Meghan Rush

Meghan Rush is licensed in the state of Washington as a Mental Health Counselor (#LH60890407). Megan received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (60 hours) through Liberty University.  She also earned her B.A. in Psychology/Christian Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA (2012).

Meghan has provided pastoral counseling for many years and has counseled women and teens for over ten years in lay counseling settings.

Meghan's areas of interest include:

• Youth Counseling

• Women's Issues

• Identity Issues

• Various Life Problems

PAM ALWORTH

Pam Alworth, MS; LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a Master of Science degree from Seattle Pacific University. She works primarily with individuals, couples and families in a therapeutic/clinical setting, addressing a wide range of personal and relationship issues   including: depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, family/relationship conflicts, self-esteem and life transitions. Pam believes that life experience and relationships shape how one perceives the world and one’s self. Because of this, people become stuck in patterns that can bind them in unhealthy/dysfunctional ways. Through personal awareness and exploration Pam believes people can heal and transform their lives. Using a client-centered treatment approach, Pam specializes in providing therapy for couples and families by assisting in navigating their way toward healthy communication and relationship building. Pam also facilitates a couples class designed to strengthen relationships based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work”.

Vanessa Stephenson, Associate

Vanessa is a graduate of Grand Canyon University, obtaining her Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Vanessa received her Bachelor of Science in Counseling in 2016. While achieving her M.S., Vanessa worked as a substance use professional trainee. Vanessa has worked as a case manager at a homeless shelter for families with children, where she encouraged families to set attainable goals, evaluate their barriers to housing, and assisted the families with coping with the traumas and stressors they encounter on a daily basis.

Vanessa has experience with:

• Anxiety

• Trauma

• Family Dynamics

• Infidelity

• Hoarding

• Defiant Behaviors in Children

MELISSA HERRICK, ASSOCIATE

Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of Washington (MC.61215374).  The associate license indicates that Melissa is under supervision with Pam Alworth until she has completed 3000 hours of post-master's clinical hours.   This means that her cases will be reviewed on a weekly basis.  Melissa holds a B.A. in Psychology from Central Washington University in Ellenburg, WA (2015) and a M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN (2019). 

Melissa primarily works with individuals, couples, and families to address issues including:  anxiety, depression, trauma, empowerment/self-esteem, marital and family counseling, personal and social struggles, and transitions.  She uses the person-centered approach and believes that each client can overcome life’s obstacles and challenges and can choose the path of growth that best addresses the goals they are looking to achieve through using a combination of empowerment, self-motivation, and self-awareness techniques, and by providing a supportive and caring environment to the clients. 

Melissa’s areas of interests are:

·         Anxiety and depression disorders

·         Marital and family counseling

·         Trauma

·         Empowerment/self-esteem

·         Transitions

Becky Valentine

Becky Valentine is licensed in the state of Washington as a Mental Health Counselor (#LH60461713). Prior to earning her Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida (2009), Becky earned dual degrees in Psychology and Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Becky has also served on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ for 12 years as a writer, graphic designer and member of the Dr. Henry Cloud – Answers for Life Seminar team. 

Becky provides a safe place for people to face past hurts and relational problems that cause ongoing pain so they are free to love and be loved as God intended. She has a special heart for those struggling with depression, loss, anxiety, co-dependency, trauma and sexual abuse, and crises of faith. Becky also enjoys helping discouraged couples explore new ways of cultivating intimacy and shared hope in their relationships. She utilizes Prepare/Enrich relationship assessment tools, and has received Bridging the Couple Chasm training through The Gottman Institute.

Becky considers it an honor to join people on their journey toward personal growth, wholeness, and inner healing.

Becky's areas of interest include:

• Depression

• Loss

• Anxiety

• Co-Dependency

• Trauma

• Sexual Abuse

• Crises of Faith

• Couples Counseling

*Becky is No Longer Accepting New Clients