Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, MHP Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Biography
Professional Training:
Eric is a licensed Marraige and Family therapist and has a Master
of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific
University (2008), where he was educated in family systems theory,
couple relationships, pre-marital education & counseling, and
child & adolescent development. He also has a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Psychology from New Mexico State University (2004), and
a Certificate of Completion in Youth Ministry from Rhema Bible Training
Center (2002). In 2010 Eric received his certification as a Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. Eric joined Seattle Christian Counseling
in 2011 as an associate. and has since become a vital partner of
our team.
Ministry Experience:
Eric has always had a desire to proclaim the truth of God's Word
to others. It was this desire that led him to attend Rhema Bible
Training Center, where he was trained in youth ministry and introduced
to counseling as a practical and powerful means of helping people
through various difficulties. After graduating from Rhema, Eric
served as an Associate Pastor in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he
provided spiritual guidance to adults, teenagers, and their families.
This experience fueled his desire to pursue a career in marriage
& family therapy.
Clinical Experience:
Eric has a broad range of expertise as a result of his clinical
education and experience in couple & family dynamics, trauma
& abuse, child & adolescent development, and parenting dynamics.
Eric's knowledge stems from his graduate education in Marriage &
Family Therapy, his experience working with children & their
families during his clinical internship at Sound Mental Health,
his post-graduate experience as a child & family clinician at
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation and his treatment of individuals,
couples, and families as a member of Seattle Christian Counseling.
Eric has been practicing as a therapist since 2007. He received
his Washington State Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist
in 2010
Personal Interests:
Eric is an avid reader and enjoys studying American history, philosophy,
and apologetics. He and his wife enjoy spending time with friends
and family, reading together, going to nearby waterfront, and sampling
the local cuisine available throughout the Seattle area. Eric is
dedicated to helping others live healthy and fulfilling lives, and
to preserving truth within our American culture. Eric enjoys encouraging
others to grow by pursuing wisdom and knowledge and is a leader
and active participant at his church.
Therapeutic Approach:
Possitive change is fostered when people connect openly, respectfully,
with curiosity and through self directed accountability. Therapy
is no different. My background in family systems theory enables
me to work with you in our counseling sessions to consider how multiple
factors impact your daily life. These factors include past &
present relationships, cultural beliefs & practices, family
of origin dynamics, emotional & physical health and spirituality.
I engage the Christian counseling process from a solution-focused
perspective. I will work to understand and evaluate your personal
strengths and past successes in addressing your presenting concerns.
Most of all, I will listen to your needs and work with you to identify
a treatment approach that works best for you.
