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Rodney A. Jong MS, LMFT

True Love and Prayer are learned in the moment when prayer becomes impossible and the heart is turned to stone.  -Thomas Merton

I have put answers to questions people have asked about in the past.  If you have a question, please send it in on the form below.  If it has general interest I will not only answer you directly but post it to this page.

  • The Educational Differences Between the Counseling Professionals

    • Psychiatrist - Licensed Medical Doctor, Board Certified
    • Licensed Psychologist - Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology or Doctor of Education who has at least 1500 hours of supervised post doctoral practice and passed the national exam
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Masters Degree -  2 years of supervised practice, passed the national exam
    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Masters Degree - 3 years of supervised practice, passed the national exam
    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Masters Degree  - 3 years of supervised practice, passed the national exam
    • Certified Psychoanalyst - certification is from a private psychanalytical society and not the state.  May be required to possess Masters degree or higher
    • Registered Counselor - no educational requirements, no supervised practice requirement, no examination requirement

  • Do you accept insurance?

    • I am a preferred provider for United Healthcare, FirstChoice, and Uniform Medical Plan.
    • I am also contracted as an Employee Assistance Plan Provider with APS, United Behavior Healthcare, Managed Health Network.
    • For insurance companies not listed, clients will be billed directly, and can submit the statements for insurance reimbursement according to the provisions of their policies. 

Do You Have a Question You Would Like Me to Answer?

   Please email me with questions: rodneyjongsr@gmail.com

Rodney A. Jong MS,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1160 140th Avenue NE, suite F
 Bellevue, Washington, 98005
 
Phone: 206 499 9325
Fax: 425 637 1289