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 Ritzville  Office
Behavioral Health                          Public Health                              Behavioral Health & Public Health
425 E Main St, Suite 600               425 E Main St, Suite 700           108 W. Main Street
Othello, WA 99344                        Othello, WA 99344                      Ritzville, WA 99169
Telephone: 509.488.5611              Telephone: 509.488.2031           By Appointments Only      
Fax: 509.488.0166                         Fax: 509.331.0030                     Telephone: 509.659.4357

What is military sexual trauma counseling?

Military sexual trauma counseling may include individual or group counseling, marital and family counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies or substance abuse information and referral to help you deal with the emotions of military sexual trauma and regain confidence in your everyday life.

Am I eligible for military sexual trauma counseling?

Any Veteran, or Service member to include members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who was sexually traumatized while serving in the military is eligible to receive counseling regardless of gender or era of service.

Where are services available?

Assessment and referral for MST-related counseling is available at all Vet Centers. Onsite counseling is available at selected Vet Centers across the country. In addition, MST-related medical and mental health services are available at your local VA Medical Center and can be accessed by contacting the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator or your existing VA healthcare provider.

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) serves homeless veterans who are seeking housing assistance, employment services and/or training program connection and support. HVRP works with low-income homeless veterans to help them lay the framework to secure housing and become self-sufficient. Case management helps participants navigate community resources and to provide support in gaining employment and occupational training. For program questions or referrals contact Donna Oglesby at donna@swwpic.org or Tonya Wark at tonya@swwpic.org.

Grant Per Diem (GPD) provides homeless Veterans with stable housing and client-centered case management support that includes employment focused job training, mentoring, counseling, and other supportive services. This “Housing First focused” approach helps ensure homeless Veterans receive the wraparound services they need to successfully move into and remain in permanent housing. For referrals and program information please contact Josh Jones at josh@swwpic.org.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program at Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) is a rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention program serving eligible low-income Veterans and their families.  For eligible low-income Veteran households who are at risk of losing their housing or who are experiencing homelessness, the SSVF program may be able to assist with maintaining housing or securing permanent housing, including case management, connections to health care and benefits, and temporary financial assistance, based on individual needs.  For more information about the program or to see if SSVF may be able to help, please call 509-529-4980 or email SSVF@bmacww.org.

Adrian completed his BA at The Evergreen State College in 2000, his MA at Chapman University in 2003, and then his Ph.D. at the International University for Graduate Studies in 2012.  Adrian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a National Board of Certified Counselors Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Diplomat Clinical Mental Health Specialist (Trauma) through the American Mental Health Counselors Association.  He previously served as President and Board Member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association and on the Washington State Governor’s Task Force on updating counselor legislation protecting clients and professionalizing counselor standards.

Adrian served for six years in the Royal Air Force and a further three years in the Royal Signals and works with a number of veterans and veterans’ families in Shelton and Mason county.  He has experience in a number of treatment settings, including correctional, in-patient, community mental health and private practice.  He currently focuses on the following treatment areas:

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Acute Stress Disorder
• Veteran Readjustment Issues
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depressive Disorders

Adrian utilizes a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused Therapies and Psychoeducation to individuals aged 18 years and older.  His theory is that individuals have the motivation to improve their mental health and through education and work can learn how to achieve their goals.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?  Past or present Traumatic events, witnessed or experienced, such as military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents or sexual assault as a child or adult.  Trauma untreated may result in disrupted family life, physical illness and reduced career performance. 

As a Licensed Mental Health and Child Mental Health Specialist, I approach counseling with individuals, families and children based on a variety of techniques, which may include exploring past events and how they affect present circumstances. During our first session we discuss several approaches and decide together which might be best suited for you.

I believe people are comprised of a spiritual, emotional, biological and social self; my focus of therapy may include these areas.  Depending on individual issues, therapeutic approaches most helpful for the client will be discussed.

 My goal is to provide a confidential, supportive environment enabling discussion of difficult life events and development of effective strategies to cope. 

Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Child Mental Health Specialist
• Master’s Degree in Counseling

I believe in saving marriages and relationships. 

• Blended Families
• Co-dependency
• Lack of effective communication