Our Team

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, Blue Cross plans, Regence and Premera. Currently she is scheduling for direct pay only. Estimated insurance paneling is March. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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 individuals and those 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

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

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, 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

Belsa is a Behavioral Health Intern completing her Master of Science degree Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Grand Canyon University. She 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.

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 has openings for assessments and intakes, but no ongoing appointment times are available at this time. 

Jessica brings seven years of experience in child welfare, passionately supporting children and families. With specialized training in Structural Family Therapy and Behavior Therapy, Jessica fosters deep, communicative relationships. You'll often find her using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy, understanding that play is a crucial way for children to express themselves. With previous experience working directly with children in school and home settings alongside their families, she has honed skills in crisis management and individualized treatment planning. Jessica is currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work from Boston University, furthering her dedication to promoting emotional and mental well-being through compassionate, family-centered care. 

Building on her professional background in outdoor leadership, education, and youth development, Elisabeth is pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness at New York University. Her diverse experiences inspire her holistic, person-centered approach that honors the individuality and wholeness of each client.

Elisabeth creates a supportive and empowering space where clients can build resilience, connect with their inner wisdom, and cultivate self-compassion. She integrates narrative reframing, unconscious exploration, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness approaches to help clients gain insight, develop practical strategies, and take actionable steps toward growth and healing.

Her goal is to help you uncover your strengths and build deeper connections with yourself and the world around you, fostering lasting and meaningful change. Outside of her work, Elisabeth enjoys adventuring in the outdoors, painting, and reading.