The Therapist Team
Jared Banka, MA, LMHCA
Jared is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA). He earned his master degree in psychology from Seattle University in 2024. His training emphasizes an existential and humanistic approach to psychotherapy. These disciplines have helped him learn to turn toward and fully tune into others. His approach is client centered and influenced by compassion and mindfulness philosophies. He endeavors to accompany his clients in their unique distress and suffering and become fully present to their lived experiences. Through this his intention is to encourage clients to feel and experience their emotions more deeply and find meaning in them.
Prior to joining the mental health field Jared worked over a decade as a merchant mariner. This experience took him to many of the less traveled parts of the world granting him a unique perspective on the human experience, isolation and the sublime rhythms of the natural world. Jared has direct experience living and working on the fringes of society and managing the challenges of a difficult work-life balance.
Jared works with individual clients of all backgrounds and orientations ages 14 and up.
Jared is in network with some insurance plans but does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if he is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate #MC61577538
Existential Phenomenology Program Graduate
Jared is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Jared click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Elise Brimhall, MA Candidate, LMHC Intern
Elise is a master’s level LMHC intern completing her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon with an expected graduation in March 2027. She practices under the supervision of Shannon Tait, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Elise integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other evidence‑based approaches to support clients in ways that fit their individual needs. Her style is grounded, collaborative, and focused on helping people feel genuinely understood. Before becoming a therapist, Elise spent more than a decade in pastoral ministry, where she witnessed how deeply people long to be heard and valued. That experience continues to shape her work today. She listens with intention, seeks to understand each person’s perspective, and helps clients recognize the strengths they already carry to navigate life’s challenges.
Elise works with individuals, couples, and families on concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. She is especially passionate about supporting people who are grieving a wide range of life events—whether the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job. Grief can feel isolating and overwhelming, and Elise cares deeply about walking alongside clients so they don’t have to navigate that experience alone. She is committed to helping people reconnect with themselves and strengthen the relationships that matter most in their lives.
Elise works with clients of all backgrounds and orientations ages 15 and up
Elise is in network with Coordinated Care, Community Health Plan of WA, and Aetna insurances
Elise is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Elise click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Sophie Callens, MA Candidate, LMHC Intern
Sophie (she/her) is a master’s level LMHC intern completing her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle, with an expected graduation in December 2026. She practices under the supervision of Shannon Tait, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor. When she’s not in session or studying, Sophie enjoys hiking throughout the PNW, baking delicious treats, and spending time with her cat, Gemini.
Sophie is currently trained in EMDR and integrates attachment theory into her work. She is passionate about helping individuals explore their inner worlds with curiosity and compassion, honoring all the unique parts that make them who they are. As a neurodivergent therapist, Sophie understands the vulnerability that comes with therapy and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all identities, orientations, and cultures.
Before entering the counseling field, Sophie worked in both the tech and service industries, experiences that deepened her understanding of stress, burnout, and the mind-body impact of high pressure environments. She connects easily with people from diverse backgrounds and life stages, meeting each person with authenticity and empathy.
Sophie supports clients in understanding how early experiences shape their relationships, values, and sense of self. Through this work, clients can begin to process the past, find steadiness in the present, and move toward a more aligned and authentic future.
Sophie works with individual clients ages 15 and up.
Sophie is in network with Coordinated Care, Community Health Plan of WA, and Aetna insurances
Sophie is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Sophie click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Avery Choate, MA Candidate, LMHC Intern
Avery (she/her) is a master’s level LMHC intern, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle, expecting to graduate in August 2026. She is interning under the supervision of Shannon Tait, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Avery utilizes an integrative approach to counseling, pulling from various theories and modalities, in order to tailor her approach for each unique client. Avery places an emphasis on building a collaborative and safe environment for the client within session, and believes building a foundation of trust is essential for a therapeutic relationship. Avery seeks to provide a place for clients to experience their emotions, connect to their strengths, build resiliency, and work towards their goals.
Avery is building upon previous experience in the mental healthcare field, which provided a better understanding of both individual, familial, and systemic influences that shape her client’s lives. With this knowledge she hopes to help clients navigate and cope with both internal and external stressors.
Avery works with teens and adults ages 13 and up, of all different cultures, identities, orientations, and backgrounds.
Avery is in network with Coordinated Care, Community Health Plan of WA, and Aetna insurances.
Avery is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Avery click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Lisa LaBranche, MA, LMHCA
Lisa (she/her) earned her BA in Psychology from Rhode Island College (2000), an MAT in Education from National Louis University (2005), and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University (2025).
Lisa brings extensive experience from the fields of mental health and education. She uses an integrated, evidence-based therapeutic approach, drawing from multiple modalities to create an individualized, client-centered experience. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and is committed to supporting you as you work toward your goals.
Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, and challenges within family dynamics.
Lisa works with teens ages 13 and up, adults, older adults, and families. She welcomes individuals of all faiths, cultures, identities, and orientations.
Lisa is in network with some insurance plans but, does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if she is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MC61537959
National Certified Counselor
Washington State Licensed Teacher #439590A
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationships
EMDR Trained Clinician
Lisa is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Lisa click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Lynda Loncar, MA, LMFT
Clinical Coordinator & Intern Supervisor
Lynda received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2015. She received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University in 2021.
