Business Details
Trauma-Informed Mental Health Counseling Services
Growth Pointe Wellness is a private counseling practice founded on the belief that meaningful therapeutic connections enable personal growth and healing. With over 30 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, our licensed mental health counselor specializes in trauma-informed care, utilizing evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and family systems therapy. We serve adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions.Our practice emphasizes holistic well-being, addressing mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of health while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans developed through collaborative assessment and goal-setting.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Depression Support
Life Transitions Coaching
Relationship Counseling
PTSD Treatment
Grief Counseling
Parenting Guidance
Military Counseling
First Responder Support
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience across 5 states and diverse settings
- Trauma-informed care integrating multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Personalized treatment plans developed through collaborative assessment
- Flexible service delivery with both in-person and telehealth options
- Sliding scale rates available to ensure accessible mental health care
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Washington State)
What people say
Practical tips for anxiety
Transformative personal growth
Improved family relationships
Compassionate and understanding
Effective trauma resolution
Services
Anxiety/Stress Counseling
Specialized therapy for anxiety and stress disorders using evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Our approach focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and restoring emotional balance. Clients learn practical tools for managing panic attacks, chronic worry, and stress-related physical symptoms through a combination of in-session work and personalized homework assignments.
Trauma/PTSD Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for trauma survivors using integrated therapeutic modalities including EMDR-informed techniques, somatic experiencing, and narrative therapy. We address both recent and historical trauma with a phased approach that prioritizes safety and stabilization before processing traumatic memories. Clients develop grounding techniques and build resilience while working through complex PTSD symptoms in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Life Transitions Coaching
Guidance through major life changes such as divorce, career shifts, or relocation using solution-focused and strengths-based approaches. Our counseling helps clients reframe challenges as growth opportunities while developing practical strategies for adaptation. We address both the emotional aspects of transition and concrete problem-solving needs, helping individuals build confidence in navigating uncertainty and creating intentional life changes.
Relationship Counseling
Therapeutic support for improving interpersonal relationships through communication skills training and conflict resolution strategies. We address both current relationship challenges and underlying patterns affecting relational dynamics. Clients learn active listening techniques, boundary-setting practices, and emotional regulation skills to foster healthier connections with partners, family members, and colleagues while addressing specific issues like trust rebuilding or co-parenting challenges.
Military Counseling
Specialized mental health services for military personnel, veterans, and their families addressing deployment-related stress, combat trauma, and reintegration challenges. Our approach combines military cultural competence with evidence-based treatments for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We focus on building resilience, processing service-related experiences, and developing coping strategies for transition to civilian life while maintaining strict confidentiality and understanding of military-specific stressors.
People
Dana Graves
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dana Graves is a licensed mental health counselor with 30+ years of clinical experience across diverse settings including military, first responder, and international humanitarian contexts. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Denver Seminary and specializes in trauma-informed care, utilizing integrative therapeutic approaches to support client growth and healing.
Questions
What types of issues do you typically help clients with?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief counseling. Our practice also supports military personnel, first responders, and individuals navigating major life changes or identity issues.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide telehealth counseling services for clients who prefer remote sessions. This option maintains the same therapeutic quality while offering greater flexibility and accessibility for those unable to attend in-person appointments.
How long are counseling sessions?
Standard counseling sessions last approximately 50 minutes. Initial intake sessions may take slightly longer to allow comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. Session duration is tailored to meet individual client needs and therapeutic goals.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour advance notice for appointment cancellations. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a full session fee. This policy helps maintain scheduling integrity while respecting other clients' time.
Are counseling services confidential?
All counseling sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines. Information is only shared with written client permission, except in cases of imminent safety concerns or court-ordered requirements.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Clients should verify their mental health benefits with their insurance provider prior to the first session to understand coverage details and any required pre-authorizations.
