Our team
THATCHER DYNAMIC COUNSELING
Julie Thatcher, MA, EdS, LMHCA
Licensed mental health therapist in West Seattle specializing in EMDR and Relational Life Therapy for individuals, couples, and people in recovery.
I bring 20 years in helping and education roles — academic and research administration, teaching, and student support — plus deep experience in culturally responsive counseling across diverse populations.
I'm trained in EMDR through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) to help clients heal from trauma and reduce reactions that feel bigger than the moment calls for, and I specialize in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples working to repair trust, break old patterns like codependency and control, and rebuild real connection. I have particular depth working with people in recovery from addiction and their partners and families.
My approach pairs evidence-based methods with warmth, curiosity, and directness — I'll challenge you, and I'll be in your corner while I do it. I offer sessions in-person in West Seattle and online throughout Washington State.
MEDIATION
Matthew Thatcher, PhD
Washington State and Center for Dialog and Resolution Certified Mediator with over 25 years of research, teaching and publication in conflict resolution through interpersonal, relational and organizational contexts. I help you come to creative solutions to negotiate complex challenges in productive and transformative ways.
With extensive experience working with couples going through divorce and/or revising parenting plans, I help you decide the best approach for your unique circumstances and help you effectively navigate the process respectfully and productively.
When creating parenting plans, I help you come to thoughtful decisions that avoid some of the common challenges of co-parenting and help foster a collaborative process that will benefit both the children and parents.
More than simply a means to an end, I see my role as a way to help you transform your relationship and family to a new phase that best fits everyone’s unique needs.
Related Publications:
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Journal of Applied Communication
Journal of Family Communication
Journal of Communication Studies
Palmgrave Handbook of Adult Mental Health