Kelly Ellingson, LMFT(Satir's Experiential)
A graduate from the University of Washington, Kelly earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. Kelly is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Kelly is an integrative therapist utilizing her systemic and relational lens with Satir’s Transformational Systemic Therapy. Kelly currently provides therapy services via community health to teens, young adults, and their families in Bellevue and the surrounding areas.
Kelly takes pleasure in supporting the growth of her supervisees as they move
toward their academic and professional goals.
Pronouns: She/Her
Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Native Hawaiian, Korean, Japanese
Gender Identity: cis-female
Theoretical Model: Satir Experiential
Ireri Kang, LMFT
I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience working in a non-profit and private practice with a focus on children and families. As a clinician I work from a systemic lens incorporating intersecting identities and roles in a person’s life. I believe the supervisor and supervisee relationship is an important component in your clinical development. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable discussing various parts of your development.
Pronouns: She/Her
Gender Identity: cis-gender
Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Mexican, Spanish speaking
Theoretical Model: Structural
Lauren Pallay, LMFT
I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I have spent many years in community mental health and am currently in private practice. As an LMFT, I am grounded in systems theory and primarily work from a Narrative, CBT, and strength-based lens. I am thrilled to be supervising and am passionate about helping develop clinicians that are competent, effective, and qualified. I want supervisees to have confidence in their abilities and the unique strengths they bring to the field.
Pronouns: She/Her
Ethnicity/Racial Identity: White
Gender Identity: Cisgendered Female
Theoretical Model: Narrative
Alanah M. Dillard LMFT
Alanah M. Dillard is the owner of Ace Odyssey Counseling Services PLLC, a mental health counseling and consulting group. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, Alanah is a Relational Spacemaker, helping individuals and families and students navigate relationships with others by starting with the relationship with themselves. Making space for transformation and inner healing.
Over the last decade, Alanah has worked alongside community forward and youth/adolescent centered organizations helping to educate folx on behavioral and mental health issues and joining in the collective fight for holistic wellness. Additionally, Alanah serves as Program Director for a local nonprofit that addresses homeless/houseless teens.
Alanah has been featured in Urban Faith and Hopelink magazine, and the executive visionary of The 2020 Freedom Room, a tribute and dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Alanah has served on the executive board of her beloved sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorpororated. for the past 7 years, and is an active member of her church. Alanah reminds all of us, “Everywhere you go, you take you with you, be the best you can be!"
She has served with the Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, been awarded the W.A.M.F.T Student Award, is a two-time recipient of the Charles D. York and Cheryl L. Storm award scholarship award.
Pronouns: She/her
Ethnicity/Racial Identity: Black/African American
Theoretical Model: Narrative
11803 101st Ave Ct E, Suite 100
Puyallup, WA 98373
Phone: (253) 881-1428
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