Counseling Practice – Comfortable Connections
Centralia, Washington-based Comfortable Connections is a counseling practice operated by Patty Dean, serving clients across the region from an office in Centralia, WA 98531. The practice specializes in supporting neurodiverse individuals of all ages, including those on the autism spectrum, as well as parents and caregivers navigating related concerns. Dean reports experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and has served as a grief counselor with Hospice.
Clinical approaches used at the practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specialties extend to grief and loss, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, with services available for children, teens, and adults. The practice describes itself as inclusive and affirming, welcoming individuals regardless of ability, race, sexual orientation, identity, or cultural background.
The practice aims to provide a safe, comfortable, and accepting environment as the foundation for therapeutic work. Populations served span all age groups, with particular attention to neurodiverse clients and their families. Parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental differences are also explicitly noted as a served population.
In-person sessions are available at the Centralia, Washington office. Contact options include phone (877) 269-9007, fax (509) 380-9997, and email at comfortableconnections@gmail.com. Office hours are listed as 9:00am to 6:00pm. Insurance accepted includes Premera and Regence, along with Ben’s Fund and private pay options for those seeking to self-fund services.
Specific credentials held by Patty Dean are not stated on the site, and no year of establishment is listed. Prospective clients can reach the practice by phone, email, or through the website’s contact features.