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I have worked in mental health supporting youth, couples, adults and families for two decades. I am passionate about helping those with attachment and complex trauma shift their internal wiring to experience a new and more skillful way of being in the world.

I am trained in multiple empirically validated trauma treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Complex Trauma, Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).

Bachelor's in Child Development and Family Relationships, focused on all stages of the life span

Master's in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, Gender Development

Research Thesis: Depression in Wives of Alcoholics, The Alcohol Recovery Project

Continuing Education: Genetic and Nutritional factors in Mental Health; Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Narcissism and Gaslighting, Neurotransmitter function

Life Experience: Remarried Widow, Raised six children, some with ADHD, one with schizophrenia

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My name is Pamela McKeown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping women and couples navigating life's challenges, strengthening , and rebuild self-confidence. Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, and assertive communication. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard and supported. I work in partnership with clients to develop practical tools for managing daily stress and breaking though negative self- talk while helping couples dismantle destructive communication patterns and build emotional intimacy.

Hi, I'm Angela, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Before becoming a PMHNP, I spent over a decade as a nurse working in emergency rooms, correctional facilities, and inpatient psychiatric units, so I've seen mental health care from just about every angle. That experience taught me to meet people exactly where they are, without judgment. I offer virtual psychiatric care to adults and adolescents in Washington State, with a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma.

As a Latina mother and spouse in a mixed race family, I deeply value the complexity of identity, culture, and relationships, and I understand how these layers shape the challenges we face. My background spans community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, integrated primary care, and private practice, and I’ve worked with people across the lifespan, from children in school based therapy to older adults living with Alzheimer’s and the families who love them. Wherever you are in life, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

After getting my master's in counseling psychology decades ago, there has been a strong focus in helping others process through trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health symptoms getting in the way of living one's best life, I am a licensed mental health counselor who uses several skills and techniques to help people heal.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I approach therapy as a collaborative, relational process grounded in authenticity, trust, and respect. I believe meaningful change happens when individuals feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported, and I strive to create a space where clients can explore their experiences openly without fear of judgment. My work is informed not only by clinical training, but also by lived experience, which allows me to connect with clients in a way that is both empathetic and deeply human.

My therapeutic style is engaged, flexible, and tailored to each individual. I integrate evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through EMDR, I help clients process and resolve trauma and distressing life experiences. In Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, I support clients in accessing new perspectives and reducing symptoms that may feel stuck or resistant to traditional approaches. With DBT, I focus on building concrete skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I aim to balance insight-oriented work with practical tools that clients can apply in their daily lives.

I believe therapy does not have to feel overly clinical or rigid to be effective. I intentionally incorporate humor, warmth, and relatability into my work, recognizing that moments of lightness can be incredibly grounding and healing. Humor can create connection, reduce shame, and make difficult conversations feel more approachable, while still honoring the depth and seriousness of each person’s experience.