You may expect of me dignified, professional conduct at all times. It is your right, and you may expect that I will respect your dignity and autonomy. Being mindful of the intimacy and responsibility inherent in the counseling relationship, I will see that we build and nurture appropriate boundaries while I seek to promote your interests and welfare, and to meet your needs, according to a treatment plan we agree upon. I will not practice any discrimination against you and I will accept, respect and give attention to your beliefs, values and way of life, letting these influence your decisions and your goals and progress in therapy. You may be assured that in all matters pertaining to your treatment and to the content of our sessions you will enjoy complete confidentiality, except were the law imposes on the therapist a duty to report (RCW 18.19.180).

State of Washington, Division of Professional Licensing
Certification Date: November 3, 1984
Licensure Date: August 26, 2003
License Number: LH 00008450

My licensing by the Division required compliance with educational requirements that specify an advanced academic degree from an accredited school, successful completion of a core of study relating to counseling theories and philosophy, and a practicum or internship. It further required documented evidence of supervised postgraduate professional experience. If you would like more information about the law regulating counselors, or if you believe you have grounds for a complaint about your therapist or your treatment, you may write to :

Department of Health
Health Professions Quality Assurance Division
PO Box 47869, Olympia WA 98504-7869

If you prefer to contact someone by phone to discuss the law or a possible complaint, call (360) 236-4902, Monday — Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To Contact Me

E-mail: mindmend@earthlink.net 9125 Central Valley Road NW
Phone: 360-265-3837 Bremerton, Washington 98311