Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1011 East Main Avenue, Suite 103, Puyallup, WA 98372
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (206) 312-7423
I am onboarding clients for interns under my supervision only. My waitlist is CLOSED - Ideal clients for my expertise are LGBTQIA+ families, individuals, or relationships. Therapy focus can include (not limited to): navigating the world as a queer or transgender person; navigating neurodivergence; working with a chronic illness and degenerative disorders. Whether this is a work relationship, monogamous marriage, parent/teen relationship in a blended family, or one of the relationships in your polycule, we can find solutions together. The single greatest protective/healing factor in all of these are our supportive relationships.
As a Relational Art Therapist, I lean on both the verbal and non-verbal to process and dance with our natural defenses. Art allows us to bypass our verbal defenses that would otherwise get in the way of getting to the root of the issue or obstacle in the way of progress. And don't stress about making art, most folks make stick figures/scribbles (100% ok).
We live in trying times and life likely wasn't easy from the start. I use lived experiences, education, and current research to compliment the expertise you bring to the therapy room. No one is a better expert in your life than you. I hope we can join together as a team and face these challenges in strength and hope. Please, reach out. I will listen.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Makael L White now - (206) 312-7423
Let's Connect (206) 312-7423
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Employee Assistance Programs
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Molina Healthcare
- Premera
- Regence
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (206) 312-7423
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / MG61061560 Makael L White
- In Practice for 4 Years
- License: State of Washington Department of Health MG61061560 / 2020
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentialing Board 20-217 / 2020
- Attended Antioch University - Seattle, MA - Applied Psychology - Couple & Family Therapy with Specialization in Creative Arts Therapy, Graduated 2020
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (206) 312-7423
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (206) 312-7423
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 312-7423
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Groups
GenderNauts
This is a drop in style therapeutic support group for teens via telehealth only right now. Whether transgender, gender expansive, gender non-conforming, or some other gender divergent identity, all are welcome in this group. As transgender and gender divergent individuals, isolation and loneliness are significant contributors to the suicide rates for this population. It is our goal to use Group Art Therapy to support these individuals in creating a sense of community and peer relationships. In group, teens will learn how to navigate the world and advocate for themselves in a safe and supported manner.
Expertise
Peer Relationships
Transgender
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Teen
Session Cost
up to $20
Group Meets
Every other Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Hope Development Practice
1011 East Main Avenue
Suite 103
Puyallup, WA 98372
Email Makael L White about this group or call - (206) 312-7423
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (206) 312-7423
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Last Modified: 9 Apr 2024