"As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature; drawing upon narrative, existential, drama, play, strength-based and evidenced-based modalities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and aim to create a holding space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. I have specific expertise in working with children, adolescents and young adults."
"As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature; drawing upon narrative, existential, drama, play, strength-based and evidenced-based modalities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and aim to create a holding space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. I have specific expertise in working with children, adolescents and young adults."
"I work with kids and families on issues of attachment after adoption, behavioral problems, emotional regulation, social skills, identity and separation. With kids I often make use of play and art therapy techniques. Infants and very young children are seen in conjunction with their caregivers, in dyadic formation. With adults we work to help recognize old patterns, gain awareness about internal conflicts, tolerate and overcome the threat of change, and awaken to new and more satisfying possibilities for thinking, relating and living."
"I work with kids and families on issues of attachment after adoption, behavioral problems, emotional regulation, social skills, identity and separation. With kids I often make use of play and art therapy techniques. Infants and very young children are seen in conjunction with their caregivers, in dyadic formation. With adults we work to help recognize old patterns, gain awareness about internal conflicts, tolerate and overcome the threat of change, and awaken to new and more satisfying possibilities for thinking, relating and living."
"I have extensive experience working with traumatic bereavement due to the death of someone to suicide, homicide, accident or any other sudden unexpected death as well as grief resulting from a wide array of losses. Additionally, people seek me out for assistance overcoming challenges arising from trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and help navigating life transitions. I work with adult individuals experiencing a broad range of life challenges and with couples who have experienced a tragic loss."
"I have extensive experience working with traumatic bereavement due to the death of someone to suicide, homicide, accident or any other sudden unexpected death as well as grief resulting from a wide array of losses. Additionally, people seek me out for assistance overcoming challenges arising from trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and help navigating life transitions. I work with adult individuals experiencing a broad range of life challenges and with couples who have experienced a tragic loss."
"I provide support to young adults who are struggling to keep up with the many demands of adulthood. Managing relationships, employment, school and daily life tasks can feel completely overwhelming. This is why I encourage clients to both verbally process life stressors and take action. What does taking action look like in therapy? Maybe it's paying a parking ticket that hasn't been paid yet but continues to be a source of stress. Or, maybe it's creating a weekly calendar to help organize your schedule. Whatever the task may be, I want you to leave our sessions feeling accomplished and motivated."
"I provide support to young adults who are struggling to keep up with the many demands of adulthood. Managing relationships, employment, school and daily life tasks can feel completely overwhelming. This is why I encourage clients to both verbally process life stressors and take action. What does taking action look like in therapy? Maybe it's paying a parking ticket that hasn't been paid yet but continues to be a source of stress. Or, maybe it's creating a weekly calendar to help organize your schedule. Whatever the task may be, I want you to leave our sessions feeling accomplished and motivated."
"As a psychologist, I ensure that evaluation and treatment services are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I have an expertise and passion for working with preteens, teens and young adults. I have a humorous, warm, and down to earth style of counseling that teens appreciate. My treatment approach emphasizes evidence-based practice that works toward building skills and strategies including *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed coping and skill building *Exposure and Response Prevention *School collaboration *Parent consultation"
"As a psychologist, I ensure that evaluation and treatment services are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I have an expertise and passion for working with preteens, teens and young adults. I have a humorous, warm, and down to earth style of counseling that teens appreciate. My treatment approach emphasizes evidence-based practice that works toward building skills and strategies including *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed coping and skill building *Exposure and Response Prevention *School collaboration *Parent consultation"
"As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable."
"As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable."
"Empathic listening and reflection are key to the therapeutic process and help create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment. I work with clients to find a balance of support, listening and active interventions that help you seek the outcome you're looking for. One goal, in this collaborative work, is to facilitate an awareness of long-standing patterns that may not be working for the life you envision."
"Empathic listening and reflection are key to the therapeutic process and help create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment. I work with clients to find a balance of support, listening and active interventions that help you seek the outcome you're looking for. One goal, in this collaborative work, is to facilitate an awareness of long-standing patterns that may not be working for the life you envision."
"In receiving psychotherapy services from me you can expect to be heard, validated, and to learn new skills and strategies to address the problems for which you are seeking treatment. It is my goal to assist you in experiencing symptom relief, achieve your treatment goals, and to return to your desired level of functioning. As your therapist, I want you to to feel good about yourself and to enjoy full participation in your life as quickly as possible."
