Business Details
40 Years
experience
Licensed Mental Health Counseling in Seattle
As a licensed mental health counselor with over 35 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life's challenges. My practice, established in 1986, combines evidence-based therapies like EMDR and AEDP to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Certified by EMDRIA and fluent in American Sign Language, I specialize in serving Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing clients, ensuring accessibility and cultural competence. My therapeutic approach emphasizes the innate capacity for healing through a secure client-counselor alliance, integrating techniques such as Life Span Integration and Emotionally Focused Therapy.Volunteering in the Deaf community to enhance access to performing arts reflects my commitment to inclusivity beyond clinical practice. With a Master's in Applied Behavioral Science and a background in music therapy, I bring multidisciplinary expertise to personalized care. Every session prioritizes unlocking unproductive patterns while fostering strength, joy, and self-awareness. My practice in Seattle's north end continues to evolve, guided by the belief that change emerges from understanding and nurturing inner resources.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Deaf Community Services
Couples Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in trauma-informed therapy
- Our EMDR certification ensures specialized trauma treatment expertise
- We provide services in American Sign Language for Deaf clients
- Our volunteer work enhances accessibility in performing arts for Deaf communities
- We integrate multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches for personalized care
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
What people say
Healed and grew
Saved my life
Amazing results
Supportive environment
Inner resources
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy helps resolve traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and phobias by reprocessing distressing experiences. Clients report significant symptom reduction after targeted sessions, particularly for unresolved trauma that traditional talk therapy couldn't address.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling addresses PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex trauma using integrative techniques. Treatment combines EMDR, Attachment Theory, and AEDP to heal emotional wounds. Sessions focus on building resilience and transforming painful experiences into sources of strength through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment addresses panic attacks, phobias, and chronic stress through cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Personalized plans help clients understand anxiety triggers while developing coping strategies. The approach emphasizes physiological regulation and cognitive restructuring for lasting symptom relief.
Deaf Community Services
Specialized mental health services for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals using American Sign Language. Culturally competent care addresses unique challenges faced by Deaf community members. Services include individual therapy and advocacy for improved accessibility in performing arts and community spaces.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and family systems approaches, sessions help partners understand relationship patterns. The goal is fostering secure attachments and healthier relationship dynamics through collaborative exploration.
People
Sheryl E. Kool
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 35+ years of experience in Seattle. Certified in EMDR therapy, specializing in trauma treatment and Deaf community services. Holds Master's in Applied Behavioral Science and background in music therapy.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety treatment, couples counseling, and mental health services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals using American Sign Language.
Are you certified in EMDR therapy?
Yes, I am certified by EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) with extensive experience using EMDR to treat trauma and anxiety disorders since 1986.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance details are available upon contact. We recommend verifying mental health coverage with your provider before starting treatment.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 425-381-2047 or email directly for appointment scheduling. Initial consultations discuss your specific needs and therapy goals.
What areas do you serve?
Our Seattle-based practice serves clients throughout Washington state, with specialized services for Deaf community members across the region.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate EMDR, AEDP, Attachment Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to create personalized treatment plans addressing each client's unique needs and goals.
