Kristalene Pitts-Palmerton, MSW

I knew at a very young age what I wanted to do with my life. At the age of 10 I told my mom I wanted to be a psychotherapist when I grew up. That desire never changed. Today, I am a therapist dedicated to helping others recover from their past and current emotional wounds, allowing them to move forward and live fuller, happier lives.

I love what I do and consider myself honored to be a part of peoples healing process and growth. You have survived up until this point, now it is time to heal and thrive.

*PhD Candidate Human Services (ABD) Capella University, USA *Master of Social Work, University of Little Rock, Arkansas - 1994 *Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino - 1991

Education

*Colorado - LCSW #CSW.09930842 *Oregon - LCSW #L13834 *Washington - LICSW #LW 00009588

Licensure

*Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) *Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (training) *Certified Trauma Expert *Certified Dissociative Identity Disorder Clinician *Certified Substance Use and Addiction Informed Clinician *Certified Hypnotherapist *Certified Couples Therapist *Certified Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Clinician (training)

Specialized Training

*Manager Clinical Operations - Unity Behavioral Health Hospital, Portland OR *Senior Program Manager - Downtown Emergency Service Center, Seattle WA *Supervisor COVID-19 Behavioral Health Task Force, Washington State *Clinical Operations Manager - Kaiser Permanente, Olympia WA *Director of Adult Services - Greater Lakes Mental Health, Lakewood WA *Clinical Social Worker - Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM WA *Clinical Manager Adult Services - Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, Auburn WA *Director of Social Services - Panorama City, Lacey WA *Psychiatric Social Worker - Western State Hospital, Lakewood WA *Director of Social Work - Columbia Home Health, Port Richey FL

Professional Experience

Professional Organizations

*National Association of Social Workers - 1986 *Eye Movement Desensitization, Reprocessing -2010 *National Center for PTSD - 2010 *International Association of Trauma Professionals - 2012 *American Association of Suicidology - 2013 *National Association of Forensic Social Workers -2005 *American Society on Aging - 2006