About
Our Counselors
At Stories of Hope, we recruit counselors that share our values of social justice, inclusion, professionalism, cultural humility, and continuous curiosity about the stories of our clients.
You can review the profiles and feel free to call or email the counselor that you think could fit your particular needs.
We will do our best to provide an appointment with the counselor of your choice, but sometimes it depends on our availability and we will go with you through the process of finding the best option at that time.
One of the intentions of Stories of Hope is to inspire new generations of therapists through professional and committed supervision, where relational ethics, multicultural humility, and compassionate perspective guide their practice.
Our interns and associates come from diverse personal, cultural, and professional backgrounds since we honor and know how diverse perspectives benefit our world and contribute to finding creative solutions.
They are all supervised by Rosy De Prado, LMFT, AAMFT approved Supervisor Candidate, and with 20 years of experience in therapy and as a faculty.
Rosy De Prado, LMFT
Owner/ Clinical Supervisor
She / Her
I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) that works with families, couples, and individuals from 5 to 99+ years old. Working with support and therapy groups and providing workshop spaces is one of my passions.
Therapy Approach: from a systemic relational perspective, some are Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief, CBT, EMDR, Collaborative, and Feminist.
I like to use art and play therapy when working with children and youth and also with adults if they are up for that.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA. LF.61068153
Fees and Insurances
Fees range from $140 - $200
Pay By: Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
I accept: Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, First Choice Health | FCH, Kaiser (Out-of-Network), LifeWise, Premera, Regence & Out of Network
Telehealth
offered
Clinical Interns
Since we want the therapy services to be affordable, our intern's fee is $50 per session -individuals, couples, or family-
Paid by: Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa.
Samson Irish-Lodge
(He/Him)
I believe that we each carry invaluable and unique experiences that bring their own set of unique challenges, and therapy creates a space that allows us to explore ways that we can overcome those challenges. I am a music composer and puppy owner, and I love cooking for my family!
My therapeutic approach combines elements of internal family systems, experiential therapy, the Gottman method, narrative, music and art therapy. I am available for In-person and Telehealth
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Family and Marriage Therapy Masters Program at Seattle Pacific University.
Hafsa Javed (Aisha)
(She/Her)
As someone with a Pakistani background, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse cultures, particularly those navigating complex family dynamics. I provide culturally sensitive, empathetic therapy that honors these experiences. Drawing from my own journey as the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life overcome obstacles, strengthen relationships, and rewrite their stories in ways that empower them.
Therapy Approach: Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, Art therapy, Person-Centered, Systemic Relational, Play and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am available for In-person and Telehealth sessions.
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Family and Marriage Therapy Masters Program at Seattle University.
Taylor (Tay) A. Stütz
(He/Him)
My passion lies in helping people live rich, beautiful lives by learning to exist well with others. It's important to me that I walk my talk by contributing to meaningful connections and creating opportunities for impactful experiences. I am committed to reflecting the hope and goodness in your life and you. If our paths cross, I aim to provide a safe therapeutic space for whatever you bring into the room. You are welcome to show up exactly as you are.
Therapy Approach: Systemic Relational, Person-centered, Narrative, Experiential, Solution-Focused Brief, and Mindfulness Practices.
I am available for In-person and Telehealth
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Master of Couples and Family Therapy at Seattle University.
Mariana Marban-Maldonado (Mari) (She/Her)
I am very passionate about regrowing and rebuilding relationships within minority communities. I enjoy working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. Coming from a diverse background, I plan and hope to find together resources that help you succeed. I would love to learn more about working with the BIPOC community or are coming from an immigrant household. I speak Spanish! I want to combat the stigma about mental health services for the Latino/Hispanic community.
My Therapy Approach: combines Emotionally-Focused, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Systemic Relational. I am available for In-person and Telehealth.
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Family and Marriage Therapy Masters Program at Seattle Pacific University.
Ying-Shui (April) Wang
(She/Her)
I am committed to supporting my clients through their journey toward healing and growth. I believe in the power of play and storytelling to help children/adolescents, in a safe and nurturing evironment where they can feel free to explore their emotions, develop social-emotional skills, and overcome behavioral challenges with their families. I have a deep interest in working with the BIPOC community.
Therapy Approach: Systemic-relational, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Experiential, Play Therapy.
I am available for in-persone and telehealth sessions.
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Master of Couples and Family Therapy at Seattle University.
Bailey Adams
(She/Her)
You are allowed to take up space in the world and you deserve to feel heard and seen in a way that is empowering and validating. I believe every human being is creative and that there is divinity in diversity.
Therapy Approach: Narrative, Solution-Focused, Person-centered.
I am available for In-person and Telehealth
I am currently a Clinical Intern in the Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy (MACFT) at Seattle University.
Our Associates
We support new associates by providing a space in our office, supervision, and mentoring for growing in their private practices. They might offer different possibilities of sites and therapy modalities.
Fees range from $140 - $200
Pay By: Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
I accept: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, LifeWise, & Premera.
