Our Team
Carolyn Shimabukuro, Director of Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction Services
My Christian faith experience has been significantly shaped by the ministry of spiritual direction. I have found it to be a relationship of grace. In the sacred space of quiet and openness to God, I have the freedom to “be.” It is safe to wonder, express, and seek understanding of self, God, and others.
I have been met by God at a deep and authentic level. Through quiet contemplation I am tending to my soul from which I find myself experiencing greater depth, and responsiveness in my relationship with God. Because of the depth of what I have experienced, I desire that many others might enter into this grace in their relationship with God. I welcome anyone who may desire increased awareness and intimacy with God to enter a spiritual direction relationship as I serve as a listening companion on your journey.
Education and Credentials
Ordained Minister through the American Baptist Churches, USA
M. Div. – Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. - Western Washington University
Certificate in Spiritual Direction - Christian Formation Direction Ministries
- Individual direction
- Group Spiritual Direction
- Labyrinth Walk
- Prayer days and retreats
- Teaching on spiritual disciplines, i.e. prayer, Sabbath, solitude and silence, lectio divina
My Christian faith experience has been significantly shaped by the ministry of spiritual direction. I have found it to be a relationship of grace. In the sacred space of quiet and openness to God, I have the freedom to “be.” It is safe to wonder, express, and seek understanding of self, God, and others.
I have been met by God at a deep and authentic level. Through quiet contemplation I am tending to my soul from which I find myself experiencing greater depth, and responsiveness in my relationship with God. Because of the depth of what I have experienced, I desire that many others might enter into this grace in their relationship with God. I welcome anyone who may desire increased awareness and intimacy with God to enter a spiritual direction relationship as I serve as a listening companion on your journey.
Education and Credentials
Ordained Minister through the American Baptist Churches, USA
M. Div. – Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. - Western Washington University
Certificate in Spiritual Direction - Christian Formation Direction Ministries
Grace H. H. Phong, Spiritual Director & Counselor
Spiritual Direction Services
Counseling Specialties
Anxiety
Cultural identity
Depression
Life Transitions
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Spiritual Trauma
Stress
For counseling
I hold a passion for working with survivors of sexual abuse and various trauma: including childhood and family trauma, an abusive relationship, low self-esteem, and religious trauma. My theoretical orientation integrates several different perspectives into a holistic approach. That includes ideas in relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, and our bodily senses. I offer counseling services for individuals and couples. I am also an LGBTQIA2-S friendly therapist.
For Spiritual Direction
Have you been feeling alone, not heard or not seen? Some might call it spiritual trauma, and it is a real thing. It may be very painful and there may be a lot to grieve and vent!
I hear you, and I want to be here for you. God is the one who does the healing and I’ll provide you a safe space for it.
Languages
Mandarin, Cantonese, English
Education and Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate – LMHCA in Washington State
M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Certificate in Spiritual Direction - Christian Formation Direction Ministries
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) Degree in Drama - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Member of Spiritual Directors International
- Individual direction
Group Spiritual Direction
Prayer days and retreats
Counseling Specialties
Anxiety
Cultural identity
Depression
Life Transitions
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Spiritual Trauma
Stress
For counseling
I hold a passion for working with survivors of sexual abuse and various trauma: including childhood and family trauma, an abusive relationship, low self-esteem, and religious trauma. My theoretical orientation integrates several different perspectives into a holistic approach. That includes ideas in relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, and our bodily senses. I offer counseling services for individuals and couples. I am also an LGBTQIA2-S friendly therapist.
For Spiritual Direction
Have you been feeling alone, not heard or not seen? Some might call it spiritual trauma, and it is a real thing. It may be very painful and there may be a lot to grieve and vent!
I hear you, and I want to be here for you. God is the one who does the healing and I’ll provide you a safe space for it.
