Our Team

 Our professional staff is selectively chosen and trained by Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and practice owner, Alicia Rule.  Alicia  began her first social work role in 1995. Since then, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in American Ethnic Studies, Master’s in Social Work and an additional credential in School Social Work. She also earned a certificate  in youth mental health.  She previously worked as a Child Protective Worker, Supervisor, Policy Administrator and Trainer in child welfare. Alicia has managed many social work programs over the years and has partnered with several universities and the Public Child Welfare Training Academy in Southern California to teach and train social work students and professionals.  She has been honored with the privilege of being a social worker from birth to death and every stage in between. Her passion for adoption has led to experience with all facets of the adoption experience. She has also supported families through the fertility journey, severe medical needs, special needs, postpartum and hospice. 

Each member of the Rule and Associates team, including therapists and coaches. have been carefully chosen to ensure each service is delivered to your family with the highest possible level of professionalism, safety, expertise and care. 

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and WA State Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor. With decades of clinical experience under her belt, mostly in private practice, she enjoys training and mentoring our clinical team as well as directly serving a small number of clients with a variety of clinical issues including women’s issues, self-esteem and body image concerns, sexual assault and abuse, grief and loss, depression and anxiety. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, spontaneous adventures and spending time with her family on their farm. Sarah is not accepting new patients at this time. 

Sara (they/she) is our Clinical Manager, overseeing the details of the day-to-day operations of our practice and staff, with a laser focus on delivering the very best care to clients.

She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience addressing trauma, adversity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, gender identity, and family challenges. She works with children, teens, adults, and families, to enhance well-being, heal trauma, reduce stress, and cope with mental health challenges. Sara has a Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University and a background in child development, parent education, and case management. Their experience includes affirming trauma-informed services for LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, diverse families and those living with chronic illness. Sara also provides Lifespan Integration Therapy. In their personal life, Sara enjoys painting and spending time with family.

Alycia has a long and varied history of working with young children and their families, particularly preschool-aged children. while she is a generalist and can work with a wide variety of folks, she is also has been trained in play therapy, sand tray, and Filial (or Child Parent Relationship) Therapy. She is passionate about helping families navigate Individual Education Plans and establishing good family communication skills as well as self-advocacy skills. She has worked with children and families experiencing trauma, many of whom experienced violence such as domestic abuse. As an undergraduate Alycia earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Western Washington University and still participates in theater in her spare time. She graduated from  the University of Washington with a Masters in Social Work and participated in their Early Intervention Fellowship program. She and her husband also spend time developing a sustainable homestead where they currently have three dogs and three cats.

Alycia is contracted with most major insurance plans. 

Grace earned her Master’s degreee in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Saybrook University. She has experience working with children, teenagers, adults, and couples navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life-transitions, and family/relationship dynamics, including divorce. She provides trauma-informed and affirming care for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals. She uses an integrative therapeutic style, drawing from various theoretical orientations and techniques to meet the unique needs of each client. Grace's framework is grounded in a humanistic and person-centered approach that fosters a supportive, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.

Kristal is a highly skilled and empathetic professional with a Master’s in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. She has additional certification in Positive Parenting Program (PPP). She has supervised and worked in nearly all facets of family and individual work including substance use disorder.  She’s also earned two years toward her Ph.D at Antioch University and has worked for over 16 years in mental health, including in Family Preservation Services. Disorder Treatment and Intensive Outpatient care teams for several decades. She enjoys working with a variety of aged from young children to adults and everywhere in between. She is contracted with most insurances. 

Victoria graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from University of Southern California and her Bachelor’s from University of New Haven in Connecticut. Her experience as a Family Victim Advocate with the U.S. Navy brings a high skill level in trauma informed care and her background in community mental health and domestic violence work gives her a well rounded portfolio of professional experience. Victoria works with couples, families and individuals of all ages. She uses evidence-based therapy tools and skills such as Problem-Solving Therapy, Mindfulness skills, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Victoria is a bit of a thrill seeker, as she loves ziplining and horseback riding.Victoria is contracted with most major insurance plans. 

