Patricia Sumlin , LMFT

—About

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practising in Washington.

I am a graduate of BA in Humanities/Social Justice and MA in Social Clinical Psychology.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, and Jungian Therapy.

I describe my style as emphasizing a supportive insight-oriented, practical and common sense, straightforward style, and I am committed to building an honest, respectful and collaborative alliance with you.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

I work with diverse, multicultural clients, both Native American and Native Alaskan populations, individuals living with depression, anxiety stemming from trauma histories, recovering from traumatic bonding/narcissistic abuse, adults on the autistic spectrum, and treatment services for the LGBTQIA community.

—Frequently Asked Questions

—Background

Credential

LMFT

Licensed in

California, Washington

Education

BA in Humanities/Social Justice; MA in Social Clinical Psychology

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Gottman Method · Jungian Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy · Psychodynamic Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems · DBT · Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Languages

English