Languages
Mandarin, Cantonese, English
Education and Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate – LMHCA in Washington State
M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Certificate in Spiritual Direction - Christian Formation Direction Ministries
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) Degree in Drama - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Member of Spiritual Directors International
Chris Cole, Clinic Supervisor/Narrative Therapist
Counseling Specialties
Teens and Women
Low Self Esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Improvement and reconstruction
Bringing hope and renewal to the weary and broken-hearted
Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroad in life where a clear direction is not evident. In these moments we often need someone to come alongside and walk with us on our journey. As a Narrative Therapist, I will listen to your story without judgment. I will walk with you through a life transition that may include feelings of worry, stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and grief. I will help you use your faith as a resource to move you toward a sense of peace.
Therapeutic Philosophy
Jesus listened to people’s stories, and He spoke in stories. As a Narrative therapist, I believe that each of us has a unique story. Our
stories often reflect what we have come to believe about ourselves because of our experience with our family of origin and the world at large. Often these beliefs keep us in bondage and prevent us from experiencing the life that God intends for us. I believe that the
problems we struggle with, are external to us, and not who we are, and therefore can be overcome. I help my clients overcome their
challenges by focusing on their strengths and helping them write new stories to live their lives out of.
Education and Credentials
MA Counseling Psychology, Northwest University Kirkland
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington
Certified Clinical Supervisor –State of Washington
Certified Grief Counselor – Grief Institute Los Angeles California
MS Nutritional Science, CSU Long Beach, California
BS Dietetics and Food Admin, CSU Long Beach, California
Teens and Women
Low Self Esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Improvement and reconstruction
Bringing hope and renewal to the weary and broken-hearted
Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroad in life where a clear direction is not evident. In these moments we often need someone to come alongside and walk with us on our journey. As a Narrative Therapist, I will listen to your story without judgment. I will walk with you through a life transition that may include feelings of worry, stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and grief. I will help you use your faith as a resource to move you toward a sense of peace.
Therapeutic Philosophy
Jesus listened to people’s stories, and He spoke in stories. As a Narrative therapist, I believe that each of us has a unique story. Our
stories often reflect what we have come to believe about ourselves because of our experience with our family of origin and the world at large. Often these beliefs keep us in bondage and prevent us from experiencing the life that God intends for us. I believe that the
problems we struggle with, are external to us, and not who we are, and therefore can be overcome. I help my clients overcome their
challenges by focusing on their strengths and helping them write new stories to live their lives out of.
Education and Credentials
MA Counseling Psychology, Northwest University Kirkland
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington
Certified Clinical Supervisor –State of Washington
Certified Grief Counselor – Grief Institute Los Angeles California
MS Nutritional Science, CSU Long Beach, California
BS Dietetics and Food Admin, CSU Long Beach, California
Jessica Dacus, Counselor
It can be stressful and lonely to walk through life on your own. You may be battling fears, doubts, and frustrations on a regular basis.
I desire to work with you to help you live to a fuller potential - emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. I believe each and every human being has been designed by God, created in His image, to live lives that have hope and peace within it. I will help you identify the fears or unhealthy parts of yourself that have been showing up in your journey and hindering your progress. I will walk alongside you as you take the steps to make the changes that you’ve desired to see in your life.
Our sessions will have a Christ-centered perspective woven throughout, as my work is inspired and informed by God and His Biblical truths. I believe through this counseling process, you will feel more seen and known. I create a safe, warm and therapeutic space, designed for vulnerability and connection.
I work with adult individuals (18+), and customize my sessions according to the unique needs of each individual client. My theoretical orientation utilizes blends of Psychodynamic work, Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Lifespan Integration techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based techniques, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.
Counseling Specialties
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Anxiety & Stress
Attachment Issues
Burnout
College Aged Student Concerns
Coping Mechanisms
Family of Origin Issues
Identity Development
Life Coaching
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) - Washington State
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - University of Washington (Seattle)
Clinical Internship at Westminster Chapel - Bellevue, WA
Master of Arts in Theology (in progress) - Fuller Theological Seminary
Lifespan Integration Training - Level One and Level Two Certified
Prepare/Enrich Premarital Certified Facilitator
I desire to work with you to help you live to a fuller potential - emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. I believe each and every human being has been designed by God, created in His image, to live lives that have hope and peace within it. I will help you identify the fears or unhealthy parts of yourself that have been showing up in your journey and hindering your progress. I will walk alongside you as you take the steps to make the changes that you’ve desired to see in your life.
