Catalyst Counseling, PLLC

03/04/2026

Growth & Change: Big Life Transitions and Emotional Change with Samson Irish-Lodge, LMFTA

Join Samson Irish-Lodge, LMFTA, for a free community talk focused on navigating big life transitions with greater clarity and emotional resilience. This conversation will explore:

How to cope with uncertainty during change
Processing the emotional weight of transitions
Letting go of what was while stepping into what’s next
Finding growth and meaning in new seasons of life

Whether you're currently in the middle of change or simply feeling something shifting on the horizon, this space is for you.

Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 2-3pm

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983481142491?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/13/2026

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Catalyst Counseling! 🧧
Wishing you a year of steadiness, growth, health, and moments of real joy. May 2026 bring you clarity, connection, and support when you need it most.

We’re grateful to serve our community with care that’s thoughtful, culturally responsive, and grounded in safety. We’re proud to have bilingual clinicians who offer therapy in Mandarin and Cantonese, including Azure Zheng, Yan Han, and Betty Yan.

We’re also in-network with most Medicare plans, most Medicaid plans, and most commercial insurance plans, making care more accessible for more people.

Learn more or get started at www.catalystcounseling.net
新年快乐 • 恭喜发财

来自 Catalyst Counseling 的新年祝福！🧧
春节快乐！祝您在新的一年里平安顺遂、身体健康，拥抱许多喜悦的时刻。希望2026年带给您清晰的方向、真诚的连接，以及在需要时得到支持。

我们很荣幸为社区提供真诚且具有文化洞见的心理健康服务。我们有多位可使用普通话和粤语提供服务的双语心理咨询师，包括 Azure Zheng、Yan Han 和 Betty Yan。

我们目前接受 Medicare、Medicaid 以及大多数商业保险计划，让更多人能够更方便地获得心理健康支持。

了解更多或预约咨询：www.catalystcounseling.net

02/09/2026

Real care. Real people. Real support.

We’re excited to share our new 2-minute video about what therapy at Catalyst Counseling really feels like.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy—or coming back to it—you don’t have to do it alone. We offer thoughtful, affirming care for teens (15+), adults, couples, families, and seniors, in multiple languages.

We’re in-network with most Medicaid plans, Medicare, and most major commercial plans—because access matters.

Learn more: www.catalystcounseling.net

02/05/2026

We’d love to invite you to our Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Catalyst Counseling in Woodinville!

Our office has expanded, and we’re excited to celebrate our growth—and the care we provide—right here in the community.

Join us:
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Catalyst Counseling
17330 135th Ave NE, Suite 2B
Woodinville, WA 98072

Catalyst Counseling is a local practice with 20+ highly trained therapists offering thoughtful, high-quality individual, couples, and family counseling in multiple languages, serving clients across Washington. We also offer Executive Function Coaching and a nationally recognized clinical training program grounded in ethical, evidence-based care. We’re in-network with most Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial plans, making care more accessible for shared clients.

Come say hello, meet our team, and connect with fellow community providers. We value collaboration with local healthcare partners and would love to strengthen referral pathways that support accessible mental health care.

If you can make it, we’d love to see you there!
Learn more about our services: www.CatalystCounseling.net

02/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ann Winn, LSWAIC, to the Catalyst Counseling team!

Ann offers a calm, steady, and collaborative space for people who may look like they’re holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, frozen, or overwhelmed on the inside. She works with teens (15+), adults, and seniors, offering individual therapy grounded in mindfulness and nervous-system regulation.

Her areas of focus include:
• Mindfulness
• Anxiety & Panic Responses
• Self-Understanding

Offers sessions in English
Accepts Medicaid (most plans) + most major commercial plans
Now welcoming new clients
Learn more here: www.catalystcounseling.net

02/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lakshmi Sithambaram, LMHCA, to the Catalyst Counseling team!

Lakshmi believes therapy is about reconnecting with safety, authenticity, and meaningful growth. She offers a supportive, steady space where you don’t have to wear a mask — and where real change can happen at a pace that feels right for you. She works with teens (15+), adults, and seniors, offering individual and couples therapy.

