Laura Williamson, EdD, MAC, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Work Phone: 425-336-4670
What I love about life is that it is relentless. In the best way, life requires full participation and will not let up until you are transformed. Knowing this, I am truly passionate about supporting people, at any stage and ability, to pivot from a static position toward a more creative, dynamic, and emerging way of being.
Simple, but not easy. A price has to be paid, and that price is giving up old thinking and behavioral patterns. Leave them behind. Join us in investing in your growth, in designing your life, in reinvigorating the passion within yourself, your team, and your organization!
I have worked with the Washington State Women’s Correctional Facility, YWCA Angeline’s Day Center, PEER Seattle, Social Advocates for Youth, L3/Wescam Corporation, Boeing Computer Services, Physio-Control, Los Angeles Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, United States Air Force, Air National Guard, and several universities including Pierce College, Central Washington University, City University of Seattle, Argosy University, DeVry University, and Ashford University.
I have extensive academic training with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy minor Accounting, three master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology, Adult Education for Diverse Learners, and Business Administration, and a doctorate in Education. I also have extensive professional training in Gottman Couples Training – Level I, LifeSpan Integration (LI) – Level II, Relational Life Therapy (RLT) – Level I, AIDS Training, TeleHealth for Mental Health Professionals, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), “The Work” Byron Katie (BK) – No Body Intensive and Mental Cleanse, and Psychological First Aid.
As a family systems, addictions, Buddhist-infused, and trauma-informed center, I was attracted to Eastside Center for Healing (ECFH), for its integrated and holistic approach to therapy and wellness. If you want to get well, come here. We do not mess around and will get right at it. I am honored to work under the clinical supervision of Laura J. Halford, LMHC, SUDP.
Patrick D. Sylvers, PhD
Licensed Psychologist (WA State)
Work Phone: (425) 367-6783
Pat is a seasoned psychologist and psychotherapist. He has years of experience specializing in helping people optimize productivity, clarify meaning and purpose, and effectively deal with stress and anxiety. Pat has specialized training in several treatment methods with an emphasis on trauma-informed therapies. He believes that therapy is a collaborative experience driven by the wants and goals of his clients. He views therapy as an active process and a mutual commitment to personal growth. Pat is passionate about helping others find their best selves and lead fulfilling lives. He provides individual and group therapy to adults as well as couples counseling.
Pat earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and completed his doctoral training at Emory University. He was trained as an aerospace and SERE psychologist with the United States Army and served as a psychologist in combat environments. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. Pat served for five years as the director of the APA-accredited psychology training program at the American Lake Veteran Affairs Medical Center and for ten years as an acceptance and commitment therapy consultant and trainer. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed research articles and multiple book chapters.
Pat meets the WAC requirements as a clinical supervisor in Washington State and has provided supervision for over a decade to counseling and psychology trainees and associates. Pat uses an empirically derived approach to clinical supervision known as Competency-Based Supervision (see Calendar & Shafranske, 2016). He believes that optimal supervision involves targeted, specific, and behaviorally based feedback with clear goals and expectations. He also views the supervision process as an opportunity for immense professional growth.
Megan M Savage, LSWAIC
Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical
Work Phone: (425) 367-6784
Megan is a child focused mental health clinician that focuses on meeting kiddos where they are at in their mental health journey. She focuses on a holistic approach understanding the family dynamics and other systems your child is involved with. She values creating a safe space for your kiddo to feel comfortable to share what is occurring in their daily life as it is happening from their point of view. She finds it helpful to identify the symptoms and how they are showing up through different areas of their life in their home environment, school and other interests to use a strengths based approach and work towards a healthier and happier childhood. Using different evidenced based models such as art therapy, play therapy, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Megan has over 5 years of experience as a professional in the mental health field working with clients from ages 4 years old to 80 years of age. Megan has worked with kiddos facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, low self esteem, psychosis, food-insecurity and those facing the asylum courts with their families. Megan has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, local non-profits, in-patient in hospital settings, individual, family and group sessions.
Megan attended the University of Washington to receive her Bachelors of Social Work in 2018; then went on to Columbia University in New York City to receive her Masters of Science in Social Work in 2020. Prior to working at Eastside Center for Healing (ECFH) Megan was working in community mental health to work with clients 6-68 years old that are underserved in an out-patient setting.
Although a young therapist Megan has experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), trauma-informed counseling including elements of CBT, holistic and mindfulness approaches. As Megan works towards her LICSW licensure in WA state, she is under the clinical supervision of Laura Halford, LMHC, SUDP.
In her off time Megan enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and eating yummy foods. Megan has lived abroad for over 6 years and learned to speak German by ear!
Stacey Chapman, LSWAIC
Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical
Work Phone: (425) 223-4543
A compassionate advocate for mental health, Stacey is a skilled mental health clinician at Eastside Center for Healing in Bellevue, Washington. She specializes in adolescent mental health, family therapy, and parent coaching, with a focus on helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity exploration, technology addiction, and family conflict.
