Keith E Poynter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
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I utilize a therapeutic approach that emphasizes training received in Contemplative Psychology, Cognitive Behavior, Gestalt Therapy, & Emotional Focused Therapy. My approach evolved out of several years of working within the Adventure Therapy field supporting people in awakening to a deeper relationship with themselves, nature & community/group. I have 25yrs+ of extensive experience serving adolescents/young men. I also serve men in transitional life phases, couples struggling with communication & parents/families in conflict. I look to assist clients in understanding their mental/emotional self via a direct empathetic approach.
I embrace an approach that trusts the client knows the way towards health. My 25yrs+ of diverse counseling and life/wk experiences allows me to assist clients in recognizing and developing the inner resources needed to move through emotional/mental blockages that impair their ability to take the necessary risks to deeply connect in relationship with others.
My focus is on creating a trusting relationship with clients that provides the safety needed to take emotional risks so they can arrive at new personal insights, be free of restrictive thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that block maturation of the wise and deeper self. Increased self awareness ultimately allows authentic connection with others to deepen.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Call for details
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Health
- LifeWise
- MHN | Health Net
- Optum
- Premera
- Regence
- TRICARE
- Uniform | UMP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Keith E Poynter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60067868 Keith E Poynter
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from Associates in Mental Health 2010
- Attended Naropa University, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Adolescence & Young Adult Men
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Contemplative/Mindfulness Based/Body Centered
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Gestalt
- Gestalt & EFT
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Associates in Mental Health
AMH was founded in 1993 and is an interdisciplinary team of 26 Master’s Level Therapists and Doctorate Level Psychologists who work in private practice in the Bellingham community to provide mutual support and foster professional excellence. AMH provides confidential mental health services including mental health assessments and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. AMH members also affiliate with community psychiatrists. If you are interested in receiving more information on our therapists or insurance please review the information on this site or contact our administrative office by phone at 360-715-2488 (www.amhinfo.com)
Location
AMH Main Office
1116 Key Street, #204
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Keith E Poynter
Counselor, MA, LMHC