Therapists in 97206

My practice is currently full. You are welcome to inquire about a waitlist!

I specialize in telehealth therapy for adult ADHD, brain health concerns, and anxiety. As a neuropsychologist, I appreciate the complex interactions between our brains, our behaviors, and our environments. I view symptoms and their potential remedies through a scientific lens, with a focus on evidence-based strategies -- practical tools that can make a difference in your everyday life. I also believe treatment should be collaborative, creative, and tailored for your specific needs. I try to approach therapy with curiosity, determination, openness, and humor, and I invite my clients to do the same.

Are you looking for a holistic prescriber to diagnose or treat ADHD, anxiety, or depression? If you would like to support your mental health with both natural medicine and medication options, I can help. I am also an eating disorder-informed practitioner and approach treatment with a HAES (Health at Every Size) perspective. If you are in recovery from disordered eating or concerned about your relationship with food, I can support you in this as well.

Do you struggle with issues related to sex, sexuality, and gender identity? I have worked to specialize in these issues which are frequently considered taboo. I strive to provide a safe and accepting environment for my clients to discover more about their sexuality/gender identity, transform it into what they want, and affirm who they are. Finding someone you feel comfortable talking to is hard, so I hope to make it a little easier by offering a free consultation to make sure we are a good fit.

My clients have been diverse in many ways, especially in reasons for seeking my support and insight. However, building skills to cope with life, increasing communication skills, productivity, and overall life satisfaction have remained shared and reachable goals among all.

Opal & Sage offers individual and group art therapy and counseling services that are person-centered and strengths-based. I welcome adult clients of all ages and abilities, with any personal concerns and conflicts regarding mental health. I specialize in working with individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.

My goal is to provide a warm, safe, accepting environment for individuals and families to grow and rebuild hope for the future. I believe that each individual has their own unique strengths and I tailor therapeutic services to build upon these gifts and differences. I find several factors contribute to life challenges and stress including family history, social situations and internal thoughts and emotions. As a therapist, my goal is to help you identify these factors and find the tools that work for you.

In today's society it is not easy being "different". As humans, we need connection, but sometimes it's hard to build relationships if who you are doesn't match the expectations of family or loved ones. Lack of connection can lead to depression and anxiety, especially if you believe you don't fit in or experience real oppression. Relating authentically to family, friends and co-workers presents unique challenges and counseling can help, especialliy if it's done together with partners and family members. I believe in the power of relationship--to ourselves, our loved ones, our co-workers, our animal companions, and our environment.

If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a change. I strive to help you grow into your best self, to collaborate on holistic goal setting, to feel validated and heard, and have increased self-compassion. I work with clients, couples, and families, who struggle with eating disorders/disordered eating, exercise addiction/compulsive exercise, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. It is my belief that having an accepting, respectful, and collaborative relationship is necessary for the healing and change process to occur.

*Accepting new clients.* Get Better, heal, integrate, meet your objectives, and relate. My role is to help you become your fullest version of yourselves. My ideal clients are ready to look at new ways of encountering old problems. I enjoy working with many identities, including my own LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Relationships, sexuality, identity, grief, trauma, and connecting are recurrent therapy themes. At times in our lives it is key to have the competent support of an advocate to walk through tough life experiences. I see Groups, Relationships and Individuals. The pandemic is a pivotal time to receive support and mentorship.

You are here because maybe something is not quite right in your life. You may be dealing with a major life transition or feeling overwhelmed with life challenges. Maybe there is pain from the past or worries of the future holding you back from living a balanced and fulfilling life. Deciding to begin your therapy journey is a courageous first step. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in uncovering your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.

Are you out of balance? Not fully present: stuck in the past or dread the future? Do you want to feel comfortable with yourself and live authentically so you enjoy time alone and with others? I can help you move beyond talk therapy and learn to communicate with your timeless, internal wisdom; to integrate your body, heart and soul so you respond rather than react to life situations. Therapies I offer include Somatic Experiencing and EMDR (Eye Movement Densisitization Reprocessing) for trauma healing, depth psychology and dream work to uncover your unconscious strengths to navigate life with purpose and joy.

**Are you seeking a safe, supportive connection to help you address what is interfering with achievement of your full potential, healing and growth? My focus is to build positive therapeutic relationships with my clients, support and guide you to identify your strengths, with intention of creating constructive solutions that promote balance and hope. There are times in our lives where getting additional support can help address life's painful events, transitions, issues and/or patterns that are no longer serving us.

Through the essential elements of trust, creativity and presence, I provide clients a space to process their thoughts and emotions during life’s challenges. I strive to foster a therapeutic process where growth, peace and resolution can transpire. I believe in the beauty and strength of each individual, that grow from their unique life circumstances. I provide therapeutic strategies that honor individual experiences, natural inclinations and strengths. In addition, I assist in illuminating individual strengths and insights that may be initially hidden from a client’s “view,” fostering personal growth and awareness.

My goal is to empower those who often find themselves in the margins in our society. My work often focuses on identity issues with LGBTQ individuals, couples or moresomes, and I work with folks in an affirming way that integrates principles of justice and equity. I utilize Narrative and Emotionally Focused systemic approaches in therapy to help my clients celebrate aspects of their identity that are often marginalized by society.

Thanks for stopping by! I am here to support you wherever you are in your journey. Whether you are navigating life transitions, relationship distress, or seeking healing and healthier ways of coping after trauma or loss therapy can help. My goal is to support my clients in creating the change that will lead to living a more fulfilling life.

I believe therapy to be a collaborative process in order to create an opportunity for clients to heal. In this collaborative process, I strive to provide a safe and non- judgmental environment for clients to experience insight, growth, and change within their healing journey. My experience includes providing therapy to clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and sex trafficking.

*My practice is currently full*. I believe that all people are creative, resourceful and capable of growth. Change is difficult and we are all deserving of support. I am honored to work with folks through all of life’s transitions. If we decide to work together, we will identify goals and work through the barriers to becoming more healthy, happy and fulfilled. Email and I'll respond quickly. Phone calls may take longer.

I work with youth, adults, and families.  Your goals and priorities drive our therapy process and are the center of our work together. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths based.  I modify my approach to meet each individual and/or family’s needs, and I am committed to focusing on your strengths and building upon them throughout our work together.  

We all deserve to feel aligned, safe and nurtured. Cultivating compassionate self awareness and acceptance, are at the core of healing, change and growth. When we feel healthy and fulfilled we are more likely to live with meaning. I utilize an integrative lens, centered in mindfulness, and somatic orientations to promote increased consciousness of thoughts, values, needs, and behavior patterns. My approach is intuitive, and warm. I addresses problems from a compassionate lens meeting clients where they are. Our work together involves expanding awareness of our inner minds, and our felt sense to move towards a more integrated self.