Deb Thomas, M.S.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Currently not accepting new clients

Works with Families, Individuals, and Marriage & Couples
WA License #LF60256862

My approach to counseling

Drawing from a variety of family therapy models, I generally work from a systems perspective. This means therapy will include consideration of the many social, cultural, and spiritual influences impacting you, your family and your relationships. I work in both brief and longer-term perspectives, drawing from solution-focused and family systems theories and techniques.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and have found that these can be especially effective. The specific therapy approach that I use will vary, based on my clients’ needs and goals.

I have experience in working with

Individual adults and teens
Workplace issues/career changes
Depression, grief, loss, anxiety, identity change
Couple and family therapy
Marriage Preparation Course Facilitator
Parenting issues: discipline, behavior modification, parents’ needs
Spirituality and faith
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT, EFCT)

Education

M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy; Seattle Pacific University 
B.A., English Literature, Seattle Pacific University

Professional Experience

Samaritan Center of Puget Sound 2011 to present
Samaritan Center Low Fee Clinic Provider 2009-2011
Clinical Training at Sound Mental Health, Children’s Community Service Program, January 2008-June 2009

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Blue Card Plans, First Choice Health, Premera (Lifewise), Regence, and Uniform Medical

Training and Groups

Marriage Preparation One Day Seminar
Marriage Preparation One Day Seminar
Passion for Life. A Couples Intimacy Retreat

Make an Appointment

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