Administration
Karen Larkin Packwood
MA NCC LMHC CCTP CDPT
Is a Christian Counselor. She lives and works in the Spokane Valley, WA. She works with individuals, couples & families in both private and Telemental (Video/Internet Counseling); helping individuals and families overcome and cope with grief/loss due to death, job loss or divorce. She works with individuals in processing through anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, eating and learning disorders, self harming behaviors, anger management, OCD, oppositional defiant behaviors and ADD/ADHD.
She specializes in helping individuals, couples and families to create healthy, functional relationships and lives through a variety of therapies, while understanding that a more holistic approach to wellness emotionally, physically and spiritually are necessary for healing. When it is difficult to leave your home due to health, weather or other reason; Karen can conduct the therapy thru Telemental Health/Internet or Phone Counseling services.
Therapists
Cindy Sahagun
LMHCA, NCC
Cindy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She graduated with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021 and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2018 from Western Washington University
Cindy is passionate about multicultural sensitivity and inclusivity by emphasizing the importance of whole-person wellness and understanding the entirety of the individual. Humans are complex beings with emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural needs with unique experiences. She finds it important to incorporate a holistic understanding and collaborative approach to treatment to foster whole-person wellness. Cindy is committed to holding a safe space for individuals to be their true authentic selves and fosters unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship.
Cindy uses an eclectic theoretical orientation to personalize and adapt treatment to meet her client’s needs. She has experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and existential therapy. Although, she uses person-centered and trauma-focused at the core of her work.
Desiree Burton
Billing Specialist
Desiree is a graduate from Eastern Washington University with a BA in Biology and pre-med. She is the mother of three amazing children and has a long history of working in the medical field as a coding specialist, billing specialist and she worked in toxicology and virology at PAML
Her passion is working with the public and creating a smooth flow of paperwork and managing all the tasks to help the office run smoothly. We are honored that she is with Family Dynamics Counseling to help our therapists and our clients have an enjoyable and trusting experience