Therapists in 98092
I understand that relationships and connections with others can sometimes be difficult. My purpose is to help clients explore their frustrations and help them make meaningful connections with their natural supports. Communication and trust are important qualities to me as a therapist and in all aspects of life. They are the foundation of my work and drive therapy towards healing and positive outcomes. .
I understand that relationships and connections with others can sometimes be difficult. My purpose is to help clients explore their frustrations and help them make meaningful connections with their natural supports. Communication and trust are important qualities to me as a therapist and in all aspects of life. They are the foundation of my work and drive therapy towards healing and positive outcomes. .
I work with teens, adults (15-50), and their partners, especially those from underserved backgrounds. They’re dealing with things like anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, or relationship issues. They want to break free from the pain of the past, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and learn how to live with more peace, connection, and purpose. I focus on building trust, empowering them to heal, and guiding them to a place of emotional freedom.
I work with teens, adults (15-50), and their partners, especially those from underserved backgrounds. They’re dealing with things like anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, or relationship issues. They want to break free from the pain of the past, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and learn how to live with more peace, connection, and purpose. I focus on building trust, empowering them to heal, and guiding them to a place of emotional freedom.
We are wired for connection. Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life, let down, or not feeling fully accepted or valued? Are you experiencing anger, sadness, loneliness, or don't feel understood? I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, difficulty with interpersonal communication, sexual struggles, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving your sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, identity, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
We are wired for connection. Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life, let down, or not feeling fully accepted or valued? Are you experiencing anger, sadness, loneliness, or don't feel understood? I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, difficulty with interpersonal communication, sexual struggles, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving your sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, identity, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
Whether it is to self or others, Amanda believes that a sense of connection is where individuals thrive best. She focusses on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual aspects that impact everyone’s relationship to self and others. Amanda brings a warm and accepting approach where individuals feel safe and understood. She works from a strengths-based perspective allowing individuals and families capitalize on already existing skillsets to further their journey in healing and evolving.
Whether it is to self or others, Amanda believes that a sense of connection is where individuals thrive best. She focusses on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual aspects that impact everyone’s relationship to self and others. Amanda brings a warm and accepting approach where individuals feel safe and understood. She works from a strengths-based perspective allowing individuals and families capitalize on already existing skillsets to further their journey in healing and evolving.
I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on assisting individuals and families to find inner strength and make positive life changes. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, utilizing multiple evidence-based approaches. I will support you in creating an environment to help you feel safe and understood, and work with you in setting goals in the areas that are most important to you. I have training and experience in multiple therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Sand Tray, and other Play therapy Techniques.
I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on assisting individuals and families to find inner strength and make positive life changes. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, utilizing multiple evidence-based approaches. I will support you in creating an environment to help you feel safe and understood, and work with you in setting goals in the areas that are most important to you. I have training and experience in multiple therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Sand Tray, and other Play therapy Techniques.
Michelle Bigos-Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092
There are times in our lives when we experience emotional distress which makes meeting our everyday responsibilities challenging or interferes with our happiness. Emotional distress may be due to a transition such as a job loss or even a new profession, the loss of a loved one or the birth of a newborn, a relationship breakup or the start of a new relationship, or it could be trauma you have experienced now manifesting itself as emotional distress in your life. There are times when we can handle the negative emotions we experience such as sadness, emptiness, loneliness, or anxiousness and other times we may need some help.
There are times in our lives when we experience emotional distress which makes meeting our everyday responsibilities challenging or interferes with our happiness. Emotional distress may be due to a transition such as a job loss or even a new profession, the loss of a loved one or the birth of a newborn, a relationship breakup or the start of a new relationship, or it could be trauma you have experienced now manifesting itself as emotional distress in your life. There are times when we can handle the negative emotions we experience such as sadness, emptiness, loneliness, or anxiousness and other times we may need some help.
There are seasons of our lives that are more challenging than others. Sometimes we are aware of the circumstances causing our distress. At other times we just feel stuck or uncertain. In these seasons we may experience unrelenting anxiety, feelings of despair, intrusive and disruptive thoughts, an increase of conflict in our relationships, the development or increase of harmful behaviors, or all of the above. Getting support from a therapist can provide a relational space where self-awareness can deepen, emotional healing can occur, relationships can be repaired, and meaning can be made.
There are seasons of our lives that are more challenging than others. Sometimes we are aware of the circumstances causing our distress. At other times we just feel stuck or uncertain. In these seasons we may experience unrelenting anxiety, feelings of despair, intrusive and disruptive thoughts, an increase of conflict in our relationships, the development or increase of harmful behaviors, or all of the above. Getting support from a therapist can provide a relational space where self-awareness can deepen, emotional healing can occur, relationships can be repaired, and meaning can be made.
Are you navigating life and repeating the same patterns or struggling personally and/or in your relationships? Oftentimes there is big or little trauma impacting your feelings of "stuckness" today. I work with individuals and couples from a trauma-informed approach looking at what is coming up for you today in your struggles and what is influencing how these issues are presenting. Therapy can help work through and gain more understanding and insight to grow and change in the ways you would like to.
Are you navigating life and repeating the same patterns or struggling personally and/or in your relationships? Oftentimes there is big or little trauma impacting your feelings of "stuckness" today. I work with individuals and couples from a trauma-informed approach looking at what is coming up for you today in your struggles and what is influencing how these issues are presenting. Therapy can help work through and gain more understanding and insight to grow and change in the ways you would like to.
Shannon Flanakin
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHCA, CN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As far as others can tell, you’re rocking this thing called life. But, on the inside, you’re struggling with feelings like inadequacy, shame, and overwhelm because despite how hard you work to keep it together, keeping it together is feeling more and more out of your reach. You’re feeling stuck, and it’s taking a toll on other areas of your life, like your relationships, your work, or your health. You’re less connected to your friends and loved ones, you’re always tired, it’s hard to concentrate or focus, and you find yourself feeling anxious or down. You’re tired of keeping this to yourself, and it’s time for a change.
As far as others can tell, you’re rocking this thing called life. But, on the inside, you’re struggling with feelings like inadequacy, shame, and overwhelm because despite how hard you work to keep it together, keeping it together is feeling more and more out of your reach. You’re feeling stuck, and it’s taking a toll on other areas of your life, like your relationships, your work, or your health. You’re less connected to your friends and loved ones, you’re always tired, it’s hard to concentrate or focus, and you find yourself feeling anxious or down. You’re tired of keeping this to yourself, and it’s time for a change.
Owing my story and loving myself through the process is one of the greatest things that I have done. My passion is to help you define your story, start your journey of self-love, and become your holistic self without limitations. I will meet you where you are emotionally and cognitively and work with you through a multi-cultural lens.
Owing my story and loving myself through the process is one of the greatest things that I have done. My passion is to help you define your story, start your journey of self-love, and become your holistic self without limitations. I will meet you where you are emotionally and cognitively and work with you through a multi-cultural lens.
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Number of Therapists in 98092
30+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 98092 who prioritize treating:
| 100% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 81% | Stress |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Premera Blue Cross |
| 67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 67% | First Choice Health | FCH |
How Therapists in 98092 see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |