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Mayda Taney M.A., M.Ed.

LH00010 651

Inner Well Counseling & Art Therapy
info@innerwellcounseling.com

206-304-1954

824 S. 309th Pl.
Federal Way, WA 98003  

Mayda possesses a unique combination of expertise with 14 years as a special education teacher and her clinical degree and experience.  Because of this expertise, she is extraordinarily equipped to consult with and coach parents in navigating and negotiating the educational system on behalf of their children.  She can educate and assist parents with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s); 504 plans; educational testing and the results and advocacy on behalf of children.  

Mayda provides coaching and consulting for parents and professionals in the areas of developmental disabilities and special education.  She has expertise working with children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette ’s syndrome, mood disorders and those that are medically fragile.  Mayda also has experience working with children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder.  

In her work as an educator, Mayda has worked with children and families brought together by domestic and international adoption as well as kinship adoption.  She has had the opportunity to work with families of many cultures and configurations.   

Mayda also provides Counseling/Therapy services and Parent Education/Coaching services.

Shelley Sears-Seigal MA Ed., MA Psy.
RC00054796

Positive Steps
9814 Harborview Place
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

253-241-8566

shelleysears@mypositivesteps.com

www.mypositivesteps.com

Shelley works with young children (from birth and up), families, teenagers, adult individuals and couples. Her work with children includes specialties in foster/adoption issues, attachment and separation, children with special needs, specialized tutoring, home-school support, school related anxiety and behavioral issues.

With a valid teaching license, Shelley is able to provide home-school families with lesson planning, specialized tutoring or academic assessments.

Shelley also provides Counseling/Therapy Services, Parent Education/Family Coaching Services and Training/Workshop Services.

Shelley provides services in her office in Gig Harbor or in the home of clients.