Toshio Hayashi LICSW

HistoryThe Premarital Workshop began in 2005 as a small class. Since then it has expanded into a full practice. Nikelle still offers the small class every spring and private sessions through out the year. She is trained in marital therapy as well (Gottman Advanced Level, Divorce Busting with Michele Weiner-Davis, and a Certified Love Educator through Dr. Patricia Love.) She offers a skills based program to all types of couples. All are welcome.SpecialtiesThe Premarital Workshop is the original secular marriage prep course in Seattle! Started in 2006 offering a small group every spring on what makes marriage work and preparing couples for marriage. Class is based on Gottmans work and uses Prepare/Enrich model for marriage education. Private premarital workshop is offered year round for couples looking for more personalized education. All are welcome to the workshop: Even if you are already married! IT is never too late to learn how to be a better partner.

DeAnza Spaulding Counseling, led by Dr. DeAnza J. Spaulding, specializes in trauma-informed therapy with a focus on empowering clients to understand their mental health journeys. With a rich academic background in International Psychology and counseling, Dr. Spaulding incorporates a holistic and client-centered approach that is both mindful and compassionate. The practice offers individual and couples therapy, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges within a culturally sensitive framework. Dr. Spaulding's unique intersectional perspective aids clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA community and people of color, in finding healing and personal growth. Generated from the website