Samaritan Therapists
Bil Kareta , MAPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MC 60150608
Voice mail:
(206) 527-2273 ext. 392
Email:
Office Location:
Seattle
Main Office
Green Lake
564 NE Ravenna Blvd.
Experience
- Samaritan Clinic Provider since January 2007
- Worked for over 35 years in community mental health agencies, psychiatric hospitals, family and youth counseling centers, and the Crisis Clinic
- Has been an adjunct instructor/lecturer for University of Washington, Seattle University, and Washigton State DSHS/Chemical Dependency Units
Professional Interests and Specialties
- Uses systemic, strategic, psychodynamic and dialectical approaches
- Relational/marital/family challenges
- Uses cognitive behavioral methods to treat depression, thought disorders, borderline personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma and anxiety
- Currently incorporating mindfulness, guided imagery, journaling and meditation to work with spiritual bereavement and loss
Education
- Master of Arts, Pastoral Counseling, Seattle University, June 2009
- Candidate for MS, MFT at Seattle Pacific University: Course work completed June 1988
- Intensive training in Structural/Systematic Marital/Family Therapies: Seattle Family Institute, June 1985
- BA, Human Services, Western Washington State University, June 1977
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Intensive Training Course with Marsha Linehan.. Certificate of Excellence awarded August 2000
- Certification in Structural and Systemic Marital and Family Therapy, Presbyterian Counseling Service, June 1988
Other Information
I am committed to treating people with respect, dignity and positive support. I often assign therapeutic tasks to be completed outside therapy sessions. Therapy is an energetic, interactive, affirmative process. I look forward to working with you.