Luke Bartlett

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Master of Arts in School Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from Portland State University.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Working at a youth summer camp for the Salvation Army gave me the drive to pursue working with people, especially as a counselor.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy the outdoors a lot. Catch me riding a bike, hiking a trail, or swimming in a nearby lake or river, and I’ll be smiling ear to ear. Someday, I aspire to walk the PCT trail in its entirety. I also love animals, reading, drawing, and playing different sports. I played baseball and wrestled when I was younger, which engrained in me the idea of hard work being the backbone of a great life.

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Codependency
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Men’s Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Relationship Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss

Abandonment and Neglect

Have you experienced abandonment or neglect? I can help you with a non-judgmental, empathetic ear. I’m here to allow space for your feelings without interruption, showing you I am here to understand. With physical and emotional consistency, I offer a sense of stability and balance. We can talk about ways to have healthy boundaries with others and how to provide self-care for yourself while dealing with these often painful emotions.

Trauma

Trauma can provide a disorienting picture of what life looks like. It changes how we think about ourselves and how we trust others who come close to us, even if they are safe. It’s possible for this weight and shame to be lifted away from us and reshaped into a part of ourselves that is resilient, brave, and whole. I’d like to help you break free from any trauma that you have been a part of or witnessed, and provide relief.

Children and Teens

My passion for working with children and adolescents started early on in my career. I have been on staff (in various roles) for a Christian Summer Camp through the Salvation Army. This has led me to see and feel the value in youth having a positive, Christ-centered role model. My goal is to provide a safe space for children and adolescents to express themselves openly while being their authentic selves. I strive to connect with and understand both the difficult things that are going on in youth, as well as the promising and exciting. Children and youth are not exempt from experiencing depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and many other symptoms that we often only ascribe to adults. I want to connect with children and youth and provide a way for them to feel empowered to deal with tough emotions.

Men’s Issues

Society has linked countless demands to being a man. What are we, as men, truly meant to achieve? How can we aspire to this higher calling and improve aspects of our lives, such as our relationships, work-life balance, health, and spirituality? Our heightened expectations may come with a greater sense of stress, depression, or low self-esteem. Together, we will explore these struggles and discuss strategies for coping and moving forward.

Chemical Dependency

In a non-judgmental and open manner, I want to help you explore the underlying factors contributing to the dependency you may be facing. Processing these factors, such as trauma, feelings of anxiety, depression, or PTSD is key for assisting you to understand the root causes of chemical dependency. We can also help to recognize triggers for substance use and develop strategies to avoid or manage these triggers, such as stress or social situations where temptation occurs. Recovery is often a long-term process. I would be honored to walk with you along your journey.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Kent – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover children, adolescents, and adult individuals.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.