Team - SIMON CONNOR AND ASSOCIATES PSYCHOTHERAPY

Michelle Norman-Bryant, PsyD, LMHCA

Michelle Norman Bryant earned a Masters in Psychology from Argosy University and a PhD from The American School of Professional Psychology. As a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, she takes a holistic approach to therapy that integrates the physical, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and intellectual aspects of her clients in order to understand their mental health challenges. She has a passion for working with adults and adolescents with a range of social/emotional, developmental, and behavioral health difficulties, and is committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion that respects and appreciates individuals’ uniqueness. She most recently worked in an anxiety disorder clinic in Seattle, and previously in a variety of other mental health settings. Her office is in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle.

tel: 206 639 3349
email: [email protected]

Stephanie Gray, MSW, LICSW

Stephanie Gray attended the New York University School of Social Work and earned an MSW in 2019. After moving to Seattle, she worked on the mobile crisis team, at Sound Mental Health, Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center and lectured at the NYU School of Social Work. In an earlier life she worked as a financial Analyst for Bloomberg and volunteered as an AmeriCorps Vista with the Jewish Federation in New York City. Stephanie has a particular interest in working with anxiety and PTSD. Her office is in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle.

tel: 206 488 7995
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephanie-gray-seattle-wa/967687

Andy Kessler, MA, LMHC

Andy Kessler graduated from Antioch University in Ohio, and moved to Seattle with his rock band, The Gits. He later attended Pacifica Graduate Institute in Southern California and earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. He has studied Jungian and post-Jungian therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. He has practiced meditation for 30 years, and brings the principles of mindfulness and meditation to his practice.

Andy uses forms of Western psychology and Western / Eastern spirituality to create contexts for his clients, in which they can engage with inner sources of healing and gain insight into their selves. He has an interest in exploring challenges and changes, and in helping the client move toward increased clarity, psychological flexibility, and growth.

tel: 206 203 6734
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andy-kessler-seattle-wa/1001124

Andrewnette Reed, MSW, LCSWAIC, ESA

Andrewnette Reed graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 and worked as an Eating Disorder Therapist before entering private practice. She is experienced in working with depression and anxiety, eating disorders, parents and families, students of all ages, and clients working through relationship issues with family, friends, romantic partners, or themselves.

Andrewnette utilizes an integrative, holistic technique that focuses on noticing emotions and where things sit in the body, and works to create individualized services that help clients become aware of feelings and improve distress tolerance while working toward individualized goals.

tel: 206 222 7046
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1183738

Marc Turkel, MA, LMHCA

Marc Turkel has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 30 years, having moved here from Miami, and is originally from New York City. He received a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology, worked as a professional photographer, and led self-actualization seminars before earning a Masters in Existential Psychology from Seattle University. He is interested in the ways in which people construct meaning, how that relates to their particular struggles, and how he and the client can work with those meanings to explore new paths forward in their lives. Marc has studied Existential Psychology, various Eastern Philosophies and mindfulness. He has offices in Kirkland and the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle.

tel: 206 922 8596
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marc-turkel-seattle-wa/1094874

Alyssa Everitt, MSW, LICSWA

Alyssa earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington and has worked as a social worker in a variety of settings. As a mother of two young boys, she particularly enjoys working with parents from pregnancy through early parenthood. She also enjoys supporting people with ADHD, young adults, and those in a process of faith deconstruction. She approaches therapy from a holistic lens and will work with you to better understand your past and identify practical tools you can use now. Alyssa enjoys art projects, being outside, and spending time with family and friends. Her office is located in the Hillman City neighborhood of South Seattle.

tel: (206) 651-4810
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alyssa-everitt-seattle-wa/1401993

Gabrielle Miller, MSW, LCSWAIC

Gabrielle worked as a professional harpist before earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. She enjoys counseling adults at every stage of life, and her specialty is counseling adults who are neurodivergent, and working with their families and caregivers.

Gabrielle offers a culturally humble, strength-based, trauma-informed-care approach to mental health and counseling. She is committed to holding a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for clients to comfortably express themselves. She integrates multiple perspectives and counseling theories to build a trusting connection with clients. She also offers therapeutic music with hands-on exploration of a musical instrument of the client’s choice. Therapeutic music can help clients find peace and joy through the mindfulness of listening to and creating gentle, resonant sounds, and can provide an experience of healing and whole-body wellness.

tel: 253 802 8288
email: [email protected]
web: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/soothing-harp-counseling-tacoma-wa/1169532

Andy Kim, MSW, LICSWA

Andrew graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in economics, and completed a Master of Social Work at Columbia University. His practice philosophy is grounded in service and advocacy, and his areas of expertise include neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, culture & identity, and narcissistic abuse recovery. He works with both adults and children, and uses a strengths-based and holistic approach to help clients navigate challenges and build resilience.

Andrew's areas of knowledge and interest include sociology, human behavior, poverty alleviation, systems thinking, finance, and entrepreneurship. This knowledge provides a strong theoretical framework in which to practice, allowing for a deeper understanding of complex challenges.

tel: 206 222 1001
email:  [email protected]
web: www.mentalhealth.management

Maria Peterson, MSW, LICSWA

Maria joined the practice after working in community mental health for several years. She earned an MSW at the University of Washington, and utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She is a trained and certified Substance Use Disorder therapist. She helps clients build practical coping skills, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

tel: 253 219 2243
email:[email protected]
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/maria-peterson-tacoma-wa/1789567

Simon Connor, MSW, LICSW

Simon Connor was born in England, and grew up between England and Connecticut. He moved to Seattle to work for the VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program, and eventually attended the UW School of Social Work, earning an MSW in 1998. He worked as a school based therapist in the Seattle, Bellevue and Mercer Island School systems, and was the director of the Crest Alternative High School on Mercer Island. He entered private practice in 2006 and has worked with adolescents and adults since then. He has studied Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy as well as a number of other approaches. He is an avid musician, and enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends. His office is located in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle.

tel: 206 550 6492
e-mail: [email protected]
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/simon-s-connor-seattle-wa/61248

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