Therapists in 98056

This is a tele-health practice. Everyone deserves a safe space to explore their human experience and to make peace with themselves and their situation. Life will send curve balls. We get out of balance and move through life disconnected and unhappy, consumed by constant worry. We judge ourselves harshly and become filled with self-loathing. We can get stuck or frozen in trying to figure out what to do next. Therapy is a place to clarify your values and move towards a more congruent life. I can help you find your path, accept yourself, and build healthy relationships. You will receive evidence-based tools to build your skill set.

Currently accepting new clients. I believe everyone has a special story to share and it would be my honor to hear it. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and comfortable space for individuals to share their story. This space is non-judgmental and focuses on creating meaningful experiences through therapeutic processes.

As a licensed Christian therapist, I have over 20 years of experience helping clients get to a better place. Today, many of them are thriving in healthy relationships and living authentic lives filled with passion, purpose, and a sense of meaning. Despite what you're going through, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can say that with certainty because of what I know about the human spirit. It is resilient and has the ability to recover quickly from hurt, pain and some of life's more challenging issues. If you found me, something is preventing you from living your best life, the life you were created to have. I can help.

I am a Christian Therapist who believes that every life has value and everyone deserves to find their "happy" place. I have over 8 years experience working with individuals from all walks of life. As a graduate of City University of Seattle, I specializing in adult and childhood trauma providing clients opportunities to reclaim their lives. I also assist clients who may be suffering from the following issues: cultural & life transitions such as relocation and new employment/geo-cultural adjustments, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, and stress management.

*CURRENT OPENINGS* In my work with clients I have two major areas of focus: issues with relationship conflict, sexual compatibility, infidelity and intimacy. Whether as a couple or as an individual, I work with people to resolve on-going concerns. In my practice, all couples/individuals are welcome regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. It is my belief that compassion and humor are agents of change and healing. I offer a safe and comfortable place for my clients to explore new ways of working on current or on-going problems.

I work with clients ages 18 and older from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with sexual abuse, past trauma, emotional neglect, grief, anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, secondary trauma (especially for caregivers). In addition if you find that you have become stuck and need a boost to get back to enjoying life again, I can assist you in overcoming these challenges and discovering your own untapped inner resilience, strength, and authenticity in a way that is deeply meaningful.

I help individual men grow their mental and relational health and couples interested in increasing emotional connections. I have experienced many of the issues my clients struggle with, including marital crisis, the loss of a child and professional disappointments. I provide pre-marital counseling, support for parents, leaders and have helped people face addictions, recover from abuse and betrayal and explore spiritual growth from a Christian perspective.

I have been practicing psychology in Washington State since 2009. As a clinical health psychologist I understand the role that the mind and body have on each other and have learned/fine tuned the mental and emotional strategies to not only improve emotional and mental well-being, but also have some positive effects on improving physical well-being.

As humans, our number one need is connection. Therapy is a place to find connection, comfort and understanding. In a world where sexual shame exists it can be difficult for us to discuss our needs, fantasies, difficulties and desires with others. It can also be difficult for us to break free and start dismantling our own sexual beliefs. Whether it be with your partner or for yourself having a space to be open about sexual health, sexuality, and identity is important. No matter our preferences or experiences, it's all normal.

I perceive life as a journey, consisting of searching meaning and coping: Meaning in different roles and aspects of life motivates us to move forward; coping is strategies to get there from here. However, at different life stages, we often got stuck because of different reasons. Thus, either we no longer can see the life meaning(s) and/or our coping strategies are no longer effective. We are likely stuck under these circumstances, which leads to sufferings. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to facilitate the needed changes & adjustments to get unstuck and to have a meaningful life again.

I am available to help you heal, navigate relationships and transitions, and discover why you may face the same challenges again and again. If you feel trapped, uneasy or stalled in making decisions, I can help. The stresses of life squeeze our ability to think clearly and feel at the same time. As a result, our emotions rule us, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties. I use evidence based practices, such as ACT and DBT to help clients regulate their emotions and reach their goals.

The basis of my counseling style is my belief that people are inherently good, and that with support, most people are capable of great change and personal growth. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important parts of therapy, and I want to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support as my clients navigate the personal challenges they are experiencing. I believe that people usually seek counseling because something is causing them emotional or psychological discomfort or pain, and that counseling can often help determine the cause of that pain and hopefully alleviate it.

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."

Some of the emotional dis-regulation we see in adolescence is the teen figuring out how to express themselves, in their own unique way, with their peers, their family, and in terms of social justice. Teens want to be understood, to be accepted, however they often do not want to work hard to help you understand them.

I am a therapist with over 6 years of professional work experience. My clinical orientation is primarily Person Centered. I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.