About Vera Dragonchuk
Focus areas
Hypnotherapy
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Russian
Getting to know Vera Dragonchuk
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, clinical hypnotherapist, and founder of Renton Counseling Center. For more than 20 years, I have helped adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting stress, grief, life transitions, and the complexities of balancing work, family, and personal fulfillment.
As founder of Renton Counseling Center, I developed Method 14, a feedback-informed approach that integrates client feedback and standardized outcome measures into therapy. This process helps tailor treatment to each client's unique needs while allowing clinicians to review aggregate outcomes against large international benchmarks. I believe combining clinical expertise, client feedback, and outcome measurement helps create a more intentional and responsive therapeutic experience.
I have extensive training in clinical hypnosis and continue to pursue advanced education and consultation in hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also draw from interpersonal process and group psychotherapy principles, believing that lasting change occurs through insight, emotional growth, practical skill development, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
I have a particular interest in helping adults navigate midlife transitions, including the challenges of balancing careers, parenting responsibilities, relationships, caregiving roles, and personal fulfillment. Many individuals in this stage of life experience burnout, isolation, changing identities, and a desire for deeper connection and purpose.
I was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States at age 12. English is my primary language, and I understand and speak some Ukrainian and Russian. My experience navigating different cultures help
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, goal-oriented, and guided by ongoing feedback. My style is warm, engaged, and direct, with a focus on helping clients better understand themselves while creating meaningful and lasting change.
I use Method 14, a feedback-informed approach that incorporates brief outcome and session-rating measures throughout treatment. These tools help us monitor progress, identify concerns early, and ensure therapy remains responsive to your goals and needs.
I primarily work with clients using insurance benefits and offer appointments during weekday daytime hours. Because consistency is important, I encourage clients to establish a regular appointment schedule whenever possible.
Virtual sessions are conducted through Microsoft Teams. The first three sessions focus on developing a thorough understanding of your concerns, history, relationships, strengths, and goals. Together, we create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
An important milestone in my practice is Session 14. By this point, clients typically have enough experience to evaluate whether they have achieved their initial goals, would benefit from longer-term psychodynamic therapy, or should consider a different treatment approach. I view Session 14 as an opportunity to thoughtfully review progress and determine the most beneficial next steps.
For clients interested in clinical hypnosis, I offer limited in-person appointments in Renton, typically once per month, to establish the hypnosis component of treatment. Hypnosis can then be incorporated into ongoing virtual sessions when clinically appropriate.
For couples therapy, I utilize the SAVI (System for Analyzing Verbal Interaction) communication model, along with structured exercises and role-playing, to help partners improve communication and better understand one another. I also use feedback and outcome measures to gather perspectives from both partners and track progress throughout treatment.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions focus on developing a thorough understanding of your concerns, goals, personal history, relationships, strengths, and current challenges. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to distress and establish a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
A typical session begins with a brief check-in and review of feedback measures, followed by discussion of the issues that feel most important or urgent. Depending on your goals, sessions may include exploring emotions and relationship patterns, developing coping strategies, improving communication skills, processing life transitions, or working toward specific behavioral changes.
My approach is both practical and insight-oriented. Some clients benefit from learning concrete skills and strategies, while others choose to explore deeper emotional, relational, and psychodynamic themes. Most clients experience a combination of both approaches.
For clients utilizing clinical hypnosis, sessions may incorporate hypnosis-based interventions designed to support treatment goals such as stress management, confidence building, emotional regulation, habit change, or performance enhancement.
In couples therapy, I utilize the SAVI (System for Analyzing Verbal Interaction) communication model, along with structured communication exercises and role-playing, to help partners better understand one another, improve communication, and practice new interaction patterns in real time.
Throughout treatment, we regularly review progress, discuss what is working well, and make adjustments as needed. My goal is to create a therapeutic experience that is collaborative, purposeful, and responsive to your changing needs over time.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwest University (Counseling Psychology)
NPI number
1386779676
How soon can I make an appointment with Vera Dragonchuk?
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Is Vera Dragonchuk accepting new patients?
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What practice does Vera Dragonchuk work with?
Vera Dragonchuk works with Renton Counseling Center PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Vera Dragonchuk?
Vera Dragonchuk frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vera Dragonchuk on their profile.
What languages does Vera Dragonchuk speak?
Vera Dragonchuk speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian.