KAREN YORK, M.Ed., CMHC 2215 Elm Street Bellingham, 98225. Phone: (360) 734-9600 Fax: (360) 671-4963    E-mail: york8077@msn.com

 

"Integrating the individual’s life experiences for the  development of the whole person"

Educational Experience:

M.Ed. In Counseling Psychology, University of Washington, 1972

BA, BS, Pacific Lutheran University, 1964

Certification by the International Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis 1984

Credentials:

Certified Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington

Certified Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Washington

Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, A wholistic therapy, 
integrating both somatic and psychological (psychodynamic)
aspects of individual concerns.

Certified EMDR practitioner

Areas of Expertise:

Couples, individuals, adolescents and family issues,
including blended families and families with a 
disabled member.

Problems that include both somatic and emotional issues, 
such as trauma, eating disorders, infertility, or 
somatization of feelings.

Trauma recovery, both with sexual and abuse trauma
and physical trauma

Community Involvement:

Member, Whatcom County Mental Health Board

President, Special Education Parent Advisory Board

Parent to Parent Helping Parent

Active in Community Mental Health Issues

Personal Note:

In addition to pleasure in family life, Karen enjoys outdoor
sports such as hiking, crosscountry skiing, and kayaking.  She 
finds the personal revelations experienced with artistic 
expression deeply rewarding.

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