Bothell, WA – Christian Counseling, Meier Clinics

Christian Counseling Bothell, Washington

We treat the whole person—
emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Who We Are

The staff at the Meier Clinics in Washington looks forward to serving your counseling needs. All of our clinical staff are professionally educated and trained, and we incorporate Christian principles in our counseling care to address your spiritual as well as your emotional needs. We look forward to speaking with you and coming alongside you on your journey through life. The staff of the Bothell, Washington, clinic hope that you find this webpage helpful and informative. We invite you to review the list of Bothell Therapists to see who would be a good fit for you. If you have any questions about any of our counselors or services, please do not hesitate to call our intake staff at 1-800-799-7312 and we will be happy to help you.

SERVICES OFFERED IN BOTHELL

Outpatient Counseling

Meier Clinics offers outpatient counseling in all of its locations, providing safe, healing environments for those looking for Christian mental health services.

Where We Are

Contact Info

Telehealth

Bothell Meier Clinics Intake office follows the Northshore School District’s snow policies. Please visit their site at https://www1.nsd.org/ to determine if the office is open. THERAPISTS: will rely on their own judgment if they will be able to make it into the office from their homes. Please call your therapist’s extension to determine if they are in the office. Feel free to leave a message if you need to cancel your appointment – Your safety is our utmost concern.
If you have a persistent cough, fever or difficulty breathing and have not seen your doctor, PLEASE CALL our office. If you are ill or exhibiting symptoms, you may have the option to do teletherapy with your therapist. Please contact the office to see if your therapist is participating in this service. The service is simple to use. Your therapist will send you a link to connect to a HIPAA compliant platform. Then you can access a video session at the time of your appointment.

Our Bothell Staff

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Daniel Hartman

Psy.D.

Ellen McMahon

Psy.D., MBA

EXTERNS

Chance Gallo

Psy.D., LMHC-A

Accepting New Patients

COUNSELORS

Kelly Samli

MA, LMHC, ADHD-CCS

Carol Christensen

MA, LMHC

Accepting New Patients

Hanna Hollie Swardstrom

RN, LCSW

Accepting New Patients

Kathie Stabbert

LMHC, CCTP-II

Accepting New Patients

Lilla Marie

LMHC

Nancy Crowley

LMHC, PsyD

Accepting New Patients

Nicole Cho

MSC, LMHC

Rod Young

MA, LMHC, MHP

INTERNS

Ariel Soule

B.A.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Thank you to our generous sponsors for our Celebration of Hope fundraiser! Learn more about Meier Clinics of Wheaton’s partnership with local ministries.

your road to freedom starts here

If you would like a free, brief telephone assessment to see if one of our programs may be right for you, please contact us to speak with one of our team members.

Resources

Codependency (Part 2 of 5): How It Develops 

David’s story David was exhausted from dealing with his wife’s alcoholism. He decided to share everything with his pastor, whose brother battled drug addiction. The

Codependency (Part 1 of 5): An Overview

Meier Clinics Moment – January 1st, 2025 Focus on the Family Counseling Staff Jill’s story Jill told her counselor about trying to save two failed

Embracing the Virtue of Love: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 16:14

In the book of 1 Corinthians 16:14, the apostle Paul invites believers to let all that they do be done in love. This simple yet

Testimonials

"Meier is one of a kind. I have learned so much. Being here has changed my life. Thank you to everyone on the team for all your care and hard work."

“I loved each staff member’s unique style and contribution in my experience here. I’ve learned so very much and am inspired and feel capable to live my best life!”

"The program was outstanding. All of the therapists were helpful in getting me to see some healthy behaviors that could help me get out of the toxic spiral I have been in for many years. Thank you!"

“Thank you for helping me face some really difficult things. I found clarity, support, empathy, and courage. I felt loved and supported on my journey.”

“Thank you for your program. It has radically transformed my life. The staff here is wonderful and I am going to continue treatment here.”

“Meier Clinics has always been a refuge for me when I needed a hand up with depression and spirituality in my life journey.”

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

If you would like a free, brief telephone assessment to see if one of our programs may be right for you, please contact us to speak with one of our team members.

Ellen McMahon

Psy.D., MBA

Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Pre-Marital, Couples, Parenting, Relationships

Education & Training: B.A. from the University of Washington and M.B.A from Seattle University. Currently enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Doctorate program at the College of Behavioral Sciences at Northwest University.

Background and Experience: Ellen has worked in big business, government positions, and small non-profits including Boeing Computer Services, the City of Kirkland, the Eating Recovery Center of WA, Northwest University, and various volunteer positions supporting her community. She has worked as a volunteer in pastoral ministry at Overlake and Evergreen Medical Centers. She also is currently employed as a teacher’s aid at Northwest University and as a milieu coordinator at the Eating Recovery Center of WA.

Special Interests & Services: While Ellen draws from different theoretical viewpoints and provides a variety of approaches to meet the individual needs of her clients, she is primarily influenced by Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT) and Internal Family Systems psychotherapy model. EFT upholds that adaptive emotional regulation is key to addressing the needs of the individual. CBT serves to assist in addressing negative belief systems and help the individual transform those to productive and beneficial thought processes. As the name suggests, BSFT is solution, not problem-focused, and is a collaborative, goal-setting approach that helps clients move toward more a satisfying life. The Internal Family Systems model helps identify connections between early childhood attachment and family of origin issues as the root of many psychological concerns. Ellen strives to provide an environment that allows her clients to feel safe to share their stories. She offers reduced fees to those who meet the financial guidelines.

