At Fountaingate Wellness, we combine therapy, counseling, and Neurofeedback to support your mind, relationships, and professional well-being.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma can be defined as a psychological, emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing. Survivors of trauma can be left with feelings of anger, shame, isolation, and despair.

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can develop after exposure to an intensely traumatic event. You may feel guilt or responsibility for the event, and even hopelessness. Anyone can experience trauma, regardless of race, gender, economic status, or religious background.

How Do I Begin Counseling?

Trauma therapy can help reduce fear and anxiety, build trust within yourself and others, and offer validation and perspective to your experiences. With treatment, you can begin to recover from trauma and feel safe again.

What Is Hypnosis Therapy?

Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation that allows subjects to explore their inner thoughts and memories with a heightened focus. Hypnosis therapy is the controlled induction of hypnosis by a licensed professional. This form of therapy can be effective in helping people cope with trauma, stress, phobias and anxiety. The conscious is the practical, logical side of our mind. Sometimes experiences in the subconscious can begin to have a negative effect. With hypnotherapy, it is possible to release those limiting feelings and find solutions. It is a powerful therapy for personal development and reaching goals around habits and daily behaviors. Hypnotherapy is totally unique from any other therapy because it works directly with the subconscious mind, which will only accept beneficial suggestions.

Is Hypnosis Safe?

There is a common myth that hypnosis is unsafe, even dangerous. Hypnosis therapy is safe for anyone looking to improve maladaptive habits or thought patterns. No one has ever been harmed while being in a hypnotic state with a licensed therapist.

What Does Couples Therapy Look Like?

Couples therapy is a chance for you and your partner to reconnect, rebuild trust, and support one another. During the first session, expect to discuss the history of your relationship distress. The therapist will want to know the main problems you are experiencing, and what causes the most stress within your relationship.
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Some aspects of relationship stress that may be discussed include parenting conflicts, intimacy issues, and communication issues. It is essential to be open and honest about your relationship history with your therapist because it is the basis for setting goals in counseling.

How Do I Get Started?

Starting couples therapy can be an overwhelming and vulnerable experience. Our team is here to make sure you feel supported and seen throughout your journey. Please give us a call or contact us at our Marysville office to learn more about our current availability for couples.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy intended for treating the painful psychological effects of traumatic experiences. For some, this may come in the form of depression, anxiety, avoidance, and, most notably, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR helps individuals “reprocess” painful or scary experiences by employing the brain’s natural tendency to heal and recover through bilateral stimulation. This might be eye movements, tapping, or audio input. Then, the body can properly store and integrate the experience into long-term memory, relieving the side effects. EMDR therapy is extensively researched and a proven method in treating trauma. Learn more about EMDR and its history here.

Interested in Starting EMDR Therapy?

Tyler Potzler is an EMDR therapist trained by Paula Merucci, LCSW. He is currently accepting new clients at Fountaingate Wellness. Please visit our Contact page to get in touch.

What Can I Expect From the EMDR Process?

EMDR is an 8-phase process that requires assessment, background, and foundational work before the “desensitization phase.” The length of these stages varies depending on the individual and helps determine if EMDR is right for you. Think of it like open-heart surgery—no competent surgeon would begin without fully understanding the patient’s history and readiness. EMDR is not usually a quick, one- or two-session process, though some clients may process a singular event quickly. Together with your therapist, you’ll establish a “target memory,” build rapport, and be guided through the process. While there is no set timeline, EMDR often takes 6–12 sessions but may be shorter or longer depending on complexity. A single EMDR session can sometimes feel as impactful as several talk therapy sessions due to its intensity, but results vary based on individual needs. Learn more about EMDR at EMDRIA.

What is Family Therapy?

Family therapy is a treatment of therapy designed to improve the functioning of a family unit. Whether one of your family members is experiencing difficult life transitions, or you are seeking a closer relationship with your loved ones, your therapist will work alongside you to develop healthy boundaries and clear communication. Family therapy can help managing conflicts and improve relationships between family members.

• During your time in family therapy, your therapist may:
• Clarify words and feelings so that everyone understands each other
• Help your family members understand the impact of their words and actions
• Help your loved ones explore how you can all work together to make positive changes
• Suggest strategies for changing problematic patterns of behaviors

How Can my Loved Ones and I Get Started?

Our goal is to help your family reconnect and reach a new level of understanding with one another. Please call our front desk or submit an online inquiry to schedule an intake appointment with one of our licensed counselors. We have telehealth options available for families residing in Washington state.

What Is Life Coaching?

Life Coaching is a process that a life coach (wellness professional) implements to transform someone’s life according to their goals. Basically, a life coach works with their client to help them achieve desired professional and personal goals, and generally improve the self-fulfillment levels of the coachee.

What Does a Life Coach Do?

• Helps to identify or clarify goals
• Understand the root of the issues and break the circles of bad habits, events, etc.
• Guides clients toward finding the solutions to overcome obstacles that hold them back
• Ensures that they teach the client “how to fish” – giving them the tools to overcome problems on their own
• Develop skills that encourage long-term change

A life coach will also contribute to the client’s better work-life balance, eliminate fears and anxieties and trigger the client’s creativity. Most importantly, a huge amount of work will be done in working with the client’s subconsciousness and mindset change. The difference between life coaching and therapy is that life coaches cannot treat mental health conditions. Also, a life coach does not need formal education or a degree to be one. However, it is vital to be a professional as you are going to work with people and their lives. So, first of all, get educated on coaching methodologies, choose your niche and practice a lot.

Professional Consultation

Fountaingate Wellness offers professional consultation for individuals and groups who are licensed individual and marital counselors and social workers who would like to process the challenges of being an instrument of change while actively treating patients. Dr. Scott Wykes holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has specific training in assisting new and seasoned therapists in working through such clinical issues as countertransference, resistance, burn-out and other topics. Interested in learning more? Dr. Wykes has instructed numerous classes as an Assistant Professor for a CACREP accredited and ACA-approved Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program (2008-11). He has also performed as an Adjunct Professor and Instructor for master’s level counseling related classes at other institutions. Dr. Wykes enjoys collaborating with counselors who wish to enthusiastically approach the supervision process. He prefers supervisees who are looking for more than a supervision experience of merely checking off boxes, but rather, one who is willing to wrestle with oneself as an instrument of change that won’t get in the way of the change process. If that is you and you would like to collaborate with him, call our office: 360-653-0374.