Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
How to Choose a Provider
All of our clinicians use a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach. Licensed therapists provide full clinical services; interns offer an accessible, supervised route.
Unsure whom to contact? Fill out a request for any one of the providers and make a note that you’re open to seeing one of the other providers or unsure who to pick.
Neurodiversity-affirming care
Every provider on our team brings both professional training and personal lived experience with neurodiversity. We understand autism, ADHD, OCD, and related differences from the inside out -and we honor them in the therapy room.
Intern Therapy at Northwest Mental Health Alliance
The same trauma-informed therapy — at a lower cost.
Starting therapy can already feel like a lot. Cost shouldn’t be the thing that stops you.
Our counseling interns offer thoughtful, trauma-informed therapy at a reduced rate, with something many people don’t realize is a bonus:
extra clinical supervision built in.
Every intern session is supervised by experienced licensed therapists, meaning you benefit from two levels of clinical thinking instead of one.
Interns aren’t “on their own.” Every session is supported by licensed clinicians, which means your care is collaborative, intentional, and closely guided - not experimental, not rushed, and definitely not “practice on you.”
Why working with an intern actually works
✔️ Lower cost sessions
✔️ More time, attention, and flexibility
✔️ Fresh training grounded in current best practices
✔️ Ongoing supervision by experienced, licensed clinicians
✔️ A supportive place to start if therapy has felt intimidating or inaccessible before
Good fit if:
Therapy feels overdue but cost has been a barrier
You want a therapist who’s engaged, curious, and invested
You want real skills and structure—not just venting
You’re open to growth without pressure to “have it all together”
Probably not a fit if:
You want advice without reflection
You’re looking for a quick fix with no emotional work
You’re uncomfortable with collaboration or feedback
If you’ve been thinking “I should probably start therapy, but…” — this is your sign.
Meet our Interns!
Sammy Chu, MA Candidate
Counseling Intern
Supervised by Linda Smith, LMHC and Kevin St-Jacques, PsyD
Thoughtful, supportive therapy for people navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Sammy is fully trained in EMDR and works closely with experienced clinicians to provide high-quality care while completing advanced training.
Areas of Focus
• Trauma and stress responses
• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• Neurodivergence (ADHD / Autism)
• Life transitions and identity development
• First responders and veterans
Services
• Individual therapy
• EMDR trauma therapy
• In-person and telehealth sessions
Fees
$35-100 per session (sliding scale, you pick the amount you can afford)
Insurance
Sammy is not contracted with insurance
Ages Served
Adults
Teens
Children
Sammy is completing the final year of her master's degree in counseling and brings a calm, thoughtful presence to therapy. She focuses on helping clients understand their patterns, build practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
Dominiqua Byers, MA Candidate
Counseling Intern
Supervised by Linda Smith, LMHC and Kevin St-Jacques, PsyD
Compassionate therapy focused on helping clients understand trauma patterns, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with their strengths.
Areas of Focus
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Anxiety and stress disorders
• Emotional regulation
• Relationship patterns
• Personal growth and self-understanding
Services
• Individual therapy
• EMDR trauma therapy
• In-person and telehealth sessions
Fees
$35-100 per session (sliding scale)
Insurance
Dominiqua is not contracted with insurance
Ages Served
Adults
Teens
Dominiqua is completing advanced graduate training in counseling and works closely with licensed clinicians to ensure high-quality care. She offers a thoughtful and supportive space where clients can explore difficult experiences and develop practical tools for healing.
Kevin St Jacques, PsyD, LMHC
Clinical Director | Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Experienced, direct, and focused on real change.
Kevin works with adults and older teens who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, OCD, and high-stress roles—and who are ready for therapy that goes beyond talking in circles.
His approach is structured, grounded, and practical. Sessions are designed to help clients understand what’s actually happening in their nervous system and learn how to shift patterns that keep them stuck. Kevin is especially skilled at working with people who are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed.
Areas of focus
Trauma and complex stress
Anxiety and OCD
First responders and high-pressure professions
Performance enhancement and resilience
EMDR therapy
Services
EMDR therapy
EMDR intensives
ADHD and Autism assessments
Couples EMDR
Insurance accepted
BCBS, First Choice, Kaiser PPO, Premera, Regence, United, Aetna
Ages & populations served
Adults
Older teens
Couples (for EMDR)
Also offers: EMDR consultation for therapists working toward EMDRIA certification
Good fit if you’re looking for:
Focused, evidence-based therapy that helps you move forward—especially if you’ve tried therapy before and felt like it wasn’t quite enough..
Linda Smith, MA, LMHC
Director of Operations | Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Thoughtful, real therapy for people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in the same patterns.
Linda works with adults, teens, and children who struggle with anxiety, trauma responses, emotional reactivity, and burnout—especially when those patterns feel automatic and hard to control.
Her style is warm, grounded, and human. Sessions are structured but flexible, focused on helping clients understand why their reactions happen and how to respond differently—without shame, pressure, or “just try harder” advice.
Linda is especially attuned to neurodivergent clients, parents, and first responders, and to people who feel like traditional therapy hasn’t quite fit.
Areas of focus
Trauma and complex trauma
Anxiety and OCD
Reactive attachment and relational stress
Neurodivergence (ADHD / Autism)
First responders, tech industry stress, and burnout
EMDR therapy
Services
EMDR therapy
EMDR intensives
ADHD and Autism assessments
Couples EMDR
Insurance accepted
BCBS, First Choice, Kaiser, Premera, Anthem, Regence, United, Aetna, Ambetter, Carelon, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Ages & populations served
Adults
Teens
Children
Couples (for EMDR)
Also offers: EMDR consultation and supervision for therapists working toward EMDRIA certification and Washington State licensure
Good fit if you’re looking for:
A therapist who is direct, compassionate, and grounded—someone who takes your experiences seriously and helps you build real, lasting change.
Paulina Butler, MA Candidate
Associate Therapist
Paulina provides thoughtful therapy for clients navigating trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions.
Areas of Focus
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and stress disorders
• Relationship challenges
• Life transitions
• Emotional regulation
Services
• Individual therapy
• Trauma-focused therapy
• In-person and telehealth sessions
Fees
Private pay currently available
Insurance
Insurance participation expected soon as licensure processing is finalized.
Ages Served
Adults
Teens
Paulina is completing the final stage of licensure in Washington State and currently sees clients on a private-pay basis while this process is finalized. She brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach focused on helping people move through difficult experiences and build lasting change.