CLINICAL THERAPY
Our licensed therapy is practiced by a clinical psychologist, whom is a doctoral level professional with specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Psychologists are well versed in ethics and laws related to the practice of psychology, and they must maintain their knowledge through continuing education. Psychologists have either a Ph.D. (research focus) or a Psy.D. (clinical focus). Clinical psychologists differ from psychiatrists (M.D.’s) who have a general medical degree and specialized training in prescribing psychotropic medications. Although psychologists do not prescribe medications, they do receive extensive training in psychopharmacology and are often very knowledgeable about psychotropic medications.
Psychologists are uniquely trained in various assessment techniques including both objective and subjective measures of cognition, personality, and psychopathology. Clinical psychologists gain specific training in theories of psychotherapy and generally have training in serving different populations, including different ages and various ethnic or cultural backgrounds. Many psychologists choose to specialize in working with individuals, families or couples. There are many different theories guiding psychologists in their practice of psychotherapy, including behavioral, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and systems approaches to name just a few. If you are considering seeking the services of a clinical psychologist, feel free to ask him or her about their practice style. A good fit between psychologist and client allows for trust, learning, and ultimately for growth and healing.
Psychologists are uniquely trained in various assessment techniques including both objective and subjective measures of cognition, personality, and psychopathology. Clinical psychologists gain specific training in theories of psychotherapy and generally have training in serving different populations, including different ages and various ethnic or cultural backgrounds. Many psychologists choose to specialize in working with individuals, families or couples. There are many different theories guiding psychologists in their practice of psychotherapy, including behavioral, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and systems approaches to name just a few. If you are considering seeking the services of a clinical psychologist, feel free to ask him or her about their practice style. A good fit between psychologist and client allows for trust, learning, and ultimately for growth and healing.
MEET OUR CLINICAL THERAPISTS
Holley Kaskel, Psy.D.
Dr. Holley earned her B.S. with honors at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She then moved west to attend the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, CA where she earned her M.A. and Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) in clinical psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at UC Davis Medical School in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
During this training, Dr. Holley worked closely with physicians to help medical patients deal with illness and pain and to understand the mind/body connection. She also facilitated courses for first year medical students, helping them develop sensitivity and rapport with their patients.
Dr. Holley’s postdoctoral fellowship was at Kaiser Permanente, one of the country’s largest managed health organizations. She performed a variety of psychological services; including crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and therapy with children, adolescents and adults. She ran a parent education group and a support group for children going through divorce. She also ran a depression support group for adults and received training in chemical dependency treatment. Dr. Holley worked with individuals, couples and families.
After completing her fellowship, she continued to work for Kaiser in their adolescent eating disorders program and child/adolescent and family program. Dr. Holley also has experience working with survivors of abuse, including childhood abuse and sexual trauma. Since that time, Dr. Holley has balanced private practice work with raising three children. Currently, Dr. Holley provides services a few hours a week at Integrated Health Center in Redmond, in addition to her time at Urban Oasis.
Dr. Holley is licensed in both California and Washington. She maintains active memberships in the American Psychological Association, the Washington State Psychological Association, and the Academy for Eating Disorders. She keeps her knowledge of the field current by attending conferences and taking continuing education courses regularly.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Holley call 425.996.8592
Dr. Holley earned her B.S. with honors at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She then moved west to attend the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, CA where she earned her M.A. and Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) in clinical psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at UC Davis Medical School in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
During this training, Dr. Holley worked closely with physicians to help medical patients deal with illness and pain and to understand the mind/body connection. She also facilitated courses for first year medical students, helping them develop sensitivity and rapport with their patients.
Dr. Holley’s postdoctoral fellowship was at Kaiser Permanente, one of the country’s largest managed health organizations. She performed a variety of psychological services; including crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and therapy with children, adolescents and adults. She ran a parent education group and a support group for children going through divorce. She also ran a depression support group for adults and received training in chemical dependency treatment. Dr. Holley worked with individuals, couples and families.
