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I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving:
To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it,
— but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.
– Oliver Wendell Holmes,
“The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table,” 1891
COUPLES & MARRIAGE COUNSELING IN OLYMPIA, WA

Marriage & Family Therapy Associates offers caring and compassionate therapy and counseling for couples, individuals, families, and groups throughout Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the greater South Sound region. We are a community of caring, compassionate therapists/educators who, with knowledge and experience, provide healing through an open-hearted, safe and loving environment.

Education & ExperienceBrian Kennedy2021-11-10T20:39:39-08:00

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Elementary Education, 1976
Cognitive Interview Technique, 1986
Juris Doctorate, 1992
Northwest School of Healing: 4-year shamanic healer training, 2005
Washington State Facilitator training, 2006
Washington State Mediator training, 2007
NLP Practitioner certification, 2007
Somatic Experiencing (SE), Advanced Level: 3-year PTSD therapy, 2007
Master’s degree, Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy 2019
PACT (Psycho-biological Approach to Couples Therapy), Level 1, 2021

Work Experience

Vietnam veteran, air combat experience
Patrol Officer/Detective
Criminal Defense Attorney & Prosecutor
Professional educator, K-12 & college level
Professional diversity consultant
Therapist Private Practice/Department of Corrections/Emergency Room Crisis Counselor

Active Memberships

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy