Catalyst Counseling, PLLC

07/15/2025

We had such a wonderful time at Redmond Derby Days this past weekend!

Big thanks to the City of Redmond for hosting such a vibrant and welcoming event. Our team at Catalyst Counseling was proud to be there, sharing resources, connecting with community members, and offering a calming activity for all ages—painting grounding stones!

Some amazing young artists even left their beautiful creations behind for others to enjoy. Whether it was messages of hope, joy, or simply a splash of color, each rock carried a little reminder to pause, breathe, and feel grounded.

You may have seen some of our incredible team members at the booth—MaKayla Jones, LSWAIC, Samson Irish-Lodge, LMFTA, Betty Yan, LMHCA, Rose Thorne, our Executive Function Coach, and Rachael DeWitt, our Outreach Coordinator. They loved getting to meet you all and share a bit about the work we do.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, grab a fidget, or join the fun. We see you—and we’re so grateful to be part of this community.



City of Redmond, Washington -Government

06/26/2025

Betty Yan LMHCA and Dr. Jennifer Kennett are presenting at the annual American Mental Health Counselors Association conference! The topic of their poster is: "Beyond the Checklist: Cultivating Confidence in Clinicians Through Collaborative Safety Planning to Address Suicidality." They are presenting Catalyst's new safety plan template that better accounts for neurodiversity and has better cultural attunement & resourcing. In our practice, we've found that earlier and more intentional assessment and safety planning, even without the presence of ideation, can improve overall mental health outcomes. Congratulations, Betty and Jennifer! We are so proud of you!

06/24/2025

The health of our relationships is so important. If you run into some bumps in the road, couples counseling can help you and your partner reconnect, communicate more effectively, and work through obstacles together.
At Catalyst Counseling, we are incredibly lucky to have the incomparable Dr. Jennifer Kennett as our education director and senior couples counselor. She is a Level 3 Gottman-trained couples therapist with more than 20 years of experience, bringing warmth, compassion, and insight to difficulties couples can face. She offers couples therapy plus co-led couples therapy, where sessions are led by both Jennifer and one of our talented therapists in training. These co-facilitated sessions, discounted through our training program, tend to be even more valuable for couples because there are two therapists attuning to relationship patterns.
Reach out today! https://www.catalystcounseling.net/our-services-1/couples-therapy

06/15/2025

We had such an amazing time at Woodinville Pride yesterday! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, grab a fidget and celebrate Pride together!
Pictured are Aki Wakayama, Samson Irish-Lodge (joining us in August), Tori Brown (joining us in August), our outreach coordinator Rachael DeWitt, Kyra Zagorski, and Emma Komar.
Many thanks to the organizers of Woodinville Pride for yet another beautifully organized festival. Your behind the scenes labors really allowed the celebration to feel easy and joyous!

05/08/2025

FREE Virtual Event: Creating a Neurodivergent-Affirming Home for Kids

Raising a neurodivergent child comes with unique joys and challenges. This free event is designed to help parents and caregivers build a home environment that truly supports neurodivergent kids—fostering connection, communication, and emotional regulation.

Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM PST
Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE

Led by Rose Thorne, Executive Function Coach at Catalyst Counseling, this 60-minute session will offer practical strategies and affirming guidance to help you feel more confident in creating a supportive, responsive home.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-neurodivergent-affirming-home-for-kids-tickets-1238232429529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Open to all parents, caregivers, and educators—come as you are and bring your questions!

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

04/25/2025

Celebrating an Exciting Achievement!
We’re thrilled to share some great news with our community:

Two of our amazing team members have been accepted to present at the ACES 2025 Conference in Philadelphia!
ACES—the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision—is a national organization, and it’s a tremendous honor to be selected to speak at their conference.

Betty Yan, LMHCA will present:
"The Collaborative Safety Planning Protocol: An Interactive Model for Teaching Su***de Assessment and Intervention to Emerging Counselors" (50-minute education session)

Dr. Jennifer Kennett will present:
"Raising the Bar: Enhancing Supervisor Competency for Guiding Provisionally Licensed Counselors Through the Use of Standardized Assessment Instruments."