Our sessions will have a Christ-centered perspective woven throughout, as my work is inspired and informed by God and His Biblical truths. I believe through this counseling process, you will feel more seen and known. I create a safe, warm and therapeutic space, designed for vulnerability and connection.
I work with adult individuals (18+), and customize my sessions according to the unique needs of each individual client. My theoretical orientation utilizes blends of Psychodynamic work, Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Lifespan Integration techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based techniques, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.
Counseling Specialties
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Anxiety & Stress
Attachment Issues
Burnout
College Aged Student Concerns
Coping Mechanisms
Family of Origin Issues
Identity Development
Life Coaching
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) - Washington State
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - University of Washington (Seattle)
Clinical Internship at Westminster Chapel - Bellevue, WA
Master of Arts in Theology (in progress) - Fuller Theological Seminary
Lifespan Integration Training - Level One and Level Two Certified
Prepare/Enrich Premarital Certified Facilitator
Linh Ngoc Truong, Family Therapist Intern
A calling to the profession of counseling led me away from my former career in market intelligence. My family and mentors inspired me to live out compassion and kindness. I experienced the healing power of their presence when feeling hurt and hopeless. I am now committed to bless others in the same way.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, developmental and behavioral issues. I am familiar with struggles facing multi-ethnic, immigrant, post-divorce, blended or foster families. My services to children aim at building self-esteem and emotional resilience. I support parents in enhancing attunement to their children and cohesion in marital relationship that enables them to parent better.
I am honored to join your journey of seeking changes for yourself and relationships with your loved ones. I appreciate your courage and openness in choosing to come into therapy when circumstances may be difficult. I believe that we all have the capacity for hope, resiliency, and growth amid our most brokenness.
Education and Credentials
MS. in Marriage and Family Therapy – Seattle Pacific University (Candidate)
Master of Applied Economics – National University of Singapore
Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, developmental and behavioral issues. I am familiar with struggles facing multi-ethnic, immigrant, post-divorce, blended or foster families. My services to children aim at building self-esteem and emotional resilience. I support parents in enhancing attunement to their children and cohesion in marital relationship that enables them to parent better.
I am honored to join your journey of seeking changes for yourself and relationships with your loved ones. I appreciate your courage and openness in choosing to come into therapy when circumstances may be difficult. I believe that we all have the capacity for hope, resiliency, and growth amid our most brokenness.
Education and Credentials
MS. in Marriage and Family Therapy – Seattle Pacific University (Candidate)
Master of Applied Economics – National University of Singapore
Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Hiromi Fujiwara, Counseling Intern
Counseling Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Trauma & Abuse
Divorce
Cross-cultural Issues
Family of Origin
Life Skills
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Vocational Direction
Languages
Japanese and English
Therapeutic Orientation
My approach to therapy is relational and client-centered – I offer a safe and trusting therapeutic setting for my clients to start experiencing what it is like to be fully heard, seen and accepted. I have psychodynamic perspective, which is discussed below.
Message to a potential client
Are you feeling helpless and out-of-control in your situations? Are you lonely in your struggles? I am here to accompany you for your healing journey. Together, we can explore your life more fully and deeply, especially those areas that are hard to enter by yourself, because of your unconscious blockage. I will help you explore the conscious or unconscious motivation behind your problematic behaviors and relational patterns, using the psychodynamic approach. While I will equip you with practical management skills, I am also addressing the root cause of your struggles in order to gain lasting changes of your behavioral, emotional and relational challenges.
