Meet the Counselor
David Rodriguez II, MA LMHC
I received my Bachelor degree from Saint Martin’s University in 2013 and my Masters degree from Argosy University in 2016. I completed my internship at Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare in Lakewood and then was hired as a therapist in the Adult Outpatient Group. I’ve worked with many adults with diagnoses such as Bi-Polar disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, and Depression. I accepted a position at Catholic Community Services in Olympia where I worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families from 2016- 2018 as a Wrap Around with Intensive Services Therapist. Most recently I worked in private practice for a local Counseling Group (2018-2020).
Prior to working in a therapeutic setting, I worked as a youth leader and youth pastor for 15 years. I have coached youth in the community for 24 years in sports such as football, baseball, soccer and middle school wrestling. I have also worked with married couples and been involved in leading and mentoring men in the community.
Education
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology- Argosy University, Seattle
Bachelor of Arts- Saint Martin’s University, Olympia
License Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (License # LH60875635)
My approach
I use an existential approach which assists clients with understanding the limits and benefits of being human. Existential Therapy focuses on finding purpose and meaning as well as learning how to accept responsibility, cope with emotions and understand the mysteries of the human condition. I mesh Existential Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on challenging and changing irrational or distorted thoughts about life events. Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is an approach that empowers clients to own their abilities in solving life's problems. SFT allows for a goal-oriented focus to problem-solving.