MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR INJURED WORKERS
PHONE: (206)709-6688
FAX: (206)709-5808
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR INJURED WORKERS
PHONE: (206)709-6688
FAX: (206)709-5808
Alec Appel, LMHC
Alec is a dedicated mental health professional with a passion for holistic care, integrating nutrition and wellness into the healing process. He has devoted his career to helping individuals overcome struggles with chronic pain, addiction, trauma, and life challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Alec has many years of experience working with injured workers in the L&I system, guiding them through the psychological impact of their injuries and the complexities of the claims process. Having personally navigated the challenges of the L&I system himself, Alec brings a unique empathy and insight to clients facing similar obstacles. This experience became a powerful motivator to help others reclaim their lives from pain and associated stress. With a strong background in working with diverse populations, Alec is passionate about empowering clients to achieve lasting recovery and personal growth.
Sandra Martinez, LMHC, EMMHS
Sandra is a bilingual therapist, fluent in English and Spanish, with ten years of experience as a mental health therapist and ethnic minority mental health specialist. She provides holistic care to assist individuals facing chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, trauma/PTSD, and relationship concerns. Her expertise includes six years of experience helping injured workers navigate L&I workers' compensation claims and cope with the psychological impact of their injuries. Additionally, she has several years of experience working at an addiction treatment center as well as a community mental health center for the Latino community. Committed to advocating for clients' mental well-being, she brings empathy and expertise to provide valuable and trusted support.
Company Director
Adolfo Martinez Gasca
Adolfo plays a vital role in shaping the company’s mission. With a strong background in business and organizational management, he oversees operations, team coordination, and program development. His leadership supports not only the internal functioning of the organization but also the broader counseling community through advocacy and collaboration. Originally from Mexico, Adolfo brings a valuable cross-cultural perspective to his work, guiding efforts to expand access to mental health services for diverse and underserved populations. He is committed to fostering inclusive environments where both clients and professionals can thrive.
Contract Therapists
Julissa Anguiano Perez, LSWAIC
Julissa is a bilingual therapist dedicated to creating a welcoming and non-judgmental space for healing, with a special focus on serving marginalized communities of color. She currently provides part-time remote counseling to injured workers with L&I worker’s compensation claims and also owns her private practice, EK Counseling Services, PLLC. She holds a degree in Psychology from Washington State University and earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington. Her professional experience spans non-profits, child welfare, and medical social work. As a Mexican immigrant, Julissa’s personal journey deeply informs her commitment to culturally sensitive care and making therapy more accessible to Spanish-speaking individuals.
Suzanne Gentry, LMHC
Suzanne is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a diverse background supporting individuals across a wide range of settings. She brings valuable experience working with individuals navigating chronic pain and the complexities of the Labor & Industries (L&I) system, offering compassionate support to those coping with both physical and emotional recovery. She has experience in private practice, addiction treatment centers, community mental health, and the criminal justice system. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through individual, group, and family counseling. Her integrative, client-centered approach helps individuals regain stability, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing.
Serving all of Washington State
