History:
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EQUIP Counseling is founded and run by Sarah Hiemstra Dellinger. She is a Pacific Northwest native, born and raised in the greater Seattle area. She migrated south to for her undergraduate work but was drawn back to be closer to family after graduation. Sarah is happily married and stays busy raising four kids ranging from 12-21. Outside of the therapy room you might find her driving carpool, practicing or teaching yoga, cheering on her kids from the sidelines, or trying to stay awake through an entire movie with her husband. She is passionate about her family, yoga, coffee and trying to bring a little more balance into the lives of her clients.
Sarah is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT), a board member of the Seattle Counselors Association, and a board member of the local PTSA.
Education:
2002: Bachelors in Science, Psychology, Westmont College
2007: Masters in Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University
2007: MDFT, Medical Family Therapist, Seattle Pacific University
Licensed in Washington State LMFTA: # MG1- 60781074
Additional Certificates-
Gottman Level 1 & 2 Training
Lifespan Integration Level 1 & II Training
Mindfulness/Body Awareness Training
PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator
Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 hours
Trained in Deva Meditation
Areas of Specialty:
Individual adult depression/anxiety
Couples contemplating divorce
Couples hoping to reconcile
Couple/Individuals struggling w/ infertility
Pre-Marriage/Re-Marriage
Family Blending/Family Separating
Co-Parenting/Step-Parenting
Parenting/Coaching difficult kids
Premature Infants/Parenting Multiples
Post-Partum Depression
Teenage angst/ acting out
Mindfulness/Meditation
PTSD
Sexual Abuse/Trauma
Gender Dsyphoria
Payment:
EQUIP Counseling is an OUT OF NETWORK Provider. Payments are accepted by credit card at the time of service.
Upon request EQUIP Counseling will provide you with a weekly invoice or SUPER BILL for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please note, this is NOT a guarantee of reimbursement, every insurance company and policy are different. It is your responsibility to inquire about OUT OF NETWORK reimbursement coverage.
As on OUT OF NETWORK provider, EQUIP Counseling can provide you with the highest degree of privacy, flexibility and control of your mental health records. We will work together to determine how often to attend therapy and you will decide what you want to focus on. YOU will have control not the insurance company.
Prices:
1st 60 minute: FREE
60 minute Individual/Couples session: $200
90 minute Individual/Couples session: $250
60 minute Family therapy session (3 or more people): $250
We do offer a limited amount of sliding scale options. Please contact for more details.
EQUIP Counseling supports online booking for your convenience. Visit the Bookings page or the Contact Us page for detailed instructions.