Laura Chester

Primary Specialties

• Depression
• Adjustment Issues
• Anxiety
• Codependency

Also Experienced With

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
• Divorce
• Family Issues
• Grief/Loss
• Life Transitions
• Mindfulness
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing
• Relationships
• Solution Focused
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Substance Use/Abuse
• Trauma

Overview

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Chemical Dependency Professional with a strong educational background. I believe in the innate ability of individuals to heal and embrace their life's journey. My therapy style focuses on facilitating awareness and understanding of behavior and experiences. I have experience in crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and counseling in hospital settings. I utilize techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.



My areas of specialization include adult adjustment, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and couples counseling. It is an honor to bear witness to my clients' stories and provide guidance and support on their journey.

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• Carelon
• Cigna
• First Choice
• Kaiser Northwest Medicare Advantage
• Kaiser Permanente
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• Kaiser Washington Medicare Advantage
• Medicare
• PacificSource
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP