Meet our Team

All of us at Folktown Counseling have obtained our masters degrees with either an associate or full license through the state of Washington (we do not hire “certified” BA level counselors). Additionally, each of us participate in our own personal therapy while working as counselors. This is due to our collective belief that as therapists we can only take someone as far as we have gone ourselves.

As clinicians it is our deepest joy to help clients in the reduction of mental health symptoms and guide them towards a journey of healing and personal growth. All of us (unless noted) are in network with Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Kaiser (PPO), Heritage & The First Choice Network.

Melani Karunasiri, LMHCA

Adults & Teens

I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area. I work primarily with adults in individual therapy. My approach is based in Relational therapy and attachment-based, psychodynamic and trauma-informed theories. See my full profile

In network with Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Kaiser (PPO), Heritage & The First Choice Network.

phone : (360) 797-9121
email : melani@folktowncounseling.com

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Emma Breysse, MA, LMHC

Adults

I am a licensed psychotherapist working primarily with adults. I work from a client-centered and trauma-aware, relational approach to therapy. I aim to work with you and your needs over any textbook or label, to examine your past and the forces that have shaped your life. See my full profile

In network with Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Kaiser (PPO), Heritage & The First Choice Network.

phone : (206) 880-3955
email : emma@folktowncounseling.com

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Allison Luxton, MA, LMHC

Adults

I am a Mental Health Counselor providing tele-health therapy to adults and adolescents throughout Washington state. My goal as a therapist is to support clients in what they experience in life, as well as make key connections to the past and present to bring healthy change. See my full profile

In network with Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Kaiser (PPO), Heritage & The First Choice Network.

phone : (253) 470-6947
email : allison@folktowncounseling.com

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Kelsey Watkins, LMHC

Adult & Adolescent

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing adult and adolescent counseling in Ballard. I treat clients struggling with relationships, emotional disturbance, depression and/or anxiety, trauma (past or present), family of origin concerns, and difficult life transitions. See my full profile

I currently do not bill insurance. I can provide you statement to use for potential reimbursement by your insurance.

phone : (206) 486-0895
email : kelsey@folktowncounseling.com

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Robert E. Deeble, LMHC

Adults & Couples

I am a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice since 2006. I work primarily with adults in individual therapy or couples therapy. My training and practice is based on relational psychotherapy and informed by a psychoanalytic perspective. See my full profile

In network with Premera, Lifewise, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Regence, Kaiser (PPO), Heritage & The First Choice Network.

phone : (206) 274-5889
email : robert@folktowncounseling.com

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Skipper

Everyone

Skipper is an English Cream Golden Retriever. He is known to visit the office on occasion and loves to sit with clients (although he is also prone to falling asleep during sessions). His favorite snacks are Trader Joe’s unsalted peanut butter pretzels. See my full profile

Please let us know, if for any reason you have a fear of dogs, and we will schedule you on a day when he is not at the office.

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