Rose Malcolm

Qualifications & Experience

With 11 years of experience in the mental health field, I hold a BA in Psychology from The University of Akron and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. I am currently working toward a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I have also served as a Labor and Post Partum Doula, a La Leche League Leader, and a Small Group Leader. Previously, I was actively involved in lay counseling roles, and I have always had a heart to serve women and their families.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I had often been told that I would make a great counselor because of my ability to actively listen and build others up. I decided to return to school for a degree because I was already in lay counseling roles. I felt that the Lord wanted me to do more, and that meant getting the education to follow where He was leading me. I wanted to honor God while helping others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I am an artist. My favorite way of expressing my artist self is through drawing, writing, or photography. I love to watch Champion or Premier league futball games; my favorite team is Tottenham Hotspurs. I also love swimming, taking small hikes, and traveling, even if it is just a day trip.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Coaching
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Marriage Counseling
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Couples Counseling

Depending on the struggles you are facing in your relationship, I offer a variety of therapeutic methods to meet your needs and help you heal and strengthen your bond. Many couples struggle with how to communicate in a healthy manner. In couples counseling, I teach couples how to use the Imago Dialogue, which promotes understanding, active listening, and empathy. I use quite a bit of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as well, which is a gentle approach that looks at attachment and emotions.

I will help you and your partner learn your triggers and how you can make sense of the trigger and your partner’s behavior. Then we will work on how to heal from the triggers by changing the behavior that hurt your partner. We may also work on a genogram to learn what patterns existed in your family of origin and how you continue those patterns. We could also explore attachment wounds and how those wounds affect your marriage. If you and your partner are struggling with only one issue, I will use a Solution-Focused approach, which looks at your strengths. We will collaborate to find a fair solution.

Women’s Issues

When I am counseling a woman on women’s issues, I bring into the session my knowledge as a Christian mother of 11 children and a prior Labor and Postpartum Doula. I will offer a confidential space for you to process your struggles without fear of judgment. I have often found as a therapist that many issues stem from learned patterns from our families. I will work with your strengths to find new ways to cope with life as you also learn to get rid of old, negative patterns.

Trauma

In trauma counseling, I use Polyvagal Theory to map out your nervous system. I will help you map out your automatic responses, which helps you better understand why you feel the way you do and why you make the choices you make. We will also discuss practical ways for you to process your trauma. As we progress through therapy, I will teach you how to regulate your emotions, work on your interpersonal relationships, tolerate stress, and learn to be present in the moment.

Infidelity and Affairs

When I am working with couples with a history of affairs or infidelity, I have found that infidelity is often a symptom of something else. Usually there are problems within the marriage and I will work with you and your partner to identify those issues and collaborate to resolve them in a respectful, healthy way. We will also seek to identify the triggers in each partner and take steps to work through them in a healthy manner.

Family Counseling

When engaging in family counseling, I set out to collaborate with the family on boundaries to maintain safety for all members of the family. I remind the family that no one person is the sole reason for the problems they are struggling with. I provide a welcoming space for every member of the family to have a voice and share their struggles and concerns. We will work to understand the family patterns, look at how the family is modeled, and learn how the family is set up as a hierarchy. I will work with you and your family on communication, problem solving, setting up boundaries, and changing hurtful behaviours.

Availability (by office location):

• Puyallup – Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Online (WA Only) – Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.