Thrive Wellness Clinic

10/23/2026

Meet Ted Gutterud, a student intern and couples therapist at Thrive Wellness Clinic, practicing under the clinical supervision of Brandy Oto. 💜

A Marine Corps veteran, Ted was drawn to therapy through his experience mentoring fellow Marines. He is passionate about supporting military members, veterans, police, firefighters, and other first responders who understand warrior culture. Seeing close friends navigate painful divorces inspired his path toward Marriage and Family Therapy.

Ted has completed Level II training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and training in EMDR for trauma work with individuals and couples. His work is grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a strength-based approach focused on practical steps toward positive change. As an active seminary student, Ted also offers faith-based therapy upon request.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, mountain biking, and fishing across Washington.

If you're considering support, call (425) 243-2094 or visit thrivewellnessclinic.net.

10/22/2026

When the day’s stress comes home with you, a small daily ritual can help you reconnect. 💜

Try a 20-minute stress-reducing conversation:
• One partner shares what felt stressful today while the other listens with warmth and validates their feelings.
• Skip advice and problem-solving for now. Keep the focus on the day’s stress, not the relationship.
• Then switch roles.

This Gottman-inspired practice gives both partners a chance to feel heard and supported. Small moments of connection can make a difference.

Interested in couples counseling? We’re here to help. Call (425) 243-2094 or visit thrivewellnessclinic.net.

10/20/2026

The worries couples often name first, like infidelity or finances, aren't always what quietly erodes connection. Dr. John Gottman's decades of research point to contempt: sarcasm, eye rolls, mockery, or feeling morally superior to your partner. Another often-overlooked pattern is drifting into "functional roommate" mode, where conversations are mostly about logistics.

Small shifts can help: bring up concerns without attacking your partner's character, make appreciation part of everyday life, and set aside time for a meaningful daily check-in. If these patterns feel familiar, our couples counselors are here to help you find a way forward.

Read the full article: https://thrivewellnessclinic.net/the-1-relationship-killer-most-couples-ignore/
Explore our full blog: https://thrivewellnessclinic.net/blog/

10/19/2026

❤️ ONE LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE A FAMILY! 🎄

At Thrive Wellness Clinic, we believe in the power of community, compassion, and coming alongside one another during seasons of need.

This Christmas, our team is excited to adopt one local family and help make their holiday season a little brighter!

We are entering our final week of accepting family nominations, and we would love to hear from you!

If your family could use some extra support this Christmas, please send us a private message sharing:

❤️ A little about your family and your current circumstances

❤️ The names and ages of your children or family members

❤️ How being sponsored this Christmas would bless your family

Our team will prayerfully review the nominations and select one special family to sponsor this Christmas.

Nominations close at the end of this week!

We know there are many families walking through difficult seasons, and while we can only sponsor one family this year, our hope is to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Please share this post to help us reach a family in our community who could use a little extra love this Christmas!

With love,

The Thrive Wellness Clinic Team ❤️

Rooted in Hope. Thriving in Life.

10/16/2026

Meet Sarah Briggs, a compassionate guide through life’s complex seasons. Sarah is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder professional, as well as a clinical supervisor. With 12+ years of experience in hospitals, shelters, outpatient clinics, and community programs, she works with teens, adults, and couples.

Sarah supports clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and co-occurring disorders, ADHD, OCD, and relationship concerns. She is trained in DBT, EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing. Her approach is also shaped by her lived experience with trauma and family mental health challenges.

Outside work, Sarah is a wife and mom of four in Tacoma who enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, and arts and crafts.

Ready to connect with Sarah? Call (425) 243-2094 or visit thrivewellnessclinic.net.

10/07/2026

We’re excited to introduce our sister clinic, Thrive Behavioral Health, right here in Maple Valley! 💜

Thrive Wellness Clinic continues to provide mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Thrive Behavioral Health expands the support available to our community with specialized drug and alcohol assessments and outpatient addiction treatment.

If you or someone you love needs support with substance use, call Thrive Behavioral Health at 425-584-5314.

Please help us share this resource. Recovery is possible, and we’re grateful to be part of that journey.

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you move forward with compassion, clarity, and hope.

Thrive Behavioral Health in Maple Valley offers drug and alcohol assessments to help you understand your treatment needs and explore your next steps.

We accept Medicaid and work with commercial insurance as an out of network provider while pursuing in network contracts.

Call 425-584-5314 to schedule your assessment.

Your next chapter can begin today. It’s time to THRIVE.

10/02/2026

✨ MEET YOUR THERAPIST FRIDAY ✨

This Friday, we’re shining the spotlight on Janell Jordan, one of the incredible counselors at Thrive Wellness Clinic.

