Samaritan Therapists

Lisa Thocher, LMFT, LMHC

Youth and Family Therapist

Voice mail:

(206) 527-2273 ext. 382

Office Location:

Seattle
Main Office
Greenlake
564 NE Ravenna Blvd.

Experience:

• Therapy with children, adolescents, young adults, and families since 1994
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Child Mental Health Specialist
• Clinical Supervisor since 1999; State of Washington approved supervisor

Professional Interests and Specialties:

• Youth identity issues, anxiety, healing from trauma or abuse, home and school behavior struggles, chronic or terminal illness (youth or family member)
• Family communication, single parenting, co-parenting for divorced couples, building a new family after divorce or remarriage
• Play therapies, including sand tray and sword play for youth (and adults!)
• I enjoy helping individuals and families identify their strengths and resources so they can live more positive lives
• I utilize theories and practices from Narrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused therapies, as well as other respectful, client-focused approaches.

Education:

• M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
• B.A. Psychology