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. Alicia is not accepting new clients 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.
Please be sure to check your insurance with our office or your policy prior to scheduling. Sara is contracted with most insurance plans including Kaiser (not Options), Premera, Regence, most Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, Aetna and more.
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. Grace is contracted with most insurance plans, including Premera, Regence, Kaiser (not Options), Aetna and more. Please contact our office or your insurance company to check your plan.
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. She is not scheduling with new patients at this time.
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.
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. Please contact our office or your insurance plan to verify details.
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 treatment. Vince is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna, and Community Health plan of Washington. Please contact our office or your insurance company for verification of your plan.
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. Charissa is not scheduling new clients at this time.
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 not scheduling with new clients at this time.
Tamara M Mattson is an accomplished child and adolescent therapist with over 15+ years of experience in individual, family, residential, intensive, and tribal counseling. She holds a MS in clinical psychology with a minor in family services, as well as a specialty in child mental health and trauma treatment. Her comprehensive understandin
Tamara M Mattson is an accomplished child and adolescent therapist with over 15+ years of experience in individual, family, residential, intensive, and tribal counseling. She holds a MS in clinical psychology with a minor in family services, as well as a specialty in child mental health and trauma treatment. Her comprehensive understanding of individual and family systems is reflected in the quality and effectiveness of her work. Tamara began her career at a residential facility for children with severe mental health needs, where she established a strong foundation in delivering impactful services for diverse clients. She has since developed skills in multiple child focused therapies to address issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, reaction to divorce, self-harming, trauma, and others. Tamara is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in a meaningful way. She is passionate about creating a positive and collaborative environment to explore and resolve challenges while teaching skills for long-term good mental health.
Personally, Tamara enjoys training her therapy dogs, rock hunting for jasper, scuba diving in warm water, and traveling to explore new cultures. Tamara’s contracts should be complete soon for Moda, Kaiser (not Options), Blue Cross plans, Regence and Premera. Currently she is scheduling for direct pay only. Estimated insurance credentialling is approximately January.
Corie enjoys working with teens and young adults. With an a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and a trauma informed approach, Corie‘s warm and friendly approach really helps her clients get “unstuck” and grow.
In addition to her years of therapy experience at Rule and Associates as an outpatient clinic
Corie enjoys working with teens and young adults. With an a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and a trauma informed approach, Corie‘s warm and friendly approach really helps her clients get “unstuck” and grow.
In addition to her years of therapy experience at Rule and Associates as an outpatient clinic therapist, she is experienced in working with families in crisis and that were experiencing homelessness at the local shelter. She gained intense clinical and dual diagnosis experience working at a state residential treatment facility for individuals on chemical dependency/mental health commitments. In her free time she likes to try new restaurants, go on walks with her dogs, and be social.
Jake is an experienced clinician that uses a variety of evidence based therapy modalities and has a friendly and engaging approach to therapy. While his background is quite varied and extensive, he specializes in mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. He is experienced and trained to work with clients with OCD. He also has a stron
Jake is an experienced clinician that uses a variety of evidence based therapy modalities and has a friendly and engaging approach to therapy. While his background is quite varied and extensive, he specializes in mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. He is experienced and trained to work with clients with OCD. He also has a strong background in working with folks who have been diagnosed with ADD and autism. He earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. He has been a therapist for youth, adults and families. Jake has openings on his schedule for new clients and Is contracted with most insurances. Jake is not scheduling with new clients at this time.
Gianna is in the final stages of completing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University, Seattle. While she has worked with all ages, she enjoys working with young adults and has worked extensively with parents of young children. She provides her clients with therapeutic tools for transformation based on
Gianna is in the final stages of completing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University, Seattle. While she has worked with all ages, she enjoys working with young adults and has worked extensively with parents of young children. She provides her clients with therapeutic tools for transformation based on self-empowerment and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in somatic body awareness and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for PTSD, offers a strengths-based approach to support client wellness, and uses internal family systems (IFS) to highlight the power of family history in creating our identities. She is trained in culturally competent counseling and social justice and enjoys working with diverse ethnic identities and communities. Gianna also has a doctorate in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has taught courses in art, visual culture, and social justice at the University level. Gianna creates photography, spends time in her seasonal garden, loves birds and mason bees. Gianna is contracted with Molina, Community Healthcare of WA, Cigna and Aetna.
Casey specializes in pediatric mental health with training in TheraPlay, Compassion Focused Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. You will often find him using tools like the therapeutic sandbox, puppets or games because he understands that play is the language of children. But, his expertise reaches into the family structure as well as
Casey specializes in pediatric mental health with training in TheraPlay, Compassion Focused Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. You will often find him using tools like the therapeutic sandbox, puppets or games because he understands that play is the language of children. But, his expertise reaches into the family structure as well as using Gottman’s lens to practice couples therapy because he appreciates outcomes based research. Casey is contracted with most insurance plans including Premera, Regence, Kaiser (not Options), many Blue Cross plans. Please call our office or your insurance company for verification.
