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WELLNESS ENCOMPASSED
Jason McAllister, LMHC
Founder and CEO
I have worked with a variety of different clients with unique and diverse walks of life. I became a counselor because I believe in people's ability to grow, learn and heal. I am here to help guide and facilitate that growth, to meet you where you are to help you heal, learn and grow. I provide a space of non-judgment, that is safe to walk on your path of discovery and recovery. Life can be a difficult journey at times and for different reasons, but it helps to have someone walk along side you as you persevere through these trials. I believe in hope, that even in our darkest of days, hope is on the horizon.
I have many skills that I use to help meet my clients needs. I have specialties in existentialism, such as grief and loss, life transitions, spirituality and quarter-life/mid-life crises. I also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress management and trauma. I always work with the client to help them find the right approach.
Claire Roman, LMHC, Supervisor
I am passionate about relational and trauma healing and hold a trauma-informed, attachment-centered lens when working with individuals or families. In therapy, I aim to help clients identify, understand, and heal emotional wounds. As I get to know you and your needs more, I integrate techniques from several counseling theories to best support your therapeutic goals. My eclectic theoretical orientation includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, play therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness skills. I have specialized experience working with children and families in the foster and adoption system.
I believe our past can shape and influence our present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but doesn’t determine our future. The more we learn about ourselves, our experiences, and our interactions with others, the more we can make decisions to rewrite old narratives into a new story of change. By respecting your innate self-understanding, I will work with you to identify and normalize your emotions with compassion and respect for the human experience.
I hope to join you in your journey of self-exploration and partner with you to increase your understanding and acceptance of yourself, learn to effectively communicate your needs, and deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
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Kristen Looyenga, Intern
I am a graduate student at Gonzaga University pursuing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My program is CACREP accredited and as a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I uphold the ethical standards set forth by the ACA. As an intern, my practical skills and knowledge are supplemented by weekly supervision from university professors and Claire Roman, LMHC. We work together to provide a high quality of care for you. My ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth ensures that I remain equipped with the latest tools and insights to support you on your path to healing and self-discovery.
Brenna Marchuk, Intern
I am a graduate student at Gonzaga University pursuing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My program is CACREP accredited and as a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I uphold the ethical standards set forth by the ACA. As an intern, my practical skills and knowledge are supplemented by weekly supervision from university professors and Jason McAllister, LMHC, and founder of Wellness Encompassed. We work together to provide a high quality of care for you. My ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth ensures that I remain equipped with the latest tools and insights to support you on your path to healing and self-discovery.
Julia Durbin, Intern
In today's fast-paced world, maintaining mental health can be challenging. Balancing multiple responsibilities leaves little time for self-care. The constant barrage of information and societal pressures often leads to feelings of stress, anxiety, and loneliness. I am dedicated to providing a secure and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your story. Together, we will collaboratively establish goals to guide your therapeutic journey. Drawing from evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I am committed to helping adolescents and adults achieve their goals and improve their mental well-being.
I am a graduate student at Gonzaga University pursuing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My program is CACREP accredited and as a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I uphold the ethical standards set forth by the ACA. As an intern, my practical skills and knowledge are supplemented by weekly supervision from university professors and Jason McAllister, LMHC, and founder of Wellness Encompassed. We work together to provide a high quality of care for you. My ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth ensures that I remain equipped with the latest tools and insights to support you on your path to healing and self-discovery.
Ben Mandel, LMHC
Counseling is a wonderful step toward desired change, and it can also be a bit daunting at first. That's why I take time to form the therapeutic relationship at a pace that is comfortable for you. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other various presenting problems. I am especially passionate about helping clients with relationship issues. We often engage in patterns that leave us feeling isolated or frustrated in our relationships. Learning new ways to tune into ourselves and our partner can help ease feelings of distress and improve connectedness.
I graduated with a degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Gonzaga University. I work from a systems lens because I believe the quality of our relationships plays a crucial role in personal well-being. I primarily utilize Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and other modalities as needed. Whether it’s in the individual, couple, or family setting, I believe learning how to understand and embrace emotions helps us achieve desired change.
In all my work, I strive to create a collaborative relationship where clients feel heard and valued.
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Lee McCormick, LMFT
Hello, my name is Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. However, before I was ever a therapist, I was a client. I’ve been lost in the world and needed help. It was hard to admit. So first, let me honor your courage in understanding you may benefit from support. I won’t say I’ve been in your situation - because that is unique to you - but I know from my own therapy journey how daunting it can be to find a helping professional who not only makes a difference, but also is a good fit relationally. After all, the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important elements of successful therapy.
I work from an eclectic standpoint, utilizing many modalities to help you gain the most from your time with me. Of particular importance to me is making sure you feel heard and understood. I want to honor your lived experience and expertise while providing additional perspectives and insights that help you attain your goals. This is the essence of person-centered and narrative therapies, my most used modalities. I also pull from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I also deconstruct power dynamics in the therapy session through a feminist and culturally-sensitive lens.
I am deeply passionate about working with neurodivergent and queer individuals, families, and couples. I also enjoy working with parents in connecting and understanding their children, and helping individuals and families move through trauma healing.
Outside of work I can usually be found spending time with my family or curled up in a corner with a good book and coffee.
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Cedric Siegel, LMHC
We all experience life in our unique ways, I work diligently to meet my clients where they are at so that I may understand their unique experiences. With this knowledge, I work to create an environment free of judgement so that I can better understand you and help you find a path that works for you.
Unconditional positive regard is a key component to my practice. I have worked in pediatrics helping children from as little as 3 to 13 years of age, I worked with them to develop emotional regulatory tools and skills. I have also worked with Autistic children. I use cognitive behavioral therapy strategies and compassion focused therapy teachings to help my clients better understand themselves. I have worked with clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, and social/emotional communication.
Life is hard. We do not need to be told we are not enough and instead told that we are worthy of self-love, compassion, understanding, growth, and safety. Every day is an opportunity to gain experience, and I would be happy to help you in your journey of self-discovery.
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ADMINISTRATION
Michelle Hughes
Welcome! I am one of the friendly faces and/or voices that’ll greet you and assist you in your wellness journey.
I graduated from Western Washington University in the chaotic year of 2020. My background and degree is in Studio Fine Arts, with an emphasis on photography and textiles. I strive to look at life through a creative lens in all kinds of places and roles in my life. I find that for me, it is often helpful to remember that there are no mistakes in works of art, just a million different ways of coloring your canvas.
In my free time, I am typically at yoga practice or camping in my Toyota Previa. I enjoy skateboarding, crochet, reading fantasy novels and playing Skyrim. Being outdoors is where I feel the most connected and inspired. Partaking in experiences that feed my self growth is very important to me and being a part of the Wellness Encompassed team is allowing me to continue on my adventure in doing just that.
I am excited and honored to assist you in your journey of growth and in coloring your canvas.
“Your life is a work of art, and in the end, the underlying theme of great art is bravery and hope and love” - Garrison Keillor
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