About
My name is Dave Wolthausen, I am 54 years old, and have 26 years old counseling experience. I have extensive Alcohol and Drug related counseling experience, and have mainly focused on Mental Health counseling over the last 10 years. My approach to therapy, is client Centered, with unconditional positive regard for my clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which includes Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. I believe therapy to be a process, not a one time event. It is important that there is a good match between therapist and client, so the client can get the most out of their therapy. Goal setting and bonding happen in the first couple of sessions. I know when therapy begins, it works best when the client and therapist spend some time together, building rapport. Rapport is very important in therapeutic relationship, and it's that feeling being connected, tends to lend itself to honesty, truth, and mutual respect. Goal setting happens in the first couple of sessions. When the client is able to set some small goals, they tend to make the best progress, and are open to new ideas, and new coping skills. When the Client applies those new skills to their lives, change will occur. I will look forward to helping any and all new clients I am working with, and with devote my knowledge and skills to help them better their lives, in whatever way they see fit. I often use metaphors to help clients understand the messages I am trying to get across. Metaphorically speaking, in the therapeutic process, the Client is the driver, I myself, am the navigator, I help the client navigate their life, in order to reach their desired destination. I hope to be working with you soon!
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Navos Mental Health Solutions
Gender
Male
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Existential
- Jungian
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
Years in Practice
27 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
- Code: 101YA0400X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Addiction
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMHC | LH 60713496 Verify | WA |
LMHC | LH60713496 Verify | WA |
Counselor | CP0000272 Verify | WA |
Practice Locations
1210 SW 136th St
Burien, WA 98166-1214
Phone Number: (206) 257-6600