About Us
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.”—Augustine “Og” Mandino II, American Author (1923-1996).
Our Story
OUR STORY
Since the beginning of navigation, sailors would use the stars to guide their path during their expeditions. Although they were in darkness, they took comfort in the stars, knowing they were never lost, as long as they looked up at the stars, lighting their path in the night sky. Within Leo, one of the oldest constellations, lies Regulus, which marks the heart of the lion. The brilliant blue-white star of Leo, illuminates the sky as soon as the sun sets, glowing at the lion’s heart, as the lion’s guiding light. Regulus is also known to usher in the Spring season: the season of new beginnings.
When each person takes the first step in seeking counseling, he or she embarks on an individualistic expedition towards personal growth through positive change. We believe counseling is a journey, and like the stars, we are your guide in navigating that nebulous journey. Despite the darkness, despite the uncertainty, we are that comfort: you will never be lost. Like the stars—like Regulus—we guide your path in exploration, self-discovery, and healing. We also believe in harnessing each person’s strength and courage towards their path in positive change and personal growth; strength and courage: that of the heart of a lion.
We are a team of clinicians dedicated in working with individuals to develop healthy coping skills for daily stresses, life transitions, healing from PTSD and other trauma, and other challenges in life we may face, to generate positive, transformative change. One community we are passionate in supporting are those who exhibit strength and courage on a daily basis: First Responders, including Law Enforcement Officers, or LEOs. We understand the unique needs and challenges associated with the First Responder community (including trauma), and challenges the families of First Responders face. We recognize that people of all communities have experienced unique challenges, including PTSD and other traumas. We welcome, and are dedicated in helping all individuals embarking on their journey towards healing, personal growth, and overall wellness, illuminated by the lion’s guiding light, transitioning into a new beginning.
Our Mission
We believe in each person’s power for personal growth through their strength and courage. As with any journey, it can be unknown; with our clinicians, you can be comforted, and confident that you will never be lost— the expedition towards positive change may have twists and turns, but you will always be guided towards your targeted destination. Life can be overwhelming, especially with an unprecedented health phenomenon, causing additional stress and uncertainty. In response, our team of therapists are specialized in providing tele-
therapy—confidential, HIPAA-compliant online counseling, both convenient to balance work and family schedules, and to ensure physical safety, from the privacy and sanctuary of your home. Together, we can navigate your journey of exploration, self-discovery, and healing.
HEALING WITH THE LION’S GUIDING LIGHT. REGULUS COUNSELING.
Tele-therapy
In response to the unprecedented health phenomenon, our team of therapists offer tele-therapy—confidential, secure, HIPAA-compliant online counseling to ensure physical safety, while also removing the barrier of physical location. We connect via your computer, tablet, or smartphone, from the privacy of your home.
We recognize some clients’ hesitance in participating in tele-therapy, with concerns over the loss of the personal interaction. Numerous scientific studies have shown that tele-therapy is just as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy, with higher retention rates, while also increasing access to care. Studies have also shown that tele-therapy delivered by video conference is effective for depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder. Tele-therapy is an invaluable option to ensure you can continue your path towards wellness, as we look ahead towards the future, with the hope to continue your journey with you, face-to-face, once it is safe. [Learn More]
INSURANCE
Life is already inundated with daily pressures. To alleviate undue expenses (and consequent stresses), we only accept insurances in which clients can utilize in-network benefits. We encourage our clients to contact their insurance provider to get information about their specific mental or behavioral health benefits provided in their policy and other pertinent information (deductibles, co-pays, explanation of benefits, authorizations, referrals from primary care physicians, your insurance provider is not providing benefits through a third party which is out-of-network with Regulus Counseling, etc.), for your personal knowledge and to mitigate potential billing issues in the future. Please note that if you have a high deductible, you are responsible for payment until that deductible is met.
We are preferred providers with the following insurances:
- Aetna
- First Choice
- GEHA
- Lifewise
- Premera
- Regence Blue Shield
- Tri West/VA
Meet our team
Jeff Watson, EdD, MS, LMHC, CMHC, LPC
I am a disabled Veteran of the United States Army, with a cumulative 22-year career in the military and as a first responder.
Duke, CCO
Hello, my name is Duke and
I am the Chief Cookie Officer.