Lynda pulls from a variety of theories, included to but not limited to solution-focused, cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, and the Developmental Model for relational therapy, to provide care to her clients in a way that can be tailored and individualized based on each person’s needs. She is client-centered and focuses on supporting her clients to feel heard and understood in a safe and judgment-free space. She believes that many of the elements that impact one’s mental health stem from relational issues and fully believes that one can potentially control aspects of life, provided that they maintain a healthy relationship with themselves and others in their life.
She enjoys working with couples and families, specifically those related to parenting challenges and dynamics within the immediate family. Lynda is trained in the Developmental Model for Relationships. Lynda works Monday-Friday and offers evening appointments upon request.
She has training and extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustments, and challenges.
Lynda works with couples, individuals ages 18 and up, and families. Lynda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Lynda is in network with some insurance plans but, does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if she is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LF61659876
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationships
Lynda is NOT accepting new clients
To schedule an appointment with Lynda click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Julie Miller, MA, LMHC
Intern Supervisor
Julie earned her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Northwestern University in 2022. Her education was founded on Psychodynamic principles while incorporating a variety of different theories and techniques, including trauma and attachment. Julie likes to pull elements from multiple theories, making her an integrative therapist. She also likes to bring her sense of humor into the therapeutic relationship.
Julie enjoys building a strong therapeutic relationship, which she believes is the most important part of therapy. She also enjoys creating an environment where her clients feel a sense of safety and acceptance, and as a queer, BIPOC, woman, Julie personally understands the difficulties of marginalization.
She enjoys working with couples and is Prepare Enrich certified and trained in the Developmental Model for Relationships. Julie works Monday-Thursday, with later evenings available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Julie offers in-person and/or telehealth sessions.
Julie works with individuals 21+, and has experience working with people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and those with loved ones in Hospice/Comfort Care.
Julie is in network with some insurance plans but, does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if she is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH61643877
Prepare and Enrich Facilitator
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationship
Julie has limited availability and is accepting wait-list clients
To schedule an appointment with Julie click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Lisa Olason, MS, LMFTA, LMHCA
Lisa (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) who earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University in 2001. She spent several years working with teens, adults, and families before shifting her career to other fields, including global health, education, community engagement, and workforce development. These professional experiences deeply enriched her understanding of both individuals and systems, and ultimately, influenced Lisa’s return to therapy, her true passion.
Committed to social justice and inclusivity, Lisa creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Her work is shaped not only by clinical training, but also by her lived experience with many of the same issues her clients face. She views therapy as a process where people can rediscover their strengths, gain insight, and experience healing.
Lisa brings warmth, curiosity, and integrity to her work with clients navigating mental health and relationship challenges. She has experience with a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, identity formation, neurodivergence, parenting and caregiver stress, infertility and life transitions. Lisa takes a tailored approach to each client's unique needs and goals, integrating a range of evidence-based practices, including experiential therapy, family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
Lisa works with individuals ages 13 and up of all backgrounds and orientations.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate #MG61674709
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate #MC61675762
Lisa is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Lisa click here or email [email protected]m or by calling 425-549-4620
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Ashley Prince, MA Candidate, LMHC intern
Ashley (she/her) is a master's level LMHC intern, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University, with an expected completion date of June 2026. She is interning under the supervision of Shannon Tait, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Ashley brings a rich blend of academic, professional, and life experience to her work as a therapist. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a background in performance assessment and human development, Ashley has long been dedicated to understanding what helps people grow, adapt, and thrive. As a parent, she understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of raising children and navigating the many stages of family life.
Ashley uses an integrative, client-centered approach grounded in attachment theory, and trauma-informed care. She is attuned to the complexities of human connection and the importance of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship. Whether supporting clients through life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, she works collaboratively to help clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful change.
Ashley offers a warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental presence, and she is honored to work with individuals of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds.
Ashley is in network with Coordinated Care, Community Health Plan of WA, and Aetna insurances.
License, Certifications & Awards
EMDR Trained Clinician
Ashley is accepting wait-list clients
To schedule an appointment with Ashley click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Dave Proscia, MA, LMHCA
Dave (he/him) earned his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch Seattle in 2025, where his training highlighted culturally aware and trauma focused therapy philosophies. Counseling is an encore career for Dave after decades of working in the arts, and he brings a background of working collaboratively and in service of others.
Dave’s view that life is a process of exploration and self-discovery imbues his practice. A person-centered therapist, he believes in unconditional positive regard and leveraging empathy as a tool for a deepening understanding of our own relationship to ourselves and others. He is committed to creating a safe and affirming space for his clients because he believes a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective counseling.
Dave engages in an eclectic and integrative talk therapy model designed to navigate depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, and difficult life situations. His approach incorporates client-led and collaborative methods, including strength-based and solution-focused strategies, and holistic ways of integrating body, mind, and spirit.
Dave is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works with couples and individuals 18 and up of all backgrounds and orientations.