After completing her fellowship, she continued to work for Kaiser in their adolescent eating disorders program and child/adolescent and family program. Dr. Holley also has experience working with survivors of abuse, including childhood abuse and sexual trauma. Since that time, Dr. Holley has balanced private practice work with raising three children. Currently, Dr. Holley provides services a few hours a week at Integrated Health Center in Redmond, in addition to her time at Urban Oasis.
Dr. Holley is licensed in both California and Washington. She maintains active memberships in the American Psychological Association, the Washington State Psychological Association, and the Academy for Eating Disorders. She keeps her knowledge of the field current by attending conferences and taking continuing education courses regularly.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Holley call 425.996.8592
- Dr. Holley - Intake Form - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Dr. Holley - HIPAA Consent - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Dr. Holley - Patient Psychosocial History - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Dr. Holley - Client Information - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
Shana Olmstead, MA
Shana Olmstead earned her B.S. in Health Psychology and Spirituality from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She then completed her M.A. in Systems Counseling at the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS).
Shana completed her clinical internship at Northshore Youth and Family Services in Bothell, WA. During this internship she performed therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families. Shana also has experience as a behavior change specialist, and has helped many people make significant health-related behavior changes.
Shana uses a holistic, integrative approach to therapy, addressing the body, mind and spirit of each client. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and Family Systems theories are some of the traditional therapeutic techniques in her work. In addition she integrates the soul into therapy through mindfulness, visualization, and connecting with her clients’ authentic self.
Shana’s professional, educational, and life experience have come together to allow her a unique perspective on psychotherapy. She believes that traditional psychotherapy alone when seeking fundamental change in your life may just not be enough. While she does have professional clinical training and utilizes some of the newest evidence based therapeutic methods, she also knows that integrating mind, body and soul into therapy is essential in creating deep and lasting personal transformation. To learn more about Shana visit her website www.shanaolmstead.com.
To schedule an appointment with Shana call 206.799.0936 or by email at shana@urbanoasisyoga.com
Shana Olmstead earned her B.S. in Health Psychology and Spirituality from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She then completed her M.A. in Systems Counseling at the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS).
Shana completed her clinical internship at Northshore Youth and Family Services in Bothell, WA. During this internship she performed therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families. Shana also has experience as a behavior change specialist, and has helped many people make significant health-related behavior changes.
Shana uses a holistic, integrative approach to therapy, addressing the body, mind and spirit of each client. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and Family Systems theories are some of the traditional therapeutic techniques in her work. In addition she integrates the soul into therapy through mindfulness, visualization, and connecting with her clients’ authentic self.
Shana’s professional, educational, and life experience have come together to allow her a unique perspective on psychotherapy. She believes that traditional psychotherapy alone when seeking fundamental change in your life may just not be enough. While she does have professional clinical training and utilizes some of the newest evidence based therapeutic methods, she also knows that integrating mind, body and soul into therapy is essential in creating deep and lasting personal transformation. To learn more about Shana visit her website www.shanaolmstead.com.
To schedule an appointment with Shana call 206.799.0936 or by email at shana@urbanoasisyoga.com
- Shana Olmstead - Consent to Treat - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices - [.pdf] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Shana Olmstead - Patient Psychosocial History - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
- Shana Olmstead - Client Information - [.doc] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
INTEGRATIVE MIND-BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY
Isabel G. Barbuto, Integrative Mind-Body Psychotherapy & iRest® Yoga Nidra
Isabel is currently a doctoral-level psychology intern being supervised by Dr. Holley F. Kaskel, a clinical psychologist at Urban Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Isabel is enrolled in the Psy.D. Counseling Psychology Doctorate program at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northwest University. She is a current member of the American Psychological Association. Prior to entering the Psy.D. program at Northwest University, Isabel earned an M.B.A. with a special focus on workplace stressors as her Master’s thesis.
