Parenting Therapists in 98075

Relationships are so beautifully complex. The relationship that was created has the power to be your source of joy or your most painful place in life. Unfortunately, many couples decide to stay in their discomfort as opposed to seeking out help and potentially transforming their lives together. If your relationship hit a roadblock, if you feel hopeless for the future, or if you are seeking greater fulfillment in your relationship, I would love to help you.

Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child/teen’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teens and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!

My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with school aged children/teens and parents. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you and your family. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.

Life problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts are psychological symptoms that cover the untold and unresolved stories of our lives. Clinical psychology is a way of dealing with these problems by talking about them. I offer Counseling Strategies that help you to adjust and adapt to difficult situations and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Strategies that help you to understand yourself and your role in relation to life's problems. Professional counseling and psychotherapy offer perspective, insight and new ways of seeing yourself from which to make better choices and avoid problematic repetitive behavior patterns.

I work primarily with adults, teens and children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relational and parenting concerns, and various types of transition or crisis such as infidelity and divorce. I provide a warm, supportive, non-judgemental environment with a focus on helping clients utilize strengths, and build skills to overcome obstacles. I recognize that each client has innate strengths and gifts that are the building blocks for creating a cohesive and happy life. I integrate relational and solution-focused modalities and incorporate Cognitive Behavior and Attachment-based therapies to help clients reach their goals.

Everyone needs help sometimes. When it feels like circumstances and life-pressures are causing you to feel sad, hopeless, stuck, and/or afraid, counseling may help you regain emotional traction and move through the challenges of your life. I believe every person has great internal resources/strengths to uncover or discover solutions for life..I specialize in helping couples/families/individuals improve their relationships and also those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-worth, divorce, blended-families, healing from infidelity, parenting, and many other individual and relationship issues. I work from a variety of theories, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Relationship Therapy.

I specialize in working with children diagnosed with autism, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and those needing support with emotion regulation. I provide 1:1 child behavioral therapy in the office, home, or school setting as well as parent coaching. Issues addressed may include: behavioral challenges, social skills, attention/focus, toilet training, bedtime routines, selective eating, and tantrum-type behavior. I also have extensive training in the application of behavior analysis to education including addressing special academic needs.

Emotions, challenging thoughts, and difficult behaviors impact all areas of life: love, parenting, communication, friendship, school, and work. Approaching these areas of our life with courage and emotional agility can enhance our experiences and pave the way towards fulfilling relationships, more loving connections, and the strength to advocate for ourselves. Together. With courage.

As a licensed mental health clinician, I am here to help you achieve personal empowerment in all areas of your life. I will help guide you in addressing issues that may be present in your life, that you feel, might be holding you back from reaching your goals. I offer help with navigating anxiety, depression, phase of life transitions, parenting, sexuality, gender, chronic pain/illness, perinatal mood disorders and more. I am an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist navigating gender identity, inclusion and equity. Let’s work together to actively identify and start living by your own personally empowered best life!

I am taking new clients and have 10+ years of experience helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and find healthy ways to cope with stress. Together, we will work to identify the root causes of your challenges and develop practical strategies to address them. I want you to know that there is no judgment here. Therapy is a safe space where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear. My goal is to create an atmosphere of trust, where you can open up and explore your thoughts and emotions openly and honestly.

If you are searching for a mature and understanding therapist, you’ve come to the right place. I believe in meeting people where they are, and I am convinced that the therapeutic relationship provides a healing environment. My approach to each client is dependent upon the nature and need of the individual seeking help. Life can be full of various transitions and challenges. Aging parents, adult children, and complex relationships. And at the same time, desiring to be healthy in mind, body, and soul.

In-Network with Aetna and Premera -- Accepting New Clients! Evening appointments available. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples. In my counseling work, my starting point is a strength-based, client-focused approach to understand you as an individual, as well as the strengths you have to positively change your situation. (I know we don't always feel these strengths. I think we typically are more hurt than we show, and we are also not as broken as we feel.) My focus has been to sit and listen with an open mind so I can best learn about you and your life.

People can feel trapped in anxiety, depression, grief, traumatic experiences and difficult relationships OR they can explore those problems psychotherapeutically to derive insight into their feelings and behaviors. As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst I can help you manage your emotional pain,understand your feelings and the repetitive nature of your problems and find new ways of dealing with your problems, in order to minimize suffering and achieve your goals.

I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults up to age 30. I collaborate with clients and families to explore questions and concerns related to attention/focus, executive functioning, learning/school difficulties, social-emotional and behavioral challenges, sensory differences, and giftedness. These evaluations can help identify strengths and vulnerabilities to provide guidance and recommendations for the home and school settings (IEP/504 supports) and treatment goals for therapists. I also specialize in assessing for autism in children, adolescents, and adults.

Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!

Increasing conflict is making simple communication a real pain - you're alternating back and forth from explosive words to tense silence. Depression or anxiety is creeping up on you, and you know it's bad for the kids to sense the lack of stability. If you are tired of the same old argument with your partner, and are even throwing out the dreaded "D" word (Divorce) in the heat of it, I can help you get the clarity you need to decide if your relationship is worth saving - and to do what's needed to get things back on track.

I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.

Telehealth & Over 35+yrs professional experience. If you are open to exploring and accessing your inner wisdom, knowing & releasing what does not serve you & understanding what is preventing you from your sense of well being then I can assist you in your process of enfoldment & self empowerment. You have your own inner wisdom to access. If you are feeling stuck, depressed, stressed, anxious, or struggle with low-self esteem, addictions, negative destructive thinking or relationships, unhappy with your sense of self, life, profession or whatever my intention is to help you discover your empowerment and freedom to be your trueself.

Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.