Carly Beaulieu – Professional Background

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I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) in Washington State. I earned my Master’s (MA) in Counseling: Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from the City University of Seattle. Additionally, I hold a Certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University and a Bachelor’s (BA) in Psychology from Western Washington University.

My internship took place at a community mental health agency, where I worked with children and families from systemically underserved and marginalized communities. I am committed to being anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ and polycule-affirming, and sex-positive.

I am a proud member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Association for Play Therapy.

My belief in creating a neutral, judgment-free, and confidential space drives my practice. I find great joy in understanding individuals, their unique lives, and circumstances, and offering a warm and trustworthy presence for them to confide in and grow with.

Specialization and Focus

I specialize in the following areas: Infant & Maternal/Parental Mental Health: I support parents during the perinatal and postnatal phases, addressing concerns like anxiety, OCD, depression, and adjustment. Play Therapy & Childhood: With expertise in play therapy, I engage children aged 3 to 12, covering attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, gender, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I’m also skilled in sandtray therapy, Theraplay, and Filial/Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. Parenting: I guide parents through challenges, fostering healthy relationships and providing effective parenting strategies. Couples Therapy: Specializing in couples therapy, I’ve trained in the Gottman Method and EFT, focusing on communication, intimacy, and personalized approaches.

Drawing from diverse approaches, I provide comprehensive support for individuals, families, and couples, helping them overcome challenges and find fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic approach integrates expressive and art therapy, play therapy, person-centered therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and interpersonal neurobiology. By combining attachment and playfulness, individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs. Sessions are tailored: Child Clients: Sessions involve play, art, music, touch, and breathing techniques. Caregiver sessions address expectations, child development, attachment, and parenting strategies. Teen Clients: Sessions encompass expressive art, creative activities, and verbal communication. Couples/Adults: Sessions feature conversations, regulation techniques, psychoeducation, and art/play activities. Homework supports skill practice between sessions.

When I’m not doing therapy…

I enjoy spending my time with family, reading, vegan cooking, gardening (especially houseplants), feeling the sunshine or rain, and dreaming of traveling.

To schedule an appointment with Carly Beaulieu, please call the office at (425) 686-9509. You can also schedule with Carly by sending us a message: Contact