Welcome to Rule & Associates

Rebecca is known for her friendly and warm approach.  She joins us with a master’s degree in social work from Boise State University and brings a trauma informed perspective. She is trained in EMDR and incorporates elements from multiple evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Family Therapy, DBT, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), as well as other modalities that incorporate the power of mindfulness. Rebecca has worked with clients in various life stages and especially enjoys working with middle school, high school, and college-aged clients. Rebecca is passionate about helping those who have untreated anxiety or depression and are struggling from the effects of mental health decline. Rebecca’s experience includes helping clients in crisis with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD. She believes in the value of therapeutic interventions that support youth and their families. Clients feel safe, accepted, and supported while utilizing their own strengths. Rebecca is contracted with most major insurance plans.

Dan holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and brings a warm, creative, and relational approach to therapy. He has a passion for play therapy, helping children express themselves, build emotional skills, and navigate challenges in ways that feel natural and engaging. Dan also connects easily with teens and adults, offering a space where they can feel understood, supported, and free to be themselves. 

With experience supporting neurodiverse individuals, Dan meets each client with curiosity and respect for what makes them unique. His approach draws from CBT, strengths-based, attachment-focused, and existential therapies, while remaining grounded in authentic connection, safety, and hope. Dan is available for after-school and weekend appointments.

Belsa has a long history of working with children, teens, and young adults in educational, treatment, and community-based settings. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, with a special interest in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. She brings a calm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to the counseling process. 

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.

 As a couple and family therapy intern, Lena takes an attachment-based, systemic approach that recognizes the important role relationships play in healing and growth. She strives to provide culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming care for people of all backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

Her years in a demanding corporate career, along with her experience parenting both a teenager and an emerging adult, have given her a personal understanding of anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the challenge of being the parent you want to be. She is especially passionate about supporting parents, grandparents, and couples in building stronger, more connected relationships. She brings warmth, authenticity, and humor to therapy and believes meaningful change can happen when people feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Education from Western Washington University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Substance Use Disorders at Colorado Christian University.

After working as an educator with court-involved youth in an alternative high school setting and providing therapeutic support to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals recovering from substance use disorders and process addictions, Jane brings a compassionate, trauma-informed perspective to counseling that emphasizes each person's strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth.

Drawing from an existential perspective, Jane integrates evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, while working collaboratively with clients to build a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in mutual respect, healthy boundaries, and the belief that meaningful, lasting change is possible.

Duffy holds his master’s in clinical mental health counseling after spending a year studying Internal Family Systems (IFS). His clinical lens is rooted in a deep appreciation for existential-humanism. By taking a person-centered view of relating to people, meeting his clients where they are in the moment, and in their relationships, you can expect warmth, non-judgment, acceptance, and curiosity. He skillfully creates a safe space to explore your problems, fears, and challenges. Duffy is contracted with Molina, Provider One, and Community Health Plan of Washington.

Following an early career in veterinary medicine, Amy became involved with the local grassroots mental health organization NAMI Whatcom, where her passion for the mental health profession was reaffirmed. She has been actively involved with the organization for nearly 10 years and is committed to advocating for improved access to mental health support and education in the community. Following this passion, Amy is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College.

Amy adopts a holistic, collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes meeting clients exactly where they are at, and empowering them to recognize and build upon their own unique strengths and wisdom. She emphasizes a therapeutic relationship rooted in curiosity, acceptance, trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward clients, and provides compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Incorporating somatic practices, nature, and adventure into her work, Amy creates a safe, supportive environment where meaningful, lasting healing and growth can take place. She enjoys counseling a wide variety of client populations, with a special interest in working with children, teens, and young adults.

Outside of her professional life, Amy enjoys hiking, kayaking, and a variety of other outdoor activities that allow her to connect with nature and embrace her playful, adventurous side, spending time with her 4-legged (and one 3-legged) companions, connecting with loved ones over shared interests and the friendly competition of card and board games, and nurturing her introverted side through her writing or getting lost in a captivating book.

Kaya is a graduate from Catawba College with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kaya brings over five years of unique experience and an effective attitude and perspective to her work with Rule & Associates. In practice, Kaya emphasizes her therapeutic relationships with empathy, insightfulness, and an accommodating nature. Additionally, Kaya highlights personal choice and responsibility to promote critical thinking and autonomy within client's lives. Kaya specializes in adolescents and adults who struggle with self-esteem, empowerment issues, anxiety, and depression.

Andrea believes each person carries an inner capacity for healing and growth, and she sees her role as walking alongside clients as they reconnect with that strength. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and explore what may be getting in the way of the life and relationships they want. Currently completing her graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle, Andrea works with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to their unique needs and goals. Her approach is grounded in systems and attachment and informed by somatic and mindfulness-based practices, IFS, EFT, and CBT. Andrea brings steadiness, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s story, particularly when supporting clients through uncertainty, loss, and life transitions.

 "Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” Mary Oliver

Stacy Reynolds offers a warm, relational approach to therapy grounded in curiosity, creativity, and respect for each person’s lived experience. She works with individuals of all ages navigating grief, depression, anxiety, caregiver burden, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Her style is collaborative, person-centered, and often playful—rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection, self-expression, and compassionate presence.

