Counseling Practice – A Walk to Freedom Counseling
A Walk to Freedom Counseling is a mental health practice located at 921 Harvey Road NE, Suite C, in Auburn, Washington 98002. The practice serves individuals, couples, and families, with a clinical focus spanning addiction and relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, family and marital concerns, and mindfulness-based approaches to mental health. The Auburn location places the practice within reach of clients in the greater King County and Pierce County areas of Washington state.
The practice team includes Lynn Dalsing (Executive Director and Billing Coordinator), Michael Mitchell-Preston (Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee and Certified Peer Support), John Slightam (Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist), Ashlida Preston (Billing), and Julie Haskins (Human Resources and Office Coordinator). The inclusion of a board-certified psychiatrist on staff allows the practice to offer psychiatric evaluation in addition to counseling and peer support services, supporting a multi-disciplinary care model.
Mental health and psychiatric evaluations are available on a cash-only basis. Non-court-ordered evaluations are priced at $275, and court-ordered evaluations are $475. For other services, the practice accepts private insurance and offers self-pay options.
Sessions are conducted in person at the Auburn office. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Wednesday hours run from 9:00 am to noon, with a closure from noon to 2:00 pm before resuming afternoon operations.
Contact: phone (253) 939-2211 or email lynndalsing@awalktofreedom.com. The combination of licensed counseling, peer support, and psychiatric evaluation within one practice setting reflects the breadth of services available at this Auburn location. No year of establishment is stated on the website. The presence of a Certified Peer Support professional alongside clinical counseling staff and a psychiatrist creates a tiered service structure that accommodates clients at various stages of recovery or mental health treatment. Mindfulness-based approaches are listed alongside addiction, anxiety, and depression as distinct service areas, indicating that the practice integrates contemplative methods within its overall treatment offerings for individuals and families.