Michelle Jaquish (She/Her/Hers)

LICSW
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have five years of community mental health experience in homeless services.

Clinical Social Worker in Fircrest, WA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Ascending into leadership roles is a great thing, and you need someone in your corner cheering you on, who’s been through that, and knows the struggle. . . You've received your degrees, training, credentials, professional accolades and it still doesn’t feel like enough as you continue ascending into leadership roles faster than you can blink or breathe. You don't feel like you can slow down because people are counting on your leadership.

My Background and Approach

I believe that therapy, change, and healing all occur on spectrums. There is no “one size fits” all approach to this work, and that is the beauty of the therapeutic relationship. It’s an alliance and a partnership that can adapt and change based on the current support you need. I see therapy as an extension of my commitment to activism; it’s an opportunity to collaborate around examining, dismantling, and healing some of the damage caused by oppressive systems. As your therapist, I will learn with and alongside you in real time about what that means for your healing journey, honoring your inner wisdom, while supporting you with offerings of relevant ideas, experiences, and skills.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I don’t consider myself a very traditional therapist. I work very collaboratively with my clients, bringing my authentic self into the room while letting my clients take the lead in their lives. I work really actively with clients to facilitate a co-created healing space that allows for all aspects of a client’s identity and experience. I understand that trauma, pain, fear, and stagnation are stored and experienced in the body. Therefore, I support my clients in healing and creating a greater alignment with their authentic selves and life dreams by developing awareness of and strengthening their connection to what’s happening in their bodies and minds. For me, this is the essence of somatic work. I also support my clients with integrating their spiritual beliefs, values, and practices where applicable. In my work with clients, I integrate my anti-oppression, feminist, and social justice frameworks into this work.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Feminist Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Burnout Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • Medicare
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise
  • Optum
  • PacificSource
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Amerigroup
  • AmBetter
  • Coordinated Care
  • Evernorth
  • Kaiser Core
  • Kaiser PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $80 - 175/session

Info

Email Michelle
6314 19th Street W
Suite 7
Fircrest, WA 98466
6314 19th Street W
Suite 7
Fircrest, WA 98466

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