About Me.
CHRISTY SWEANEY HERRICK, LMHC, MA
I have been in private practice working with individuals and couples since 2018 and love what I do! In addition to my private practice, I worked for two years as a counselor at a local community college largely serving low income, minority, and international students through a social justice counseling model.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I lived many different lives including working in international development, public health, education, and outdoor adventure guiding.
Across all of these endeavors I have worked with individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, trauma, family conflict, questions around meaning, purpose, and identity, major life transitions, and cultural oppression. I particularly enjoy working with people navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and identity shifts.
I bring warmth, humor, depth, and experience to our work.
Education, Credentials and Trainings
MA in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in WA (LMHC - LH61127251)
State Approved Supervisor in WA
BA in Psychology from Colorado College
Co founder of The Whole Athlete providing holistic mental health education to athletes
Former clinician at Edmonds Community College
Level One training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) with Stan Tatkin
Comprehensive Course on Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) with Dan Siegel
Training in Reflective Functioning and the Adult Attachment Interview with Howard Steele
Ongoing study and consultation in Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment, Object Relations, and ADHD
On a lighter note.
I love spending time outdoors whether that’s in my garden, by the sea, or in the mountains. I love exploring new places and cultures and travel often. I'm always cooking up new ideas and every now and then I actually follow through on one. :) I love spending time with my corgi Boris my cat Misty and my husband Doug. And I love to laugh and strive not to take myself or life too seriously!