"Hi, All of us, at some point, experience painful life challenges or relationship difficulties that test our ability to cope. I believe the most important relationship in life as adults is with ourself and that this relationship informs all others and is essential in developing intimacy and close, long term connections with others. Therapy is a process of increasing one's self awareness allowing you to make choices of better coping methods ,more satisfying relationships , and a more fulfilling life. I have 30 years experience as a psychotherapist --the last 22 years working in private practice in Bellevue."

"ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Welcome to my website! My belief is that each of us have the opportunity to live the life we envision for ourselves. Counseling can be that unique phase where you make the decision to focus on yourself. Whether you want to make lasting life changes, process past trauma or learn skills to cope with everyday stressors, finding the motivation to get to counseling is all that matters!"

"I am innovative, creative, compassionate, and appreciate the deep struggle of becoming more introspective about 'self' and the desire to become more alive. I am deeply interested in: work performance, life or career transitioning, feeling generally "stuck", wanting to excel or solve a problem but experiencing uncertainty, OR are experiencing a crisis. Comments about my work: "You really 'get' me." "Fabulous." "I could not have handled this crisis without you." "You challenge me to do better, and hold me accountable." "Thank you for hearing me!" 'Working through' hard problems can result in an elevated state of aliveness and freedom. Desired client age: 25-50 years."

"I provide adult individual and group psychotherapy, specializing in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, dual disorders and trauma recovery. I help people identify thinking or behavior patterns that may be preventing them from resolving emotional issues, managing relationships, or achieving life goals. Sometimes treatment involves behavioral methods such as practicing new skills, keeping behavior charts or journaling. Other clients may simply need information, resources or strategies to solve a specific problem. I am always there to provide support through empathy and encouragement, often by 'normalizing' concerns that may be causing a client undue shame or anxiety. Evening and weekend hours available."

"My practice focuses on helping adults deal with the issues coming between them and the life they want to be living. Often these issues include symptoms of depression and anxiety, difficulty managing moods, and/or relationship difficulties, as well as many others. My approach is tailored to each individual I treat and pulls from a number of different therapies."

"I practice person-centered psychotherapy and healthy relationship counseling for children (5+), teens and adults. Offering a shame-free space, I engage issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and PTSD, to challenges surrounding divorce, abuse, and personal boundaries. My clinical philosophy revolves around responding to a client's unique needs and goals with an individualized treatment plan. My overriding objective is to truly meet people where they are at and to walk with them at their own pace."

"My guess is that you’re searching for a therapist because either you or someone you love is feeling stuck—and you’re searching for a way to get unstuck. Feeling stuck is a really helpless feeling—and it can be painful when we feel alone in our stuck-ness. I believe that that pain speaks to our human design for relationship—for a life of connection with God and others. We were created to be in relationship, but unfortunately, our beautiful, yet flawed humanness makes it difficult for us to fulfill this design."

"--------------Accepting new patients at Sumner location/Full at the Bellevue location------------------- The stressors of day to day tasks can drown out the voice that may have deeper connection to your intuitive and wiser self. Being in therapy can potentially allow you to listen to yourself in a unique and meaningful way. My hope is to provide an empathic environment to explore and challenge some of the barriers, often self-created, keeping you from your goals. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, couples and families. "

"My approach to therapy is informed primarily by Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and trauma informed care. Stemming from the knowledge that you are the expert on you and provide a mirror for you to gain more self-awareness, and skills in which to grow and change. Being a trained Drama Therapist I will offer drama, art, and movement therapies in our work together if it will help you with your goals."

"My goal is to serve as a resource and a point of intervention for you on a path toward healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-concept and healthy relationships. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place to explore these concerns and gain the tools necessary in pursuit of the very best Self. It is my belief that through increased self-awareness, people are empowered to change, and empowered people are positioned to take responsibility for their own lives, emerging with greater clarity, purpose, and happiness."

"Knowing when you need help and reaching out for it takes great courage. Therapy is a great avenue to gain clarity and insight about your life concens. If you are having difficulty changing emotional or behavioral patterns, having difficulties in your relationships, having worries about food and weight or are just not feeling happy with your life, therapy can help you to address these issues in a supportive and accepting environment."

"Having been a counselor for 35 years, I have expertise in different therapeutic techniques that can help solve painful issues. As an interactive therapist, I encourage questions and dialogue and give feedback in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. In the therapy process we may examine your life history, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, beliefs and values. I specialize in relationship counseling for heterosexual and gay couples; grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, adolescence, sexuality and addiction concerns and Adult Child of Alcoholic issues. Once an individual or couple can define why something is a problem, effective solutions for change are possible."

"Life overwhelms us all at times. As a counselor, I meet you in those difficult parts of life, accompany you on your unique journey to redemption, healing and wholeness, helping you secure meaningful and lasting change. Together we name your problems and find their solutions; both the issues and the solutions are unique to you. Often we are pressured to "profile" ourselves-to label or describe ourselves in an way so that allows others to quickly "peg" who we are. But we are much more complex-- each of us has a story to tell. Each narrative has a distinctive trajectory."

"My goal is to create a safe, healing environment for clients to explore and resolve issues that are causing distress or holding them back from living a more fulfilling life. My style of interaction is warm, collaborative, supportive and strength-based, and I view my role as partnering with you to help you get unstuck, improve your relationships, and create the positive changes you are seeking. My office is conveniently located near Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. More information about my practice is available on our website."

"In over 30 years as a counselor, I have helped hundreds of people go from feeling stuck in their lives to restarting their lives. I have helped my clients overcome a wide range of challenges and conflicts. We know these problems today by words like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and compulsive behaviors, but they are part of being human and always have been. My practice will focus on working with you to deal with these feelings and move beyond them. I take satisfaction in helping my clients get results."

"On some level, you're in trouble. You're facing it now, and that's the hardest part. Partnering with an experienced counselor helps individuals and couples move through their most daunting challenges with a sense of purpose and hope for their future. It is my passion to partner with individuals, couples, and families in this very difficult chasm between heartbreak and hope. I help create an intimate and non-threatening setting to honor your commitment toward the next step."

"If you're worried about a loved one with substance use issues, I offer counseling to renew your own self-care while figuring out how to best support your loved one. Helping people close to those with substance problems is my specialty. I am a social worker with fifteen years of experience helping people create healthy change. I named my practice Many Paths Counseling because I feel there is more than one "right" way to feel better, find answers, heal from the past, and kindle hope for the future. Clients have said I am non-judgmental, genuine, patient, and focused."

"Is sex something you feel conflicted about? Do you love it and hate it? (Maybe both at the same time?) We live in a world where most of us don't learn about healthy sexuality. Sex therapy may be the help you've been looking for. I specialize in "sex addiction." Sex that feels out of control. Sexual desires or behaviors loaded with conflict. Sexual expressions that others disapprove of. Sometimes sex may consume much of your thinking. Or it may result in serious consequences, for example a partner/spouse threatening to leave. Sex therapy can help you with this."

""The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost. I believe in individualized, client focused care, designed to fit your life and offer support for any past or present concerns. I have over 12 years of experience with a variety of modalities and clinical techniques. I am passionate about providing counseling that best suits the needs of the client. I have experience with diverse populations and persons from every walk of life."