Therapists in 97209

Do you often feel like you are getting in the way of getting what you want? My approach to therapy is a solution-focused one that discovers what stands in your way, such as: limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, low self-esteem, or negative thoughts. I can help you start changing the subconscious and conscious habits that leave you feeling stuck in life. I am a good fit for you if you seek to gain deeper self-awareness and insight, increase meaning and fulfillment in your life. I will stay curious in learning your processes and thought patterns as you discover them.

*CURRENTLY FULL AND NOT ACCEPTING PATIENTS AT THIS TIME *I partner with individuals who essentially are at a crossroads in their lives. Whether it be a major change in their family dynamic or a career shift, transitions may be challenging and these may warrant additional support. As a counselor who uses a life coaching approach, I look forward to supporting individuals who want to see results, be inspired to go further distances and reclaim their internal joy.

I am seeing clients for therapy through PacificSource insurance and self pay. Helping people better cope with the current conditions they are facing is possible by improving resilience and learning better techniques to deal with anxiety and stress. This is the definition of mental fitness.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, relationship conflict, and trauma recovery. In addition to individual work, I also provide family therapy and parenting consultation, when indicated, to support parents and promote healthy communication and interactions.

One thing I did not learn growing up was how to understand what was really going on for me. I spent years not knowing how to listen to my own feelings or what to do once I found them. And I am still learning. A little more all the time. I have spent the past decade studying how to become aware of the subtle signals in a situation and how to follow them in a way that shows who we really are and what we really want. The learning and unlearning this takes has become my devotion. Being with others and doing this together had become something I love.

*** CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS *** Therapy offers the opportunity to make lasting positive changes in life and in relationships. By exploring the role the past has played in current difficulties and dissolving old, destructive patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, life can be more balanced and joyful. I offer warmth, compassion, support, and insight to my clients, with an approach that is direct, non-judgmental, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Oriented toward building on natural strengths and empowering meaningful changes, our work together can foster an increased ability to more adaptively attend to the ever-changing flow of life.

As a therapist, I provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space in which you can process the feelings, while feeling heard and understood. As a client, you can expect to join efforts to explore, laugh, and find your voice again. I help my clients to find freedom and strength as you express thoughts and emotions in a safe environment, thereby deepening your relationship with your true self and with others. I believe the therapy relationship should be one of mutual respect and collaboration.

Hello, I imagine you are here because something isn't quite right in your life and you are seeking guidance to make positive changes. As you explore what therapy has to offer you, more clarity emerges that you are embarking on a journey into your inner life. In therapy, you will have a chance to examine the issues you face and learn new tools and skills to address your problems.

Seeking the assistance of a professional counselor is an important decision. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but once the decision has been made, most people, in my experience, find the outcome to be extremely rewarding. Stress, relationship difficulties, and career disenchantment are just a few of the normal issues that anyone may encounter over the course of one's life. Seeking an experienced and skilled counselor to help deal with any of these concerns is a demonstration of personal strength and healthy coping.

I believe each of us is drawn toward fulfilling connections with others and with our most life-affirming self, that inner voice that guides us toward what we truly feel and what most deeply matters to us. Sometimes, though, because of hurtful relationships past or present, self-doubt, loss, trauma, or life transitions, we lose touch with that inner wisdom. We feel lost or empty, or get stuck in anxiety, anger, confusion, or low self-esteem, and need support hearing and trusting that inner voice again. Too often we hide from our pain or try to tough it out alone. That you are here means you are open to trying a different path.

I offer respectful, sincere, compassionate therapy in a safe environment. Therapy gives you time and space for one on one support in a private setting which can be so helpful when things get overwhelming. I will actively listen and collaborate with you on increasing insight while fostering empowerment and identifying tools for change.

I'm not accepting new clients at this time, currently full. ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I bring years of experience and compassion to create a safe and caring space for clients to heal and grow. I genuinely respect their concerns and appreciate their special gifts and strengths, allowing their authentic voice to be aired, bringing more clarity and fulfillment in their life.

ursa major counseling is for my fellow sensitive stargazers feeling less-than-stellar in this insensitive world. I specialize in therapy for highly sensitive people (HSP). Being HSP is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: you're ultra-caring, sunsets are extra-beautiful, people’s vibes write you novels & you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted, trying to get it perfect, you hustle to please everyone, worry about EVERYTHING & you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, I am now offering sessions via phone & confidential video platforms. Stay Safe & Connected. Re-discover your natural strength & deep rooted source of power. Give yourself permission to do you. Overcome stress & enjoy your daily challenges. Explore early attachment & its impact on your current self-view. Improve your relationships. Rewrite self-script. Plan your next move while learning to be in this moment. Discover reasons to be holistic. Transform negative energy into creative ability. I am a proponent of healthy eating & exercise as well as setting realistic goals & actionable plans.

We tend to think we should be able to go it alone, or talk with a friend,...or just TRY HARDER when life feels overwhelming and difficult to bear. Sometimes these attempts fall short, making it easy to blame ourselves, feel discouraged and disconnect from ourselves and our relationships. Even asking for help seems hard! That's why I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who are courageously finding their way through those tough times. I believe that we all have an internal wellspring of strength, wisdom, and hope - and counseling offers gentle guidance and support to move toward feeling better and more like YOU!

I help couples have needed conversations about their relationship without blame, judgement or criticism. You will directly experience how conflicts in your relationship are genuine opportunities for deeper connection and intimacy. Collaborative Couple Therapy (created by Dan Wile, Ph.D.) provides repeated experiences for expressing your emotions and needs in ways that make your relationship stronger. Are you worried about your relationship? Are there things you'd like to talk with your partner about but you fear an argument? Do you experience a loss of intimacy and closeness? Collaborative Couple Therapy can help.

Are you ready to reconnect with spontaneity, joy, and belonging while letting old patterns go? Perhaps "ready" looks like exhaustion, hope, curiosity, the intuition that things can be different. Wherever you're at, we'll be a great fit if you value connection - both with others and yourself. If you're looking to process your experiences through an unbiased yet highly invested witness, learn tools to feel better, and strengthen your relationships we should work together!

Openings are currently limited. My approach is to help build greater capacity for one's emotional life and relationships. I offer an alliance to sensitively and respectfully engage your life circumstances and inner realities. I prefer to take time and not rush toward quick solutions, letting your own pace unfold. I'm one who would gravitate toward your pain, rather than deflect or minimize it. Therapy is partly about engaging our emotional suffering with the possibility of transforming it. It is also about growth of life/self. I aim for an appreciative understanding of each unique human being through collaborative goodwill efforts.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Moods fluctuate; every-day stressors pile up; we argue with loved ones, experience trauma and loss; and constant changes demand us to adapt. Basically, life is known to throw us curveballs and some of those can be quite daunting. The good news, though, is you don't have to go through it alone. If you're looking for support and encouragement, new skills to cope, a fresh perspective, solutions, or simply just someone to talk to, I'm here for you.