MERCEDES CUEVAS, LMHC

ENCOUNTER PSYCHOTHERAPY AFFILIATE

Mercedes Cuevas is our very first Encounter Psychotherapy group affiliate! We are excited to have her join us and could not more highly recommend her as a skilled psychotherapist and parent coach. Below are her own words describing how she likes to show up with clients.

INTRODUCTION

I love to work with individuals who are ready to move beyond the cycles that leave them feeling stuck, used, hurt, and disconnected from their true selves. Change is hard—especially when we’re taught to minimize pain and doubt our own strength. That’s why meaningful transformation can feel both impossible and lonely. 

These patterns often show up as:

• Unhealthy coping mechanisms or habits

• Difficulty forming or maintaining connections

• Self-sabotage, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts

• Low self-esteem and dissatisfaction in relationships or family life

I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and families across all stages of life. I walk with you to develop healthier coping strategies, deepen your connections, improve communication, and cultivate self-compassion. My approach is rooted in understanding your unique needs and inner drive, combining systematic and holistic perspectives. I’m trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and I draw from techniques in motivational interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My passion lies in truly connecting with you, building trust, and identifying the interventions and modalities that resonate most deeply. Once a foundation of stability is established through better coping skills and evidence-based techniques, we’ll equip you with practical tools to manage emotions, cultivate greater peacefulness in your life, and transform unhelpful patterns.  

I’m currently in the process of getting paneled with insurance providers, so for now I’m offering self-pay sessions only. I offer both therapy sessions for healing and emotional growth, and coaching sessions for folks wanting to build confidence in parenting, navigate relationship changes, or strengthen self-esteem. I also offer a sliding scale to help make care more accessible—just reach out and we can talk through what works best for you. You can reach me at—

Email: mercedesc@lemontreecounselingwa.com

Phone: (425) 610-7406

Education

Palo Alto University
Master’s of Arts in Clinical Counseling, 2021

Central Washington University
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and a Minor in Psychology, 2017

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