Marcee

Ben-Menachem

 M.Ed, LMHC

Attuned therapy for navigating your life


individual + group counseling

parent + caregiver consulting

school + community outreach

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Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by.

I love my job and consider it to be a deep privilege to work with each person I see. I genuinely enjoy connecting with my clients and understanding the environment they exist in (people, schools, pets, etc…) that helps to shape who they are.  Providing affirming care for Neurodivergent, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ humans is at the core of my work  —   I love supporting Neurodivergent folks to navigate life, embrace who they are, and thrive!


I have been working with youth, families, and schools for 25 years. In that time I have worked in child and family social services, the youth justice system, as a National Board Certified school counselor, a non-profit founder, and as a mental health therapist. These roles have had an enormous influence over how I show up for my work.


Even more so (and probably most importantly) as a dyslexic ADHD human with a history of anxiety, my life experience helps me authentically connect with my Neurodivergent clients.


Finally as an imperfect parent myself, who constantly strives to be the most effective parent I can be, I can relate to how beautifully terrifying the parenting journey can be at times — especially when you have a Neurodivergent kiddo.

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My specializations are simply areas I have deep passion for and additional training in. I focus on helping humans with living a beautiful life that feels congruent to who they are inside.  Fit between therapist and client is essential, so when you are seeking a therapist, prioritizing “fit” over therapeutic orientation is always a good rule of thumb. 

I have specialized training in PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Demand for Autonomy) which affords me the privilege to not only work therapeutically with this population but to also to coach parents, teach other professionals, and offer guidance to schools on how to serve this population effectively.

I offer a FREE, 20-minute discovery meeting to help you determine if I'm the right fit for you.  If your need is outside my scope of practice, I'm happy to provide appropriate referrals that would be a better fit. 


Please contact me for more info.

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do"


RUMI

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I'm thrilled to welcome Jennifer Thurston, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to my practice as an independent contractor. 


Jenn’s work in the mental health field began over a decade ago, supporting families navigating deep trauma at a rural crisis center, followed by community mental health work in Seattle. Through that journey, she encountered a profound truth: so much of what we label as behavioral challenges or complex trauma consistently overlaps with neurodivergence.


Her practice is built upon two core beliefs: that people always do the best they can with what they have, and that human minds are remarkably adaptable. 


Rooted in neuro-affirming care, Jenn’s work bridges understanding across neurotypes, supports parents & caregivers, and reframes behavior away from a deficit-based model toward a deeper understanding of nervous system wiring.


Drawing from an eclectic approach that incorporates CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion, Jenn tailors therapy to fit each unique mind. As a late-identified AuDHD clinician, she brings both professional expertise and personal resonance to the therapeutic space—whether clients are untangling the impacts of burnout, navigating late-diagnosis identity, or managing family systems where multiple neurotypes intersect.


Learn more about Jenn's services & how she works.

Madeline is providing therapy services at a discounted rate, making her an excellent option if your insurance does not cover therapy or therapy is not within your budget. Her rate is $80 per session. Please contact me about working with Madeline, and about our generous sliding scale if the cost per session will be a hardship. Note that student therapy fees should NOT be submitted to health insurance for reimbursement. 

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I'm excited to partner with Isabella Lowell, a certified Neurofeedback Practitioner and Neurodiversity Consultant with formal training in psychology and human development.


Izzy provides personalized neurofeedback training designed to help clients optimize brain function & enhance overall well-being.  


Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, evidence-informed approach that measures and trains brain activity to remediate trauma, improve self-regulation, focus, emotional balance, and cognitive performance.


She works with a diverse range of clients, including those seeking to enhance performance, reduce stress and anxiety, recover from traumatic brain injuries or addiction, improve sleep, or manage other neurological or psychological challenges. 


Her core passion is working with neurodivergent individuals to help them navigate a world that's not designed with them in mind.

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LEARN MORE


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And don't forget Wilson, who is now a Certified Therapy Dog!


This sweet, snuggly (and hypoallergenic) good boy is ready to support your therapeutic journey.

"You are not broken..."

If you take the time to learn about your brain, and people around you take the time to learn about how your brain works, you will live a very successful life – maybe even an extraordinary one."


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I'd love to hear from you! 

RESPECTING THE LAND ON WHICH WE STAND

I acknowledge that Bainbridge Island is within the aboriginal territory and the primary ancestral home of the “People of Clear Salt Water” [Suquamish People] since time immemorial. 

It is the ancient place on Agate Passage, the site of Old-Man-House Village, the winter home of Chief Seattle and the heartland of the Suquamish people.  It is here — past , present and future — that they live on the land of their ancestors and our great-grandchildren in harmony with the lands and waterways along Washington’s Central Salish Sea as they have for thousands of years.