Therapists in 98119

I practice therapy in a collaborative, values-based way that highlights each client's strengths. My intentions are to empower my clients to create the change that they seek in a holistic manner. I view therapy as a way to take the time to examine a person's thought processes and to better understand their own wants and needs.

If you are seeking to work through anxiety, depression, an identity issue, a life transition, a traumatic experience, or a loss, I may be the therapist to help you. As a Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist, I can also help couples deeply reconnect on the level of needs and feelings--as opposed to having that same unproductive argument over and over again. With individuals, I often work in the here-and-now. Additionally, I pay attention to your history in order to understand (together with you) how your past experiences might be affecting your capacity to live well in the present and imagine a future.

I have over 25 years experience working with clients to address a variety of issues. I find it deeply rewarding to work with people who are seeking help to deal with issues of grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, and/or mental illness. I will provide a secure, confidential, non judgmental atmosphere in which we can work together to develop a plan depending on each persons needs and goals.

I can help you relieve stress, trauma, anxiety, depression and pain by engaging your mind-body connection. I am deeply intuitive; offering compassion, calmness and creativity to adult clients in an interactive and energizing style. With 33 years of experience, including 27 in health related settings, I am ready to assist you with medical challenges and those positive health choices you have been wanting to make. My training and experience includes relational and body-oriented therapy, hypnotherapy, medical concerns and energy psychology. Clients find room to relax, heal and grow in my peaceful office oasis.

Our clients are high achieving millennials, identity-developing gen-zers, people in transition, and people who think deeply about themselves and their growth. Our clients are asking: Why do my emotions feel so out of hand? How do I understand my relational patterns? How is my experience of trauma showing up in my every day life? Do I have ADHD? Do I have bipolar? Am I on the right medication? Should I take a break from work? How do I manage difficult relationships?

My therapeutic orientation is best described as a holistic and comprehensive approach to counseling. I find that developing insight about the nature of one's problems within the context of an empathetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship, can lead to healthier relationships and a more satisfying life. I tailor my treatment approach to best fit the needs and desires of my clients. Some of these approaches may include: Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Mindfulness practices, and Strength-based interventions. My hope is to help people recognize that life is a continual balance between stability and growth through acceptance and actualization.

My work with adults typically focuses on anxiety and stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, sleep disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and general health and wellness. I believe in taking a collaborative, client-centered approach to developing an individualized treatment plan to help clients achieve their personal therapeutic goals. I would love to speak with you so we can decide together how to best help you move forward.

The stress of everyday life can often feel overwhelming to us, creating confusion and fear. I believe that our early relationships and past experiences offer the key that can unlock the mysteries of why we often feel at odds with the world around us. I also believe the body and brain hold onto traumatic events and affect our current functioning. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, creating a safe holding environment to explore those relationships and influences. I would be honored to help you achieve your goals and assist you in creating increased contentment in your life.

With over 30 years experience, I have successfully dealt with many treatment issues. The basic ingredient in any therapy is the quality of the relationship. I am an actively involved therapist, usually seeking an in-depth resolution of problem issues. Emotional freedom results from an understanding, respect, and acceptance of our individuality.

As a person in the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or other minority statuses, your emotions lately might have been stronger, deeper, or a bit harder to manage than you’re used to dealing with. After the unique stressors of 2020/21, coping with life as it is now looks different than it ever has before. When we feel stressed and exhausted, it's hard to figure out how to make changes to get from where we are now to where we want to be. Maybe you're finally ready to sit down and explore who YOU are and what YOU want in life. If that’s the case, I love identity and exploration work and would be happy to sit with you to talk it all through.

Because of my whole-hearted belief in tailoring therapy to each individual, I work from an integrative approach; drawing upon a multitude of theories and tools that will fit best for you and your goals for therapy.

Psychotherapy involves entering into the stuck places of your life and listening for how you struggle to live freely and authentically. It involves discovering, caring for, and reshaping the parts of your mind that are related to the problems you experience. This may involve learning to recognize unhelpful responses to pain that have themselves evolved into addictive or compulsive behaviors, addressing problematic relational patterns or making room to feel the deep hurts of loss or trauma and learning how to live well with the wounds that have shaped you.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. My hope is to provide a safe and comforting environment where you can just be, without the judgment or criticism. I counsel female identifying and nonbinary clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, anger, relationship troubles, depression, sexual identity, cultural identity, and self esteem.

My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will learn to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand, and attend to, your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment, co-dependency, and loss and grief.

Don't worry, this isn't a smile and nod type of therapy, I'm on this journey with you. I am a relationship and sex therapist who is dedicated to empowering you to live happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationships. I explore what it would mean for you to live as authentically as possible and how to make sense of messages you have received about relationships and sexual health. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, processing, and to help you create the life you want to be living.

Many LGBTQ+ people have a hard time finding a place to turn when life goes wrong. This leaves them wondering “is there something wrong with me?” I'm a queer therapist who understands the unique support LGBTQ+ folks deserve so you can find confidence and live the life you want.

As a trauma therapist, I believe that personal growth and transformation is vital to the human experience, and that sometimes we need support through this process. Therapy is embarking on a journey, and you are the hero of your story. In meeting with you where you are at in your journey, I will help you to develop your own set of skills to help you through your daily experiences. I also encourage approaching challenges with vulnerability and self-compassion and will assist in practicing these areas in our sessions. Even though painful experiences are inevitable, I believe that suffering does not have to hold us back from living.

No one is immune to depression, relationship problems, parenting issues, anxiety, and other common human experiences we face moving through life. Are you at a point in your life where you have used up all of the coping skills that you have to deal with life's challenges? Are you overwhelmed by emotional pain? Are you concerned about the current state of your life or the direction that your life is headed in? Your courage and strength have brought you to this moment where you have chosen to seek support. Asking for help is often the most difficult step, and I know how critical it is to find the therapist that fits you.

I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS! My goal as a therapist is to help you uncover your true potential & 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 & resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches & techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling &meaningful life.