These acceptances are a reflection of the outstanding clinical expertise, supervision, and leadership we’re proud to foster within our Catalyst Counseling team.

Please join us in congratulating Betty and Jennifer on this incredible and well-deserved recognition!

04/04/2025

Some days, it feels like the world is just… a lot.
Endless updates. Big changes. Uncertainty everywhere. Even if you're staying informed, it can still take a toll.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just emotionally drained—you’re not alone.

At Catalyst Counseling, we create a space where it’s okay to pause, process, and breathe. Our diverse, evidence-based team is here to support you—without judgment, and with real tools to help.

You don’t have to navigate this on your own.

Work with someone who sees you.
Reach out today and take the first step toward feeling more like yourself again.

www.CatalystCounseling.net

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💳 In network with most commercial insurances and Medicare plans
🖥️ In-person & telehealth appointments available

04/04/2025

We are beyond excited to share this new podcast by our very own MaKayla Jones and Betty Yan!

Welcome to Transcending the Chair, the podcast dedicated to building a supportive community for people who are passionate about mental health. Whether you're a seasoned therapist, an aspiring professional, student, or even a curious soul who is interested in learning more about what goes into this rewarding profession, this space is for you. Each episode, we’ll explore ways to connect, share experiences, and grow together in our mission to support those we serve. Join us as we create a space where we can learn from each other, stay inspired, and foster well-being within our professional community.

Ways to engage & listen:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/transcendingthechair/

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/5omXfLDgc9DrdPi8W18I06?si=69f60de1ea0b438d

04/01/2025

We are thrilled to continue supporting the Woodinville Pride festival! We can't wait to see you there!

Masters level therapists providing clinically resaerched and culturally humble care to individuals, couples, and families

03/26/2025

New Online Workshop Series: NeuroSpicy Hacks to Improve Executive Function

Join us for this 5-part online workshop series focused on real-life strategies to navigate executive function challenges with confidence and clarity.

Led by expert Executive Function Coach Rose Thorne, you'll explore:
✅ Building patterns (not just routines)
✅ Managing Rejection Sensitivity, Perfectionism & the Wall of Awful
✅ Creating flow at home and focus at work
✅ Navigating mixed neurotype relationships

Only 10 spots available! This small-group format allows for deep conversation, personalized questions, and the kind of support you’d usually find in 1:1 coaching.

Workshop Schedule: Thursdays, every 2 weeks
First Session: Thursday, April 10th
Time: 6:30 PM PST
Where: Zoom

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-function-and-neurospicy-hacks-workshops-tickets-1279926086379?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s build tools that actually work—for your brain.

Join us for a 5 part series take a deeper dive into NeuroSpicy Hacks and improving Executive Function Skills

03/26/2025

💛 Living with a chronic illness is hard — but you don’t have to do it alone.
Kyra Zagorski offers gentle, compassionate support for people navigating the emotional ups and downs of chronic health challenges. With deep empathy and a calming presence, Kyra creates a space where you can feel seen, supported, and truly understood. You're not just managing symptoms — you're allowed to heal, grow, and find peace along the way.

https://www.catalystcounseling.net/meet-the-team/kyra-zagorski

Masters level therapists providing clinically resaerched and culturally humble care to individuals, couples, and families

03/12/2025

We are so excited to announce that our work in su***de prevention is being nationally recognized! Betty Yan LMHCA and Dr. Jennifer Kennett will be presenting a poster at this year's American Mental Health Counseling Association conference.

Over the last year, Catalyst Counseling has developed the "Collaborative Safety Plan," a safety plan protocol that better accounts for neurodiversity and cultural humility. This safety plan is more than a crisis card - it provides the scaffolding for clients to get curious about what leads to dysregulation and how they can attune to their needs. We are so proud that Betty and Jennifer will be sharing the results of our hard work and bringing their deep wisdom on this topic to the larger therapist community.

Presentation Title: Discover how collaborative safety planning, grounded in the Interpersonal Theory of Su***de, transforms traditional approaches to su***de prevention. Learn to create personalized plans that empower clients, enhance alliances, and reduce su***de risk through tailored interventions. Reimagine safety planning as a partnership promoting resilience, agency, and hope.

Congratulations, Betty and Jennifer!