Jocelyn Skillman
M.A. LMHC, MHP, CMHS
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I am a fully licensed Therapist and Clinical Supervisor in Washington State. I currently serve as the Supervisor of Alumni Outreach at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, a Mental Health Counselor at Eastside Therapy Services, and a research reviewer (IRB) at Foundry10.

With over a decade of clinical experience, I’ve worked in schools, community mental health centers, private practice, and nonprofit agencies—offering care rooted in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practices.

My work is increasingly focused on the ethical integration of technology and mental health. I’m a developing voice in the field of AI and mental health, exploring how synthetic relationality, language models, and digital companions impact therapeutic practice, client outcomes, and developmental trajectories. My current inquiry examines how AI simulates relational warmth and what it means for co-regulation, attunement, and repair—especially for children and vulnerable populations.

I write regularly on these topics in my Substack series, where I share reflections, research insights, and clinical applications for therapists navigating an increasingly digitized world. My work bridges the relational richness of traditional therapy with emerging tools that can support—but never replace—the sacredness of human connection.

I lead workshops and trainings on vicarious trauma, relational ethics, and the impact of technology on mental health formation, partnering with schools, community health organizations, and nonprofit agencies (e.g., Issaquah School District, 2016–2019; Atlantic Street Center, 2017; regional agencies 2016–2023).

Previous Roles

• Youth & Family Therapist, Vashon Youth & Family Services (Vashon Island, WA)
• Mental Health Clinician, Valley Cities (Kent, WA)
• Founder, Private Counseling Practice (2016–2020)
• Community Relations & Development Associate, Samaritan Center of Puget Sound
• On-site Counselor, The Garage Teen Café (Issaquah, WA)
• Teacher & Counselor, Children’s Institute for Learning Differences (Mercer Island/Renton, WA), St. Augustine Cathedral School (Kalamazoo, MI), and Salveo Counseling Center

Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA): LH60677348
• Clinical Supervisor (WA)
• Mental Health Professional (MHP)
• Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS)
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School, 2013

Personal Insights

• StrengthsFinder: Strategic, Woo, Includer, Developer, Ideation
• MBTI: ENFJ
• Enneagram: 2 | 4 | 9

Let’s stay connected.
If you’re a therapist, educator, or curious human wondering how technology is reshaping mental health, attachment, and our sense of self—I’d love for you to join me on Substack.