About me

I firmly believe in our ability to make change in our lives.

For most of us, change occurs through a series of small, imperfect steps.  Embarking upon this path requires being gentle with yourself at the start and throughout the process.  Sometimes even this gentleness must be learned and practiced.

Change involves evaluating longstanding patterns and considering whether those patterns fit with the life you want for yourself today.  Additionally, I believe that our experiences are shaped by our environments, including the ways that society defines and treats us or our communities.

In our work together, we will safely explore the issues that brought you to therapy. With authenticity, compassion and humor, I will guide and support you in this rewarding work. At times I will respectfully challenge thinking and beliefs which get in the way of healing.

I received a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington in 1998. Since then, I have worked steadily in social services with a focus on adults and families affected by abuse, substance abuse and trauma. Additional areas of concentration have included work with veterans, cancer survivors, and those undergoing separation or divorce.

I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma, Relapse Prevention treatment for substance abuse and Motivational Interviewing. I will incorporate elements of psychoeducation, mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy.

I currently treat adults individually for anxiety and depression, grief and loss, transitions and change, self-esteem, family of origin issues and trauma and abuse.

Forms

Print, fill out and sign the New Client Intake Form and Disclosure Form and bring them with you to your first session.

New Client Intake Form

Disclosure Form

    Please print and read the form below and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

    Notice of Privacy Practices

    Insurance

    I am currently an in-network provider for the following health insurance companies:

    • Premera/LifeWise
    • Regence BlueShield
    Fees

    I bill at a rate of $150 per 50 minute session. Payments (or copays and deductibles) are due at the time of service and can be made by cash, check, debit or credit card. Under some circumstances, I can offer a lower fee; please let me know if this is something you would like to discuss.

    I am considered an out of network provider with some insurance companies. On request, I will provide a statement of my services showing fees, billing codes and diagnoses that you may give to your insurance company.

    Contact

    Please limit any email contact to scheduling and logistics. If you would like to discuss a personal matter or the content of treatment, we can speak by phone or in person.

    Email:  marti.hickeylicsw@gmail.com
    Phone: 206.565.1332
    Address: 753 N 35th St
                     Suite 201
                     Seattle, Washington 98103