Welcome to Poot Counseling
A place of hope for a future you long to experience.
Welcome to Poot Counseling
A place of hope for a future you long to experience.
Who We Are
Our Medical Practice
Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, and Marriage Counseling are done individually by either Arie or Betsy., We also do a unique approach - : counseling as a foursome with both Arie & Betsy, giving each of you an advocate in the joint counseling sessions.
Some of our Areas of Expertise are:
Mood Disorders:
Depression
Anger
Anxiety
Panic
OCD
Issues:
Employment
Spiritual
Family Counseling
Divorce Prevention and Recovery
Parenting
Relational
Betsy Dale Poot - MN, ARNP-Board Certified, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
I love to work with adults going through transitions or tough times. I use an eclectic mix of therapy techniques aimed at helping my patients move towards enjoying a healthy and rewarding life.
While I am a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner able to prescribe non-scheduled Psychiatric medications, I believe so strongly in the power of counseling, that I only offer meds to my counseling patients. I do not do medication management or Psych Evals without counseling.
My therapeutic approach is very holistic. Research - based techniques form the basis for my work. I use many specific counseling approaches (such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Gottman Techniques) as well as my medical training, in a collaborative manner to best serve my patients.
I am also a Certified Life Coach and use my Life Coaching background as an additional tool to facilitate my patient's progress. I love to give my patients the tools they need - to make the progress they want - toward the life they desire.
Licenses: WA RN00048401, ARNP AP30006966
ID. RN 74514 & ARNP 74514
Arie - M.Div., M.A.
Arie is a gifted clinician who came to counseling via the ministry. He was a Pastor for eight years before he decided to go back to Gonzaga University for a second Master's degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy. Since then he has maintained a successful private practice with adults.
For over twenty years, Arie used a technique that dramatically decreases therapy time for many clients. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Five years ago he added ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) to his toolkit. These techniques help the natural processing of the mind to get back on track. It is not hypnosis, The client is fully aware of the process and actually plays a more active role in the therapy. He has also completed Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 and 2.
Arie is also trained in Gottman's Marital Therapy. Gottman's research based approach has found and created many tools that help couples succeed as marriage partners. With over 30 years of experience, Arie is well qualified to help you have a lasting and successful marriage.
Licenses: WA CMHC 3314
ID: LCPC 9190
Our Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and the joy that you once had in your life.
We can help you find your 'cope'!
Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing..
Arie and Betsy both are EMDR and ART Trained Clinicians. These research-based techniques are very effective tools to treat trauma.
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of your relationship. We also offer therapy to help you to deal effectively with any of the relationships you may be experiencing - whether at home, with the children, at work, or in friendships