Proudly serving Washington State. Now OPEN in Bellevue!

Chris Boicelli

Intern

Accepting new clients
Telehealth and in person
Adult individuals, couples, children and families only

Philosophy of Care

Collaboration is the key to any successful relationship. That mutual respect and responsibility is foundational in addressing the mental collateral damage that stress and trauma can create in our lives.

Because our therapeutic journey is a collaboration, I think of the client as the driver on a road trip, and I am their wingman, holding the map in the passenger’s seat. As the driver of the car, they are in complete control of where our journey will ultimately end and my role is to encourage their ability to grip the steering wheel, as well as guide them using the best routes along the way.

My holistic approach is intended to empower the individual, so that they are an active participant in the healing process and emphasizing they are the expert in their own lives.

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, National University, 2021-Present
BS in Psychology, Capella University, 2020

Clientele

Adult Individuals, Couples
Children & Families

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.