
Panda’s Perch
A soft place to land, a steady place to grow

Calm support for life's heaviest moments.
About Pandas Perch
Pandas Perch, PLLC is a professional mental-health counseling and wellness practice founded by Amanda M. McDowell, M.A., LMHCA in Lacey, Washington. Panda’s Perch was created to bridge the gap between structured treatment and real-world recovery. The practice blends evidence-based therapy with a warm, community-focused approach.
Beyond individual and group therapy, Pandas Perch envisions a welcoming community space that blends connection, creativity, and personal development to make healing accessible for all. Whether you’re navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship changes, our collaborative approach ensures that insight and growth happen at your pace in a safe, supportive environment.
Our Services
Individual Therapy for Adults
One-on-one counseling in a safe, supportive environment using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Perfect for navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship changes.
Group Therapy & Workshops
Small-group sessions and psychoeducational workshops that foster healing through connection and shared experiences. Topics include emotional regulation, trauma recovery, boundaries and healthy relationships, and mindfulness-based creative expression.

Community Events & Wellness Workshops
Occasional community gatherings and mini wellness workshops that combine creativity, connection, and personal development. These events create an accessible, welcoming space for the community to explore healing and growth together.
Insurance and Finance
Fees
Individual Session Cost: $150 per session
Couples Session Cost: $170 per session
Sliding Scale: $50 off per self-pay rate.
Insurance In-Network Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Kaiser Permanente Northwest
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- United Healthcare EAP
- United Healthcare UHC / UBH
Payment Methods
- American Express
- Discover
- Master Card
- Visa