Isabel completed her doctoral practicum at Sound Mental Health in Bellevue, Washington. During this practicum she served a wide range of clients including individuals, couples, families, and groups with co-occurring mental health needs including Abuse Problems, Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood/Bipolar Disorders, Eating Disorders, Depression Disorders, Impulse-Control Disorders, Personality Disorders, Relational Problems, Sexual Disorders, and Substance-Related Disorders.
During her practicum training, Isabel also completed the Alcohol/Drug Counseling certificate of achievement program at Bellevue College, and has extensive experience in the treatment of chemical dependency and problem gambling. She is currently licensed in Washington State as a Chemical Dependency Professional.
Today, Isabel continues to pursue advanced training and teacher certification in the mindfulness-based practice of iRest® Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra, a research-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry through studying under Richard Miller, PhD, a clinical psychologist, author, researcher and yogic scholar. She is a current member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Isabel has a passion for working with clients through collaborative partnerships that support the development of treatment goals specifically tailored to the needs of each individual. She utilizes techniques from Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Emotion-Focused, Family Systems, Client-Centered, Object Relations, and Group therapies as part of her integrated and restorative approach. She assists clients in their healing journey to rediscovering wholeness and self-mastery in living a contented life, free of conflict and fear, through developing healthy relationships and interconnectedness with others and self.
While gathering internship hours toward becoming a licensed psychologist, Isabel is at a unique time in her career when she is able to provide a rare opportunity by offering affordable, reduced fees to current yoga members, uninsured, and private pay clients who prefer to keep their right to full confidentiality by not using insurance.
Isabel can be reached at her confidential/private voicemail number 425.785.5993 or by email at isabel@urbanoasisyoga.com
Isabel is currently a doctoral-level psychology intern being supervised by Dr. Holley F. Kaskel, a clinical psychologist at Urban Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Isabel is enrolled in the Psy.D. Counseling Psychology Doctorate program at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northwest University. She is a current member of the American Psychological Association. Prior to entering the Psy.D. program at Northwest University, Isabel earned an M.B.A. with a special focus on workplace stressors as her Master’s thesis.
Isabel completed her doctoral practicum at Sound Mental Health in Bellevue, Washington. During this practicum she served a wide range of clients including individuals, couples, families, and groups with co-occurring mental health needs including Abuse Problems, Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood/Bipolar Disorders, Eating Disorders, Depression Disorders, Impulse-Control Disorders, Personality Disorders, Relational Problems, Sexual Disorders, and Substance-Related Disorders.
During her practicum training, Isabel also completed the Alcohol/Drug Counseling certificate of achievement program at Bellevue College, and has extensive experience in the treatment of chemical dependency and problem gambling. She is currently licensed in Washington State as a Chemical Dependency Professional.
Today, Isabel continues to pursue advanced training and teacher certification in the mindfulness-based practice of iRest® Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra, a research-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry through studying under Richard Miller, PhD, a clinical psychologist, author, researcher and yogic scholar. She is a current member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Isabel has a passion for working with clients through collaborative partnerships that support the development of treatment goals specifically tailored to the needs of each individual. She utilizes techniques from Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Emotion-Focused, Family Systems, Client-Centered, Object Relations, and Group therapies as part of her integrated and restorative approach. She assists clients in their healing journey to rediscovering wholeness and self-mastery in living a contented life, free of conflict and fear, through developing healthy relationships and interconnectedness with others and self.
While gathering internship hours toward becoming a licensed psychologist, Isabel is at a unique time in her career when she is able to provide a rare opportunity by offering affordable, reduced fees to current yoga members, uninsured, and private pay clients who prefer to keep their right to full confidentiality by not using insurance.
Isabel can be reached at her confidential/private voicemail number 425.785.5993 or by email at isabel@urbanoasisyoga.com
- Isabel Barbuto - Notice of Confidentiality & Consent to Treatment - [.pdf] - Please Complete Prior to First Appointment
