Phone: (206)709-6688 - Fax: (206) 709-5808
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR INJURED WORKERS
-BHI & PSYCHOTHERAPY-
Phone: (206)709-6688 - Fax: (206) 709-5808
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR INJURED WORKERS
-BHI & PSYCHOTHERAPY-
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 is also an approved clinical supervisor. She provides holistic care to assist individuals facing chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, trauma/PTSD, and relationship concerns. Her expertise includes seven 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.
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS
Our team of therapists includes our founding clinicians and a group of highly qualified contract providers. Together, we bring a depth of experience supporting individuals recovering from workplace injuries, with a strong understanding of the psychological, emotional, and practical challenges involved. We serve a diverse population of injured workers and are especially proud to offer culturally responsive care for Spanish-speaking clients, with nine therapists who provide services in Spanish. This allows us to ensure that more individuals can access care in the language they feel most comfortable using, fostering stronger connection, trust, and meaningful progress in treatment
We have therapists licensed in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Texas.
EXECUTIVE 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.