Christi has a Master’s in Counseling from Northern Arizona University, an EdS in Education from Liberty University, and a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice. She has many years of experience working with folks with all types of mental health challenges, including children living in foster care with behavioral, cognitive, and physical barriers/disorders, people struggling with addiction and those in recovery. She has decades of experience in the behavioral health field.
Christi is contracted with most major insurances plans.

Vince spent over a decade facilitating outdoor programs in Colorado before deciding to become a therapist, which was a natural transition from that role. He works especially well with youth and young adults and is in his last year of his master’s in social work graduate degree program. He is additionally credentialed for substance use disorder diagnosis and treatmen. 

Charissa’s experience with diverse communities give her skills to practice cultural sensitivity and trauma informed care to clients of all ages. She specializes in treating individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD and her background helps her to understand how to best support clients in a meaningful way to achieve a strong growth outcome. Charissa uses a variety of modalities including some DBT and CBT. She enjoys working with people of all ages and different abilities. She is extensively trained in children and youth mental health. 

Mel has a very steady demeanor and warm approach that instantly makes you feel comfortable.  Her experience with parents and other adults  who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and big life transitions Is helpful to many. She is highly effective at helping people overcome what they believe are insurmountable odds and loves the work.

Mel is only contracted with Molina insurance at this time. Clients report feeling understood and empowered by their experience with Mel.

Eileen’s  graduate training from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology is providing her with a solid foundation in Relational psychodynamic therapy. She believes in the guiding intelligence within each person, and hopes to help people delve into how their past and present have impacted their relationships and their whole selves, mind, body, and spirit.  She values deep, authentic connections, the wisdom of our bodies, and how beauty and play enhance our lives from birth to death. She is working on additional training in play therapy and a holistic approach (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy) that includes somatic, emotional, and cognitive processing and integration of trauma and attachment issues. She enjoys collaborating with couples and individuals, young and old, in a space of authenticity, curiosity, and kindness.

Prior to my career in therapy, she was an animal scientist and a Waldorf preschool teacher. She is also a mother to four amazing children. In her spare time, she loves to explore the mountains and waterways of the PNW, watch a good movie, or play games with my children, partner, and pets. 

Crystal is earning her master’s degree from Walden University, as well as her level 1 practitioner certification from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute. She has years of experience working with children, teens and adults in settings ranging from classrooms, mentorship, career development, non-profit programming and community-based diversity groups. She is well versed in family care and is passionate about empowering people of all ages and identities to create peaceful and fulfilling relationships, families and lives through compassionate and trauma informed and care.  

Ethan has a warm, empathetic and nonjudgmental approach with clients of all ages. A former software enginer and life coach, he is building a second-season career in mental health by earning a Master’s Level social work program at Boise State University. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University as well as a life coaching certification from Seattle Life Coach Training. As a life coach, he supported individuals and creatives of all ages through the use of positive psychology, person-centered, and solution-focused modalities. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, taking long urban walks and engaging with anything to do with storytelling. 

With 20 years of experience in massage therapy, movement education and structural integration, Beattie brings a body based approach and a strong foundation of somatic awareness and systems theory to her practice. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, she believes that thriving comes from embracing complexity. Her approach is integrative, collaborative, relational, and process-oriented. If that sounds like a lot of jargon, don’t worry—it just means she’s here to be compassionately curious with you an uncover what you want for your life. Together, you’ll build trust, create a safe space, and navigate life’s challenges. Her goal is to help you connect with yourself through heart-centered teamwork and emotional integrity.

For close to five years, Alexis has worked in the substance use disorder field, sharing a variety of experience in settings and client population. With experience in an integrated care setting, Alexis prefers a whole person approach to care. Collaborating with her clients, Alexis approaches each client interaction with the individual in mind. 

Renna, a Master’s student at Lesley University, is specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Renna brings a unique perspective to her work. Her background in Environmental Education has equipped her with skills to create meaningful and playful experiences for young people. Renna's therapeutic approach is centered on person-centered and play-based principles, emphasizing the importance of relationships in fostering well-being. She incorporates dance and movement therapy, as well as other expressive arts like music, theater, and visual arts, into her practice.