Jean Brautigam Mills is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. She maintains a private practice in Issaquah Washington and also does distance counseling by phone or skype.
Jean has over 34 years experience as a therapist, and is a graduate of Antioch University and the University of Washington. Currently she is in private practice working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, grief, marital issues, and chronic pain.
Jean is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates her knowledge and skill with the client's presenting issues and creates, with the client, a personalized approach tailored to each client's needs. She is compassionate and understanding, and works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed and seeking to accomplish.
She is highly respected by her colleagues and other professionals with whom she works. She is practiced in working as a team member with physicians and/or other health care professionals, and will interface with members of your health care team as you request.
Additionally Jean is available to do distance counseling on the phone or skype, providing convenience and privacy to her clients. (check with your insurance for coverage of distant counseling).
"I am deeply committed to my work, and feel privileged to 'walk' with individuals during difficult times in their life journeys. I have had long term clients who have worked with me over 30 years. They return from time to time for help and guidence. I believe these individuals are the best testimonial to my ability to provide support effectively in a warm, caring, committed, and professional way."
Jean
Education:
Antioch University -Seattle Masters in counseling/Clinical Psychology
University of Washington Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology
License, Certifications & Awards:
Licsened Mental Health Counselor- Washington State
Nationally Certified Counselor
Certified in Geriatric Mental Health- University of Washington
Additional Training:
Northwest Mediation Training- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Montlake Family Institute - Couples and Family Systems Training
500+ Continueing Education Hours in the counseling field. I participate regularly in continuing education beyond what is required to stay current in the field.
Professional Activities and Memberships:
National Board of Certified Counselors
ACA American Counseling Association
AMHCA American Mental Heath Counseling Association