MCS TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Our Mission
MCS staff and clinicians are here to support you in dealing with life's challenges. From navigating the process of joining our practice to ensuring that our therapists can support your growth, MCS will be with you every step of the way. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in need of guidance as they address issues of mental health and strive for happier, healthier lives.
Our Team
Training Staff
Julie Canterbury, LMHC (she/her) MCS Owner
Julie is the founder of MCS Counseling and works to build community partnerships while also functioning as a business consultant. She is certified in the state of Washington with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University-Seattle. At MCS Counseling, Julie has aspired to create a relaxed and professional environment in order to allow individuals the opportunity to work toward healthy breakthroughs with our providers and counselors. The professionals she’s chosen to work with stay up-to-date with contemporary developments in diagnoses and treatment in order to ensure that they are always treating MCS patients in the most effective method possible. Dr. Matt Poinsett, LMHC (he/him) MCS Clinical Director
Matt has dedicated his education and professional pursuits to understanding the process of building strength, resilience, and wellness in individuals, couples, and groups. His approach to therapy facilitates insight and the development of skills necessary for people to live happier healthier lives. Matt’s diverse therapeutic experiences included wilderness-based therapy, inpatient crisis care, intensive partial hospitalization services, and private practice. Additionally, he has a passion for community outreach and bringing mental and emotional well-being to the general population. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State University and earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. Gillian Farrell, LICSW (she/her) MCS Director of Training and Education
Gillian is passionate about providing an inclusive and affirming environment for all those seeking care. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2019. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including Advanced ART, and integrates this alongside her humanistic approach, drawing on both somatic and cognitive techniques. Gillian specializes in complex trauma, including dissociative identity disorder (DID), developmental trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD, recognizing that grief, loss, and identity struggles are often woven throughout these experiences. She also works extensively with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, providing affirming care that honors the unique ways their brains process and respond to the world. Gillian believes trust and safety are the foundation of therapy, and works collaboratively to identify what approach best fits each individual’s needs so that they feel safe, valued, and understood. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as Director of Education and Training, supporting the growth and development of clinicians through training and mentorship. Her space will always be LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, anti-racist, body-positive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. She will accept you and provide quality care to you exactly as you are.