Didem Koc

Accepting Clients

I’m Didem Koc, a pre-licensed therapist at FountainGate Wellness, and the founder of the Mokita Project. Originally from Turkey!

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Marysville, WA
Supervised by Kathie Huggins Stratmeyer, LMFT

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

With a Master’s degree in Psychology, and fluency in both Turkish and English, I’m passionate about using my skills and lived experiences to make mental health care more accessible, especially for those in marginalized and immigrant communities.

My Background and Approach

My advanced training is in Existential Counseling, and our work together will center on exploring how you experience emotions and respond to the unique difficulties life presents. While I have extensive experience in helping individuals manage and resolve mental health challenges, we will approach each life conflict as a natural and understandable response to personal experiences and existential questions. In therapy, our focus will be on accepting and understanding how you feel, rather than trying to change or suppress those emotions. As your therapist, my goal is not to pathologize your responses, but to help you find meaning in your current circumstances. We’ll work together to explore how your emotions and experiences can provide insight into your life, without judgment or labels.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Having experienced the challenges of starting over in a new country, I understand firsthand the barriers that many face in accessing support—whether due to financial hardship, language, or cultural stigmas. As a bilingual counselor, I strive to offer an inclusive space that honors the intersectionality of your identity and experiences. My approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to social justice, ensuring that all clients feel seen, heard, and respected in their therapeutic journey.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment Theory Biofeedback

Other Techniques

  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Systemic Oppression Therapy

Other Issues

  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Cancer
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Client Focus

Languages
English, Italiano, Turkish

Qualifications

License
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, State of Washington · #61561015
Supervision
Supervised by Kathie Huggins Stratmeyer, LMFT
Years in practice
2 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Kaiser
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise
  • TRICARE
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • HMA (Health Management Administrators)
  • Premera Blue Cross

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1601 10th St
Marysville, WA 98270
4255349605

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 48.0583722°, -122.17486°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Italiano, Turkish

Info

Email Didem
1601 10th St
Marysville, WA 98270

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