Therapists in 97030

I believe that everyone has the strength and potential to heal and lead a rich and fulfilling life but the way we think often informs how we feel and behave. Together we can work on confronting harmful and distorted thought patterns in order to develop healthier and more hopeful views of life and the future. This can involve acknowledging past hurts, working through trauma, learning new ways to cope with anxiety or depression, practicing self-acceptance, developing and maintaining self-care habits, learning mindfulness exercises, and so much more.

I work with a wide array of clients experiencing challenges in their lives ranging from eating disorders to substance abuse to serious trauma. In my years of work specializing in children and parents contending with anger, anxiety, depression, foster-care, parenting struggles and divorce issues I have helped families find healing and recover fun in their relationships. Whether a person is seeking services because they realize their problems can improve and they want professional support or at the insistence of a concerned family member, therapy should be a place where you experience confidence that the situation will improve.

I use an eclectic approach to therapy, guided by the needs of the client. When trust is established, change happens. I offer both brief therapy or long-term, more in-depth exploration of childhood issues. I provide a supportive environment, which include compassion and a sense of humor. I use self-disclosure as appropriate, sharing my own personal experience. My standard fee is $40 per session and I offer a sliding scale for those in severe financial need. I do not accept insurance at this time. I offer a 30-minute no-cost consultation to determine suitability. I look forward to hearing from you.

You're motivated to make a change. You may be confused about where to start, or if the change is even possible. You're seeking support as you transition through a difficult moment in life. Or perhaps, you've already made the difficult transition and you can't figure out how to return to "normal". I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, improve self esteem and decrease symptoms of depression, process simple and complex trauma, and to change their thoughts and feelings in order to live a more happy and fulfilled life. You want to come to therapy because you want to live a more fulfilled life.

AM/Early PM Openings Only - - Do you find yourself struggling with self-acceptance, self-worth and value in this world? Have feelings of stress, anxiety and worry been taking over your life? Are you in search of growth, healing and restoration? If so, you are in a good place. Life comes with the burden of pain, suffering, loss and difficulty. These are the seasons in which seeking help can be a brave first step. I would love to assist you in identifying your strengths, finding your voice, and building confidence as you move forward knowing yourself deeper, improving your relationships, and managing the challenges of life before you.

Peggy Defazio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Her goal is to help you address the mental health and/or life challenges that are interfering with your quality of life. Peggy specializes in assisting individuals better manage life challenges, bipolar disorder symptoms, depressive disorder symptoms, grief, anxiety symptoms, and more.

Glenn Maia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (OR) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA) with over 10 years of experience he specializes in depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, Parenting, Life Transitions, Stress, and Family and Interpersonal Conflict. He treats clients between the ages of 6 and 90, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems in his approach with clients. Over the past 10 years he has worked with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, couples, and groups in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings.

I am passionate about working with motivated adults who are interested in working through issues related to childhood trauma, self-worth, shame, body image, boundary setting, sexual trauma, low desire, sexual dysfunction and life transitions. I use my genuine curiosity to guide clients in overcoming the barriers to showing up in their lives authentically and without shame, honoring all aspects of who they are want to be. My practice is trauma informed, sex-positive, body neutral, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ and polyamory affirming.

The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!

My passion is in helping individuals and families identify healthy solutions to life's challenges. Obstacles are a part of life and more often than not, it is just a matter of reframing the situations and strategizing to find an attainable path. Through sensitive and collaborative goal-setting, we will work to identify the most effective methods in reaching your goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.

Sometimes when the world feels overwhelming, we don't connect how past abuse has led us to emotions that feel out of control. It's like when stress builds up over lots of little things and you finally snap at someone you care about in a way you didn't mean. Or feeling overly tired of trying to live in this world because every choice you make seems hard and a large amount of effort. These are things I can help with. Additionally - if you are struggling with your significant other, like feeling not heard, or having problems in the bedroom, or feeling like you are carrying more than your share; we can work on this together.

I use a mixture of person-centered theory and cognitive-behavioral theory. What this means is we will look at patterns in your thinking, behavior, and feelings that can lead to stress or frustration and work to break those cycles. This also means that you are the expert in yourself.

The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.