Ferguson Lake, Pasayten Wilderness, 2005
Ferugson Lake, Pasayten Wilderness, 2005
“Overcoming difficulties leads to courage, self-respect, and knowing yourself”
Alfred Adler, 1870-1937
ABOUT ME
I'm David Bradshaw, I am from Washington State and I have lived here my whole life. I was born in 1990 and I currently live in Birch Bay WA. I'm an avid reader, I also enjoy Chess, Meditation, Backpacking, Camping, Hunting, Boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. I'm a bit of a nerd as well and I build my own desktop computers. I would say the Pasayten Wilderness Area is one of my happy places. To the right (or below on a mobile device) you can see how wonderfully photogenic I am! In case you were wondering, that is in fact sarcasm.
STYLE OF PRACTICE
In the counseling profession there can be wide variation in philosophy and style of practice a Mental Health Counselors uses. The experience in therapy from a clients perspective can vary greatly depending on a counselors theoretical orientation.
I am Adlerian in my theoretical orientation although I do not place any emphasis on birth order. Adlerian therapy, also referred to as Individual Psychology, is a holistic approach counseling. It was first created in the early 1900's by Alfred Adler and has been refined over the years, Adlerian theory was the basis for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Adlerian theory characterizes behavior as purposeful and goal orientated even if we aren't consciously aware of the goal or the purpose. Adlerian theory focuses on an individuals thoughts, and how one understands and interprets the world around them. As well as the impact that early life experiences can have on an individual. Adlerian theory is a psychology of use, most traits or behaviors aren't inherently good or bad, its what do you with them that counts.
EDUCATION
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Masters of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University, 2019.
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Bachelors of Science, Social Sciences, Central Washington University 2012.
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National Board Certified Counselor since 2019.
EXPERIENCE
Prior to becoming a Mental Health Counselor, I spent five years working in Corrections and Law Enforcement. While what I do now is very different I do still find the life experience I gained in my past career as invaluable.
I have been directly providing services to clients since October of 2018. I am currently licensed to practice as a Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
SPECIALTIES
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Adults and Adolescents
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Individuals and Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Stress and Trauma
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Anxiety and Depression
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Addiction
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Personality Disorders
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Psychotic Disorders
Why Teletherapy?
Teletherapy takes place in a secure HIPPA compliant video chat and allows for you to have access to care without the barrier of travel. For teletherapy all you need is a private place where you are comfortable to talk and an internet connection.
A common concern might be that teletherapy is a lesser experience. Research shows that teletherapy is as effective as an in person experience.
Robinson Pass, Pasayten Wilderness 2005.
Practice Information
After booking an initial appointment you will receive an email with information to access your client portal where the digital intake forms are located. Please fill out the intake forms before the first session, it is very helpful and some of the forms are required by law. It is also required by law that you are located in Washington State at the time of our appointment.
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Cigna/Evernorth
First Choice Health
Kaiser
Lifewise
Magellan
Optum
Premera Blue Cross
Regence Blue Shield
United Healthcare
If your insurance isn't listed feel free to contact me directly to find out if I am in-network. Some smaller insurance companies use the provider networks of the larger insurance companies.
You may be able to pay for sessions using a Health Savings Account Debit Card. The cost for a session is $150 per 50-minute session. I have a sliding scale for clients that do not have insurance.