Veronica Parnitski, MEd, LMHCA
Veronica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults of all ages. She is committed to developing strong and collaborative therapeutic relationships and considers it an honor to work with her clients as they address their unique life challenges.
Veronica approaches her work with genuine compassion, warmth, and acceptance. She works from a non-judgmental perspective, providing inclusivity and cultural humility. Creating a safe and supportive environment is of the utmost priority for Veronica. She works to ensure that clients feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically and exploring their challenges, allowing them to make meaningful and positive changes.
Veronica’s work is strengths-based and founded in person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Additionally, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and somatic based interventions. Veronica’s clients can expect a collaborative exploration of their innate strengths, resilience, and wisdom. She supports clients in gaining new perspectives, tools, and strategies to feel more empowered in their lives.
Veronica’s areas of clinical focus include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma
- Self-esteem challenges
Languages:
- English
- Russian
Education/License:
- Master of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University,Seattle, WA
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Professional License: MC70075733
Veronica enjoys learning about other cultures, especially through music, art, dance, food, and travel. Some of her favorite pastimes include cooking and baking, listening to music, choral singing, visiting museums, attending concerts, and watching comedy shows and movies. Veronica also loves traveling, having new adventures, and spending time with family, friends, her partner, and their cats.