S. I. F. T. COUNSELING & CONSULTATION
JESS DEKKER, MA, LMHCA
Examining the Societal: Internal: Familial: Theological Structures
that inform how we move through our life and relationships
Serving clients in Washington State via telehealth therapy sessions,
and parenting/caregiver coaching nationwide
425.970.9957
Hi, I'm Jess! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate offering therapy services to individuals and parent/caregiver units in the state of Washington, and parent/caregiver coaching nationwide. It's my privilege to walk alongside people in their challenges, joys, and suffering. Working with parents/caregivers to bolster confidence in their parenting and connection with their children, supporting adult children of parents with Borderline Personality Disorder, and helping individuals who have suffered the effects of religious trauma are the focuses of my practice.
I'm so glad you're here.
WELCOME TO S.I.F.T.
sift: "To examine something thoroughly so as to isolate that which is important or useful."
A large contributor of our suffering comes from the mismatch between our expectations and reality. Together, we will compassionately evaluate your expectations as they pertain to the presenting circumstances, explore the honest limitations and capacities surrounding the current challenges, tend to your emotions and feelings that arise, and develop new beliefs/narratives that more effectively integrate expectations and reality.
We *sift* through all the components of our lives so the
most useful and meaningful parts can emerge.
This is center of the therapeutic process.
Societal messages, Internal wiring and narratives, Families of origin patterns, and Theological beliefs all contribute to how we experiences the world around us and respond to life's joys and challenges. Therefore, exploring the facets of each of those structures helps tell your personal story. I view examining these structural messages as crucial to one’s mental and behavioral health. Walking alongside and collaborating with those willing to challenge the messages that are no longer serving their well-being is the heartbeat of my work.