Bridging Counseling has Masters level counselors who are registered and/or licensed with the State of Washington . All have experience in pastoral care and counseling as a means of revealing Christ's care, compassion and acceptance to those in difficulty, all in the framework of a Christian and Biblically based counseling approach. All information shared with your counselor is confidential.

Professional Counselors

Deb Ivancovich - Bridging Counseling Director - MA, MHCA - Deb is the director of Hillcrest Community Services and Bridging Counseling and a pastor at Hillcrest Chapel. She has over ten years of experience in pastoral care and counseling with an emphasis in individual, marriage & family, sexuality, trauma and grief & loss. Deb leads Living waters, a ministry dedicated to helping those struggling with relational and sexual brokenness. Deb has her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Western University , Langley , BC , Canada . MHCA # MC60169427.

 

Michael Black – MA, LMFTA – Mike has twenty-three years of experience.  He works with individuals, couples and families. Mike has a background working in chemical dependency. He is a counselor at a local middle school and especially enjoys working with adolescents. MA – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena , CA. Master of Arts in Family Ministries. Counseling  Registration Number – RC00008171.

 

 

 

 

Dawne Grove - MC, LMHC-  Dawne specializes in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse, and body image issues. She works with adults, college students and adolescents.  Dawne received a bachelors’ degree from Moody Bible Institute and Masters in Counseling from Trinity Western University , ACTS Seminary. She lives in Bellingham with her husband. LMHC # LH60169795.

 

 

 

 

Matthew Meyer  - MC - Matt approaches therapy from an eclectic variety of perspectives including Family Systems, Object Relations, Attachment, and Behavioral Theories.  He has completed intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D.B.T.), Emotionally Focused Therapy (E.F.T.), and Satir Therapy.  Matt is also part of MiddlePath Counseling, a group of DBT practitioners. Clients are viewed in the context of their relationships with others and how those relationships impact current levels of functioning.  Therapy is collaborative, holistic, and flexible, with intentions tailored to empower and meet specific goals set by the client.  In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and twins. He also enjoys reading and outdoor activities.  BS – Western Washington University , Bellingham , WA . Masters of Counseling from ACTS Seminary, Langley , B.C.  MHCA # 60148670. 

 

Amy Brandt – MS, LMFTA – Amy specializes in working with children, adolescents, and other families.  Amy also loves working with college students and is a certified PREPARE counselor (pre-marital counseling).  In her work with children and youth, Amy uses play and art therapy techniques.  Amy received her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University . Amy grew up in Bellingham and is newly married.  LMFTA#-MG60113212.

 

 

 

Kellie Furlan - MS, LMFTA- After completing her undergraduate studies in Psychology from the University of Washington in 1996, Kellie earned her Masters of sciences I Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University in 2001. Her work has focused on providing services to individual adults, couple or family therapy settings to facilitate the rediscovery of hope, the initiation of change and the unburdening of problems ranging from deep sadness and anxiety to relational gridlock and unhealthy relationships with one’s own body and food. Kellie has a special interest in the ways that our emotional, relational and physical health are inextricably related and has completed additional training and professional experience working with those struggling with chronic medical conditions. LMFTA#-MG 60145703.