Stacy draws from humanistic-existential theory, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts therapy, integrating somatic and creative modalities to support clients in reconnecting with their resilience, values, and voice. With a background in the performing arts—including theater, music, and voice—she brings a unique perspective to her work, exploring singing, sound, and somatic vocalization as tools for grounding and self-discovery.

She is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Prescott College, where her studies have focused on complicated grief, ambiguous loss, somatic vocal interventions, and embodied awareness. Stacy continues to deepen her training in expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices, with a passion for helping clients find meaning, healing, and wholeness—even amid life’s most complex moments.

Mel brings a steady presence and warm, approachable style to therapy, helping clients feel comfortable and supported from the start. She has extensive experience working with parents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major life transitions, meeting each person with compassion and practical insight. Mel has a particular strength in helping clients move through challenges that may initially feel overwhelming or impossible. She helps people recognize their strengths, find a path forward, and build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.

Melissa is currently completing her internship as part of her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University, bringing seven years of experience as a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional counselor to her clinical work. Her extensive experience supporting individuals navigating substance use challenges has shaped a compassionate, practical approach grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.

Melissa has experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, develop new coping strategies, and build greater emotional awareness.

Her work is also grounded in a strengths-based perspective, focusing not only on the challenges clients face, but on the resilience, resources, and capabilities they already possess. Melissa strives to create a supportive space where clients feel respected and empowered to build on those strengths and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Frances is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Before entering the counseling profession, she worked as a pharmacist and later built and operated her own pet care and residential cleaning businesses. Frances takes a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based interventions. She is committed to creating a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

Within her practice, Hannah offers a safe and welcoming environment for individuals, couples, and families where clients feel seen, heard, and understood while working through life’s complexities. With her integrative approach pulling from existential-humanism, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Family Therapy, she values being an accepting, authentic, and curious person-centered therapist that blends deep emotional processing while exploring themes around meaning, isolation, and personal responsibility. As she is currently pursuing her master’s in marriage, couple, and family counseling at George Fox University, she continues to deepen her belief that healing occurs through increased client self-awareness, an attuned therapeutic relationship, and a space to explore new ways to relate. 

August is a clinical intern through Antioch University who brings a thoughtful, contemporary perspective to the counseling space. Their approach is grounded in the belief that a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. August is particularly drawn to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), relational approaches, and somatic work, integrating these perspectives to help clients better understand themselves and navigate their experiences.

August also brings experience working with children in an equine-assisted learning environment and enjoys incorporating creativity into the therapeutic process. They believe therapy does not have to look the same for everyone and are intentional about finding approaches that feel engaging, meaningful, and authentic to each client. Through curiosity, collaboration, and genuine connection, August creates space for clients to explore, grow, and discover new possibilities.

Kenzie is currently completing her MSW at Boise State University and brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work with clients. She is committed to creating a steady, welcoming space where clients can finally catch their breath while navigating the heavy fog of depression and anxiety, grief, financial stress, caretaking, and the often-unspoken weight of societal expectations.

Her clinical perspective was shaped by years of experience as a housing case manager, where she learned the importance of meeting people exactly where they are and recognizing the complex realities that influence their well-being. Kenzie understands how easily life can shift into survival mode, and she works alongside clients to create space for healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.

Kenzie draws from trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and somatic-based interventions, while tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals. She believes healing is a collaborative process and strives to help clients reconnect with themselves, prioritize their well-being, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Jasper brings a strong background in education and career counseling, with experience supporting adolescents and young adults through academic, employment, and life transitions. He has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, supporting individuals with disabilities in navigating employment and education, and as a career counselor in youth development nonprofit settings, where he supported young adults with identity development and goal setting. Drawing on his teaching experience, Jasper values collaboration, clear communication, and a strengths-based approach. His clinical work is informed by Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Jasper is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands and is passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate, queer-affirming therapeutic space for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and gender transitions. Jasper supports clients in recognizing their inherent worth, power, and wholeness through a nonjudgmental, strengths-based approach that invites exploration of unprocessed or unfamiliar experiences. 

Casey believes therapy isn’t about arriving at a final destination—it’s about reconnecting with your strengths, values, and capacity for change so you can navigate life with greater confidence and intention. Casey walks alongside clients with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, exploring the stories, relationships, and experiences that have shaped them while creating space for new possibilities.

Currently completing a Master’s in Couples and Family Therapy at Antioch University, Casey works with individuals, couples, and families through an attachment-based, systemic lens. Casey draws from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and creative, play-based interventions, adapting the approach to meet each client where they are. Whether a client needs thoughtful reflection, a little lightheartedness, or a more structured approach, Casey strives to speak their language and match their rhythm.

Casey believes meaningful therapy should feel genuine, collaborative, and uniquely yours—offering the tools, confidence, and self-understanding to navigate whatever trails lie ahead.

April works with clients across the lifespan and brings warmth, curiosity, compassion, and genuine respect to every therapeutic relationship. She believes each person brings their own unique strengths, experiences, and wisdom to the process, and she creates a space where clients can feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Her approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, with an emphasis on building trust and creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. April draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, grounding, and emotional regulation strategies, tailoring her approach to fit each client rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

April believes meaningful change begins with connection and a deeper understanding of ourselves. She helps clients recognize the strengths they already carry, build resilience, and develop practical tools for navigating challenges. Whether working through a difficult season, building new skills, or seeking a greater sense of direction, April meets clients where they are and supports them at a pace that feels right for them.