Therapists in 98038

I am most passionate about working with people who are not happy with their current situation and wanting to make a change. For individuals this might be wanting to analyze the relationship they are in, make a career change, challenge old mindsets that are no longer working for them or disuss current mental health symptoms they are experiencing. For couples this could be exploring compatability, communication challenges, lack of intimacy, ongoing conflict, confronting addiction or having experienced an affair. My training in trauma, addiction and recovering from affairs allows me to work with the most challenging circumstances.

Marriages, relationships, individual life stressors, faith-based counseling, crossroads direction, grief & bereavement.

I am currently working with teen girls, young adult women, and individuals experiencing mental health challenges while in the perinatal period (pregnant and postpartum). No matter the reason a person seeks counseling, a listening ear and a safe place to share can foster healing and allow progress toward wholeness. As your counselor, I hope to provide a space for you, free of judgment, where we address your concerns and help you work toward a fulfilled and free life.

First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.

My practice is full, and I am operating on a waitlist. My JOY is helping people live full, meaningful, purposeful lives, while moving past their traumas (childhood & sexual), anxiety, depression and career burnout, while feeling heard, valued and appreciated for who they are. You're not broken: You're a beautiful person in the process of becoming your best self! I also coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress.

I believe humans are best seen through our relationships: with our parents, siblings, friends; with those who harmed us and even the relationships between the different parts of our self. Where difficult relationships have caused pain, healthy relationships can facilitate healing. I believe counseling can be one such relationship. I have worked with people of all ages, but find I’m best suited for teens and young adults. I work well with a number of mental health challenges, such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief as well difficulty adjusting to life stressors and transitions.

What is the point of insight if nothing changes? What is the point of change if we lack insight as to why it even did? Through our conversations I’d like to help you to see, both yourself and your situation, in an authentic light with a new perspective that sticks with you long after you leave the therapy room.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been in Private Practice in Maple Valley since 2012. My therapy style is interactive and friendly. I provide frequent feedback and concise coaching. My specialties include treating anxiety disorders (Social Anxiety, OCD, GAD, and specific phobias), depression, bi-polar depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, as well as support for those going through a divorce or break up. My orientations Cognitive Behavioral, Bowen Family Systems, and Solution Focused-Brief.

It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own. At the same time, it can be extremely difficult to let others around you know when you need help. You may have even been told that you just need to "tough it out", and "deal with it" all on your own. I'm here to say that you don't have to. Managing difficult emotions is easier said than done when going through stressful situations such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or dealing with financial stress. I am here if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, and are tired of doing it alone.

If you are at a place in your life where you are open to growing and healing, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you. I will meet you right where you are and will offer a safe and confidential place to sift through life. There are always opportunities for each one of us to start over, create new patterns of thinking and living, pursue healing, and strive toward thriving. As a licensed clinical mental health therapist and certified coach, I can also offer support and coping skills for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, relational conflict, and other circumstances that arise.

I offer a nonjudgmental, culturally competent, and inviting place to be and understand yourself, as well as a safe environment to process experiences that may be painful to talk about. I use a person centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into my practice.

My style of therapy: I adapt quickly to the culture and values of my client. I am client-centered and non-judgmental in my work. I appreciate cognitive therapy as I listen to my client's feelings and connect them to their thoughts and beliefs--especially in the treatment of depression. I employ trauma therapy approaches when working with anxiety and panic disorders. When isolation is a problem, I am attentive to the social context of my clients, including family of origin and other support people. Finally, I am solution-focused, meaning we face forward by setting goals and taking small risks to increase my client's comfort zone.

My ideal client is a married couple with relationship challenges and I use some of the Gottman material. I also thrive while working with women or men facing depression or anxiety in addition to those who are transitioning to the golden years of life.

I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.