"With over 30 years of experience helping people with a wide variety of psychological problems, there's a very good chance I can help you, too. As a scientist-practitioner, my job is to bring the findings of psychological science to helping people with real-world problems. As such, it's important to keep a focus on what it is you're trying to change and then apply scientifically validated methods to help you reach your goals."
"With over 30 years of experience helping people with a wide variety of psychological problems, there's a very good chance I can help you, too. As a scientist-practitioner, my job is to bring the findings of psychological science to helping people with real-world problems. As such, it's important to keep a focus on what it is you're trying to change and then apply scientifically validated methods to help you reach your goals."
"I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive and non-judgmental. As a therapist, I am actively involved helping clients explore issues to gain new understanding, identify strengths, and learn coping skills. Additionally, I work to be genuine, accepting and empathic because my experience has been clients are better able to make healthy changes when these factors are present. I am comfortable working with a range of clinical issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic client populations."
"I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive and non-judgmental. As a therapist, I am actively involved helping clients explore issues to gain new understanding, identify strengths, and learn coping skills. Additionally, I work to be genuine, accepting and empathic because my experience has been clients are better able to make healthy changes when these factors are present. I am comfortable working with a range of clinical issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, relationship difficulties and addiction. I am experienced working with diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic client populations."
"I have been counseling since 1981 and opened my private practice in 1988. I have expertise in working with individuals around their history of sexual victimization, people healing from trauma and LGBTQ life issues. I also specialize in working with couples whether poly, open, heterosexual and/or gay. Included within my expertise is the breadth of issues surrounding sexuality and attachment. I also specialize in helping people become aware of and channel their emotions in a healthy way. Moreover, people who are grappling with existential issues, developmental transitions or life changes find meaning in working with me as well."
"I have been counseling since 1981 and opened my private practice in 1988. I have expertise in working with individuals around their history of sexual victimization, people healing from trauma and LGBTQ life issues. I also specialize in working with couples whether poly, open, heterosexual and/or gay. Included within my expertise is the breadth of issues surrounding sexuality and attachment. I also specialize in helping people become aware of and channel their emotions in a healthy way. Moreover, people who are grappling with existential issues, developmental transitions or life changes find meaning in working with me as well."
"We all struggle in life at one point or another. However, reaching out for support can take a lot of strength and courage. For this reason, I strive to provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your struggles and receive the support and guidance you need. Many times our past experiences have left us with wounds that become aggravated, causing difficulites in our relationships and daily lives. Together, we will reflect upon your emotional states and sources of distress to gain deeper awareness and skills for change, relief and healing in these areas."
"We all struggle in life at one point or another. However, reaching out for support can take a lot of strength and courage. For this reason, I strive to provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your struggles and receive the support and guidance you need. Many times our past experiences have left us with wounds that become aggravated, causing difficulites in our relationships and daily lives. Together, we will reflect upon your emotional states and sources of distress to gain deeper awareness and skills for change, relief and healing in these areas."
"-- Accepting new clients! -- Seeking help for life’s challenges is a courageous act. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult transition, experiencing overwhelming emotions, or feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, exploring what’s troubling you in a safe and supportive environment can lay the groundwork for lifelong fulfillment. As your counselor, I will collaborate with you to explore old patterns and overcome barriers to wellness so that you have access to greater fulfillment, authenticity, and ease."
"-- Accepting new clients! -- Seeking help for life’s challenges is a courageous act. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult transition, experiencing overwhelming emotions, or feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, exploring what’s troubling you in a safe and supportive environment can lay the groundwork for lifelong fulfillment. As your counselor, I will collaborate with you to explore old patterns and overcome barriers to wellness so that you have access to greater fulfillment, authenticity, and ease."
"My therapeutic practice focuses on helping people from all walks address a wide range of issues including adult ADHD, grief and loss, relationship struggles, depression, and recovery from past trauma and heartache. I have extensive experience working with youth and families and have had considerable success working with young and middle aged adults. My work with individuals involves facilitating awareness and insight on how the influences of the past impacts present behavioral, emotional, and cognitive patterns. I focus on interpersonal dynamics, attachment issues, and the function of one's personality type/relational style as it relates to the issues presented."