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 IFS, Narrative Family Therapy, DBT, as well as other modalities t
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 IFS, Narrative Family Therapy, DBT, 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 people who have untreated anxiety or depression and are struggling from the effects of mental health decline. Rebecca works with a trauma-informed lens and her 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.
Clover has experience in a school counseling setting and enjoys working with families and young people to navigate resources and connect to care in our community, as well as providing focused and individualized support. She has been a certified personal trainer for six years and marries her knowledge of the physical body with her training
Clover has experience in a school counseling setting and enjoys working with families and young people to navigate resources and connect to care in our community, as well as providing focused and individualized support. She has been a certified personal trainer for six years and marries her knowledge of the physical body with her training in the social services field. She is passionate about utilizing a strengths-based approach when working with clients to cultivate a positive relationship with themselves and their bodies. Clover loves learning people’s stories and focuses her work with children and youth, women, mothers and athletes. She provides individual, family or couple therapy services. She is continuing her education at Grand Canyon University, where she is earning her Master’s in Social Work. Clover is not scheduling new clients at this time.
Kayla’s most recent experience is in the non-profit sector, where they used Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered approaches with vulnerable adults. Prior to that, Kayla worked with diverse families to mediate conflicts and build relationship intimacy. Kayla uses an integrated approach, with a focus on Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavi
Kayla’s most recent experience is in the non-profit sector, where they used Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered approaches with vulnerable adults. Prior to that, Kayla worked with diverse families to mediate conflicts and build relationship intimacy. Kayla uses an integrated approach, with a focus on Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Humanist perspectives with ATC, CBT, and Strength-Based modalities at the center of their approach. They look forward to continued work with adults seeking to build and repair relationships, and are especially interested in further work in the Gottman method as it applies to diverse families. Kayla is working with us as an agency affiliated counselor and as a graduate level intern with the University of Washington. Kayla is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna and Community Healthcare Plan of Washington
John is pursuing his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University, and initially joined Rule and Associates for his practicum internship, but we loved having him on our team so much, he will also be working on our team as an agency affiliated counselor for a second year and plans to stay with us long term as an Ass
John is pursuing his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University, and initially joined Rule and Associates for his practicum internship, but we loved having him on our team so much, he will also be working on our team as an agency affiliated counselor for a second year and plans to stay with us long term as an Associate. He has 7 years of experience as a health coach, working with diverse clientele including neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, disordered eating, traumatic experiences, and Parkinson’s disease. He also has 15 years of experience in Qi-Gong moving meditation and is an instructor in these practices. John favors a person-centered approach, emphasizing the healing power of authentic relationships, as well as mindfulness techniques to foster integration of the holistic self. In his free time, he enjoys practicing Kung Fu and listening to audiobooks. John is contracted with Cigna, Aetna, Molina and Community Healthplan of WA
Noa is a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Student at Lesley University, where she is participatong in a fellowship program to integrate the arts in her clinical work with clients. She is in her final year and will be in her second year of inter with us. She has experience providing support, advocacy, and resources for expecting and post-
Noa is a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Student at Lesley University, where she is participatong in a fellowship program to integrate the arts in her clinical work with clients. She is in her final year and will be in her second year of inter with us. She has experience providing support, advocacy, and resources for expecting and post-partum mother’s, as well as survivors of sexual assault. She has worked with adolescents and adults, the LGBTQA+ community, and working with people with depression and generalized anxiety. Noa specializes in mental health treatment with art therapy so that she can help individuals of all ages improve their sense of personal well being through art expression. Noa is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna, and Community Healthplan of WA
Fern is a former teacher, having transitioned into the mental health field as a counselor after several years of working in a variety of different educational settings. They have taught multiple subjects to students from an array of different backgrounds, in addition to having professional experience working with immigrant and first gener
Fern is a former teacher, having transitioned into the mental health field as a counselor after several years of working in a variety of different educational settings. They have taught multiple subjects to students from an array of different backgrounds, in addition to having professional experience working with immigrant and first generation students, neurodiverse children and their families, LGBTQ youth and families, students with varying kinds of disabilities, and families who are navigating the legal system with their children. They have experience working with youth of all ages, from as young as early childhood all the way up through teen age and late adolescence. Their experience integrating and implementing trauma-informed care practices while working with homeless youth has led them to address mental health from a holistic perspective, using a variety of modalities and frameworks, all of which comes together for their collaborative, client-centered approach. Fern is contracted with Aetna, Cigna, Molina, and Community Healthplan of WA
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. Eileen is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna, Community Health Plan of WA and Molina
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. Crystal is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna, and Community Healthplan of Wa
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. Beattie is contracted with Molina, Cigna, Aetna and Community Healthplan of WA
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. Renna is contracted with Molina, Aetna, Cigna, and Community Healthplan of WA
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