Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Seattle
Soleil Counseling was founded to provide compassionate, client-centered mental health support rooted in warmth, hope, and empowerment. With over 12 years of clinical experience, our therapist specializes in perinatal mental health, anxiety treatment, and maternal support, drawing from evidence-based methodologies like CBT, ACT, and Gottman-certified relationship counseling. We prioritize holistic, strengths-based care to help clients navigate life transitions, build resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths.Our practice emphasizes accessibility through sliding-scale options and telehealth services, ensuring support meets diverse needs. By combining professional expertise with lived experience, we create a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to grow and heal.
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety Treatment
Maternal Support
Teen Counseling
Couples Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Family Therapy
Gottman Method
Stress Management
Postpartum Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy.
- Our therapist is a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator.
- Client-centered approach combining CBT, ACT, and mindfulness techniques.
- Sliding-scale options available for clients facing financial hardship.
- Telehealth services provide accessible care for remote clients.
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
- PMH-C
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized counseling for emotional challenges during pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and parenthood transitions. Addresses postpartum mood disorders, birth planning, and relationship dynamics. Combines Gottman-certified techniques with lived parental experience to reduce isolation and build coping strategies.
Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based therapy for generalized anxiety, burnout, and related symptoms. Uses CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to reframe negative thought patterns. Focuses on practical tools for stress reduction, boundary setting, and regaining emotional control in daily life.
Maternal Support
Targeted counseling for mothers experiencing overwhelm, guilt, or identity loss. Addresses societal pressures, self-care barriers, and reconnection with personal interests. Helps clients transition from feeling depleted to empowered through holistic, strengths-based guidance.
Teen Counseling
Safe, nonjudgmental space for teens to explore emotions and relationships. Incorporates family sessions when needed to address dynamics impacting mental health. Teaches coping skills for anxiety, self-esteem, and navigating developmental transitions.
Couples Therapy
Specialized support for couples navigating parenthood transitions or communication challenges. Uses Gottman methods to rebuild connection, improve conflict resolution, and foster mutual understanding through evidence-based techniques.
People
Jocelyn Elderkin
MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Jocelyn Elderkin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in perinatal mental health, anxiety treatment, and Gottman-certified relationship counseling. As a parent of two, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to support clients through life transitions.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth counseling sessions?
Yes, I provide telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote access to therapy.
What are your cancellation policies?
Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours' notice incur a full fee, except in emergencies.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider; you'll receive a Superbill for potential insurance reimbursement.
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety disorders, and maternal support for new parents.
Are sliding-scale rates available?
Limited sliding-scale options exist for clients facing financial hardship.
How often should I attend therapy sessions?
Weekly sessions are recommended initially, with frequency adjusted as progress is made.