My hope for you is not only to alleviate your emotional and relational struggles, but for you to come to live the full life that God promises us. Through our counseling journey, you will make more sense of your life, connecting the dots of your life events which were previously perceived as random and chaotic; you will develop understanding and compassion for yourself and others; you will experience and tolerate a wider range of emotions; you will appreciate various aspects of yourself, including your woundedness, strengths and beauty. You will start seeing your life in new light and tell your life story in a new way – more cohesive, fuller, authentic and redemptive.
Japanese message:
私がアメリカに移り住んでから３０年以上になります。その間にこちらで家庭を持ち、山あり谷ありの人生を歩んできました。一番悩み苦しい時に、私自身がカウンセリングに助けられ、自分を深く知り、自分の抱えている問題のルーツを学び、癒しと成長を経験してきました。こちらで生活しておられる日本人の皆さんのお力になりたいと願っています。
Education and Credentials
Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois (1995)
Master of Social Work, University of Illinois (1995)
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, with the concentration in Trauma & Abuse (expected completion in June, 2022)
Completed the Foundational Study of British Object Relations (2021), and currently enrolled in the advanced clinical study (2021-22), the Center of Object Relations in Seattle, WA
Anxiety & Depression
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Trauma & Abuse
Divorce
Cross-cultural Issues
Family of Origin
Life Skills
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Vocational Direction
Languages
Japanese and English
Therapeutic Orientation
My approach to therapy is relational and client-centered – I offer a safe and trusting therapeutic setting for my clients to start experiencing what it is like to be fully heard, seen and accepted. I have psychodynamic perspective, which is discussed below.
Message to a potential client
Are you feeling helpless and out-of-control in your situations? Are you lonely in your struggles? I am here to accompany you for your healing journey. Together, we can explore your life more fully and deeply, especially those areas that are hard to enter by yourself, because of your unconscious blockage. I will help you explore the conscious or unconscious motivation behind your problematic behaviors and relational patterns, using the psychodynamic approach. While I will equip you with practical management skills, I am also addressing the root cause of your struggles in order to gain lasting changes of your behavioral, emotional and relational challenges.
My hope for you is not only to alleviate your emotional and relational struggles, but for you to come to live the full life that God promises us. Through our counseling journey, you will make more sense of your life, connecting the dots of your life events which were previously perceived as random and chaotic; you will develop understanding and compassion for yourself and others; you will experience and tolerate a wider range of emotions; you will appreciate various aspects of yourself, including your woundedness, strengths and beauty. You will start seeing your life in new light and tell your life story in a new way – more cohesive, fuller, authentic and redemptive.
Japanese message:
私がアメリカに移り住んでから３０年以上になります。その間にこちらで家庭を持ち、山あり谷ありの人生を歩んできました。一番悩み苦しい時に、私自身がカウンセリングに助けられ、自分を深く知り、自分の抱えている問題のルーツを学び、癒しと成長を経験してきました。こちらで生活しておられる日本人の皆さんのお力になりたいと願っています。
Education and Credentials
Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois (1995)
Master of Social Work, University of Illinois (1995)
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, with the concentration in Trauma & Abuse (expected completion in June, 2022)
Completed the Foundational Study of British Object Relations (2021), and currently enrolled in the advanced clinical study (2021-22), the Center of Object Relations in Seattle, WA
Our Partners
All Seasons Counseling & Spiritual Direction partners with churches, other faith-based organizations and individuals. We are grateful for the following organizations who are partners in our mission:
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Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
Japanese Baptist Church Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society Japanese Presbyterian Church |
New Freedom Christian Community
Seattle Baptist Union Seattle Chinese Alliance Church Washington Cathedral |
Ministry Recommendations
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Christian Formation Direction Ministry Northwest
cfdmnorthwest.org Doorways Ministries (doorwaysministries.org) doorwaysministry@gmail.com |
Emmaus Encounter Debriefing' Andrew and Janet Kerr
emmausencounter.org Labyrinth Ministry (Seattle First Baptist Church) carolynyshimabukuro@gmail.com |
