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MEET THE NAVIGATE TEAM

Navigate Family Therapy is an intentional and innovative therapy and training organization. We serve the needs of individuals, couples and families, as well as the professionals who work with them through ongoing professional development. Our practice models are based on the most robust research and evidence-based strategies, founded on the principal that healing happens through significant relationships. We are committed to helping our clients transform their lives.

Heather M. Sund, LMFT

CEO and Director

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, professionals and organizations thrive in their relationships. This fundamental part of our existence leads to greater happiness, meaning, purpose, productivity and life satisfaction. When our families, teams and communities thrive, we can experience the fullness of life we were created for. Together we can make that happen. I am committed to connecting relationally with people with acceptance, empathy and a willingness to see the best, even as [ Read More ]

James Furrow, Ph.D

Clinical Trainer

Jim provides ongoing training, mentoring and clinical support to the clinicians of Navigate Family Therapy. He is a recognized leader in the development and practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples and families. Together with EFT originator, Dr. Susan Johnson, Jim co-authored Becoming an EFT Therapist: The Workbook and The EFT Casebook, along with other works specific to the practice of EFT with couples and families. His presentations are well regarded nationally and internationally [ Read More ]

CLINICIANS

Anna H. Anderson, M.S, M.Ed, LMFT, Supervisor

I believe that it is important to make openness, respect, and curiosity the most important parts of my work as a counselor. My 20 years of [ Read More ]

Rachel Levine, LMHCA, JD, HIPAA Security Officer

I enjoy working with teenagers, children and adults around many issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, and family and relationship problems. I utilize EMDR (Eye [ Read More ]

Kerry L McCarter, BSN, RN, MSW, LSWAIC

I find joy when working with individuals, families and couples. My therapeutic approach is to create a safe, empathic and authentic relationship with my clients. [ Read More ]

Jeanette Thorson, MA, LMFTA

I enjoy working with adults and couples at various stages of their lives. I seek to develop supportive and client-centered relationships to help people recognize [ Read More ]

CLINICAL AND TRAINING SUPPORT

Amy Paulson, MSW

Executive and Life Coach, Training Coordinator

Amy provides key leadership to the professional training program and organizational needs of Navigate Family Therapy and serves as a Coach to individuals and groups. Amy received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington and has been a Trainer at Microsoft, taught classes in both the of Communications Dept and Social Work Dept at Seattle Pacific University and is a trainer with UW Forefront Suicide Prevent Program. She has advised, and created internal infrastructure and communication systems for small businesses, schools, and ministries and has founded, built and managed teams in a number of thriving organizations. Amy speaks, facilitates, leads retreats and is an Executive and LIfe Coach. She loves doing high level 1-on-1 coaching with individuals, helping them align how they are showing up in life and working with who they want and were created to be. She has special interests in women’s issues, teens and young adults, executive functioning/Adhd, and multicultural identity.