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 concerns, grief, life transitions, parenting stress, and the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal fulfillment.
Originally from Ukraine, I came to the United States as a refugee. That experience shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, identity, and the impact of major life transitions. It continues to inform my work with clients who are navigating change, uncertainty, loss, and personal growth.
In addition to providing psychotherapy, I founded Renton Counseling Center and have trained and supervised therapists while overseeing thousands of episodes of care. I developed Method 14, a feedback-informed approach that incorporates client feedback and outcome measurement throughout treatment. Since formally tracking outcomes in 2021, 74% of completed episodes of care have reported achievement in their identified treatment goals.
I have advanced training in clinical hypnosis and continue to pursue ongoing education in hypnosis, psychotherapy, and outcome-informed treatment. My goal is to provide practical, effective care that helps clients create meaningful and lasting change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. My style is warm, engaged, direct, and collaborative. I strive to create an environment where clients feel supported enough to explore difficult topics while also feeling challenged to grow.
I value honesty, curiosity, and feedback. Rather than positioning myself as the expert on your life, I view therapy as a process of working together to better understand patterns, identify obstacles, and develop practical solutions. I welcome feedback about what is and is not working so that therapy remains focused on your goals.
My approach is informed by psychodynamic, interpersonal, and evidence-based treatment models. Depending on your needs, we may explore current challenges, relationship patterns, emotional experiences, family dynamics, habits, or beliefs that influence how you experience yourself and others.
While many clients come to therapy seeking relief from symptoms, my goal is not only to help you feel better, but also to help you better understand yourself and build a life that feels more connected, intentional, and meaningful.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Therapy begins with a thorough assessment of your concerns, history, strengths, relationships, and goals. During the first few sessions, I work to develop a comprehensive understanding of what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve.
Together, we create a treatment plan that reflects your priorities and goals. Throughout therapy, we regularly review progress using brief feedback and outcome measures to ensure that our work remains effective and responsive to your needs.
A typical session involves discussing current challenges, identifying patterns, exploring emotional experiences, and developing practical strategies for change. Depending on the situation, sessions may focus on problem-solving, insight-oriented exploration, skill-building, communication, relationship concerns, or processing significant life events.
Many clients choose to participate in Method 14, a structured, goal-focused approach designed to help create measurable progress within approximately 14 sessions. Others elect to continue therapy for longer periods as they work through ongoing concerns or return during new phases of life.
Sessions are conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams, and clinical hypnosis may be incorporated when clinically appropriate.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwest University (Counseling Psychology)
Professional memberships
- American Group Psychotherapy Association
- American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists
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.