Kerry L McCarter

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. Areas of emphasis include self-compassion and strengths-based, client-centered strategies. I employ techniques from several theoretical backgrounds including: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have also been trained to apply Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy.

I began my career as an emergency medical technician, and then earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Northwest University. As an RN I worked in cardiology, oncology and intensive care units. I also served on a crisis hotline and worked with incarcerated youth and victims of sexual exploitation at a Seattle-based nonprofit. While earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington I served as a social work intern at the King County Department of Public Defense and then at the Mindful Therapy Group.

In my free time, I enjoy having adventures with my husband and our four children. Fun Fact: My husband and I co-created the popular “Gottman Couples Retreat Boardgame”.

Kerry L McCarter, BSN, RN, MSW, LICSW

Specialties

• Certified in Teletherapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Gottman Method
• EMDR
• Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
• Certified SYMBIS Facilitator for Marital and Premarital Assessments
• Relationship Issues
• First Responders
• Grief/Loss
• PTSD
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Self–Esteem
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Couples
• Adults

Fees:

• Initial Intake Session 60 Minutes – $200
• Individual Therapy 53 Min./90 Min./2 hr.15 min. – $175/$300/$445
• Couple or Family Therapy 53 Min./80 Min./2 Hrs. – $175/$300/$445

Insurance:

In-Network Coverage

Can be billed directly for clients.

• Premera
• Global
• Heritage
• LifeWise
• BCBS plans that run through Premera including most Anthem plans
• Kaiser
• First Choice Health

Out of Network Coverage:

Clients be provided a superbill to pursue reimbursement.

• Regence
• United Healthcare
• Aetna
• Cigna

Not Covered

Premera plans that contract out benefits through Optum, or begin with PBQ

Offering teletherapy online and counseling services in Seattle,WA.