Intern Therapists

Melissa Clay

Hi my name is Melissa (she/her), and I am completing my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Walden University. I have a background in peer support, and have special interest in the areas of trauma and neurodivergence. As a clinician-in-training, my intention is to offer a non-judgemental and empathetic space for my clients to process experiences and explore aspects of their lives and themselves. My goal is to foster an authentic and respectful therapeutic relationship, and co-create a path toward healing. I like to pull from multiple theories, including Person Centered Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Each client is unique, with different needs.  I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am here to offer a safe space to process, to walk along side you, and offer support as you reach your therapeutic goals.

Kate Froehner

Hi, my name is Kate (she/her), and I am completing my degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University. With training in both mental health and rehabilitation, I enjoy walking with my clients as they navigate the complex experiences of disability, work, identity, and community. 

My style of working with people is person-centered, meeting you where you are at, and helping to explore your authentic self. I enjoy working creatively with my clients in exploring resources and activities that are grounding and emotionally centering. My intention is to create a safe, nonjudgemental space where neurodivergence is not only welcomed, but celebrated.

Curtis Allen

My therapeutic approach is rooted in a person-centered, nonjudgmental, empathetic,
and collaborative philosophy. My primary focus is supporting healing from traumatic experiences and psychological healing of physical trauma. I draw inspiration from the work of internationally recognized therapists such as Gabor Maté, Terrence Real, Bessel Van Der Kolk, Janina Fisher, Richard Schartz, Daniel Siegel, Heller & Kammer and more, to help you contend with Anxiety, Complex Trauma(C-PTSD), PTSD, ADHD, and Relationship Challenges.

I believe you are the expert on your own inner experience. My role is to provide a safe,
supportive, and confidential space where you can feel fully heard, understood, and
empowered in your healing journey. A person’s experience, desire, communication style and sensitivity are unique to them, so I tailor therapeutic approaches according to the individual, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities.

Eight years ago, my life changed dramatically after a fall that broke my neck and left me paralyzed from the middle of my chest down. I spent the following three years in and out of hospitals with life-threatening physical challenges. Although many challenges remain, I continue to embrace the beauty of life with resilience and purpose which is my wish for everyone I encounter. At the age of 63 I can offer wisdom from life experience, and knowledge obtained from: graduate degree studies, continuing education, and the latest therapeutic modalities. My wish is for all to have the ability to embrace the beauty of life.

Kolton Immel

I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at City University of Seattle.

My approach is rooted in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), where I work alongside clients to identify and challenge the beliefs that fuel distress. Through tools such as the ABC model, reframing, and disrupting irrational thoughts, I help clients develop more flexible perspectives and practical skills for navigating daily challenges.

I have experience working with individuals managing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My style is collaborative, direct, and supportive—I balance compassionate listening with concrete strategies that clients can apply outside of sessions.

I view counseling as a process that not only addresses current challenges but also equips clients with tools that support long-term growth and resilience. My goal is to help you gain clarity, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Jacque Penning

Hi, I’m Jacque (she/her). I work with adults via Telehealth who feel stuck or overwhelmed and are seeking meaningful change in their lives. My approach is person-centered, which means I meet you where you are with empathy and respect for your unique experiences. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Additionally, I draw on narrative and solution-focused therapies grounded in self-compassion.Whether you’re facing challenges or navigating a life transition, therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to explore what matters most to you. Through our work, I hope you’ll gain insight, connect more deeply with your inner strengths, and move toward the sense of wholeness you’re seeking. I would be honored to support you on that journey.

Lauren B

Welcome, my name is Lauren, and it is a pleasure to meet you here. I work with those exploring questions of identity and meaning, integrating loss and difficult life experiences, moving through relational challenges, navigating spiritual transformation, and those searching for new ways of being in the world. To strengthen self-awareness and support meaningful change, we will give language to your emotional experience, explore unconscious patterns and themes, and develop new ways of relating to self and other.

As a depth-oriented clinical intern, I assist individuals in developing a deeper understanding of themselves and in relating more compassionately to their inner world. I welcome investigations of dreams, symbolic and creative expressions, and the mind-body connection in the therapeutic process. I believe in the power of healing through connection.