Low Cost Therapy

Our affordable therapy program is tailored for individuals who would benefit from therapy but may find the full cost of treatment prohibitive. This program is offered through the Seattle Counseling and Wellness clinical internship, where advanced graduate students, under professional supervision, provide therapy at a reduced rate of $75 per session for our licensed Associates, and $60 per session for our pre-licensed Interns. The therapy typically spans 9-12 months, aligning with the duration of each intern's training program.

Ken Safley, LMHCA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Emotion regulation & Distress tolerance
Phobias
Life transitions
Trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD
Depression/Anxiety
OCD
Burnout

Everyone experiences difficulty and pain, and for many of us these stressors also prevent us from leading our most fulfilling lives. Oftentimes we may not even know why we feel or act a certain way, only that there must be a better option. I work with those 18+ who are trying to overcome these challenges to live effective and fulfilled lives, whatever their circumstance. I approach therapy primarily from a Humanistic orientation, so I believe that what people do and how they react to their world makes sense from their perspective. As a therapist I strive first to understand that perspective so that we can work collaboratively towards accomplishing your goals.

My experiences with clinical research have led me to appreciate and use evidence-based practices (EBPs) in my therapy. Some of the EBPs which inform my treatment plans are acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and prolonged exposure (PE). I hold a master’s degree in Psychological Science and am working towards a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. I currently practice under the supervision of Dr. Heather O’Brien.

I have lived in Seattle since 2011 with my wife and two dogs. I am a military veteran and have a passion for working with veterans who have transitioned back to civilian life. I enjoy most outdoor sports and am constantly awed by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Jonathan Mills, LMHCA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Anxiety & Depression
Performance Psychology & Athletic Identity
Mindfulness
Perfectionism
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem & Self-Care

I am passionate about helping others reach their full potential! I offer individual therapy services at Seattle Counseling and Wellness, using a person-centered approach that honors each client's unique experiences and identities. My goal in therapy is to collaborate with clients to build skills and foster personal growth. Before joining SCAW, I administered neuropsychological assessments for intellectual and neurodevelopmental disorders at a community mental health center. I also have extensive experience providing exposure therapy for children with anxiety disorders.

I am currently pursuing my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University, researching athletic identity and providing mindfulness workshops for student-athletes. I am also part of a research team investigating personality and character strengths in the context of anxiety and depressive disorders, facilitating group therapy for adults using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I look forward to deepening my expertise in CBT and expanding my practice with other evidence-based therapies, including acceptance
and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Before starting my doctoral training, I earned my master’s degree in Sport and
Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. I worked on the business side of professional sports before making a career change and am still an avid sports fan! A proud Oregonian, I lived all over the country before returning to the Pacific Northwest for this chapter of my journey. I love dog-sitting, going to the movies, and playing basketball in my free time.

Lily He, MSW Intern

Master's Clinical Social Work Intern

BIPOC
Immigrant Experience & Multicultural Identity
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma
Life Transitions
Coping Strategies

I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to feel heard and seen in achieving their goals. You may not exactly know what you want out of therapy yet, and that’s okay. I am here to explore it with you. I use client-centered and strength-based approaches in our work together. I
hope that we will embark on a journey as collaborators, navigating whatever you have in mind.

My personal journey as an immigrant has shaped the anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches that I use in our work together. Grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory, I also incorporate elements of CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I am committed to fostering a safe
and non-judgmental space for you to explore relationships, challenges, and goals in your life.

I have experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, providing behavioral health services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at the University of Washington. I am a second-year Clinical Social Work student practicing under the supervision of Kat Chen, LICSW.