MarieLouise Dodson, Psychotherapist in Federal Way, 98003

MarieLouise Lou Dodson, MA, LMHC, NCC

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Mental Health Counseling

My Approach to Helping

As a Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice, I specialize in trauma therapy for individuals and couples of all ages. I also work with a wide range of concerns, and problematic or painful life transitions such as: relationship crises, family problems, tension and stress, age-related concerns, "feeling stuck" in sadness or frustration,disordered eating, low self-esteem, hopelessness, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, co-dependency or addictions. For 35 years, more than 20 of which in Stockholm, Sweden, and the past 12 years in the U.S., I have had the privilege to be in a profession I love.

My therapeutic foundation has its roots in humanistic psychodynamic theory/psychosynthesis, integrated with family systems theory, ego-state therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindful cognitive-behavioral techniques, mind-body integration, and other trauma-therapy methods. The integration of EMDR into a broader treatment approach in my practice has been profound. I synthesize aspects from many trauma therapy methods to help healing your wounds, and restoring your whole true self. Assisting you in becoming aware of your strengths and resources, believing you can heal, acquiring new coping skills, and through therapy clearing traumatic, disturbing, and painful experiences are my ultimate professional goals. We work collaboratively in a peaceful, relaxing, and professional environment, and in the therapy room, I see myself as a guide, coach, and companion on your journey toward healing and the life you want.

Professionally, I find nothing more rewarding than helping my clients moving out of the shadow of past disturbing - traumatic events, and into the light of hope and a positive view of themselves in the present, generalizing into the future.

More Info About My Practice

I am a contracted provider for: Aetna, First Choice Health, Group Health Cooperative, Regence Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield, and Uniform Medical Plan. Please be sure to ask about insurance at our first contact, as I also accept any insurance plan with out-of-network benefits.