I have worked as an educator, author, spiritual-clarity coach, couples, and family therapist in many venues since 1988. Today, my sole focus is on supporting people eager to be connected to others and themselves with greater courage and authenticity.
A common denominator for clients who have been helped by our work together is they are experiencing an important life transition. They might want to explore how to live again after a major change in life. The uncomfortable changes they face might include one of the following:
couples who are curious about how or if they should stay together
people going through some form of psychospiritual crisis of meaning
individuals questioning their gender or sexual identity
people hoping to stay sober after leaving a treatment facility
recent graduates from college or certification program wondering “what’s next?”
Whatever their reason, they want support with such challenges.
How do I work with people? I take a culturally sensitive, “integrative” approach for improving connection with the one(s) you love without sacrificing your autonomy. I use two evidence-based therapeutic methods one for couples and families that is “attachment-based therapy”, and two for individuals that use mindfulness, clarity exercises, and direct action called “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m convinced that humans have an evolutionary desire for meaningful relationships and believe we can work in a collaborative way to build resilience and fortify strengths to create a future that works with whatever challenges may arise.
Primary Address:
235 Camelia Loop NE, Apt 136
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-617-8832
Email: jmanlowe@me.com
Website: EmboldenU.com
Additional Services: Professional Supervision, Professional Training. I am a licensed supervisor in the state of Washington. I am also a professional trainer at Cascadia Training, specializing in Enneagram Wisdom and Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
Membership: Clinical
Licensures/Certifications: LMFT
License #: LF61234520
Populations: Adults, Couples, LGBTQIA+
Issues and Concerns: Conflict Resolution, Couples and Relationship Issues, Family of Origin, Life Transitions, Multicultural and Crosscultural Issues, Rape and Sexual Assault, Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Modalities: Coaching Model, Conflict Management, Couples Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization), Existential / Humanistic, Family Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Meditation and Mindfulness (includes MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy / Strategic Family Therapy
Insurance: Private pay, limited insurance provider. Will provide receipt to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Premera, Regence, United Healthcare