Therapists in 98042

Maybe you’re here because you’re struggling through a difficult time in your life. Maybe you have a pattern of thinking or behaving that leaves you feeling exhausted and you’re wondering what change and growth might look like for you. Or maybe you just feel stuck and alone. Whatever your circumstances, I offer you a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings, to get to know yourself more fully, and to find hope for new possibilities. I work with individual adults (18+) dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, grief/loss, and spiritual unrest.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years experience working with adults, families and adolescents. Areas I work in include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, anger, grief/loss, stress, and improving communication, confidence and self esteem. Approaches I use include cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, and I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work in Kent, Federal Way, and Enumclaw.

I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.

As children and teens learn who they are and how to navigate being in this world, they can stumble into unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. Children and teens suffering from challenges such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, self-harm or defiance can learn new and healthy ways to think and act and to feel better. Helping children and empowering their parents is my passion. Together through art, talk and play we will explore and utilize the child's and family's strengths. We will build upon joy and face the shadows creating a skill set from which children can draw to live their best lives.

I provide a compassionate place to heal so that you can experience healthy relationships and find meaning and joy in life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington. I am certified in Couples Communication, Sex Addiction (CSAT), and Lifespan Integration - which helps to heal past wounds. I am also trained in EMDR, which is a clinically proven way to help people resolve trauma. I work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues including infidelity, codependency, grief, trauma, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. I also work with addictions (sex, chemicals & gambling) and Partners and families of addicted individuals.

Telehealth available. My approach to therapy is grounded on trust, respect and the honoring of your experiences. I work with individuals, couples and families from a systems based orientation. That means you and your concerns are all in context of your family system. In treatment, we look at how your family of origin impacts how and where you may be stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, anger or an addiction, we can discover the source of the problem and help you reach your potential.

Accepting neurofeedback clients! Are you seeing your child struggle to keep up in school or socially? Feeling discouraged or hopeless? Being a child is tough at any age. And in recent years, the stresses and challenges have only increased, making it even harder for children to succeed. I bring a unique understanding of how brain function impacts behavior coupled with counseling skills to help children, pre-teens, and adults change their lives for the better. In addition to counseling, I am board certified in neurofeedback. I have worked hundreds of hours with clients to train their brains to shift into a more functional state.

Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington. Prior to opening my practice, I spent seven years serving as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist supporting clients, families, and staff in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout King County. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University with a concentration in geriatric care.

For over 15 years, I have been a practicing mental health professional and professional coach with a specialization in social justice counseling, hypnotherapy and expressive arts therapy, specifically narrative, poetry and restorative yoga. I received my master’s degree in Social Justice Counseling from Antioch University, yoga teacher training certifications from My Vinyasa Practice, LLC and American Sports and Fitness Association and I currently hold several Department of Health credentials in Washington State.

Accepting new in-person and teletherapy clients! You may feel life is getting the best of you or that couple or family issues are overwhelming. Work, family, time pressures, money, and stress may have all taken a toll. To everyone, you look happy and appear to have it all under control. They don’t see how challenging things are for you. You can feel powerless, helpless, angry, hurt, and emotionally drained when issues arise. You know you need to break the cycle.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW). I am passionate to assist clients with healing the mind, body and spirit while seeing each person as an individual in the context of the environment. I use a relational, humanistic, client centered and strength-based approach while acknowledging that each individual is unique and motivated through free will to achieve their highest potential. I hold space for vulnerability and acceptance during each session. I work with BIPOC identified people with their intersectionalities and how it relates to systemic oppression and other nuances of identifying as BIPOC.