Meet our HDSA Washington State Chapter Social Worker –
Jessie Zheng | jzheng@hdsa.org | (360) 618-3325
Hello! I'm Jessie, a licensed clinical social worker and the HDSA Social Worker for the Washington State Chapter. I earned my master's degree in social work (MSW) from Washington University in St. Louis. Since 2023, I've had the privilege of working closely with the HD community, supporting individuals and families navigate the complexities of care.
My expertise includes caring for mental health, substance use disorders, accessing disability, other public benefits, medical care, and long-term care. I provide information on community resources, facilitate support groups, and collaborate with local professionals. With a compassionate approach, I'm dedicated to empowering the community to build resilience and achieve well-being. I'm here to help - hosting the HDSA Washington State Helpline - and welcome calls and emails from anyone in the community.
Effective immediately my "in-person" support group as "on hold" due to low interest. I'll conduct further research and consider rescheduling to a weekend time slot to better accommodate the community's needs and availability. Please continue to invite community members who are interest in joining as in-person support group to contact me and let me know.
Thank you!
Jessie, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
(updated 8.12.2025)
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Meet the HDSA Center of Excellence (COE) Social Worker -
Phaleen Hanson - bailepm@uw.edu - (206) 597-4352
"My name is Phaleen Hanson, I have lived in the Seattle area for most of my adult life. I earned my Mastser's in Social Work (MSW) from Eastern Washington University in 2007. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the University of Washington HDSA Center of Excellence.
I bring experience with diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families facing various social and economic hardships to my role as a Huntington's Disease Social Worker. I have assisted people managing mental health and substnace abuse concerns, short and long term care planning. I look forward to bringing my experience to help those with Huntington's Disease and their families cope and navigate the best path for them.
I enjoy immersing all of my senses in the joys the Pacific Northwest has to offer, whether it is a quiet mountain hike with birds flying overhead or a walk on the beach with the waves crashing.
I work primarily Mondays and Tuesdays. I can be reached at bailepm@uw.edu and (206) 597-4352."