counseling:
https://greenleafmassage.as.me/Counseling
I also offer a free 15 minute phone consultation if you’d like to chat and see if this is a good option for you, which you can also schedule online.
Please also feel free to email, text, or call me for any questions.
Email: greenleaf.lmp@gmail.com
Text or call: 206-330-1773
I look forward to learning more about you and how I can help support you in your growth and wellness!