Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Shoreline, WA

I specialize in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with both children and adolescents. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment of children with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of developmental delays, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and autism. I use a child's pattern of strengths and weaknesses to help guide treatment recommendations. I also provide IQ/Gifted evaluations, early entrance Kindergarten and College Board documentation testing, and school consultation.

I have been providing psychotherapy and consulting services since 1993 for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. My practice is quite diverse and involves the following services: (1) Treatment of PTSD, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, borderline disorder, ADHD, bipolar, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Asperger’s. (2) Treatment of chronic pain, quality of life issues, and psychology problems due to debilitating or acute illnesses, such as cancer and auto-immune diseases. (3) Personal growth, spiritual development, and wellness counseling. (4) Sports psychology to improve performance and motivation. (5) Cognitive, personality, learning, and pre-surgical assessments.

**Accepting referrals for evaluations only*** I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in therapy for adolescents and adults as well as evaluations for learning and attention problems. I work with a variety of people who present with depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, as well as academic or learning difficulties. My focus in therapy is to help people understand, process, and regulate their emotions in effective and healthy ways. I see it as a collaborative process where we work together to find relief and new ways of being.

Dr. Vogler is a licensed clinical psychologist offering assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. He takes a comprehensive, neuropsychological approach to his evaluations which consists of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning. Based on the referral and the needs of the client, his assessments may include attention, executive functioning, learning/memory, personality, sensory, motor, and visuospatial components.

Our clients come to Emotesy because they are struggling with behavioral issues, school problems, difficulties controlling worries, or poor emotion regulation skills. We are a team of providers that enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. Working collaboratively with clients, Emotesy strives to create shared goals and build skills using play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. We're here to help bring out the best in your child and family. Our clients leave with new strategies to help them navigate behavioral challenges and a renewed sense of hope.

Trust is vital. I am here to listen, offer support, instill hope, and give practical and effective tools to address your goals. Forming a trusting relationship with a counselor can offer assurance. With a history of working with people of all ages in community mental health, I became a Child Specialist, and worked with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience addressing trauma, depression and anxiety, I provide tools that can give you greater sense of power and success. I use humor and specific skills to build confidence in parenting, trust in relationships, intimacy between couples, behavioral issues of children.

Our philosophy is based in healing. Many things can happen in one's life which can derail you from your true purpose and meaning. We see psychotherapy as a means to help you re-identify who you are, what your goals are, and how, by combining principles of your body, spirit, and mind, we can in a collaborative manner, find health for you as you define it. Though it is indeed trite to say, it is also true that life is a journey. I hope that with my 20 years of experience, I can help guide you to your true path.

My name is Rita Lewis. I am a clinical psychologist and I provide psychotherapy and assessment services in Seattle (Ballard), in Shoreline and via telehealth in both Washington and Wisconsin. I am a clinical psychologist with 12 plus years of experience providing mental health services to adult individuals and groups. My practice philosophy is firmly based in social justice, feminism, and the idea that people are the experts in their own lives and benefit from feeling empowered.