"In receiving psychotherapy services from me you can expect to be heard, validated, and to learn new skills and strategies to address the problems for which you are seeking treatment. It is my goal to assist you in experiencing symptom relief, achieve your treatment goals, and to return to your desired level of functioning. As your therapist, I want you to to feel good about yourself and to enjoy full participation in your life as quickly as possible."
"For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming traumas, dealing with grief, helping your marriage thrive -- these can be great stepping stones in living life to the fullest. Together, we can find ways to achieve this goal."
"For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming traumas, dealing with grief, helping your marriage thrive -- these can be great stepping stones in living life to the fullest. Together, we can find ways to achieve this goal."
"My ideal client is someone who has an intention to change.
During my 25 years as a practicing therapist I have encountered a wide range of issues. Having worked with a large number of clients to the point of solution, I have concluded that in the end, the core of helping people is to listen. Effective listening gives me a deep understanding of their current situation. I can then gently point them toward getting more of what they want. My experience and compassion have often proven to be crucial elements for our success. This is the work of my life."
"My ideal client is someone who has an intention to change.
During my 25 years as a practicing therapist I have encountered a wide range of issues. Having worked with a large number of clients to the point of solution, I have concluded that in the end, the core of helping people is to listen. Effective listening gives me a deep understanding of their current situation. I can then gently point them toward getting more of what they want. My experience and compassion have often proven to be crucial elements for our success. This is the work of my life."
"Roy is an individual, couple, and family therapist who provides a supportive, thoughtful, and encouraging environment. Experienced in the medical, educational, and mental health fields, with two master's degrees. Certified trainer and supervisor in emotionally focused therapy one of the only therapies clinically shown to help couple's find love with less conflicts. Caring therapy for children and adolescents surfing from school problems, family problems, and trauma."
"Roy is an individual, couple, and family therapist who provides a supportive, thoughtful, and encouraging environment. Experienced in the medical, educational, and mental health fields, with two master's degrees. Certified trainer and supervisor in emotionally focused therapy one of the only therapies clinically shown to help couple's find love with less conflicts. Caring therapy for children and adolescents surfing from school problems, family problems, and trauma."
"Despite the important role of sex in relationships, many of us were never taught how to enjoy it or how to talk about it with partners! In fact, many of us have internalized unhelpful ideas about sex & performance. Throughout my work, I have learned that many people feel confused, lost & ashamed when it comes to sex. I strive to help everyone achieve sexual fulfillment because it IS a healthy & natural part of relationships & life. I take a sex-positive, non-judgmental approach- "sexual fulfillment" will look different for every person & relationship because we all have our own unique preferences!"
"Despite the important role of sex in relationships, many of us were never taught how to enjoy it or how to talk about it with partners! In fact, many of us have internalized unhelpful ideas about sex & performance. Throughout my work, I have learned that many people feel confused, lost & ashamed when it comes to sex. I strive to help everyone achieve sexual fulfillment because it IS a healthy & natural part of relationships & life. I take a sex-positive, non-judgmental approach- "sexual fulfillment" will look different for every person & relationship because we all have our own unique preferences!"
"Thanks for viewing my page and profile. I became a licensed counselor in the state of Washington in 1998, have spent thousands of hours over the past 20+ years listening to and learning from my clients. I still love the work. No matter how discouraged, confused, or frustrated you feel, I firmly believe that you already have everything you need within you and that the journey to a more fulfilling life is a process of discovery - about unpacking your truth, uncovering your strengths, and learning to be more conscious of the moment-to-moment choices that shape your experience."
"Thanks for viewing my page and profile. I became a licensed counselor in the state of Washington in 1998, have spent thousands of hours over the past 20+ years listening to and learning from my clients. I still love the work. No matter how discouraged, confused, or frustrated you feel, I firmly believe that you already have everything you need within you and that the journey to a more fulfilling life is a process of discovery - about unpacking your truth, uncovering your strengths, and learning to be more conscious of the moment-to-moment choices that shape your experience."
"I work with men on the internal issues that are showing up in their external lives. When relationships fray, affairs or divorce happens, layoffs, depression, stress, anger or numbness rear their ugly heads - it can be time to stop and figure out what needs to be addressed. As a man - a father, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend myself - I am acutely aware of the internal worlds of men, and the external rules that often keep us from talking about what is going on inside."
