Skystone Counseling PLLC
Heather Schilling MS, LMFT
EMDR Practitioner
WA State approved Supervisor
I like to view counseling from a whole system and solution focused perspective. Open communication and trust are very important for me as a therapist and you as a client. It is my passion and privilege to guide individuals through their journey of finding hope, restoring balance and creating a shared meaning.
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Learn More About Me
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EMDR practitioner since 2008.
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WA state Approved Supervisor since 2016.
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Play Therapist since 2004
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having earned my Master of Science degree in 2007 from an accredited program at Colorado State University.
I began my career in the community mental health field doing a variety of out-patient and intensive in-home therapy with youth and their families. I worked in several agency non-profits, first in Northern Colorado and later Tacoma Washington, where I focused primarily on trauma and PTSD.
In 2014 I moved exclusively to private practice in Puyallup WA. I hold licenses to practice therapy in both Washington and Colorado.
I specialize in working with clients ages 12+ impacted by trauma, PTSD and survivors of Domestic Violence.
​​I also offer supervision for those seeking their independent state licensure and consultation to those already licensed.
Evidenced Based Trauma Therapy
What is Trauma?
"We become traumatized when our ability to respond to a perceived threat is in some way overwhelmed. This inability to adequately respond can impact us in obvious ways, as well as ways that are subtle.”
― Peter A. Levine, Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
- 4th Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements
Adults and Teens
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address the following:
*Feelings of stress/Anxiety
*Academic/Career/Work stressors
*Feelings of hopelessness/Depression
*Grief/Loss
*Self Esteem/Self Worth
*Stress associated with perfectionism/high achievement
*Mindfulness and Self-awareness
*Relationship/Family/Parenting concerns
*Managing chronic health conditions
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Play Therapy
As a play therapist, I use both direct and indirect techniques. My approach is centered from a Synergetic Play Therapy lens.
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Synergetic Play Therapy is an approach that recognizes the importance of the therapeutic experience as a whole, including the therapist, the parents, the child, and all other factors.
-Lisa Dion
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Fees/Insurance
My fee for services are as follows:
Initial Appointment: $180
Individual Session: $150
Family/Play Therapy: $165
I am in network with the following insurance plans:
Premera/Blue Cross
Regence/Blue Shield
UBH/United Healthcare (not state funded)
Aetna
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I recognize the importance of mental health care and the challenges of accessing it. To support those whose insurance I am not in network with, I offer a sliding fee. It is priory for me to ensure everyone can receive the care they need. Please feel free to reach out.
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I can supply superbills for client who wish to use their out-of-network benefits for reimbursement.
Click below for brief explanations on insurance benefits
Contact me:
Appointments are offered in-person and telehealth (limited to ages 18+) Monday- Thursday.
Evergreen Professional Building
1002 39th Ave SW STE 203
Puyallup WA 98373
