Counseling services for teens and adults in University Place and online
Meet our team of counselors
Ashley Thomas Velikokhatko
M.A. LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Teens age 15+, Adults, Families
In-person and telehealth
As a Mental Health Counselor, I take a bio-psycho-social approach to therapy, recognizing that mental well-being is deeply interconnected with biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. My therapeutic style is eclectic, with an emphasis on Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
I view each individual’s struggles in the context of their life circumstances, relationships, and emotions, while maintaining sensitivity to cultural differences and identities. The overarching goal of counseling, in my view, is to help clients enhance their self-understanding, make sense of their life experiences, and develop practical coping skills that empower them toward greater psychological health and well-being.
I have supported clients experiencing a variety of concerns, including Anxiety and Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder, Cultural and Racial Trauma, Stress Management and Resilience Building, Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation
Specialties and areas of interest:
anxiety, PTSD, codependency, family dynamics, parenting and coparenting, blended families, stress management, cultural and racial trauma, faith and spirituality, healing from narcissistic relationships,
Adults age 18+
In person/telehealth
Hi, I am Andrew and I enjoy helping men and women who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, PTSD, childhood trauma, anger, stress, relationship and communication issues, divorce recovery, narcissistic abuse and much more. If you have concerns about your relationship, aren't feeling like your best self, want to understand yourself better, heal from your past or losses, or are in need of feedback or support in making changes, please reach out! I can also offer a faith based approach to any patient who desires to include their faith into their therapy experience.
I provide an empathetic and non judgemental atmosphere to help patients explore complicated life situations and build resilience and hope for the future. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Narrative therapy, Experiential, Trauma focused and Solution-focused therapy. I am a Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler’s Grief Educator
Andrew Cole M.S. LMHCA
I enjoy working with women and men 18 and over in person and telehealth. My areas of specialty include:
Trauma, Codependency, relationships, anxiety, parenting/coparenting, recovery from narcissistic abuse, ADHD/Autism, issue of faith exploration and much more.
I have worked in the mental health field since 2006 in many capacities including substance abuse, dual diagnosis residential, community mental health and support services for veterans. I transitioned to private practice in 2017 and now specialize in childhood and adult trauma, recovery from narcissistic abuse, codependency and spirituality. I offer a faith-based counseling approach when requested.
As the owner and Clinical Supervisor of A M Counseling, I oversee the patients of post-graduate, associate level therapists who are gaining hours for independent licensure. This role allows me to be involved in the treatment of our patients in a hand’s on way while providing training and guidance to the next generation of licensed therapists.
Michelle Johnson M.A. LMHC
New patient appointment
Interested in a new patient appointment? Please tell us the counselor you wish to meet with, general issue and insurance type. We will reach out soon to get you connected!