Business Details
14 Years
experience
Perinatal Mental Health & Anxiety Therapy in Seattle
Soleil Counseling was founded in 2012 by Jocelyn Elderkin, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience. Our practice specializes in perinatal mental health, anxiety management, and maternal wellness, offering tailored support for adolescents, individuals, and couples. We utilize evidence-based approaches including Gottman-certified relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices.Our Seattle-based services combine professional expertise with personal understanding, as our founder is both a certified perinatal mental health specialist and a mother of two. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to develop practical tools, gain personal insight, and build actionable strategies for improved mental well-being. Telehealth options ensure accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety Management
Maternal Wellness
Adolescent Therapy
Couples Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 12+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator
- Client-centered, strengths-based therapeutic approaches
- Telehealth sessions for increased accessibility
- Sliding scale fees for economic accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute (Bringing Baby Home Educator)
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized support for pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting transitions. Evidence-based treatment for perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression. Services include birth planning, postpartum adjustment, and relationship support for new parents using Gottman-certified methods. Focus on practical tools for emotional regulation and family dynamics.
Anxiety Management
Comprehensive treatment for general anxiety, burnout, and stress-related conditions. Integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and emotional freedom techniques. Tailored approaches for teens, emerging adults, and established professionals. Addresses perfectionism, social anxiety, and life transition challenges through personalized therapeutic strategies.
Maternal Wellness
Empowerment-focused counseling for mothers experiencing overwhelm or identity challenges. Addresses societal expectations, guilt reduction, and boundary setting. Combines personal experience with professional expertise to help mothers reconnect with personal interests while maintaining family responsibilities through structured therapeutic interventions.
Adolescent Therapy
Non-judgmental space for teens to explore emotional challenges and family dynamics. Incorporates family sessions when appropriate to address relationship patterns. Uses age-appropriate techniques to develop coping skills, improve communication, and navigate developmental transitions with practical, solution-focused approaches.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for new parents navigating relationship changes after childbirth. Gottman-certified methods strengthen communication and co-parenting partnerships. Focuses on reconnecting through life transitions while addressing anxiety, depression, or adjustment disorders within the context of evolving family systems.
People
Jocelyn Elderkin
MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience. Certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator specializing in perinatal mental health. Combines personal motherhood experience with professional expertise to support clients through life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety disorders, maternal wellness, adolescent therapy, and couples counseling for new parents using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at time of service, but we provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement through your health plan's out-of-network benefits.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-person sessions at our Seattle office and virtual telehealth appointments to accommodate client needs and increase accessibility.
What payment options exist for limited income?
We offer limited sliding scale fee arrangements for clients experiencing economic hardship. Please discuss financial concerns during our initial consultation to explore options.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. We also offer 30-minute sessions specifically designed for new mothers needing shorter, more flexible appointments during breastfeeding or childcare transitions.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and Gottman-certified relationship counseling tailored to individual client needs and presenting concerns.
