Luis Merced (He/Him)

MS, LMHC, NCC, CCTP-II, TADH-I, EMDR
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in burien, WA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My approach to the therapeutic relationship is collaborative. The client is the expert of themselves and my role is to provide the knowledge and skills I have attained. I am trained in EMDR and Attachment-Focused-EMDR disciplines in treating trauma-related issues by assisting individuals to overcome distress, trauma, anxiety, or PTSD symptoms. I'm also trained in Biofeedback, Ego State/Dissociation (Parts Work), the Flash Technique, and Intergenerational Trauma to help clients discover relief.

My Background and Approach

Serving in the army for 10 years, I have worked with many different cultural backgrounds, as well as those with differing spiritual beliefs. Since attaining my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I have pursued many therapeutic techniques to help my clients. My clinical interests include treating trauma, neuroaffirming as well as providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative psychotherapy to sexual minorities. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression or past experiences are negatively affecting.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In my practice, I celebrate neruodiversity and provide neuroaffirming care. I do not pathologize brains that present within the neurodiverse umbrella (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, ect.). My goal is to provide a safe space for folks to explore and work on their concerns and not feel othered. We all deserve to be seen.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Biofeedback
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Baha'i
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • The Satanic Temple
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160 - 180/session

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