Agate Center, PLLC

I see every person’s life story as unique and special. Approaching my clients with warmth, humor, and authenticity allows me to provide a compassionate approach to their specific challenges. I specialize in non-traditional relationship styles, blended families, and co-parenting. I draw from my experience as a Guardian ad Litem & domestic violence evaluator to support my clients during life changes such as traumatic divorce, criminal/legal, parenting, stepparenting, heartbreak, partnering, and marriage. My practice is gender and disability affirming, social justice oriented, and trauma-informed. LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous friendly.

I enjoy exploring attachment styles, which examines patterns of survival strategies learned in early childhood and addressing how we can let go of what is no longer serving us. I use Internal Family Systems therapy as well as a variety of other modalities, to give me a deep understanding of my clients complexities and lived experience.

One of the most important parts of the therapeutic process is a solid therapeutic relationship. My commitment to all of my clients is to honor their unique needs, identities, personalities, and stylistic preferences in our work. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, identity-affirming, positive, and nonjudgmental.

Primary Address:

793 Ericksen Ave NE Suite 121
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 360-929-2382

Email: kristi@agatecenter.net

Website: www.agatecenter.net

Additional Services: Group Therapy
Breaking the Cycle - 14 week DV parenting course
DBT Skill Building - 20 weeks

Membership: Clinical

Licensures/Certifications: LMHC

License #: LH70016533

Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, LGBTQIA+

Issues and Concerns: Abusive Relationships / Domestic Violence, Addictions and Substance Abuse, Anger, Conflict Resolution, Couples and Relationship Issues, Divorce, Family Issues, LGBT, Marriage, Phobias and OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Modalities: DBT (Dialectic Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness (includes MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), Solution Focused Therapy / Strategic Family Therapy

Insurance: Private pay only, no insurance accepted.