Offering individualized mental health therapy for children (6+) adolescents (13+) and adults (18+) experiencing a wide range of concerns to include: anxiety, panic, depression, anger, adjustment (life transitions), trauma, parenting, and substance use.
Life can be very difficult to navigate, even when we have a strong support system, and not everyone does. It can be hard to find our way. Sometimes we need the help from someone who is trained to give special one-on-one attention to our struggles and walk with us through the maze. This is something that can be done with the help of Live & Love Counseling.
ABOUT
Junae Draper-Ilimaleota, MA, LMHC
Junae is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington who began her education at the University of Washington receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She went on to receive her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Seattle, Washington.
After spending 8 years in the United States Army, Junae felt that she could continue to serve her community and country by more intimately assisting those in need. She wanted to first understand "why do people do the things they do?" and second, learn how to help those people use their freedom to enjoy the life they want to live.
Junae has worked in the mental health and social services field since 2008 with experiences that range from being a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children, a Behavioral Support Specialist for youth with disabilities and at-risk youth, a Child and Family Therapist, and an Adult Therapist for adults with serious (chronic) mental illness and substance use.
Junae uses a holistic integrated approach, taking techniques from a variety of therapies to include: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Junae believes in the importance of tailoring therapy to the individual to help that individual achieve self-love and inner peace.
Don't wait! You deserve to start living your best life! It would be my honor to help start your journey with you!
