Therapists in 98004

"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Brené Brown I agree. You've already taken a courageous step. I hope to begin a counselor/client relationship that I believe will be a helpful, rewarding, and healing process. Choosing a mental health counselor must be an attentive and conscientious course of action. I offer both individual and group therapy to help increase your self esteem and shame resiliency, combat perfectionism, and to foster your journey towards authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing your story.

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger or sexual issues that are impacting your daily functioning or sense of well-being, you may need a therapeutic experience to restore your balance and happiness. Together, we can address current or childhood traumas, problems in a relationship or life situation, incidents causing the loss of self-esteem, or the transition through life's phases. My therapeutic style is to provide a safe environment for a relationship of respect and understanding. We will discuss your current concerns and future goals, explore your past history and plan together how you can live "your best life."

My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I welcome individuals who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, lost, or that they "don't belong" as well as people who have experienced abuse or struggle with negative body image and a harsh inner critic. I work virtually with clients all over Washington. I believe that our ability to heal is connected to, and reliant upon our attunement to our bodies and connections with each other.

I love finding joy in small everyday moments. My goal is to work alongside clients in finding their own pockets of joy through the different seasons of life. I am passionate about looking at how our automatic thoughts affect our everyday lives and restructuring the way we see and experience the world. I believe this is especially important for those experiencing anxiety, depression, traumatic memories, and life transitions. I support looking at interpersonal conflicts and relationships through the lens of attachment theory and discovering how we can all work to become securely attached to others and have a positive view of self.

Anxiety has been a challenge for as long as you can remember. But, until recently, it's always been manageable. You've gotten through the tough times by talking with friends, doing yoga, or journaling. But lately, all those faithful coping strategies seem to fall short. You find yourself asking "Do I need therapy?" While you have always been an advocate of mental health care, it's intimidating to seriously consider seeking therapy for yourself. You have all sorts of questions and fears about starting down this path. If this is you, I might be your person.

You are a hustler. You put your heart and soul into your career, and you’re proud of what you’ve accomplished… So why are you crying at work? Struggling with insomnia? Feeling irritable and jaded? The truth is, you're exhausted. You fantasize about abandoning the career you’ve worked so hard to build. Life outside of work feels daunting, and you know you are not living out your most important values. If you’re single, the thought of finding your person and building a family sounds almost impossible. If you’re a wife or mother, you feel overwhelmed, angry, and resentful as you struggle to balance your career and family.

I work with many types of clients, such as those experiencing, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and depression. RO-DBT is a proven framework for addressing these challenges and more (eating disorders, neurodivergent, self harm). In addition to RO-DBT, I work with adult couples using the Gottman Method. Other areas of work include, divorce, teen + adult grief/loss, and teen survivors of sexual assault. As a bi-racial counselor, I have a special lens of working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Life is a journey. It can be joyful, sad, messy, and complicated (sometimes all at the same time!). My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive space for you to explore all of these aspects of your life. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, stress, life transitions, and problems with self-esteem.

I provide empowering therapeutic solutions for individuals, couples and families. My counseling is focused on your goals, is humanistic, strength-based and rooted in a systems-thinking approach. I embrace the fact every individual and family system have unique strengths and needs. Together we will work in ways that strengthen your relationships with Self and others, while facilitating your mind, body, and spiritual health.

Choosing a healthcare provider can feel particularly frustrating, adding stress on top of the reason you are seeking care. Making a good connection is worth the effort! I'm a Washington licensed doctor of clinical psychology, a veteran, and former technology executive. My clinical scope of practice encompasses the full range of mental and behavioral health as well as psychological evaluations and neuropsychological assessments. I'm passionate about working with each person with respect for their unique goals, preferences, and circumstances. My practice is entirely private pay with no direct involvement with insurance companies.

I am an Asian-American psychotherapist based in Bellevue. My clinical training is in marriage and family therapy so I can work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a host of issues (cultural shame, addictions, anger, child behavioral issues). I also have additional training as a state-certified DV Treatment provider and evaluator, problematic sexual behaviors (therapy through Kirkland-based Prodigals International). I work from a client-centered model where I aspire to connect with clients in a manner that is real, authentic, and fosters growth and positivity.

I am passionate about helping family members improve their communication and create positive change in the family as a whole. My corporate background also helped me understand and be empathetic to clients working in high pressure jobs dealing with burnout and struggling to balance drive or pressure to achieve with personal needs.

Reaching out for help isn't easy. We're afraid people will judge us if they find out how messed up we really are. We judge ourselves for not being strong enough to fix our own problems in the first place. So we start pretending. We pretend to be happier than we are, more successful than we are, stronger than we are. We get pretty good at it too. So good in fact that the pretending parts begin to take over and the real parts start to fade away. That's where the trouble begins and where I can help.

Thank you for visiting the referral website and researching this important decision. You have accomplished the difficult first step to creating change in your life. As a therapist I draw from the best evidence based practices to provide a holistic treatment approach for my clients.I work with children, teens and young adults. With all clients I aspire to create therapeutic relationships founded in connection, understanding, acceptance and compassion. I would love to sit down with you, your child or family and listen to whatever struggle you are facing and work collaboratively with you to reach a solution.

I specialize in providing marriage counseling intensives for couples in crisis. No matter how busy you are or how demanding your schedule, a 1-day or 2-day intensive will help you turn toward each other again. Working together, we will pinpoint the most crucial issues and empower you with the specific skills you need to overcome them. This targeted, highly personalized form of counseling works quickly and effectively. It has saved countless marriages – and it can restore your relationship, too.

Are you feeling on edge or restless often? Do you struggle with sleep and often feel fatigued or low energy during the day? Do you have a lot of muscle tension? I help people whose anxiety feels out of control. What if you could learn how to soothe yourself during distressing times and feel more in control of your emotions? Sometimes, the best solution for anxiety is to get help from a supportive and skilled therapist who knows how to guide you towards a calmer and more fulfilling life. I can help you focus on what you have control of during this uncertain time where so much is out of our control.

I am a holistic, integrative, person-centered, culturally considerate therapist for adolescents ages 13 & up, individuals, partners and families. I am curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe communication with yourself and others is at the heart of successful relationships. I also believe that you know what you need to heal and my job is to help you get more in touch with that part of yourself. As an empathetic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness and sense of agency through mindful observation, personal exploration, and collaborative experimentation.