Rachel Guinevere LordKenaga, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC
Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Art Therapist, Supervisor
Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-419-5052
Fax: 206-624-5806
Primary Focus: Abuse/Incest/PTSD Counseling, Anxiety / Panic Disorders Counseling, Communication / Social Skills Counseling, Couples / Marriage Counseling, Grief Counseling, LGBTQ Counseling, Specialty Issues
Scope of Practice
I work with adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. I assist the client in their process by utilizing art therapy or talk therapy, or any combination within, to facilitate growth and understanding.
I am a state recognized Supervisor for LMHC and ATR candidates.
Range of Focus
- Abortion / Pregnancy Counseling
- All types of anxiety
- Bi-polar Disorder
- Coming Out Issues
- Communication Skills
- Couples Counseling
- Cross Dressing Issues
- GLBT friendly
- Group Therapy
- Intimacy Issues
- Loss of important role
- Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Relationships Issues, Se
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Panic Attacks
- Pre-surgery planning
- Relationship Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Separation/Divorce
- Social Friendship Skills
- Transgender Issues
- Uni-polar Disorder
- Abuse
- Bereavement
- Codependency Issues
- Communication Issues
- Couples & Adult Families
- Couples Counseling
- Finding Meaning
- Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues
- Infidelity
- Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay Issues
- Manic Depression Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD
- Phobias
- Rejection by Family of Origin
- Relationship Rekindling
- Sense of Self
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender Children and Youth
- Trust Issues
- death and dying
Values and Philosophy
I work from three primary concepts:
- Mindfulness: Helping you become more aware of your identity, actions, intuitions, and encourage you to be authentic and present in all aspects of your life. This is a challenging and evocative process when overcoming traumatic history, depression, anxiety and loss of self.
- Resilience: Something led you into therapy, be it an issue, loss, trauma, or simply a desire to understand yourself better. By merely engaging in the work of therapy you have shown motivation for creating a better life and I would like to both illuminate and help you master these skills.
- Creativity: This awesome power we all have challenges us to be more than the sum of our parts, in order to transcend our own concepts for wellness. Learning perspectives and how to tap into creativity is foremost in my philosophy of wellness.
Therapeutic Technique and Methodology
As an Existential art therapist I am passionate about making a safe space in which the creative process of facilitating your personal meaning can occur. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client is a tool in this process. We create trust, understanding, and empathy necessary for the work of therapy. The work entails identifying issues and concerns and processing them in a constructive way. I am interested in holding hope for you on this journey, even when you are feeling hopeless. I think it is important to understand the connection between the mind and the body as well as the past and the present as challenges are confronted. I find the use of creativity, both in art making and perspective changing, very healing. It is an honor to guide you in the process of creating the life you desire.
Education, Certification and Professional Associations
Degrees and Certifications
Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy, 2004
Antioch University
Seattle, WA
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Arts and Psychology, 1996
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Fine Art Studies, 1993
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
Memberships
- Evergreen Art Therapy Association
- American Art Therapy Association
- American Counselors Association
Licenses to Practice and Registrations
Licenses
Mental Health Counselors License
License number: LH 00011332
Art Therapy Registered
License number: 07-196
Payment Information and Hours
Contact me for hours and rates. I accept Premera, LifeWise, Regence, and most BlueCross/Blue Sheild insurances.
Insurance Reimbursement Provider For: Premera, Regence
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