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.
Dominiqua has openings starting in January for clients with Molina Medicaid and cash pay.
Click here to apply for her waitlist
Dominiqua Byers, BA, Intern
Master’s-level counseling intern, supervised by Kevin & Linda
Specialties: Adolescent Mental Health, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, EMDR Therapy
Services Offered: EMDR therapy for adults and adolescents, Individual Therapy
Insurance Accepted: Molina Medicaid only - and cash pay
Ages & Populations Served: Adults, Teens
Dominiqua is currently booking for January of 2026.
We are excited to welcome Dominiqua Byers to Northwest Mental Health Alliance as a graduate-level counseling intern. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University.
With experience as a Mental Health Technician at Psych Hospital, Dominiqua has worked directly with patients in acute psychiatric settings, supporting both group and individual interventions. She brings strong skills in crisis de-escalation, patient care, and collaborative teamwork with clinical providers.
Dominiqua has a particular passion for working with adolescents, recognizing the importance of this stage in shaping identity, relationships, and resilience. She also looks forward to supporting adults and families, bringing empathy, active listening, and a genuine commitment to helping clients grow.
Her long-term goal is to open her own practice and continue specializing in adolescent mental health, while also serving a diverse range of clients
Kevin St Jacques, PsyD, LMHC
Clinical Director, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Specialties: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, First Responders, Performance Enhancement, EMDR Therapy
Services Offered: EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives, ADHD/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 navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, or feel stuck after traditional therapy.
Linda Smith, MA, LMHC
Director of Operations, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Specialties: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Reactive Attachment, First Responders, Tech Industry Stress and Burnout, EMDR Therapy
Services Offered: EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives, ADHD/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 & Supervision for therapists working toward EMDRIA certification and WA licensure.
Good fit if you want to resolve trauma, calm overwhelming reactions, and create deeper peace in daily life.
Paulina Butler, BA, Intern
Master’s-level counseling intern, supervised by Kevin
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, EMDR Therapy
Services Offered: EMDR therapy for adults, adolescents and children, Individual Therapy, Couples/Relationship Counseling
Insurance Accepted: Not at this time
Fee: $35 per session
Ages & Populations Served: Adults, Teens, Children, Couples and Families
Good fit if you want high-quality therapy at a lower cost, with the support of a licensed clinical supervisor.
Click here to request therapy with Paulina
Sammy Chu, Master’s Level Intern
Master’s-level counseling intern, supervised by Kevin & Linda
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, EMDR Therapy
Services Offered: EMDR therapy for adults and adolescents, Individual Therapy
Insurance Accepted: Molina Medicaid only - and cash pay
Ages & Populations Served: Adults, Teens, Children
Sammy is currently booking for April 2026. If you would like to be on her waitlist, please email: linda@nwmha.org
We are excited to welcome Sammy Chu to Northwest Mental Health Alliance as a graduate-level counseling intern. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings a warm, grounded presence to her work with clients.
Before entering the counseling field, Sammy managed a local café where she discovered her passion for helping young people thrive. Supporting her team through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired her to pursue a career in mental health and deepen her understanding of trauma and resilience.
Sammy is especially drawn to trauma-focused work, including EMDR therapy, and works with helping clients heal from childhood experiences, anxiety, and the lasting effects of stress. She also works with first responders and veterans.
With personal insight into neurodiversity through family experiences with autism and ADHD, Sammy approaches therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique way of being. Outside of the office, she enjoys gardening, baking, and spending time outdoors.