West Therapy
A family owned group therapy practice
located in Renton, Wa
West Therapy Story: The Abridged Version
West Therapy is an old-school type of mental health practice built by a husband and wife who dreamed they would one day share a space doing the work they loved alongside one another. They met while working at a teen crisis center in Seattle over 20 years ago. They poured their time and energy into developing as mental health professionals and as people. They went to graduate schools; one in Seattle, one in Hawaii. And earned Master’s degrees; one in Clinical Psychology and one in Clinical Social Work. They dove deep into their careers after graduate school. They provided therapy in homes, schools, community and healthcare settings. They moved to Miami, FL, in 2006 and continued to work with at-risk kids and families in the trenches of the projects and the highest needed neighborhoods. They got married and had a son in Miami. They moved back to the Seattle area in 2011 and became licensed in the state of Washington in their fields–Clinical Psychology and Clinical Social Work. They continued to develop as professionals separately and together as a small family of three. In 2012, they were proud to begin their psychotherapy business, West Therapy. It was not an accident, a side gig or a backup plan. For the Wests this was a dream come true. After many years of difficult work and developing a deep understanding and respect for people in all walks of life, they were exactly where they dreamed to be. And it has only gotten better since then! They are deeply honored now to share their dreamspace with all who walk through their doors.
Katie West received her Master’s of Clinical Social Work from the University of Hawaii in 2005 and became licensed in the state of Washington as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in 2011. She has provided mental health and social work services in a variety of settings including health clinics, schools, housing projects and a residential crisis center. Katie has received extensive training in heart-centered hypnotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction techniques and she is a certified yoga instructor.
Katie currently provides psychotherapy services for West Therapy. She utilizes a holistic approach, helping clients explore their mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual health concerns and resources. Katie has a passion for helping people connect with the wise voice within that knows how to proceed, how to heal and how to access inner-peace, compassion and joy. She enjoys camping, crochet and music time with her family.
Katie is currently accepting new clients on a limited basis. She is a preferred provider for Premera, Regence, First Choice, Medicare, Kaiser, Optum/United, Aetna, Cigna and multiple EAP companies.
Andrew West LMHC CMHS received his Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2006 and Bachelor’s in Psychology from the Florida State University in 2000. He has provided mental health services in a variety of settings for over 25 years including direct service in schools, clinic and community settings as well as leadership and management positions within the greater mental health system of King County.
Andrew provides direct and compassionate psychotherapy to individuals struggling with mental health symptoms and life adjustments. He is a dedicated father and husband.
Andrew is currently accepting new clients. He is a preferred provider for First Choice Health, Premera, Regence, Kaiser, Aetna and Optum as well as and First Choice EAP servicers.
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We accept benefits from the following insurance providers:
-Regence
-Premera
-First Choice Health
-Kaiser
-United/Optum
-Medicare
-Aetna