Stacey cultivated a deep understanding of child development, learning theories, and the importance of family involvement during more than 10 years in education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Washington State University. Motivated to make a broader impact, she transitioned into mental health care and pursued a Master of Social Work from Walden University, where she honed her clinical skills and therapeutic interventions. Additionally, she holds a Substance Use Disorder Certification from Lake Washington Technical Institute, equipping her to address co-occurring disorders and addiction-related challenges with an integrative and holistic approach.
With over three years of experience as a psychotherapist and family coach, Stacey has worked extensively with teens and families, offering practical guidance to navigate the challenges of modern life, including technology addiction and its impact on emotional well-being. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family systems approaches, blending traditional techniques with innovative methods rooted in mental health and neuroscience.
As an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Stacey creates a safe and affirming space for individuals exploring gender and sexual identity, while also guiding families toward deeper understanding and connection. Her approach to therapy is client-centered and strengths-based, empowering clients to build resilience and emotional health.
Stacey is lifelong learner, continuously explores advancements in neuroscience and innovative therapeutic practices. Passionate about personal growth, she enjoys reading, traveling, and immersing herself in diverse cultures to gain fresh perspectives that enrich her practice.
Angela Yoon, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Angela Yoon's goal as your counselor is for you to feel seen, heard, and known as she works with together with people to identify their heartaches as well as their hopes and longings. She will listen attentively and honor your story, seeking to engage with you and bear witness to both your pain and your resilience.
Therapy offers a unique opportunity for you to engage with your story, to explore with curiosity and kindness, to be seen and heard, and to heal and grow. She will approach the work together by inviting a trustworthy, professional collaboration to explore your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the stories that have shaped who you are today. Angela's philosophy is that we were created to flourish in our relationships and so often relational experiences feel disconnected, confusing, and messy.
Through the context of building a safe and secure therapeutic relationship, She offers an attuned presence while listening with empathy and compassion. She provides professional counseling for teens, adult individuals, and families. Whether you’re dealing with issues related to insecurity in relationships, difficulties stemming from trauma, addiction, anxiety, fear, shame, depression, or other concerns, she will provide compassion and grace as she works with you to establish an individualized treatment plan to meet your needs. He goal is to walk with you through your healing journey to help in your healing.
Angela has been working in this field since 2019, with extensive experience in mental health and social services. Her work includes outreach, crisis intervention, case management, co-response with law enforcement, and providing counseling services to individuals facing behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, and homelessness. She has built strong partnerships with community organizations to ensure continuous care for those she serves.
She holds a Master’s in Counseling and Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Family Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle. Angela loves spending time outdoors, whether it's skiing, hiking, or taking walks along the beach and believes that nature has its own way of fostering healing.
Laura J. Halford, SUDP, LMHC
Director/Founder
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional
Certified (EMDR) Therapist
Direct number: 425-279-5962
Laura is the founder and director of Eastside Center for Healing, established in 2004. Her work is rooted in the belief that wellness must be preserved in environments that demand high productivity, especially within entrepreneurial, executive, and high-tech family systems. She brings a nuanced understanding of what it means to maintain functionality without losing connection to self or others.
A Navy Reserve veteran from a military family, Laura understands firsthand the impact of multiple deployments and long-term service on individual and relational health. Since 2010, she has focused on supporting first responders and their families, as well as veterans and commercial pilots. Her clinic contracts with the Bellevue Police Department and provides behavioral health services across several departments in the Greater Seattle area.
Her clinical orientation is integrative. Drawing from family systems, EMDR, addiction recovery models, mindfulness, and long-standing meditation practice, Laura approaches therapy with pragmatism, directness, and respect for each client’s pace and readiness for change. She is attuned to the complexities of trauma recovery in people whose roles require them to remain calm under pressure and often prioritize others’ needs above their own.
These days, Laura's clinical focus is on conducting EMDR therapy, teaching meditation and mental health and substance use assessments for individuals navigating the court system—offering clear, trauma-informed evaluations for those facing family court-legal, professional, or licensing consequences.
As a clinical supervisor for over two decades, Laura meets WAC requirements in Washington State and supports emerging therapists in finding their clinical voice. Her supervision style encourages personal reflection, skill refinement, and sustainability in practice. Therapist wellness is a central focus—she holds space for the reality of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and the need for boundaries in caregiving work.
She works with executives, first responders, entrepreneurs, clinicians, and high-profile professionals—people whose outer responsibilities often obscure inner distress. Her approach is collaborative, humorous when needed, and deeply curious. Clients describe her as clear-eyed, skilled, and able to name what matters without forcing the process.
Laura comes from three generations of helping professionals. She was mentored early on by her grandfather, a psychiatrist who emphasized meditation, nutrition, and group process as foundations for healing. Her father, now retired, served in community mental health as a social worker.
Her clinical work is guided by deep respect for resilience, the long arc of healing, and the importance of staying human in systems that can feel dehumanizing.