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Aaron A. Strong, MA, LMHC
14326 Greenwood Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98133
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| Web Site: |
www.aaronstrong.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Coaching
Adjunct Professor, Bastyr University Dep't of Psychology
Clinical Supervisor, Bastyr Center for Natural Health
State Approved Clinical Supervisor for those seeking licensure
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| Practice Description: |
Self-awareness and self-acceptance are ongoing goals that are the cornerstones of most of the work I do. I encourage awareness practices and mindfulness techniques to connect the client with his or her moment-to-moment experience, as a means of continual opening to and acceptance of present reality. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, and more aware of their thoughts, emotions and actions, they are more capable of making decisions which lead to happiness and fulfillment in their lives. I accept Premera, LifeWise, Uniform & First Choice Health insurances.
My approach is holistic and systemic by nature, although I also have broad knowledge and experience in treatments using pharmaceutical medications and the more traditional (Western) medical model. I work with adolescents and adults, and have much clinical experience treating chronic and severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and addictions.
I'm an Adjunct Professor at Bastyr University, and a clinical supervisor at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. I use a broad range of clinical techniques and therapeutic models to help move the client towards change and health, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies, narrative, Gestalt, and experiential models.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Bipolar Disorder
Grief/Loss
Spirituality
Addictions
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Schizophrenia
Self-esteem
Stress Management
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Gestalt
Interpersonal
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness practices
Meditation and spiritual exploration
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Buddhist
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
People with Disabilities
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| Education: |
Master of Arts, Applied Behavioral Sciences
Bastyr University's Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS), 2003
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1983
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| License #: |
LH00010384 |
| License State: |
Washington |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Counseling Association (ACA) | | Washington Mental Health Counselors' Association (WMHCA) | | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$110/hour, usually a 50 minute session for individuals; $125 for couples or families.
I accept Visa or MasterCard. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
First Choice Health
LifeWise
Uniform
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I take Visa and MasterCard or personal check; I also take care of all billings to Premera, LifeWise, First Choice Health, and Uniform insurance plans. |
| Office Hours: |
Mon-Sat., 9:00-4:00 |
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| Additional Information |
| Years in Practice: 6-10 | | Gender: Male | | Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Sliding Fee Scale: No | | Prescribe Medication: No | | Wheelchair Accessible: Yes | | Public Transportation: Yes |
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