NS Therapy Services

Why Choose Therapy?

Issues such a stress, anxiety and depression can be debilitating. You may feel exhausted, irritable, confused, hurt and angry. You may act out your feelings by isolating and distancing yourself from people who care about you. You may find that your work, relationships and friendships suffer as you are suffering. Struggling is difficult and it can feel hard to know where to turn. When you feel exhausted from struggling it can help to talk with someone who can offer support, and work with you to build a path for moving forward towards healing.

I am a therapist because I believe every person, when they feel the need, should have access to an environment where they can be their authentic and vulnerable self. My goal is to be of service to every person seeking the expertise from a professional who is trained to work with them to reach their goals.

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About Me:

I am Noah Starer, MSW, LICSW and I have more than 25 years of experience as a social worker. I am an openly queer cisgendered male. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Human Services from Fort Lewis College, Durango CO in 1992. I received my MSW (Masters of Social Work) from Boston University in 1994. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) #LW00006260 with the State of Washington. I am an approved clinical supervisor in the state of Washington. I have also worked as a full time artist in both ceramics and in fused glass.

I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings from: Community mental health, inpatient/residential care, as well as medical settings/emergency departments. This expertise allows me to provide psychoeducation, skills training, and targeted behavioral management plans using an empathic approach to each individual. I have worked with people experiencing the following difficulties: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, and other areas of struggle.

The primary form of treatment I offer is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; CBT. This modality focuses on the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and actions. Through the use of CBT people can begin to identify their patterns of thoughts and behaviors that impact their lives in unhelpful ways.

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Services Offered
 Individual Therapy-Telehealth, $150 per 53-minute session
 Accepting Premera, Regence, Aetna, and Kaiser, First Choice insurance; please verify coverage with your insurer.
 Also accepting private pay
 Complimentary 15 minute phone consult

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