Business Details
We, Maria Klots, a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, have devoted our professional life to supporting children, individuals, and couples. Our practice, Dandelion Counseling, operates with a steadfast commitment to evidence-based, client-centered care rooted in Humanistic, Existential, and Psychodynamic principles. We specialize in Child-Centered Play Therapy, integrating play, art, and sandbox techniques to help young clients explore emotions safely. For individual clients, we provide a secure environment that fosters deep self-knowledge and sustainable relief from suffering. Our couples and family work is informed by Level 1 PACT certification, combining attachment theory, neuroscience, and arousal regulation to strengthen relational bonds. We uphold the highest professional standards by maintaining current licensure, ongoing education, and strict adherence to HIPAA privacy protocols.
Our problem-solving approach is grounded in active listening, empathetic guidance, and collaborative goal-setting that empowers clients to make meaningful life changes. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering flexible session lengths, transparent pricing, and a free 20-minute introductory phone consultation. Financial accessibility is a core value; we provide sliding-scale fees and assist clients with superbill reimbursement when insurance is used. Our therapeutic journey is a partnership, where we act as guides and fellow travelers, supporting each client's capacity for growth and healing. We also cherish the healing power of nature and incorporate outdoor experiences into our holistic approach whenever possible.
Our problem-solving approach is grounded in active listening, empathetic guidance, and collaborative goal-setting that empowers clients to make meaningful life changes. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering flexible session lengths, transparent pricing, and a free 20-minute introductory phone consultation. Financial accessibility is a core value; we provide sliding-scale fees and assist clients with superbill reimbursement when insurance is used. Our therapeutic journey is a partnership, where we act as guides and fellow travelers, supporting each client's capacity for growth and healing. We also cherish the healing power of nature and incorporate outdoor experiences into our holistic approach whenever possible.
Highlights and features
- We are a Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
- We use Child-Centered Play Therapy for kids.
- We offer a free 20-minute phone consultation.
- We accept sliding-scale fees for financial hardship.
- We maintain strict HIPAA privacy standards.
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses child-centered play, art, and sandbox activities to help children ages 3-12 explore emotions, develop self-acceptance, and build coping skills. The method respects the child's native language of play, encouraging emotional expression and relationship building. Children emerge with greater confidence, better behavior, and stronger social connections.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy provides a safe, confidential setting where adults seek deeper self-knowledge and relief from suffering. My educational and therapeutic style empowers clients to identify their needs and adopt healthy strategies for personal growth. The result is increased self-awareness, reduced distress, and a more fulfilling life.
Couples and Family Therapy
Couples and Family Therapy applies PACT principles that blend attachment theory, neuroscience, and arousal regulation to strengthen relational bonds. We explore patterns, deepen emotional attunement, and create secure connections that nurture love and trust. Partners and families experience enhanced communication, renewed intimacy, and lasting relationship satisfaction.