He offers in-person and telehealth sessions. He is in network with some but not all insurance plans, so please call your insurance to check if he is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate #MC70053791
Dave is accepting NEW clients and offers weekend appointments, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Dave click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Farhat Remtula-Tejani, MA Candidate, LMHC Intern
Farhat (she/her) is a clinical mental health counseling intern completing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle, along with a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. She is interning under the supervision of Shannon Tait, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Rooted in integrative, client-centered, trauma-informed practice, Farhat brings a warm, grounded presence to the therapeutic space and a gentle sense of humor. Having personally experienced marginalization, acculturative stress, and perinatal distress, she holds deep respect for the ways culture, family, community, and spiritual identity shape a person’s healing journey. Her work is deeply informed by over a decade of lived experience as a caregiver and advocate for her daughter with disabilities, giving her unique insight into family systems, chronic stress, and resilience. With a prior career in tech and design, she also brings an understanding of high-pressure professional environments and the needs of clients in creative or corporate spaces.
She strives to create a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.
Farhat is committed to providing empathic, culturally responsive care. Her clinical interests include supporting women, caregivers, immigrants, and birthing people navigating life transitions, perinatal distress, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and the emotional weight of caregiving.
Farhat works with individuals ages 18 and up, of all backgrounds and orientations.
Farhat is in network with Coordinated Care, Community Health Plan of WA, and Aetna insurances
Farhat is accepting NEW clients, In-Person or Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Farhat click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Tamara Runnicles, MA, LMFT
Tamara received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound. She received her Masters' in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle University in 2021.
Tamara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Bowen Theory, and Solution Focused in her sessions. She is client centered and focuses on enabling her clients to feel heard and understood in a safe and judgment free space. She believes that the mind set of an individual can potentially control all aspects of life - provided with a healthy relationship with themselves, they are able to focus on the most important aspects of their lives.
She enjoys working with couples and families and is trained in the Developmental Model for Relationships. Tamara works Monday-Thursday and offers evening appointments. Tamara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
She has training and extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustments and challenges.
Tamara works with individuals ages 15 and up, couples and families.
Tamara is in network with some insurance plans but, does not accept all insurance plans so please call you insurance to check if she is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LF61496083
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationship
Tamara has limited availability and is accepting wait-list clients
To schedule an appointment with Tamara click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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Shannon Tait, MA, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Shannon has spent more than 15 years performing in-home, in-office and virtual therapy with older adults, adolescents, families, and couples. She has experience working with caregivers, individuals suffering chronic conditions including Parkinson's disease, depression, bipolar, and arthritis. She also specializes in helping patients who are experiencing grief and loss and end of life issues. Shannon has over 15 years of experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, older adults, and couples.
Shannon is an interactive, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Shannon integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to each individual or family. With compassion and understanding, Shannon works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain their personal goals. As a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, Shannon specializes in providing support and guidance to the Geriatric population and their families that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to couples counseling and beyond. Shannon offers a personalized approach tailored to each individual or family’s needs to help them attain their personal goals.
Shannon is 2001 graduate of Linfield University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and minors in Religious Studies and Coaching. She obtained a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Marriage and Family License #LF60074427
Geriatric Mental Health Specialist
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationships
Shannon is NOT accepting new clients
Zosia Whittaker, MSW, LICSW
Zosia graduated with a Masters of Social Work from McGill University (Canada) in 2008. Her training had a strong emphasis on Couples and Family Therapy and she completed her thesis on the topic of spirituality in medical family therapy. She worked as a medical social worker in various hospitals and community hospice with patients of all ages and their families until her family moved to Washington in 2015.
Zosia's primary modalities include person-centered care with strengths based, systemic, and trauma informed perspectives. She works primarily with clients managing anxiety, depression and complex trauma (particularly related to chronic illness or caregiving for a family member with a chronic diagnosis).
She is a bilingual French-Canadian speaker and enjoys working with clients who speak English as a second language, recent immigrants, and refugees.
Zosia sees clients Mondays through Thursdays with limited evening availability.
Zosia works with individuals, couples and families. She sees people ages 14 and up or all backgrounds and orientations.
Zosia is in network with some insurance plans but does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if she is covered in your plan.
License, Certifications & Awards
Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #LW 61522005
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationships
Zosia is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth
To schedule an appointment with Zosia click here or email [email protected] or by calling 425-549-4620
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The Administrative Team
Sarah Chancey, Billing
I have been working in the mental health environment for the past 5 years as an office administrator and biller. During this time, I have learned how to best support our diverse clientele by helping them navigate and understand their insurance, including their out-of-pocket expenses, setting up appointments, and assisting with communication between client and therapist. I have great respect for our client’s therapeutic journey, and my goal is to assist our therapists to the best of my ability, so each therapist can provide our clients with the best possible care.
Becca Dallain, Administration
Becca was born and raised in Washington and enjoys traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest since she was a baby in a hiking pack. Being outside in nature, at the ocean or lake, her vegetable garden, and baking are her top loves in life. Becca is married with two boys, and most of the time you will find them at the hockey rink. She is a trained and practicing Massage Therapist, with an administrative background, and enjoys being a part, however minuscule, in someone's journey in healing.
