Introduction: Hello & Welcome

Welcome to Your First Virtual Session

I am delighted to welcome you to our practice and look forward to working with you on your journey towards better mental health. My name is Vera Dragonchuk, and I am the founder and psychotherapist at Renton Counseling Center.

Virtual sessions with me are designed to provide you with the same level of care and support as in-person appointments, all from the comfort of your own space. During our first session, we will discuss your goals, concerns, and any questions you may have about the process. This will help us create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.

Please ensure you have a quiet, private space for our session, and a stable internet connection. If you have any technical issues or need assistance setting up, feel free to reach out to us beforehand.

To enhance our sessions, we utilize AI transcription technology to accurately capture our conversations. This allows us to focus more on your care and less on documentation, ensuring a more efficient and personalized experience.

I am here to support you every step of the way, and I am committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals. If you have any questions or need further information before our session, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Looking forward to meeting you virtually.

Approach

The single most precious gift we possess is our human self-awareness; it holds our potential for pleasure, for love and for meaningful work. Emotional problems can rob us of this potential and lock us in a sort of experiential darkness. As a therapist, I assist others in the difficult and very personal journey from pain into and greater personal freedom.

In psychotherapy, with me, I will put my prejudice, biases, and personal issues aside and become a receiver of your story. Your job is to talk about what’s on your mind and speak as freely and honestly as you can. My job is to listen carefully; paying attention to the emotional side of things so that we can understand better and resolve what might be hurting.
 
My preparation in counseling includes both a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Northwest University, with a special focus on cross-cultural psychology.

"Feedback- Informed Treatment"

Evidence-Based Programs and Practices are integrated into each therapy session are outcome-based short rating scales that measure predictors of therapeutic success. Outcome rating scale (ORS) measures patients functioning and psychological well being throughout the week. Client rating scale (SRS) measures therapeutic alliance, between patient and therapist.
View results here

 
Spiritual Integration
I believe there is a spiritual meaning to our existence and emotional well being. There is such a thing as living within our own philosophy of life, our ethics and adherence to our own personal moral code. 

Hypnotherapy  Integration
One of the psychotherapy servcies I offer is integration of hypnotherapy into the psychotherapy sessions. Hypnosis is as a powerful tool to support your mental health journey. Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, often referred to as a trance. This state allows individuals to explore thoughts, feelings, and memories that may be hidden from their conscious mind, helping to address various psychological issues.

Our hypnotherapy sessions are designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, phobias, and other mental health challenges. By working with your subconscious mind, we aim to uncover the root causes of your concerns and facilitate lasting positive changes. Whether you're looking to overcome specific issues or enhance your overall well-being, hypnotherapy can be an effective and transformative approach.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for your hypnotherapy sessions. Our experienced therapists will guide you through the process, ensuring that you feel comfortable and empowered every step of the way.  

Culture Focused 

We live in a diverse area; filled with many different cultures and ethnic groups. It’s important to pay attention to our cultural identity and find ways to tap into its unique and creative potential. Individuals who are foreigners to the US bring a wealth of information and experiences, but they also face issues of relocation, displacement, isolation and loss. As a foreigner to America, I understand and appreciate the importance of being connected to family and one's cultural community. My greatest delight and satisfaction comes from interacting with people from different cultures. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to listen with an open mind and be able to respond positively and constructively as we engage in a therapeutic relationship.

Learn more about adjusting to life in America.
 

Founding RCC Psychotherapist 

Vera Draganchuk established RCC to support providers in collaborative group setting to succeed in providing excellent mental health services to our community. The opportunity to work with patients in their mental health journey is an incredible job and Vera's passion is to mentor other providers to do the same as they come work at RCC. Her goal is to hire, train, and develop a highly competent team of professional psychotherapists who provide competent service to the local community.

Psychotherapy Skills:

Psychotherapy Intake assessment
CrisisManagement
Hypnotherapy
Integrating scales, statistically validated outcomes
Symptom management

Credentialing skills:

Group contract negotiation
Provider Credentialing with insurance
CAQH Management
Provider Validation

Claim, Billing, and Payment Management

 Patient invoicing
Insurance claim billing
Utilization review
Benefit checks Authorization
Treatment planning
Aging balance management
Efficient payment collection practices
Office Ally Clearinghouse set up and management.

Technology Integration:

Office 365 environment to manage scheduling and virtual appointments
Azure Communication basic utilization and integration
FIT-Outcomes management of clinic aggregate data for outcomes
Basic IT with VOIP through Microsoft Teams
Integration of Microsoft Teams platform for peer-to-pee project management and communication and virtual visits

Employee management

Hiring and onboarding
Performance improvement plans and employee retention
Conflict resolution
Weekly and monthly one on one and group meetings
Eliciting and delivering difficult feedback
Practicing utilizing feedback in decision making

View past experience and resume on LinkedIn
 

AREAS OF INTEREST & EXPERTISE

Generalist: successfully treated multiple psychological problems, view results here.
1st & 2nd generation immigrants
Cross-cultural issues


MODALITIES
Psychodynamic Approach
Group psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy

LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, Russian, Ukranian

TRAINING
Professional Training

Forms and Disclosures
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Click here to complete PHQ9 Health Questionnaire 
Click here to authorize release of records

Existing Patient? Sign into patient portal with Therapy Appointment