Eckert West Therapy

02/13/2026

This trick can actually help lots of different types of relationships! Try it out!

Switching this language helped significantly with my after school sessions.

02/07/2026

Is your teen having big feelings about transitioning to a new school? Are those unstructured summer breaks hard? Would they benefit from some support that doesn't conflict with sports and lessons and homework?

I'm offering a limited number of summer specific counseling spots this year. Set up a call to see if this would be a good fit for your teen/pre-teen and reserve your spot now: amber@eckertwesttherapy.com

In Person: North Bend, WA
Telehealth: WA State Residents

02/03/2026

Yesterday I passed my ASWB Clinical Exam, one of the many required steps towards "independent" licensure. This is a 4 hour intensive exam on basically all of the textbook knowledge from grad school, except in my State I wasn't able to take it until multiple years after graduating 😳

Looking forward to using that time I spent studying the last several months towards more interesting and relevant parts of my job.

Something most people don't know is that it takes more than just grad school to practice as a therapist. The process extends years beyond graduation, includes multiple 'steps' or 'levels' of licensure, 3000 hours of supervised experience, AND this exam.

01/28/2026

It has become quite clear that parent support resources are harder to come by for caregivers with teens and young adults. I have updated my coverage endorsements and services to be able to provide parent coaching. Inquiries will be managed in the same way - please schedule a free consultation call on my website!

Parent Coaching clients can reside anywhere in the US.

01/22/2026

Come Walk and Talk with me! I made sure that my business model and insurance provider would allow me to offer this.

This is a great fit for:
- Anyone who wants to reduce face to face pressure
- Anyone who has a busy life and wants to multitask getting their steps in
- Parents of young children without childcare (2 and under)
- Those who think and process better on the move

01/16/2026

How are you spending that random, short, one hour gap you have on a busy workday? I know it would have been a hell of a lot easier to stay inside my warm house, throw on some paw patrol, and get some computer work done. But it's not just about the recreation or the wellness or the connection you frantically squeeze in on the weekends. The day to day habits you build absolutely matter.

It doesn't have to be a cold bike ride, but go find one small thing today that future you will thank you for. Eat a carrot stick. Drink some electrolytes. Hop on Amazon and buy a pair of walking shoes. Build a cleaning playlist. Build a weekend watchlist. It can be 2 minutes.

01/15/2026

Current Openings, & a note on my ideal clients:

1-2 immediate openings on Wednesdays, including a highly coveted after school spot. Schedule a free consult call from my website.

In addition to the population you work with, a lot of therapist coaches are saying that it's critical to speak to who you want to serve on your psychology today profile. "If you are somebody who...then ..." I feels odd to me.

But what I will say, with the support of a trusty disco vase, is that I am hoping to work with individuals who are working towards pizazz. Who don't just want relief from whatever is bogging them down, but who want to see that light in the distance and want to thrive. Have wellness. Build a meaningful and purposeful life, however that looks for them.

I enjoy working with teens because they are usually more receptive to pizazz, humor, and play based learning. But, I want to work with anyone who resonates with this and feels like I would be a good fit.

01/12/2026