"I work with men on the internal issues that are showing up in their external lives. When relationships fray, affairs or divorce happens, layoffs, depression, stress, anger or numbness rear their ugly heads - it can be time to stop and figure out what needs to be addressed. As a man - a father, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend myself - I am acutely aware of the internal worlds of men, and the external rules that often keep us from talking about what is going on inside."
"I specialize in helping men and women manage anxiety. If you've found yourself saying "I shouldn't care this much about it," or "why can't I let this roll off my back?" I'm here to help. I offer therapy for individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. My clients are high-achieving but feel as if something is missing, causing them to feel on edge, irritable, and distressed. As a therapist, I assist clients in discovering new strategies to navigate transitions in a more satisfactory way."
"I specialize in helping men and women manage anxiety. If you've found yourself saying "I shouldn't care this much about it," or "why can't I let this roll off my back?" I'm here to help. I offer therapy for individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. My clients are high-achieving but feel as if something is missing, causing them to feel on edge, irritable, and distressed. As a therapist, I assist clients in discovering new strategies to navigate transitions in a more satisfactory way."
"I specialize in relationship counseling that includes couples therapy and family counseling services for those interested in making dynamic, lasting changes in their lives and relationships with others."
"I specialize in relationship counseling that includes couples therapy and family counseling services for those interested in making dynamic, lasting changes in their lives and relationships with others."
"Clients typically come to me because they feel stuck and are trying to find ways to live more fully. In our sessions, I am committed to honest feedback, vulnerability and kindness as we explore the areas in your life that you want to change, grow or process through. I work with a variety of experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, abuse, trauma, and identity development regarding race, gender and sexuality. At the core of my work, I seek to see YOU and collaborate to help you live a life you desire and deserve."
"Clients typically come to me because they feel stuck and are trying to find ways to live more fully. In our sessions, I am committed to honest feedback, vulnerability and kindness as we explore the areas in your life that you want to change, grow or process through. I work with a variety of experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, abuse, trauma, and identity development regarding race, gender and sexuality. At the core of my work, I seek to see YOU and collaborate to help you live a life you desire and deserve."
"" We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow at the broken places." ~Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt.~
You had the courage to travel this far in your quest for healing. As a Transpersonal therapist, I believe you are wise and that within you resides the ability to heal from pain and trauma. My role is to be a guide, a facilitator in your process of healing unhealthy patterns of behaviors causing you to feel anxious and depressed. My approach is holistic. I blend many disciplines in search of the most effective way to work with you."
"" We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow at the broken places." ~Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt.~
You had the courage to travel this far in your quest for healing. As a Transpersonal therapist, I believe you are wise and that within you resides the ability to heal from pain and trauma. My role is to be a guide, a facilitator in your process of healing unhealthy patterns of behaviors causing you to feel anxious and depressed. My approach is holistic. I blend many disciplines in search of the most effective way to work with you."
"My clients describe me as warm and supportive, yet challenging and "digging deeply" therapist . Our work will be partnership to uncover the strengths and resources you possess in order to bring about the changes you picture. As you reach more understanding and acceptance towards the parts of yourself which carry fears, traumas, shame, hurt, you will feel more power to lead yourself towards the life that you desire."
"My clients describe me as warm and supportive, yet challenging and "digging deeply" therapist . Our work will be partnership to uncover the strengths and resources you possess in order to bring about the changes you picture. As you reach more understanding and acceptance towards the parts of yourself which carry fears, traumas, shame, hurt, you will feel more power to lead yourself towards the life that you desire."
"Any description of therapy is one that is already limited by the words used to describe it. So much of what happens between you and me in the therapy room will involve us finding our way there together. But here are some questions we'll be curious about: Do you find yourself getting in your own way at times? Are you holding on to ideas about yourself that no longer serve you? A sense of wholeness and ease comes from making space for, and giving voice to, all of these parts of yourself."
"Any description of therapy is one that is already limited by the words used to describe it. So much of what happens between you and me in the therapy room will involve us finding our way there together. But here are some questions we'll be curious about: Do you find yourself getting in your own way at times? Are you holding on to ideas about yourself that no longer serve you? A sense of wholeness and ease comes from making space for, and giving voice to, all of these parts of yourself."
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