Janell brings more than 25 years of counseling experience to the therapy room, with a special heart for helping couples build healthier, stronger relationships.

She works with couples and individuals ages 16 and older navigating relationship concerns, communication and conflict, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, faith and spirituality, and major life transitions.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Janell has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, grief and bereavement, the Gottman approach to relationships, and Biblical principles.

But credentials only tell part of her story.

Janell brings warmth, wisdom, attentiveness, and decades of real life experience into the room. She has been married for 27 years and is the mom of two adult children. She understands that relationships take intentionality, growth, communication, and sometimes a little help finding your way forward.

One of our favorite things about Janell is her philosophy as a counselor:

“My goal is to put myself out of business with every person I see.”

She wants her clients to develop the insight, skills, confidence, and ownership they need to move forward in their lives and relationships.

And when she isn’t sitting with clients, you may find Janell enjoying music and photography or working on her Spanish.

If you’ve been thinking about counseling for yourself or your relationship, Janell may be a wonderful fit.

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You Were Made to Thrive. 💜

09/29/2026

This Christmas season, we want to come alongside a family in the MAPLE VALLEY AREA who may be walking through a difficult season and surround them with practical support, generosity, and the love of Christ.

We are now accepting nominations for our ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS blessing.

If you know a family in the Maple Valley community who could use some extra support this Christmas, we invite you to nominate them and share a little of their story with us. Our desire is to prayerfully review each nomination and select a family we can bless in a meaningful and personal way.

When submitting a nomination, please include:

• The name and contact information of the person making the nomination
• The family’s general location within the Maple Valley area
• The number of people in the household
• The ages of the children or family members
• A brief description of the family’s current circumstances and story
• Why you believe this family would be especially blessed by additional support this Christmas
• Any specific needs that would be helpful for us to know, such as children’s gifts, clothing, groceries, household needs, transportation, or other practical support
• Whether the family is currently receiving Christmas assistance from another organization
• Whether the family knows they are being nominated
• Whether we have permission to contact the family if they are selected

Please submit your nomination to [email protected].

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31, 2026.

Please share only information you have permission to disclose. All nominations will be treated with care and confidentiality.

Our heart is to honor the dignity of every family submitted and to be intentional about where we can make the greatest impact right here in our Maple Valley community this Christmas season.

Do you know a Maple Valley family who could use some extra love and support this Christmas? We would be honored to hear their story.

09/17/2026

Help Us Bless a Maple Valley Family This Christmas

This Christmas season, we want to come alongside a family in the MAPLE VALLEY AREA who may be walking through a difficult season and surround them with practical support, generosity, and the love of Christ.

We are now accepting nominations for our ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS blessing.

If you know a family in the Maple Valley community who could use some extra support this Christmas, we invite you to nominate them and share a little of their story with us. Our desire is to prayerfully review each nomination and select a family we can bless in a meaningful and personal way.

When submitting a nomination, please include:

• The name and contact information of the person making the nomination
• The family’s general location within the Maple Valley area
• The number of people in the household
• The ages of the children or family members
• A brief description of the family’s current circumstances and story
• Why you believe this family would be especially blessed by additional support this Christmas
• Any specific needs that would be helpful for us to know, such as children’s gifts, clothing, groceries, household needs, transportation, or other practical support
• Whether the family is currently receiving Christmas assistance from another organization
• Whether the family knows they are being nominated
• Whether we have permission to contact the family if they are selected

Please submit your nomination to [email protected].

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31, 2026.

Please share only information you have permission to disclose. All nominations will be treated with care and confidentiality.

Our heart is to honor the dignity of every family submitted and to be intentional about where we can make the greatest impact right here in our Maple Valley community this Christmas season.

DO YOU KNOW A MAPLE VALLEY FAMILY WHO COULD USE SOME EXTRA LOVE AND SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS? WE WOULD BE HONORED TO HEAR THEIR STORY.

09/15/2026

🌿 Meet Rachel Vasilevich! 🌿

We are excited to introduce Rachel Vasilevich, LMFTA, to the Thrive Wellness Clinic team!

Rachel has a special heart for working with teens, young adults, and adults, creating a space where clients can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported as they navigate some of life’s more challenging seasons.

Rachel works with clients experiencing:
* Anxiety & depression
* ADHD
* Trauma
* Grief & loss
* Emotional regulation
* Self-esteem & identity development
* Relationship and family concerns
* Life transitions

Her approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and IFS-informed perspectives.

And for those who desire it, Rachel offers Christian counseling, thoughtfully integrating faith into the therapeutic process in a way that is client-led and meaningful.

Rachel is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, where she earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. We have already seen her lead with such warmth and excellence, and we are so excited for our community to get to know her! 💜

Rachel is currently accepting new clients.

📞 Call or text (425) 243-2094