Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counselor in Seattle
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience in private practice, dedicated to helping adults, couples, and adolescents navigate emotional challenges and achieve personal growth. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Attachment Theory, and AEDP to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Fluent in American Sign Language, I provide specialized care for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing clients, ensuring accessibility and cultural competence.My approach prioritizes building a secure therapeutic alliance to help clients unlock inner resources and foster resilience. I hold certifications from EMDRIA and maintain a client-centered focus, emphasizing transparency, ethical care, and measurable outcomes through personalized treatment plans.
Services
Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Deaf Community Services
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of private practice experience since 1986
- EMDRIA-certified therapist with trauma resolution expertise
- Fluent in American Sign Language for Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients
- Client-centered approach with measurable therapeutic outcomes
- Flexible payment options including Venmo and CashApp
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
What people say
EMDR resolved painful memories
Life-changing therapeutic support
Stronger and clearer outcomes
AHA moments in sessions
Secure therapeutic alliance
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) treats trauma, PTSD, and anxiety by reprocessing distressing memories. Using bilateral stimulation, it helps the brain integrate traumatic experiences, reducing emotional distress and fostering adaptive resolution. Backed by clinical research, this method offers lasting relief from unprocessed trauma.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling addresses communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional connection issues. Through structured sessions, partners develop healthier interaction patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen relational bonds using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to their unique dynamics and goals.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to address panic attacks, phobias, and chronic stress. Personalized plans focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and restoring emotional regulation for improved daily functioning and quality of life.
Deaf Community Services
Culturally competent mental health services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind individuals using American Sign Language. Sessions ensure full accessibility through linguistic fluency and trauma-informed care, addressing unique challenges faced by this community with sensitivity and professional expertise.
Personal Growth Therapy
Personal growth therapy focuses on self-esteem, life transitions, and achieving fulfillment. Through introspective exploration and goal-setting, clients uncover limiting patterns, build resilience, and develop strategies for meaningful life changes aligned with their values and aspirations.
People
Sheryl E. Kool
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed therapist since 1986 with EMDRIA certification, specializing in trauma recovery and Deaf community services. Holds a Master's in Applied Behavioral Science and combines EMDR, Attachment Theory, and AEDP in her Seattle practice.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, and adolescent counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and personal growth using EMDR and other evidence-based therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
I am in-network with Premera Blue Cross, Regence, First Choice, Cigna, and Kaiser. Direct billing is available through Northwest Clinical Billing for covered services.
What is your cancellation policy?
48-hour notice is required for cancellations; missed sessions without notice will be charged in full to prevent accumulated balances.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Contact for current availability of virtual therapy options to accommodate client accessibility needs and preferences.
How do you support Deaf clients?
Fluent in ASL with specialized training, I provide fully accessible counseling through sign language interpretation and culturally competent care tailored to Deaf community needs.
