Kelsey Tushar

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Kelsey Tushar

Pre-licensed Clinical Intern

About Me

Pronouns: She/Her

As a trauma-trained mental health clinician, I specialize in religious trauma and abuse, working with adults who have experienced harm in religious environments or other high-control groups. I help individuals heal from the damage of religious indoctrination, such as persistent feelings of shame and fear, identity confusion, low self-esteem, loss of purpose, matters of sexuality and gender, navigating the profound sense of loss and grief related to leaving a tight-knit community, and strained relationships with family and friends.

I also help people process the pain and betrayal associated with childhood physical or sexual abuse or neglect. Whether you are considering leaving your religious group or left long ago, it can be helpful to process your experience with a trusted professional. I take a holistic, customized approach to healing and help individuals explore themes of personal autonomy, authentic connection to self and others, curiosity, and purpose. I trust my clients and their ability for growth and right to self-determination.

What You Can Expect

Working with me, you can expect my approach to be conversational, gentle, and honest, built on a foundation of safety and trust. As the expert of your story, I will take your lead in what you would like to work on in therapy but may also ask questions about your family of origin, experience in fundamentalist religion or other high control groups, and the hopes and desires you have for your life and relationships, with the goal of helping you to combat suffering and increase life satisfaction.

In addition to traditional talk therapy, my treatment approach incorporates trauma theory, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic and embodiment techniques to support the regulation of your nervous system. I also offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help individuals alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. As a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), I am passionately committed to ongoing learning in the field of trauma and abuse treatment, continually incorporating evidence-based treatments into my practice.

Member Details
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Graduate Student, The Seattle School
Practice Areas

Individuals, Adults (18+)

Focus Areas

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Transitional Periods, Trauma, Family dynamics, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Self-Esteem, Religious Trauma and Abuse, Childhood Abuse and Neglect, Dissociative Disorders (DID), Cult Recovery

Treatment Approaches

Person-Centered, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Theory, EMDR, Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Age Groups
Adults and Elder Adults
Location
Telehealth only
Credentials

Clinical Mental Health Intern, MA in Counseling Psychology (The Seattle School), EMDR, Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)

Email
Kelsey@steffencounselingservices.com
Phone
TBD
In-Network Insurance
N/A, Private Pay Only ($60-75/session)

Weekly Schedule

Days

Hours

Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
OFF
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
OFF
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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