Therapists in 98106

Sometimes little things pile up and become insurmountable. Tension at work, friction with friends, family, or co-workers, recent or older hurts wear you down. Sometimes big things seem overwhelming. Job loss, a death, medical crisis, or moving stop you in your tracks. Sometimes worry or fear attaches to something specific or feels like it is everywhere at once. The support of a psychotherapist can provide a safe haven in tumultuous times. This is a place where you can hear yourself think, express your feelings, hear your own voice, discover your inner wisdom, come to solutions that are authentically yours.

Welcome! You've already taken the first step of searching for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I want to acknowledge how difficult that can be and am here to help support you through the rest of the journey. I see adolescents and adults for a variety of issues such as family conflict, depression, anxiety or peer relationships. I find it deeply rewarding to provide therapy to those who identify anywhere on the LGBT spectrum. Building a trusting relationship is my first priority. We will create a safe, non-judgmental space together where you can meet your goals.

I am passionate about working with couples. Working from an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, I help couples heal from relationship injuries and build a stronger and deeper connection. This work is deeply satisfying to me and I feel honored to be part of a couple’s healing process. I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner (SEP) with an interest in treating individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to create a safe and healing environment where my clients can physically experience and process difficult emotions.

Are you looking for help with your child’s difficult behaviors, emotional struggles, and support through life changes? Are you a parent that feels uncertain or overwhelmed and needs some support? Do you need space to uncover the insights you hold within and strengthen your relationship with your self, child, or family? 
I believe that a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship is necessary to process difficult experiences and rediscover the wisdom held within ourselves—no matter our age. I help children, parents, and women regain joy, uncover confidence, feel seen, and find insights that lead to desired changes.

I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for. I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.

Underneath the disappointments and pain, you have more strength and wholeness than you may realize. It takes real courage to break out of our old ways of doing things into new thinking and behaving. I admire and respect anyone who has the willingness to start on this journey and am there to support you through that process, even if you don't know what needs to change. Together we will navigate these uncharted waters, bringing you closer to the fullest and most satisfying life possible for you. NOTE: Remote therapy ONLY (including EMDR) in Idaho, North Carolina & Kansas. Remote & in-person therapy available in Washington State.

I work with individuals towards improving themselves and/or their situation. People who are looking for accountability and is motivated towards change and betterment of themselves and their situation. I'm experienced working with people who have symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Challenges, Burnout, Workplace Issues, and Grief and Loss.

Do you feel ever feel like there is something holding you back from being the best version of yourself? Whether it is living in a system of oppression, battling cycling thoughts, a life stressor that has been difficult to live with, a past trauma, or a combination, we can often feel stuck from living out our full capacity. It is my belief that we all have the ability to heal and find peace. My work centers around understanding our thought processes, our life stressors, how our body has learned to react to these thoughts and stressors, and finding meaning in this weird thing called life we have all stumbled upon.

It takes courage and energy to seek support and I look forward to meeting you on your path. I am honored to provide support and guidance for individuals seeking change in all contexts of their life, including navigating life transitions, exploring grief and loss, addressing mood concerns, and gaining a deeper connection to oneself, others, and their environment. I've practiced therapy and social work in medical settings for many years, and have specialized training and extensive experience in supporting clients who are experiencing perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy loss, and parenting and family adjustments.

Are you tired of being told, or even just feeling, that you're somehow broken or flawed? Sure, you've been suffering from crippling self-doubt, constant worrying, deep feelings of shame, hurtful self-talk, chronic people-pleasing, and general unfulfillment. But these are just the symptoms of a disconnection with the essence of who you are: your True Self.

So often, the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents individuals from seeking assistance. My goal is to provide a safe counseling space for you to filter through your personal journey, while equipping you with support and resources, to guide you on the path to overall wellness. Therapy is not always easy, but healing is achievable through a non-judgmental and compassionate environment.

Accepting new clients! I focus as a therapist on positive growth and change to help clients live their best lives using mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and creating a warm, open, and accepting space. I understand that some people are looking to enhance their quality of life, become happier, or otherwise grow and change in new directions. Others struggle with difficulties, either at home, at work, or with friends and family. I'm not interested in treating people as broken or sick just because they are struggling or have questions. I have experience with tech workers, military, and am LGBTQIA+ and poly informed.

By and large, people who seek therapy are seeking change. I am an expert in change! Sometimes the change is behavioral, relational, spiritual, situational, it doesn't really matter. We all need additional resources when growing through a change. And I am here to guide that change to wherever you'd like to go.