BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in 98004

My desire is to collaborate with clients on navigating their journey through life, relationships, and with themselves. I work with all identities and partnerships and affirm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing a variety of stressors and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and life transitions.

Hi, although I am a trauma-informed therapist I am also a human with a lot of hobbies the things I do in my downtime that I enjoy are the following, gardening, walking my dogs in the mountains, hiking, camping, and taking the path less traveled. If you would like to know more about my approach please email me or call and I will reply within 24 hours of first contact.

Heather's background in developmental approaches gives her an interest in working with clients of school age and above, and of differing cultural backgrounds. She has extensive training in mindfulness approaches, and uses a present-centered approach, combining it with strengths-building techniques. Heather specializes in working with those who struggle with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and depression, among other mental health struggles. Heather is LGBTQIA+ -affirming.

Ruston Therapy Group is devoted to helping individuals rediscover their true purpose through transformative approaches. We offer unwavering support and guidance as clients tap into their innate strengths and wisdom. Our emphasis is on enhancing emotional well-being and overall wellness, empowering individuals to take charge of their healing journey. We advocate for radical self-acceptance and self-care, fostering deep connections with humanity and the world. Whatever has led you to seek help now, choosing your path with the support of our therapists, makes the journey of self discovery much more clear and fulfilling.

I am a Gottman Certified (Level 1 & 2) Therapist. I believe that change happens when people are provided with a safe place to better understand their problems and learn how to best move forward. I aim to create a space with openness, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. I see the therapy process as collaborative, I am the professional and my clients are the experts of their lives. I enjoy working with couples, and adults struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, queer-related problems, and life-transitions. I am sex-positive, queer-affirming and trans-affirming, and kink and polyam affirming.

When working with couples and families we work collaboratively to de-escalate negative cycles of disconnection, develop relationship stability, and construct new patterns that result in connected and satisfying relationships. We teach relationship skills and a relational philosophy for maintaining both a vibrant sense of self and a loving and connected relationship.

Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I have expertise in working with adolescents and adults experiencing change, behavioral health concerns, grief, chronic illness, pain, and disabilities.

My ideal clients are motivated to explore the origin of unhelpful patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist and primarily work with adults and adolescents who have experienced adversity and/or trauma. My clients often present with a feeling of being stuck and through a collaborative process of reflection and skill-building we identify the most effective personalized strategies. I am also a certified compassion fatigue specialist and work extensively with professionals around compassion fatigue and burnout.

I believe each problem is multi-faceted and can affect many different areas of a person’s life. I believe that each person has the insight and understanding of their lives and through collaboration and therapeutic alliance, clients can access their internal resources and experience change. My clients include those from the youngest ages to the elderly. As a certified health coach from the National Society of Health Coaching I am skilled at helping those with chronic illness and the resulting lifestyle changes.

I believe we humans all have inherent goodness, beauty, and resiliency to us. Unfortunately life leaves none of us unscathed whether it be from harmful systems, family of origin dynamics, life circumstances, toxic relationships, traumatic events, or even our own self sabotaging behaviors. Regardless of how it happens, we can find ourselves feeling stuck or in pieces. While there are many wonderful healing practices out there, I believe that therapy is a great way to start understanding how we got to where we are and to begin to grow in new directions, with the hope of living a more vibrant, grounded, and creative life.

I am passionate about helping individuals gain insight into the way they perceive and interact with their world. My hope is that through this self-awareness, my clients feel more empowered to face the challenging demands of their lives. As a first generation Asian-American, I can relate to the challenges that many clients face when having to navigate a new set of rules and culture. My passion includes helping clients define their identities, cope with physical, emotional and psychological changes, and adjust to the demands of peers, school, and society.

Connection is essential to our survival as humans. Being truly seen & heard without judgment is connection in its truest form. No matter what has led you to seek out therapy…whether you going through a difficult life event, life changes, or are feeling "stuck" or disconnected in your life, therapy provides a safe space to be yourself. I seek to build a relationship of trust, curiosity, & exploration in which you feel empowered to use your autonomy to make choices that feel most supportive to you. i enjoy working with adults 18+ struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQIA issues, & eating disorders.

I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.

We have openings now. My name is Carmen Noel. I am the owner of a small multi-disciplinary practice in Kirkland. Each of our counselors has different specialty areas. We work with children, youth and adults of all ages. Some of our specialty areas include trauma, ADHD, parenting, behavioral issues, Perinatal and post partum issues, autism, injury and health related issues, OCD, depression and anxiety related disorders. Please email us to book.

Are you running on autopilot, feeling anxious, stressed, and over indulging? Are you reactive based on past traumatic experiences? Find more EASE through therapy based on neuroscience and mindfulness. Develop resilience by learning to briefly experience distress and then return to safety. Lessen anxiety by becoming aware of the trigger, behavior and result of your anxiety. Change a habit by learning short practices that you implement at home when you experience craving or overwhelming feelings.

We provide treatment for challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, phases of life, career changes, low self-esteem, Identity, abuse, relationships, blended families, irritable mood, spirituality, anger, SUD, grief & loss. It takes courage & commitment to begin the therapy process. We will explore obstacles in your life that keep you in the same, unsatisfying place It is my hope that through the creation of a safe, non-judgmental space & a collaborative relationship, clients will be able to explore their thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. Whether it’s related to relationships, work, family, we are here to walk beside you to THRIVE.

The first step to healing is recognizing that you need support reaching your desired emotional and mental wellness. Choosing a therapist you can connect with is critical to successful treatment. When working with clients, I use a non-judgmental collaborative approach while receiving authentic validation of life struggles and also encouraging clients to move toward change and healing. My expertise includes helping client process loss, navigating through life stressors, and adjusting to life transitions.

Jahthaime Smith MS, is a licensed counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Ecological Theory to help clients identify thinking patterns and societal influences contributing to imbalance. Originally from NYC, this counselor brings his diverse spiritual, cultural, and mental cultivation to therapy. With a BA from Penn State, MS from Chatham (Pittsburgh), having lived in Seattle, San Diego, and Los Angeles, and currently working on my PhD, I was fortunate to encounter, work alongside, and counsel a diverse clientele. This experience enabled me to help provide insight to clients of all backgrounds.