Therapists in 98117

Life bring challenges to all of us. I am Passionately committed to providing emotional support and tools to my clients. I use an integrated approach that I feel moves beyond talk therapy to create lasting change. My background in education provided me with an extensive understanding of human development and the phases of life and transitions we can encounter. The struggles we find ourselves in can over time bring us closer to the life we truly want to create for ourselves.

Are you struggling with loneliness, conflicts, burdens from the past, troublesome behaviors, and cultural baggage? Maybe there are strong feelings you long to process or you are in the middle of relationship that seeks reconciliation. These experiences can leave you with anxiety, confusion, and stress. If you are seeking a person who would listen to your stories, I want to create a safe space and time with you.

I believe therapy is a place where each person involved can be real and share honestly about their unique human experience. It is as if we are each travelers, encountering each other’s world for a time. We decide what path to take based on your needs, desires, and abilities; we work collaboratively and check in with one another frequently to ensure your needs are being met. We do not take one step forward without your permission to do so; and if you decide we should no longer explore in a particular direction, then we can change course. I genuinely strive to know you wholly and fully.

I center my work with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) persons at their intersections, most often LGBTQA+, artists, activists, deep seekers, and other healers. Many have a strong spiritual connection to their current obstacles and are willing to integrate that into their treatment. Presenting concerns range from racial trauma to life transitions, grief to identity. There is an understanding that what is presenting is not a problem, where the goal is creating more space around struggles, creating more options, finding a different perspective, and Being more fully.

Specific Issues Addressed in Private Sessions Overeating, Weight loss, Smoking, Gambling, Compulsive Habits, Workaholism, Worrying, Fears & Phobias, Traumas & PTSD, Panic Attacks, Stress Management, Pain Control, Painfree Child Birth, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling – Intimacy in Relationships, Counseling for children & teens, Self-confidence, Depression, Professional Success, Harmony at Work, Intuition, Creativity, End Addictive Patterns, Improvement in Athletic Performance, Improvement in Academic Performance, Asthma & Allergies, Auto-immune Disorders, Insomnia, and more ..

While painful, the wounds that bring you into therapy can also hold openings into your most beautiful parts. As your therapist, I am an ally and guide on your journey to better understand your wounds and creating a life that brings you the most internal joy and satisfaction. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment that allows you to consider all facets of yourself and your relationship with others and your surroundings. From those findings, together we examine what your needs are and how to meet them.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn about me and how I might help you heal. I recently moved to Seattle after spending most of my life on the east coast. I arrived in clinical work as it became clear to me that therapy heals. As a queer Indian-American woman, I’ve often been the only one of this background in my surroundings. These experiences have emphasized how important QTPOC visibility and representation is. Showing up authentically in my life and relationships in all of my complexity is important to me. You may hold a similar desire. I am here to witness this process of becoming with and for you.

If you are feeling dissatisfied with relationships (or the lack thereof), yourself, or other aspects of your life, therapy provides a space to understand what is preventing you from living a more fulfilling life and achieving your goals. However, therapy can also be a confusing place because it involves unknowns and going to places that we may fear the most. It is in taking the step into the unknown that you realize more of who you are, what you need to live your best life and have satisfying connection with others. Please check out my website: http://www.interconnectionshealing.com/gloria-huh/

My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.

Suffering is not evidence of failure. It is evidence of one thing... your humanity. We all suffer sometimes and we all deserve compassion and care simply because we're human. Coming to therapy can be scary. Even as you're reaching out to have a chance at a better experience in life, you want to know that who you are, and where you are now, will be respected and cared for. I believe good therapy can be both challenging and gentle, supportive and enlivening.

“A walk in nature, walks the soul back home”- Mary Davis. Do you feel happiest and most like yourself when you slow down and enter nature to smell the sweet air, talk to the majestic trees, listen to the wisdom of the wind, feel the energy of Earth below your feet, and make space to marvel at the world? You are not alone. Just like you, I believe that nature is the path to greater wellbeing. Our work together revolves around discovering your root issues and traumas as well as connecting to the Earth, using Her wisdom as a guide to cultivate self-discovery, intuition, innate healing, and connecting to your unique life spark.

Have you been feeling detached from your life? Are you ready to feel more connected but unsure how to get there? Perhaps I can be of service. Contact me so that we can start exploring patterns that are no longer serving you. Whether it is learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions, processing grief and loss, or developing tools to handle depression and anxiety, my goal is to support you in your process. I am licensed in both Washington a Oregon and work via Telehealth (virtual counseling). Please know that I currently see clients via secure online portal and do not offer in office sessions.

I enjoy helping clients identify their values and dreams, untangle restrictions, and design practical solutions for living a more vibrant and mindful life.

Psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, body, personal relationships, finances and experiencing the Self. My integrative approach can reduce anxiety and depression; move blocked cellular energy; heal loss and grief; transform relationship. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin and the culture. As we age, these coping skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing our ways of coping to keep what works and release what does not, replacing with skills which enhance life.

My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.

As a tenured mental health counseling professor at Seattle University, I have over a decade of experience as a clinician and counselor educator. Typical issues that I help my clients address are anxiety, depression, strained relationships, post-traumatic stress, trauma, and career related problems. I practice an integrative and holistic approach to counseling, including CBT, existential, and Narrative and Jungian therapies. I adjust my approach and theoretical lens to the unique needs and goals of my clients.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES! As a therapist, I don’t think therapy should be too stiff. We will build a therapeutic relationship by getting to know each other and building trust. I will be direct, compassionate, and challenge you (gently). I’m a regular person. You may hear me use a cuss word or a few or a lot. I will laugh at your jokes and I would love to meet your pets! Since I provide online therapy, that’s actually possible. I will show you how to be vulnerable and authentic by being that way myself. I will give you direct feedback. You can say whatever you want and I will listen without judgement!

The primary focus of my work is providing diagnostic, neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and psychological assessments and intervention planning for children, adolescents, and families. Assessment services are available to most school-aged children, teenagers, and young adults. I offer psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents and young adults with social, emotional and behavioral challenges and a wide range of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to): Depression, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Issues related to Sexual Identity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, OCD, and Tourette's Syndrome. I use evidence-based treatments (including CBT) and incorporate various therapeutic styles in my work with children and families.

Life is a difficult and confusing journey for all of us. Occasionally we get "stuck" along the path. Sometimes that growth is blocked because of issues, patterns and behaviors from the past which affect the way we feel, do or react in the present. If you are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. I can offer you: a combination of heart, skill, and understanding to help you find your own solutions to these problems that face you. Through the use of solution-oriented, emotionally focused, and reality based techniques, can help you and your relationships overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES : Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious? Are you struggling with family of origin or relationship issues? Do you want to rebuild your new life or perhaps a new career, but don't know where to start or paralyzed by fear? It is imperative to tackle the root causes of your suffering in order for you to move forward. When your regular support system is not enough, it may be time to talk with a professional. As an experienced psychotherapist and coach, I can help you move past self-doubt and fear so that you can be excited about living your life again.