Her areas of focus include:
• Trauma and long-term stress
• Self-Worth
• Internalized Shame

Offers sessions in English and Tamil
Accepts Medicaid (most plans) + most major commercial plans
Now welcoming new clients
Learn more here: www.catalystcounseling.net

02/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Yan Han, LMFTA, to the Catalyst Counseling team!

Yan believes therapy is rooted in connection, compassion, and creating space for meaningful change. She works with teens (15+), adults, and seniors, offering individual, couples, and family therapy.

Her areas of focus include:
• Couples & family relationships
• Cultural and immigration experiences
• Identity & spirituality
• Life transitions and relational growth

Offers sessions in English, Mandarin, and Korean
Accepts Medicaid (most plans) + most major commercial plans
Now welcoming new clients!
Learn more at www.catalystcounseling.net

02/02/2026

Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin lately? You’re not alone.

Join us for a free community talk on simple, practical tools for managing stress—especially when everything feels heavy. We’ll also talk about how to recognize when extra support might be helpful.

Led by Samson Irish-Lodge, LMFTA
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 2–3 PM
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-talk-tools-for-managing-stress-tickets-1982220843904?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a supportive, low-pressure space to learn, reflect, and take a breath with others.

02/02/2026

✨ Our community deserves accessible mental health care ✨

We’re excited to share that Catalyst Counseling is now in-network with most Medicaid plans, along with Medicare and most major commercial insurance.

This means more access to thoughtful, affirming mental health care for teens (15+) and adults. Our clinicians support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

At Catalyst, we believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in respect. We take care to match each client with a clinician who fits their goals and needs—because feeling understood matters.

If you’ve been hoping to use Medicaid for therapy, we’re glad to be an option.

Learn more or get started at:

At Catalyst Counseling, we equally value clinical competence and cultural humility. We offer individual and couples counseling plus executive function coaching.

01/13/2026

Meet Tori Brown, LSWAIC - Catalyst for clarity.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or looking for a space to better understand yourself, you don’t have to do it alone. Tori Brown is a compassionate therapist at Catalyst Counseling who helps clients gain clarity, build insight, and move forward with intention.

Tori works with clients across a range of concerns and brings a thoughtful, affirming approach to the therapeutic process. You can learn more about Tori’s background and clinical specialties here:
https://www.catalystcounseling.net/meet-the-team/tori-brown

Insurance-friendly care
We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, making therapy more accessible.

If you’re ready to take the next step—or even just curious about starting—reach out today. Clarity can begin with one conversation.

01/13/2026

We’re excited to share that we are now in-network with most Medicaid plans, in addition to Medicare and most major commercial insurance plans.

This expansion allows us to better support individuals who have been seeking accessible, affirming mental health care. Our clinicians work with adolescents (15+) and adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ identity, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

At Catalyst, we believe therapy should be thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in safety. Our team provides evidence-informed care and works intentionally to match clients with clinicians who fit their needs, goals, and level of care.

If you or someone you care about has been hoping to use Medicaid for therapy, we’re glad to offer this option.

To learn more about our services or to get started, visit
www.catalystcounseling.net

If you have questions about coverage or the intake process, our team is happy to help.

Warmly,
The Catalyst Counseling Team

01/12/2026

Free Talk Alert! Creating a Neurodivergent-Affirming Home for Kids, Presented by Rose Thorne.

How can parents and caregivers create a home environment that supports and celebrates neurodivergent kids? Join Rose Thorne, Executive Function Coach at Catalyst Counseling, for a free online talk focused on building understanding, connection, and confidence for both kids and parents.

Topic: Creating a Neurodivergent-Affirming Home for Kids
Date: Wednesday, February 4th
Time: 6:30 PM (Online via Eventbrite)
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-neurodivergent-affirming-home-for-kids-tickets-1432169390199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Whether your child is diagnosed, self-identifying, or you’re simply exploring how to create a more affirming environment, this talk offers insight and encouragement for every family.

Join Rose Thorne, Executive Function Coach for tips and tricks on creating a more stable and friendly home for Neurodivergent kiddos.