The EYFS’ outpatient counseling program offers a variety of mental health prevention and intervention services for children, youth and families that experience emotional and behavioral problems.  Our services include individual, group and family counseling utilizing recognized evidenced based proven practice models and are offered in our agency, schools, and client’s homes. Many of these services are offered for bilingual Spanish speaking families.  EYFS accepts Medicaid, private pay and insurance and has a sliding fee scale available.

Individual & Family Counseling

EYFS provides individual and family counseling services that utilize recognized best practice family therapy models. Our therapists help families build strong structured households, enhance parenting skills, increase communication and assist them in finding outside resources that can make a difference in their lives. These services are offered in our agency, schools, and clients’ homes.

Parent Child Interaction Training

Early intervention for children aged 3-7 who experience developmental delays and behavior problems and their adult support system. The evidence-based Parent Child Interaction Training (PCIT) is designed to strengthen parenting skills and reduce child behavioral problems. The 14-week program uses live coaching to help parents learn necessary skills for managing difficult behaviors.

Art and Play Therapy

EYFS therapists provide specialized art and play therapy with younger children, many of whom have suffered the trauma of sexual and/or physical abuse or neglect. Play and art therapy are often utilized to allow these children to act out internal conflicts, re-establish trust and work through the effects of trauma.

Spanish Language Services

EYFS offers bilingual individual and family counseling services for Spanish speaking clients. These services are provided in our agency sites, local schools and client’s homes.

Court-ordered Services

EYFS offers individual, group and family counseling to meet court mandated services.

Psychiatric  Medication Management

Medicaid clients receive medication prescription and medication management service supervised by the staff Psychiatrist.

Case Management Services

EYFS therapists and case managers assist clients and their families in acquiring basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and employment. In collaboration with King County Housing Authority, EYFS provides wraparound case management support services for homeless families enrolled in transitional housing.