Natividad Lamug, M.A.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist
Works with Families, Individuals, and Marriage & Couples
WA License #LF00001386

My approach to counseling

In working with families, couples or individuals, my role as a therapist is to facilitate change or adaptation based on the client’s goals. I believe that the experience of every person is influenced by the system (or systems) he or she is part of, and the spiritual journey she or he wants to pursue. It is from this perspective and with sensitivity to the context which the client brings that I employ a variety of techniques, depending on the needs of the clients and their best interest.

I have experience in working with

Multicultural/cross-cultural counseling, interfaith and language issues
Addressing women’s issues, women’s empowerment
Helping families, couples and individuals deal with life transitions/changes, conflict and effective communication
Addressing spiritual formation, personal growth/development

Education

Post Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy, Presbyterian Counseling Service
M.A., Theological Studies Maryhill School of Theology, Manila, Philippines
B.A. and B.S., Education, St. Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines

Professional Experience

Therapist with Samaritan (formerly Presbyterian Counseling Service) since 1992
Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Certified facilitator using Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities: A Violence Prevention Parent Training program by Marilyn Steele, Ph.D.
Trained facilitator for Active Parenting Today by Michael Popkin, Ph.D.
Lifespan Integration Practitioner
Board Member, Asian/Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center
Chair, Filipino Domestic Violence Prevention and Education Committee
15 years experience as a Religious Vocation Animator/Pastoral Counselor
Intake Coordinator Asian Counseling & Referral Service

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Beacon, Beechstreet, Blue Card Plans, Family Services EAP, First Choice Health, HMA, Kaiser, Managed Health Network MHN, Premera (Lifewise), Regence, and Uniform Medical

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with this therapist

1. Contact them directly by phone or email listed under Contact on this page.
2. Download both documents - the Samaritan Forms & Information and this therapist's Disclosure Statement. Follow the instructions, print, and fill out the appropriate forms to bring with you to the appoinment.