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David Hodel

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David Hodel, MA, LMHC, EMDR

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(206) 620-1602 davidh@seattlechristiancounseling.com

As a counselor, I seek to be sensitive to my clients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual condition during any given session, following their lead to determine which direction we’ll go with our conversation. I try not to push beyond their capacity, but rather gently guide and point things out as we travel together on the path toward healing and well-being. I provide a welcoming, judgment-free zone in which clients can share their burdens and feel heard and understood. I’d love to chat with you about how you can write a new chapter in your story.

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Best Ways to Handle Burnout

“Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you...

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Couples Therapy Exercises for ...

Effective communication is the lifeblood of a relationship. From making sure they know what’s on one another’s weekly schedule, to...

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Understanding the Effects of Trauma

There is a lot in this world that is worth celebrating. The smile of a child, a bright sunny summer...

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Christian Counseling for Emotional ...

What is emotional well-being? There are a few different ways to define it, but Healthline describes three components of emotional...

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10 Tips for Improving Your Marriage

No matter if you’ve been married one year, ten years, or twenty years and beyond, marriage can be trying at...

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What Causes Codependency in Adult Relationships? 1
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What Causes Codependency in Adult ...

To understand what causes codependency in relationships, it is first necessary to understand what codependency is and what it is...

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What Does Premarital Counseling Focus ...

Premarital or (pre-marriage) counseling is a short-term form of counseling for couples that plan to get married. Often required by...

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Codependency: What is It, Really?

Codependency is a term that gets thrown around a lot. The definitions range from the technical, where it is used...

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The Effects of Trauma on Relationships

“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Setting Developmental Goals for Work 2
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The Dos and Don’ts of Setting ...

There are many reasons why an employee might want to set developmental goals at work. A new employee may be...

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Parenting Advice: On Apologies, Connecting Emotionally and Being Role Models
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Parenting Advice: On Apologies, ...

Looking for parenting advice? Hopefully this article will help. The parent-child relationship is one in which a certain dynamic generally...

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What to Expect in Each of the Stages of Loss and Grief
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What to Expect in Each of the Stages of ...

Let me say up front, I am not entirely comfortable with the title to this article. Though there are usually...

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