"My therapeutic practice focuses on helping people from all walks address a wide range of issues including adult ADHD, grief and loss, relationship struggles, depression, and recovery from past trauma and heartache. I have extensive experience working with youth and families and have had considerable success working with young and middle aged adults. My work with individuals involves facilitating awareness and insight on how the influences of the past impacts present behavioral, emotional, and cognitive patterns. I focus on interpersonal dynamics, attachment issues, and the function of one's personality type/relational style as it relates to the issues presented."
"I view psychotherapy as a life-enhancing endeavor intended to relieve emotional pain, promote growth and creativity, and lead to more satisfying relationships, work, and sense of self. I see adults in individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy and children (ages 3 & up) in expressive play therapy. In particular, I provide support for adults who are experiencing questions of identity and purpose, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, bipolar disorder, the impact of trauma, chronic pain, perinatal mood disorders and perinatal loss. I work with children impacted by trauma, depression, loss, anxiety and developmental challenges."
"I view psychotherapy as a life-enhancing endeavor intended to relieve emotional pain, promote growth and creativity, and lead to more satisfying relationships, work, and sense of self. I see adults in individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy and children (ages 3 & up) in expressive play therapy. In particular, I provide support for adults who are experiencing questions of identity and purpose, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, bipolar disorder, the impact of trauma, chronic pain, perinatal mood disorders and perinatal loss. I work with children impacted by trauma, depression, loss, anxiety and developmental challenges."
"I want to help you find the depths of your character and personality, to learn about your inherent lovability and to help you find your appreciation of beauty and meaning in your life. What gets in the way of that is often trauma from our past and the beliefs we built out of less than perfect events and even, day to day experiences. Through an eclectic combination of a variety of therapeutic techniques, you and I will work together to remove the obstacles that get in your way and to appreciate all that life has brought to you."
"I want to help you find the depths of your character and personality, to learn about your inherent lovability and to help you find your appreciation of beauty and meaning in your life. What gets in the way of that is often trauma from our past and the beliefs we built out of less than perfect events and even, day to day experiences. Through an eclectic combination of a variety of therapeutic techniques, you and I will work together to remove the obstacles that get in your way and to appreciate all that life has brought to you."
"My background balances research-driven and scientifically minded psychology with a holistic, systemic, and presence-based approach to therapy. I use this background to help my clients expand their understanding of self by tuning in to the notes of their experience they may not be used to hearing. For some that may look like guiding a highly cognitive person into their emotional world, and for others that may look like guiding a highly emotive person into a new way of thinking. But whatever patterns you find yourself in, I can be a guide in expanding your range. Visit my website to learn more about me, and see if I'd be a good fit."
"My background balances research-driven and scientifically minded psychology with a holistic, systemic, and presence-based approach to therapy. I use this background to help my clients expand their understanding of self by tuning in to the notes of their experience they may not be used to hearing. For some that may look like guiding a highly cognitive person into their emotional world, and for others that may look like guiding a highly emotive person into a new way of thinking. But whatever patterns you find yourself in, I can be a guide in expanding your range. Visit my website to learn more about me, and see if I'd be a good fit."
"Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you are looking for."
"Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you are looking for."
"My goal as a therapist is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I work to provide a safe and nurturing enviornment where you can receive support, guidance & feedback as I help guide you towards positive change. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."
"My goal as a therapist is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I work to provide a safe and nurturing enviornment where you can receive support, guidance & feedback as I help guide you towards positive change. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."
"I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are struggling through difficult life situations. My hope is that my clients will begin to emerge from the experience with strength, insight and a sense of empowerment to address the next challenge with grace. Using a strengths-based approach, I employ concepts of cognitive therapy and mindfulness to increase self-awareness and choice within life's challenges. I also use EMDR, an evidence-based approach, to help release the impact of past experiences on current emotions, thoughts and behaviors including traumatic events and childhood trauma."
