Wanderer above the Sea of Fog is a painting by German Romanticist artist Caspar David Friedrich made in 1818. It depicts a man standing upon a rocky precipice with his back to the viewer; he is gazing out on a landscape covered in a thick sea of fog through which other ridges, trees, and mountains pierce, which stretches out into the distance indefinitely. It is a representation of the process of therapy. Therapy is a journey through healing, motivation, concouring avoidance and ultimately providing tools so you can move toward a life of meaning, purpose and contentment.
What to Expect
If you are ready to begin counseling and feel we might be a good match, our journey starts with a free, 15-minute phone consultation. This helps us ensure my practice aligns with your needs.
From there, we will schedule your initial intake appointment and complete the necessary paperwork. During this first session, we will chat about your background and history so I can fully understand your story. Together, we will then design a personalized treatment plan and decide on a session frequency that works for you.
Starting therapy is often the hardest part, and it is completely normal to feel nervous. My priority is to make this process transparent and take the guesswork out of the experience. After all, you are the expert on your own life. I am simply bringing my professional knowledge and experience to collaborate with you and help you achieve your goals.
Core Counseling and Consultation
Kelly Woodward Core, LMHC
Kelly graduated from Iowa State University of Science and Technology in 2003 with a degree in art and design and advertising. From there she worked in various roles encompassing helping positions including academic advising. In 2012 she graduated with a master's degree in counseling psychology. Her experience expands working with underserved individuals in the Downtown Seattle area, individual counseling for college students, five years in community mental health and integrative care before starting her own private practice in February of 2021. Kelly is currently working toward additional certifications in neuropsychology and Integrative nutrition for mental health. In recent history the field of mental health and medicine is evolving as we learn more about the brain and body in conjunction with wellbeing. As clinically evident, practices are evolving to consider the whole person- brain and body in treatment of clinical anxiety, depression, PTSD and other concerns. Core Counseling and Consultation looks beyond cognitive strategies and integrates somatic, nervous system, basic health and nutrition into the treatment process and within the scope of practice. Part of this may be include proper referrals to other providers in the area.