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Jetta Beacon

Licensed Social Work Associate
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Jetta Beacon, MSW, LSWAIC

Licensed Social Work Associate
(253) 777-1997

I offer compassionate, faith-based counseling for children, youth, young adults, adult individuals, and seniors dealing with a variety of issues and concerns. I have extensive experience supporting clients who are struggling with anxiety (including overthinking and worry), attachment issues, communication challenges, depression, discouragement, domestic violence, self-esteem struggles, stress, and more. As your therapist, I will help you develop a stronger self-awareness of your assets and natural gifts, identify potential obstacles in your relationships, set healthy boundaries, and achieve an enhanced stability in your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, with God’s help and direction.

Lacey - Mon, Tue, Thu & FriOnline (WA only) - Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri

About

My aim as your counselor is to be present and serve you in a way that you can feel seen, heard, and understood. I will provide a welcoming, confidential space where you can share your burdens and take steps toward overcoming the challenges you face. Using proven therapeutic methods, decades of life experience, and principles found in God’s Word, I will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that will best meet your needs and goals. I look forward to bearing witness to the ways God works in your life through Christian counseling.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My primary goal for our time together is for you to know you are seen, heard, and understood. God has given me the opportunity to provide a secure space for you to grow without fear of rejection, judgment, shame or blame. My aim as a Christian counselor is to walk with you as you learn to live, not just exist from day to day, reaffirming that God is for you, not against you.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I offer a combination of effective therapeutic approaches alongside truths from Scripture to help you find and experience lasting healing and hope. Together we will work to identify and establish the connection between the emotions, brain, body, and adverse behavior and responses. As a Christian counselor, I believe the Bible is the foundation for mental, emotional, and physical health and spiritual wellbeing and speaks to the present day disappointments, struggles, and challenges in every area of our lives. In our time together, we will work on giving God space to speak and heal the wounded soul and heart through praying and abiding in Him.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

As a Christian counselor, I seek to practice principles found in 1 Thessalonians 5:14, to “admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” I view therapy as a partnership and an opportunity to help you learn to live wholeheartedly as a follower of Christ. As your therapist, I will come alongside you in your journey to freedom, redemption, refreshment, and the restoration of your relationship with your heavenly Father. Together we will discover how you can find rest (mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually) in your Father’s arms.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from St. Martin University and my Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on Clinical Therapy from Walla Walla University. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method (Level 1).

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Counseling for Children
  • Counseling for Teens
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Individual Counseling
  • Online Counseling
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spiritual Development

Anger Management

It is said that the root of anger is fear. It is also the root of unforgiveness, resentment, and holding and blaming self and others. When we hold on to unforgiveness and resentment, we become prisoners, surrendering power to the person who wounded us.

We can acknowledge the pain while recognizing that remaining angry does not resolve it. Instead, as Christians we can learn to trust God for the outcome. We can invite Him into the pain, disappointment, and feeling of betrayal. Together we can take the difficult step of releasing justice to the Righteous Judge and seek to grow into His perspective of forgiveness.

Aging and Geriatric Issues

As Christians who are growing older, we can use our faith perspective to live well with the days that God has provided to us. Your faith perspective and current goals can make a difference in how you see your physical challenges and struggles. Setting reasonable goals and expectations with positive support through Christian counseling can provide a wealth of opportunities to age well. As your therapist, I will help you learn to accept the changes, identify the accommodations and supports that are needed, and provide hope for tomorrow. I am here to help you in the journey of living well as we age well.

Counseling for Children

I will spend time building rapport with your child and offer a place of emotional safety. I listen attentively to your child and help them identify struggles and challenges, such as when their emotional thermometer is not regularly calibrated. I use a variety of methods and approaches when working with children, including play therapy, integrating Kinetic Sandbox play, and using sensory toys, board games, card games, interactive books, and art therapy tools.

Relationship Issues

There are many challenges in relationships, but one of the greatest is communication. One of the ways to improve communication in a relationship is to be attentive to your non-verbal communication expressions when you are speaking with someone. Your facial expressions may be speaking louder than your speech.

We do not have control over how people internalize what we say, but we can ask the question, “What did you think I said?” Allow them to repeat it without interrupting, then clarify or restate your response. This simple practice can decrease the likelihood of being misunderstood. In sessions, we can practice these and many other communication techniques to strengthen your relationships. Our God is not one to bring confusion; He is a God of reconciliation.

Grief and Loss

Grief and loss involve a plethora of emotions that do not go away quickly. Emotions come over us like waves at the beach. We never know when the big wave is coming; we only know that it will come. Becoming self-aware of your moods and internal feelings such as being overwhelmed, experiencing deep sadness, and feeling more tired than usual can help prepare you for the waves that come in. Together we can put together an action plan to help you manage the grief when it comes. Be encouraged that our God is El Roi, the God who sees. He is the God of all comfort who can bring us peace in troubled waters and comfort in the storm.

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):

  • Lacey – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Online (WA Only) – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals 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 Social Work Associate (LSWAIC), some 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.

About Biography Services Payment

I have known Jetta Beacon for 20 years. She is very compassionate, honest, and Godly woman. She will encourage you, challenge you and support you.
She listens to make sure that the communication is clear and that she understands what you are saying. She listens with her heart as well as her ears. She is knowledgeable in suggesting tools that will help you on your path to healing and wellness.
I would recommend her highly.

I have known Jetta Beacon for twenty years. She is a good listener. She is a woman of integrity. It takes less than 5 minutes to pick up how deeply she cares for you as an individual. She understands pain and is empathetic and full of wisdom.