"I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are struggling through difficult life situations. My hope is that my clients will begin to emerge from the experience with strength, insight and a sense of empowerment to address the next challenge with grace. Using a strengths-based approach, I employ concepts of cognitive therapy and mindfulness to increase self-awareness and choice within life's challenges. I also use EMDR, an evidence-based approach, to help release the impact of past experiences on current emotions, thoughts and behaviors including traumatic events and childhood trauma."
"The decision to pursue psychotherapy, counseling or life coaching is an important and personal one. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to help you decide if the services that I provide will meet your needs. As a therapist, I will offer you an objective perspective and a safe environment for you to explore the aspects of your life that are challenging or creating you hardship. My primary goal is to help you to internalize your optimal values & innate strengths to empower you and enable you to live the life you desire and deserve."
"The decision to pursue psychotherapy, counseling or life coaching is an important and personal one. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to help you decide if the services that I provide will meet your needs. As a therapist, I will offer you an objective perspective and a safe environment for you to explore the aspects of your life that are challenging or creating you hardship. My primary goal is to help you to internalize your optimal values & innate strengths to empower you and enable you to live the life you desire and deserve."
"My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover your true potential. Together, we can find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, enabling you to make changes and take on challenges that may have previously seemed elusive. Through various techniques and evidence-based approaches with proven results, we’ll explore and improve those behaviors, thoughts, and environmental factors that are holding you back from living your best life."
"My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover your true potential. Together, we can find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, enabling you to make changes and take on challenges that may have previously seemed elusive. Through various techniques and evidence-based approaches with proven results, we’ll explore and improve those behaviors, thoughts, and environmental factors that are holding you back from living your best life."
"Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his). I’m here to work with you to improve the quality of your life using contemporary talk therapy. I work with adults on issues ranging from, but not limited to, general stressors of life, interpersonal issues, college, racial identity and LGBTQ issues, and healthfully coping with life transitions.I also have experience in treating chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. "
"Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his). I’m here to work with you to improve the quality of your life using contemporary talk therapy. I work with adults on issues ranging from, but not limited to, general stressors of life, interpersonal issues, college, racial identity and LGBTQ issues, and healthfully coping with life transitions.I also have experience in treating chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. "
"I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental place for you to grow, discover your voice and live the life you want. I tailor my approach to each individual client based on your interests, needs and goals that we discuss together. "
"I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental place for you to grow, discover your voice and live the life you want. I tailor my approach to each individual client based on your interests, needs and goals that we discuss together. "
"Whether you are dealing with stressors related to past trauma or current life challenges, you don't have to work through the emotional struggles alone. As we face complex challenges unique to the multiple roles that we hold in your life, it's easy to get lost in everyday responsibilities, ignoring the potential warning signs of depression and anxiety. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, restless, racing thoughts, exhausted, stressed; give yourself permission to heal and take a mindful approach to an awake and poised you."
"Whether you are dealing with stressors related to past trauma or current life challenges, you don't have to work through the emotional struggles alone. As we face complex challenges unique to the multiple roles that we hold in your life, it's easy to get lost in everyday responsibilities, ignoring the potential warning signs of depression and anxiety. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, restless, racing thoughts, exhausted, stressed; give yourself permission to heal and take a mindful approach to an awake and poised you."
"In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual."
"In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual."
"Welcome. In finding good assistance, experience and effectiveness matter. The method I use is personal, interactive & well-researched, respecting what is already working and catalyzing your efforts where you feel challenged. For the 3 decades of my work, primarily with women, but also with men and couples in the Seattle area, I have used a holistic, humanist approach. Aiding clients to sharpen their perception and along with it, their confidence, we advance personal growth as well as relational (couples, family or work) development"
"Welcome. In finding good assistance, experience and effectiveness matter. The method I use is personal, interactive & well-researched, respecting what is already working and catalyzing your efforts where you feel challenged. For the 3 decades of my work, primarily with women, but also with men and couples in the Seattle area, I have used a holistic, humanist approach. Aiding clients to sharpen their perception and along with it, their confidence, we advance personal growth as well as relational (couples, family or work) development"
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