Additional Info: Ellen’s father served in the U.S. Air Force and, as a child, her family lived in many areas of the United States, as well as, Stuttgart, Germany and Taipei, Taiwan. She continues to be passionate about traveling and has visited many countries including Thailand, Korea, Turkey, Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador, Poland, and many European countries and Caribbean islands. She loves to sail, kayak, play tennis, cook, work in her garden, read books and watch movies. Most of all, Ellen is passionate about working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and she firmly believes that the approach to healing needs to embrace the whole person.

Carol Christensen

MA, LMHC

Treatment Issues: Marital and Family issues (Love Knot), Anxiety, Bipolar/Depression/Mood Disorders, Anger, Panic/Social Phobia, Boundaries/Codependency, Control issues, Grief and loss, Loneliness, Personal faith, Personality Disorder, PTSD/Trauma, Relationship issues.

Education & Training: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications from the University of Washington. Graduate degree in Bible from Multnomah College of the Bible. Master’s degree in Spiritual Nurture from Western Seminary. For over 20 years, Carol has treated a host of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, and mood disorders at Meier Clinics. All her therapy focuses on helping people gain the tools to achieve healing, growth, and personal development. Carol has authored the book Power Over Panic, Answers for Anxiety and has published over 60 articles included in a host of Christian magazines.

Background and Experience: Carol gained mental health experience working at three inpatient hospital facilities. She served for ten years as the Executive Director of a national organization spearheading a team of professionals who formed an educational campaign addressing substance abuse, suicide prevention, and sexual issues that reached over a million students annually across the country. She has found these shattered relationships collide with relational dysfunction and mental health topics.

Special Interests & Services: Carol created and continues to develop the intense Love Knot program for mending significant relationships, marriages, friendships, and family dynamics. Sessions are tailored to meet real needs, as Carol works jointly with each client to design a treatment plan consistent with their relational goals. Her weekly therapy groups also focus on practical skills where group members can put concepts into practice. “I’ve learned more about my wife in one week of counseling with Carol, than in 20 years of marriage.” – a grateful client

Additional Info: Carol enjoys working with individuals, singles, couples, and families struggling with loneliness, anxiety, grief, and trauma, where these issues have the potential of disintegrating the family and destroying personal faith.

Kathie Stabbert

LMHC, CCTP-II

Treatment Issues:  Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar, Emotional Abuse & Neglect, Relationship Issues, Marital & Premarital, Grief, Family Systems, Parenting, Women’s Issues, Life Transitions, Empty Nesting, and Identity Issues

Education & Training:  Kathie has her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School, is trained in EMDR, is a Certified Complex Trauma Practitioner – II, a Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler Training), and a is Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (1987) from Seattle Pacific University.

Background and Experience:  Kathie has been with Meier Clinics since 2020. Previously, she worked in big business, with non-profits, and within the church. She traveled to Mexico, Cambodia, and China engaging the needs of children, the marginalized, and the displaced. For over 20 years, she worked extensively with women and youth as a teacher and mentor. She delights in engaging individuals in their healing journey through a person-centered and narrative approach, including strengths from Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Special Interests & Services:  Kathie’s professional interests include issues of anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, and healing from shame-based wounds. She engages clients in understanding their past to heal in the present and move with hope into the future. This requires curiosity about oneself to move beyond feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.

Additional Info:  For several years, Kathie worked with the homeless in Seattle through the Union Gospel Mission. Within the intercultural community, she taught English overseas in China and Cambodia and directed language acquisition work with Westminster Language Academy. Through her work, she is active in listening, learning, and affecting change for the vulnerable and marginalized populations within our community. In recent years, she has worked with local organizations to help empower youth in the Extended Foster Care system. Kathie offers a sliding scale for clients who meet Meier Clinic’s financial criteria.

Nancy Crowley

PsyD, LMHC

Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Adolescence Issues, Attachment/Adjustment Issues, Blended Family Transitions, Boundaries, Betrayal Recovery, Depression, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Pre-Marital, Parenting, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Spiritual Identity Issues.

Education & Training: Nancy has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University (NU). She is currently in her fourth year of a five-year program, working on her Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy. D.) degree at the College of Behavioral Sciences at NU. Her anticipated completion date is summer of 2018. In addition, she has earned her Associates of Arts in Theology from The Pacific School of Theology and her Associates of Arts in Graphic Design from Arapahoe Community College.

Background and Experience: Nancy has had additional training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Traumatized Child (PCIT-TC), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training, Undoing Institutionalized Racism (UIR) workshop, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She is a lifelong learner and continues to seek areas of professional training that will enhance the therapeutic experience for her clients.

Special Interests & Services: Nancy’s approach to therapy is relational and client-centered. Her priority is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic setting where her clients can begin healing. Nancy’s understanding of healing through relationship is fundamental in her work with her clients. Her authentic, caring and unconditional positive regard for her clients help to facilitate the healing journey. Because Nancy believes in the importance of early attachment and bonding within all families, she includes work around family-of-origin and how that might affect current adult relationships. Nancy also customized her techniques and interventions to best suit the needs of each individual client.

Additional Info: Nancy is an Adjunct Professor at NU, teaching General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. In addition, she has traveled to El Salvador as part of cultural immersion experience provided through the program at NU. Nancy enjoys traveling and has been to Europe several times with family and friends. She will continue to visit other countries, learning about the cultures and customs of different people groups as she travels. One of Nancy’s life philosophies is that true riches in life are experienced through meaningful connections within intimate relationships and that we all have a capacity to share ourselves in an authentic way.