Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in 97232

NOT accepting new clients at this time. I believe every person is capable of healthy change. I specialize in relational trauma through the model of AEDP. The individuals who typically seek me out are treatment resistant, and have a complex history of trauma presenting as anxiety, depression and feeling alone in the universe.

Hi, I'm Anissa, I'm a therapist and the founder of Carnelian Counseling, LLC. I'm excited to explore the work that we can do together. I am fortunate to do work that I love. Therapy is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself. It is an investment of time, money and most of all ENERGY in yourself. You are worth it and you can do the work! I offer Sex & Relationship Therapy as well as Clinical Supervision. I work from a trauma informed and strengths based perspective. I believe that you are resilient, strong and wise. I am present-focused and have a collaborative and direct approach.

Whether exploring counseling for the first time, or seeking a new therapist or clinical supervisor, thank you for considering me. I am kink aware and sex and body positive and have focused much of my practice on trans, non-binary and queer health. I offer individual counseling to adults and teens 13+ and couples/relationship counseling. I believe people are innately driven to grow and overcome obstacles through the resolution of trauma and other adverse experiences. Sometimes, we need support navigating barriers to our progress. My 30+ years’ experience as a therapist establish a foundation you can trust.

Dr. Dimalanta uses a variety of approaches including evidenced based treatment and collaboration with her clients. Primary approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. She incorporates wholistic treatment by addressing body and mind treatment including yoga and movement. Dr. Dimalanta is a Certified Health Coach and has a yoga teacher certificate. She has been in practice for 25 + years with children, teens, and adults.

I believe that it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. There are many wonderful therapists, but it is important for you to feel that you are understood, supported, and sometimes gently challenged by your therapist. I will ask you to identify what you want help with or what you are feeling distress around and then will actively work with you toward your goals.

I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My job as your therapist is to help you to find solutions and answers that work for you. I will walk beside you on your path, providing guidance, support and direction when needed. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where ideas, concepts, and problems can be examined without pressure. I would like for you to think of my expertise and the therapeutic experience as a tool you can use in order to achieve your goals and start to live the kind of positive life you have imagined.

My practice focus includes pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people, interpersonal challenges including attachment concerns, trauma (ancestral, intergenerational, and individual trauma experiences), anxiety, and ADHD. Interpersonal connection, humor, transparency, and insight are the key values I use during therapy to promote functional improvement for my clients. Those who work with me can expect to quickly understand the root cause of their issues. Together we will develop an individualized plan for therapy that provides long term relief from symptoms.

I have worked in private practice as a clinical psychologist for over thirty years. Most of my clients arrive after trying various types of therapy and find my “explore-in-this-moment” approach refreshing and transformational. By distinguishing old defenses from new experience and encouraging clients to explore both sides of this fork separately, personal development naturally unfolds. In the work, I normalize the human tendency to resist change while offering clients the opportunity to step beyond the world they know to explore at the edge of the unknown, the source of all change.

Are you struggling with a hard life transition you weren’t expecting? Are you wishing you had more coping strategies for your symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you wish you had someone to talk to while feeling free of judgement or expectations? Do you want to process old hurt that is impacting your life? Are you wanting to play a more active role in your own life? Are you struggling with LGBTQIA+ related challenges? I am here for it!

When I first became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 19 years ago, our understanding of how past traumas and attachment wounds affected us in the present, and how to effectively treat trauma and attachment wounds was very minimal. Since that time, extensive research, studies, theories and practices have broadened our knowledge of trauma's impact on the mind and body and expanded the variety of tools and resources available to support therapists. I can honestly say I have never loved my work as a trauma/attachment-focused therapist more than I do right now.

Life is change and change is difficult. Moving, finding love, losing a relationship, becoming a parent, leaving a religious community, affirming your gender identity, caregiving for a loved one - aspects of life we may love or hate- adjusting to change brings up a lot of shit. All our identities and histories only amplify the complexity of how we respond to the ever changing landscape of our lives. Therapy is a way to create intentional time to explore and process ourselves, our relationships and our community and context, shed through old skins that no longer fit and discover new ones .

Do you ever feel stuck in a body that doesn't feel, act or look the way you want it to? Does it feel like your brain and body are out of sync? Whether it be chronic pain, sexual difficulties or gender incongruence - I'm here to help you get your mind and body back into alignment. When working with me, I will tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, and offer the tools and support you need to feel less pain, more sexual freedom and gender affirmation.

I firmly believe positive change is achievable through making personally informed choices. Having the support of a trained professional who can listen critically, challenge existing assumptions, and offer new approaches can make a huge difference. My goal is to help you identify tools and strategies you can use to tackle the challenges you face.

In my experience as a mental health therapist, I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of a person’s life who is struggling with mental health. At a young age, I always had an interest and curiosity in the people I encountered in my life, and this continues to hold true to this day. I am continually amazed and inspired by the courage and resiliency of people. We are all in this beautiful life together and sometimes we just need additional support to help us navigate our complicated world. I am a “think outside the box” kind of therapist and will build treatment plans based upon your needs and what works for you.

Each one of us possesses problem-solving strengths. In times of transition and stress, these strengths can seem dormant. Therapy can uncover and further develop personal resiliency. I help people enhance their unique coping strategies, to move toward a life of integrity and strength. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort, with your skills, life experience and hopes an important factor in how our sessions proceed. It takes a lot of courage to start therapy. I am continually awed by the people I see in counseling. It's an honor to be involved in this work.

Are you exhausted from the relentless pursuit of perfection, always feeling like you fall short no matter how hard you try? Do loved ones tell you "you're too hard on yourself!" and you don't buy it? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the fear of conflict or letting others down, sacrificing your own happiness and peace of mind in the process? If these struggles resonate with you, you're not alone. I've helped many folks, often women, who identify as people-pleasers, approval-seekers, and perfectionists, and experience these challenges on a daily basis, feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, constant striving, and burn out.

Life can be hard, can cause twists, turns, and sometimes unexpected trauma happens to us or those we love. This can include grief and loss, particularly painful when it involves loss of a child or fertility loss. That is where good therapy is key to relieving the pain and understanding how to process such abstract emotions that often consume our entirety. I specialize in helping adults navigate such hurtles, particularly those attached to fertility related trauma, infant loss/miscarriage, traumatic births, postpartum depression/anxiety and bereavement. I welcome all those who seek support; therapy is hard, but you are here.

When we are hurting — whether it be from trauma, romantic heartbreak, a new physical illness, or longstanding feelings of self-doubt and worry — we can feel overwhelmed, disempowered and lost. The world isn't always easy on us and being human is hard! When it gets to be too much, having a dedicated therapeutic space to experience acceptance, nurturing, and emotional safety can bring deep feelings of relief. From that relieved place and through our work together, you'll rediscover your strong connection to yourself, creating space for possibility and transformation.

Therapy can provide a space where you can reflect and unpack the multitudes of you. Often, we feel there is a part of ourselves that isn’t ok and isn’t good enough. Or there is a part of us that has been deeply injured. These parts are sometimes packed away, denied, or rejected, and can be obstacles to our well-being. It is my belief that without accessing our entire selves, we stay limited in the richness of what we can experience, what we can bring into our lives, and how openly we connect with others. The aim of my work is total acceptance, and in doing so, walking with you towards healing and integrating your whole self.