Philosophy of Care
I specialize in marriage and family counseling and enjoy working with couples, families, and teens. I support couples and families who are struggling to communicate effectively and are having difficulties resolving conflict and/or are trying to better manage and resolve behavioral issues. I understand that unresolved conflict and poor communication skills, lack of self-confidence and self-awareness, as well as low stress tolerance can lead to arguments, tension, anxiety, depression, and exhaustion. We all need healthy and loving relationships in our lives to flourish mentally, physically and spiritually. In addition to working with couples, I really enjoy working with teenagers. Teens in today's culture are bombarded with attacks from social media, marketing and propaganda. Thus, making the transition from adolescence to adulthood difficult which often impacts the entire family. My hope is to create a very intentional space for growth, learning, and healing.
Education and Licensure
Doctorate in Counseling, Clinically Certified Trauma Professional
Masters in Family Therapy, Advanced Emphasis on Children and Trauma
BA in Social Science, Minor in Psychology
LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Nationally Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
Approved Supervisor in the State of Washington and Idaho
Specialties and Modalities
Grief and Loss
Marriage Therapy
Couples Counseling and Premarital Sex Therapy
Family Therapy
Parenting
Adolescent Therapy
Family Conflict
Divorce
Addiction Counseling
Life Transitions
Stress
Family Reunification
Anxiety
Depression
Spirituality
Trauma
PTSD-Complex-PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Sexual Abuse
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
DBT
Life Meaning and Purpose
Experiential Modalities
Codependency
Narrative Therapy
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Mindfulness
To set-up an appointment or for a consultation with Ami Owen, give us a call at (425) 242-6267.