JOCELYN SKILLMAN | CV | LinkedIn 

MA: Counseling Psychology

LMHC | Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor 

MHP | Mental Health Practitioner

CMHS | Child Mental Health Specialist

With over a decade of clinical expertise, I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and clinicians thrive in the evolving mental health landscape. My work bridges counseling, education, and innovative program development, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care, family systems, and equitable mental health practices.

I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families, empowering them to navigate a range of mental health needs while fostering co-regulation and resilience. I also mentor emerging clinicians, providing collaborative supervision and leadership that emphasizes professional growth and ethical practice.

Professional Focus Areas

  • Child and Family Counseling: Supporting children (ages 4–14) and families with attachment-based interventions, emotional regulation strategies, and parenting support.
  • Clinical Supervision: Providing mentorship to emerging therapists, emphasizing a strengths-based and collaborative approach.
  • Trauma-Informed Practices: Grounded in psychodynamic and systemic perspectives, I address challenges related to intergenerational trauma, family dynamics, and mental health equity.
  • Educational Content Creation: Developing workshops, resources, and digital tools to advance mental health awareness in clinical and community settings.

Current Roles

  • Private Practitioner at Headway Counseling (virtual), specializing in therapy for young adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and family systems.
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Eastside Therapy Services (hybrid), focusing on children, adolescents, and family dynamics.
  • Development Associate and Grantwriter at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, leading fundraising initiatives and creating compelling proposals to support community-driven programs.
  • Supervisor of Alumni Outreach at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, leading alumni leadership initiatives and supporting community engagement through content creation and mentorship.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Member at Foundry10, ensuring ethical oversight and review of research proposals to uphold the highest standards in research practices.

Previous Experience

  • Salveo Center (2023–2024): Provided telehealth therapy and supervision for associate clinicians.
  • The Garage Teen Café (2022–2023): Developed crisis intervention protocols, trained staff, and delivered drop-in counseling for teens.
  • Vashon Youth & Family Services, Valley Cities, and Samaritan Center of Puget Sound (2012–2022): Focused on child and adolescent mental health with expertise in play therapy, trauma-informed care, and family systems.

Trainings Developed and Taught

  • Vicarious Trauma Support for Youth: Tools and education for youth to manage vicarious trauma related to gun violence in schools and to build resilience (Issaquah School District – State of Mind Conference, 2018). 
  • Screen Time and Technology Use’s Impact on Mental Health: Supporting communities building strategic approaches to balanced and ethical micro-cultural use of technology across family systems. Educating youth on the impacts of screen time and technology on mental health formation from a balanced and positive perspective (Issaquah School District, State of Mind Conferences, Valley Cities Community Mental Health, and Private Practice – 2015-present).
  • Mental Health Awareness and Nonviolent Communication Applications for Youth-Focused Programs: Training educators and youth workers on identifying and addressing mental health concerns in teens and utilizing NVC Basics (The Garage Teen Cafe, Mary’s Place Seattle – 2014-2022).

Education

  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (2013) – The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Sociology (2008) – University of Puget Sound

Certifications

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA) – 2016 to Present
  • Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) – 2016 to Present
  • Licensed Clinical Supervisor (WA) – 2023 to Present

Publications

  • “Calming Kids’ Fears” (Seattle’s Child, 2016)
  • “Good Steak” (Humanities Washington, 2020)
  • In Our Resemblance (2022) and To Take Us All Home (2023) – Goldfish Press

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

jocelyn.skillman@gmail.com