Information on Alumni Therapists
Many alumni of our program practice counseling and psychotherapy in a wide range of settings and using a variety of approaches. The choice of a therapist is a very personal decision and the following list should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation of the men and women listed. Please consider this information as a starting point in a careful process.
Seattle Area
• Naoko N. Brown, MA (Class of 2003): I have a private practice in North Seattle (Greenlake area). I work with adults, adolescents, and couples and use humanistic, person centered, experiential, and psychodynamic approach. I have an increasing interest in working with older adults. For more information, please visit www.palmettopsychth.com or call (206)354-9419.
• Joe Guppy, MA, LMHC (Class of 1998): I am a psychotherapist with a private practice office in Fremont. I work with couples, individual adults, and adolescents, utilizing existential, psychodynamic, cognitive, family therapy, communication skills, and creative arts approaches. Specialties include: relationships, addictions of all kinds, emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, spiritual concerns. Contact: 206-547-5506, joeguppy@earthlink.net, Website: www.joeguppy.com
• Timothy G. Kneedler, MA, LMHC, CMHS (Class of 1998): I am a psychotherapist with Family Services of King County in downtown Seattle. I work primarily with adults, though I will see children and/or families on a case-by-case basis. My approach to therapy involves a mutual exploration of the client's experiences as well as an effort to help the client develop a better understanding of the situations and choices life is presenting. I can best be reached by phone, at 206-826-3040, ext. 287.
• Marie McNabb, MA, LMHC, CPA (Class of 2003): I believe in talk therapy as a way to bring people relief, self-understanding, energy and direction. My approach is psychodynamic and experiential - and it will be unique to our work together. My office is in Seattle. For more information, please call me at 206-860-4893 or visit my website at www.mariemcnabbma.com
• Jen Stoakes, MA (Class of 2004) I am in private practice in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, primarily working with children and parents, although I do see adult individuals. In addition, I volunteer at the Psychotherapy Cooperative and at Jumping Mouse Children’s Center in Port Townsend. I blend my training in existential – phenomenological psychotherapy with training in psychodynamic theory, sand play, art therapy and movement therapy based on my 8 + years of experience in Aikido. My contact info is 206-409-7220 jenstoakes@msn.com www.psychotherapynw.net
• Lesli Corthell, MA, LMHC (Class of 1989): I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Fremont where I work with adults, young adults/adolescents and couples. My therapeutic approach addresses the uniqueness of the person and issues presented with an emphasis on helping clients to expand their awareness of self and interactions with others. My specialties include grief and loss (e.g. life transitions, career change, divorce, loss of a loved one to suicide), depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I can best be reached by phone at 206-547-5767.
• Eric M. Candell, MA, LMHC (class of 2002): I am a couples counselor and psychotherapist with an office in Madison Valley in Seattle. I work with individuals and couples. I have a lot of experience in working with couples who want to rediscover passion in their relationships (or with individuals who want to find meaningful relationships). My work philosophy draws heavily from Bowenian Differentiation Theory, the Sexual Crucible, and existential philosophy. For more information, visit my website at www.candell.org or call 206-774-1730.
• Ginny Hale, MA (class of 2005) I am a psychotherapist in a small University District practice. I work primarily with individual adults, but also couples, families and adolescents. I am a relational therapist influenced by phenomenology, existentialism, family systems, Christianity and biopsychosocial theories. I especially enjoy working with new moms, young adults in transition, and couples in premarital counseling. For more information, see my website at www.sanctuarycounseling.org or call my voice mail at 206-438-3729.
• Treina Aronson, MA, LMHC (class of 2006) I have a private psychotherapy office in Fremont, working with individuals and couples. I believe effective therapy consists of gaining insight as well as making practical change, thus my approach is grounded in Existentialism while utilizing cognitive and mindfulness skills. I am especally interested in supporting folks through the major life transitions of divorce and blended families. Please visit my website www.TreinaAronson.com or call 206-963-2946.
• Jeremy Moss, MA (class of 2006): My private practice is on Broadway in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Existentialism and Phenomenology. I am trained and proficient in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My areas of specialization include personality disorders, depression, anxiety/panic, relationship issues, stress and life goals. Please visit my website for more information: www.jmosspsychotherapy.com
• Hayley Tapp, MA (Class of 2006): I have a straight-forward approach to therapy. My background helps me in my work with the creative community, helping people to achieve a balance between their creativity and the choices they make. I also work with people on existential issues as well as helping people that are plagued by impulsivity that wreaks havoc in their lives. Please visit my site at www.hayleytapp.com or call me at 206-910-2462.
• Christine A. Mackie, MS, MA, LMHC, NCC, DCC (Class of 2002): From a Phenomenological Psychological perspective, I encourage honesty, authenticity, responsibility, and increased emotional interaction with others. I see individuals who yearn to change self-defeating patterns, unearth deeper facets of their identity, recover from traumatic loss, or negotiate a life transition. I also provide a forum for two members of a family system who want a more fulfilling relationship. Contact Information: 425-653-2416, therapist@nettherapy.org, www.nettherapy.org
• Noreen F. Weihe, MA, LMHC (Class of 2002): I am a practicing therapist with an office in Madison Park. I see children for play therapy, teens, adults and couples. Clients will find me an open and caring listener experienced in treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Life transition challenges such as divorce, blended families, entry or exit from the job market and problems with communication between couples are my areas of interest. Visit my webite at www.counselingmadisonpark.com or contact me at (206) 861-8274 or nfweihe@aol.com.
• Susan C. Mowrey, MA, LMHC (Class of 1996): Offering individual and couples counseling in Tukwila, WA. By honoring the inner wisdom of my clients, I help people heal through past challenges and find fulfillment and meaningful connections in their lives. My specialities include: relationship/couples counseling, communication, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-esteem, and spiritual issues. Visit my website at www.susanmowrey.com. Contact me at 206-473-2700 or email@susanmowrey.com.
Western United States
• Bruce D. Kugler, Ph.D. (Class of 1987), Longmont, Colorado. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering psychotherapy to children adolescents, adults, and couples. My areas of specialty include Childhood trauma, identity formation and deformation. My work relies on existential-phenomenolgical inquiry, Self Psychology and Control-Mastery Theory. Please contact me for more information. Office: 1332 Linden Street, Ste. 3 Longmont, Colorado 80501 Phone: (303) 919-3579 Email: Koogie77@gmail.com
International
• Takashi Obana (Class of 2003) Tokyo, Japan I am working as a therapist in a counseling institute in Taisho University. It is located in Sugamo, Tokyo, in Japan. Since there is no EP community in Japan (that I know about), I am getting my training from a Jungian supervisor and I am also studying in a Jungian institute. I am still doing research about Peak-Experience and I have formed a study group for Husserl's phenomenology. I would love to hear from any EP alumni so email me at chubbyfingers73@hotmail.com