Meadowbrook - Bothell, WA

22232 17th Ave SE Suite 305, Bothell, WA 98021

  801-655-5450

Meet the Dedicated Team at Meadowbrook Counseling

At Meadowbrook Counseling, every member of our team, from therapists to administrative staff, is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to wellness. We are not just professionals but also compassionate allies who are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where healing and transformation can flourish. Our expert therapists specialize in various evidence-based modalities, ensuring personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Join us, and experience the Meadowbrook difference - where empathy, expertise, and empowerment converge for holistic mental wellness.

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Meet Allison ForrestLSWAIC, EMDR

Allison is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwest University. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in relational therapy, emphasizing walking alongside her clients through their personal journeys. She fosters a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges.

Drawing from Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic-informed practices, and Emotion-Focused therapy, Allison helps clients understand and harmonize different parts of themselves, promoting internal balance and resilience. With a collaborative focus, she works closely with clients to delve into their thoughts and emotions, uncovering the influences behind their current behaviors and enhancing their self-awareness.

Allison has experience supporting diverse populations, including women, individuals, LGBTQ+ teens, and families. She adeptly addresses challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, empowering clients by recognizing their strengths and fostering a deeper sense of security and self-compassion. Emphasizing a light-hearted, interactive process tailored to individual needs, she offers tools, techniques, and knowledge for healing and growth. Allison's ultimate goal is to help clients achieve greater peace, connection, and authenticity.

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Meet Candice McVayMHP, LSWAIC, EMDR

Candice is a licensed clinical social work associate based in the state of Washington. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington. Candice's practice encompasses a diverse clientele, inclusive of individuals from various backgrounds, such as people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, teenagers, adults of all ages, and those who have endured relationship violence or experienced physical and sexual abuse.

As a trauma-informed provider, Candice integrates insights from multiple theoretical perspectives and techniques, primarily rooted in a behaviorist framework. She specializes in understanding how challenging life circumstances can impact an individual's adaptive strategies. Candice frequently employs therapeutic methods derived from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), empowerment, and advocacy to best serve her clients.

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Meet Becky WiermanLMHC

Becky is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in the state of Washington. She holds a clinical master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver and brings a wealth of experience from her work with adolescents, families, and individuals in a variety of therapeutic settings. Becky embraces an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating diverse modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Her therapeutic approach is holistic and highly personalized, blending evidence-based practices with a profound understanding of the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma, life transitions, and daily stressors.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance characterized by open, honest, and trusting communication. Becky’s style is direct and transparent, offering insights and guidance with the right balance of compassion and humor. She believes deeply in the power of creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through this collaborative process, Becky supports her clients in finding meaning, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of their personal journeys, encouraging them to embrace their strengths and work toward lasting growth and healing.

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Meet Dylan WallaceLCSW, LICSW, EMDR

Dylan believes that every individual has the potential to lead the life they genuinely desire and that enduring change is achievable. As a strengths-based therapist, he builds upon and leverages clients' strengths in therapy, assisting them in navigating the challenges they face. He creates an environment where clients can confide in him without fearing judgment or being instructed on how to live their lives. He sees therapy as an interactive process, one that shouldn't appear identical for everyone. Beyond talk therapy, he believes individuals resonate with diverse techniques, often incorporating music, art, and experiential interventions.

Meet Whitney HutchingsLCSW, EMDR, Neurofeedback

At times, certain aspects of life can become daunting and paralyzing. Navigating these moments can be challenging, leaving one unsure of where to turn. In her practice, she understands the significance of having someone offer tools, techniques, and knowledge to achieve healing. She believes in working hand in hand with her clients, fostering a team-based approach to therapy. She has assisted adults, couples, college students, and adolescents dealing with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship troubles, familial concerns, grief, self-harm, and suicidal tendencies. Regardless of the struggle, she emphasizes that there is always a beacon of hope for recovery.

She employs a diverse range of evidence-based methodologies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and Gottman couples’ therapy. In every approach, her aim is to operate with compassion and empathy, ensuring she starts from where the client is and progresses at their preferred pace.

Whitney is dedicated to aiding her clients in cultivating understanding, security, empowerment, and contentment. Whatever the concerns may be, clients can anticipate receiving care, sensitivity, and understanding. She is confident that through collaboration, they can pave the way to a richer, happier, and more tranquil existence. She encourages potential clients to reach out, eager to discuss how she can be a partner in their journey to healing.

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