Disclosure Statement for Counseling Clients

Dean M Lierle, LICSW
Office- 216 First Ave. S., Suite 210 Seattle
Mailing- P.O. Box 10121, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 551-0008; [email protected]; www.deanlierle.com

EXPERIENCE AND METHODS:

Dean M. Lierle earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Washington in 2001 with a specialty in Administration and a Certificate in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. He performed volunteer and internship work with the Crisis Clinic suicide hotline of King County; the YWCA and Healthcare for the Homeless working with a severe and chronically mentally ill homeless population.

In 2004 after working for two years as the capital campaign manager for the Compass Center homeless shelter in Seattle, he began work as a clinical social worker / counselor at Helpline House on Bainbridge Island for 8 years. In 2008, while working at Helpline House he obtained his Licensed Clinical Social Work (LICSW) credential . In 2012, Dean moved to a full-time private practice with Peninsula Psychological Center and continues to see clients through PPC in Poulsbo and Silverdale.

Dean opened an office independently in Seattle in 2016 and currently provides psychotherapy to individual patients at this location in Pioneer Square.Dean provides psychotherapeutic counseling primarily for individuals in an office setting. Dean uses a client-centered, strengths-based model of assessment and treatment. Dean’s specialized education and experience are in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and crisis counseling. His professional background includes 12 years in human resources management during which time he held a PHR from SHRM.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

I can be reached at (206) 551-0008. I monitor my phone and check voicemails frequently, but am not on call 24 hours a day and do not have an answering service. If you are in crisis and I am not available, follow your crisis plan and / or call 9-1-1 or the Crisis Clinic hotline 1-866-4CRISIS (427-4747).

APPOINTMENTS:

Psychotherapy sessions are by appointment only and are usually 50 minutes. Frequency of psychotherapy sessions are arranged by mutual agreement with you. Call (206) 551-0008 if you need to cancel and/or reschedule an appointment. A $100 missed appointment fee will be charged for any cancellations without 24 hours advanced notice. Even if you miss the 24 hour cancellation window, you must contact me if you miss an appointment. If you do not show up for an appointment and do not contact me, I reserve the right to terminate treatment and cancel any and all future appointments.