Therapists in 98122

We are wired for connection; we need it to survive, but more importantly, we need it to thrive. To experience ourselves in connection when perhaps we have disconnected, as a way to survive our hurts or traumas, is an important part of healing. Working with a therapist is one great way to do this. I see therapy as a collaborative process that relies on trust and authenticity to foster insight and growth. I believe that you are the expert in your own healing, and I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental, space to unpack difficult emotions, and expand awareness of your unique personality, strengths and patterns of relating.

I look forward to helping you through life's stresses and anxieties. I believe we are all moving through life learning new things and that from time to time we are faced with challenges that may require extra assistance. I am happy to partner with you to find the tools you need to deal with these challenges effectively.  To learn more about me visit my website alpiniacounseling.com

We all find ourselves in circumstances at one time or another that call for adjusting to change or making decisions, whether it's charting a path through grief and loss, developmental transitions, job loss, recovering from trauma or the challenges of parenting. Therapy can be helpful in sorting through confusing thoughts and feelings, gaining insight, establishing a course of action amongst different choices, and building confidence through experiencing a deeper understanding of yourself, all in the context of a caring relationship.

I am a nationally certified school psychologist, education specialist and licensed mental health counselor. I specialize in evaluations for learning disabilities, attention and emotional difficulties, and any other issues affecting a student's functioning and behavior at school and at home. Based on the evaluation I write 504 Plans for accommodations, or make recommendations for an Individual Education Plan. In addition I provide consultation for intervention plans to both families and schools. I also evaluate students for the Highly Capable/Gifted programs, as well as entry into private schools. I work with individuals age 5 to 29, and am proficient in Spanish.

My practice is currently full ** I help adults and teens increase a sense of stability and resource in times of shift and change. I offer a safe place for you to bring your experience of anxiety, depression, anger, or your struggles with recovery. I work from the perspective that in order to connect with inherent strength and resilience, you don't have to edit or bypass what you're feeling. It's not one or the other. In addition to my work with individuals, I help couples who are struggling find new ways to connect and live with greater ease and joy.

My services are for folks of any gender who are curious to explore their relationship and/or family dynamics. I am especially eager to work with individuals who are curious about what they may perceive as chronic relational challenges. Using a trauma and attachment informed lens, we will explore how our early attachment experiences shape the interpersonal habits and behaviors we can carry throughout the lifespan. I have an extensive background working with youth (13-17), young adults (18-25), and adults. I enjoy supporting people as they navigate life, including transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and chronic pain

If you're feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed, lonely or depressed, you may not realize that you already have what you need to endure what challenges you are facing and improve your sense of fulfillment in life. With the right guidance in therapy you can begin to generate insights that naturally broaden your perspective, that support you to reconcile rather than simply solve your problems with an unsustainable quick fix. With consistent practice, you can become more mindful and less prone to jumping to the same conclusions. Better yet, you'll get to decide how you want to live based on your own personal values and chosen identity.

I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, and the impact of trauma in their everyday lives. We are taught to disconnect from our bodies, and this can leave us anxious, numb, depressed, or unsure of our current direction. In working together, we can learn to listen to what is at the root of these feelings, care for the needs that are found there, and become more connected, whole-hearted beings. I am particularly passionate about seeking to understand sexual trauma, attachment/relationship issues, as well as general life anxiety and perfectionism.

My healing begins from a place of connection and an appreciation of your potential and the power we have to impact each other. I will support you in your search for greater meaning, emotional awareness and empowerment in a world that can be stressful and isolating. We will begin a thoughtful exploration of how your past experiences and relationships impact you presently. Together we will uncover and co-create new meanings out of your experiences, these new understandings can give you the power to relate differently to yourself and others.

I am a holistic, integrative, person-centered, culturally considerate therapist for adolescents, individuals, partners and families. I am curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe communication with yourself and others is at the heart of successful relationships. I also believe that you know what you need to heal and my job is to help you get more in touch with that part of yourself. As an empathetic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness and sense of agency through mindful observation, personal exploration, and collaborative experimentation.

In my experience, things can start getting better fast, long before the problem is solved. Rated in the top 1% of psychotherapists on LinkedIn, I'm warm, practical, experienced & hard-working. I'll help you tackle problems related to trauma, difficult childhoods, bad bosses, relationships of all sorts that just don't work well, and the distress of having repeated disappointments in life. I'm interested in helping make real change, and not just developing interesting insights (although they can be useful too.)

Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, crisis interventions, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.

I provide an opportunity for individuals, couples, and/or families to tell and shape their stories using verbal and visual means. Creativity is not only an emotional outlet, it also provides a window into another part of our selves and has the power to create profound change.

**NOTE: wait list available; telehealth only** Self-improvement. Relationship issues. Anxiety. Unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. These are some of the concerns that bring people, just like you, to my counseling practice. I value and work with the strengths, imperfections, gifts, genetics, history and humanity of each person or family, as these aspects inform and shape who we are. I support clients in identifying a values-based direction for positive change and explore both what motivates change and the barriers that are getting in the way. Together, we create a road map to a healthier life for you or your family.

**July 2021 Update: I am currently full and not accepting new clients.** I walk with individuals and couples through periods of stress or change in their lives and relationships, whether they feel overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or simply wanting to explore and grow. I believe YOU are the expert in the room, even if you feel lost right now. I use my training and experience to link you to your inner-expert, so that you may find more clarity, ease, connectedness, and freedom in your life.

Welcome! I'm the co-founder of Jenn and David, LLP Counseling Services. David and I have been providing therapeutic support to individuals and families for 14 years and opened a practice together in 2012. We provide parent coaching as well as therapy (individual, family, couples) on Weekends, Weekdays and Evenings - in our office or in your own home. Our interventions are grounded in cognitive, behavioral, and motivational approaches. Our counseling and coaching services give you compassionate navigation of your family, children...and yourself. Both of us are currently accepting new clients.

Areas of focus: Sexuality; Identity Issues; Self-Esteem & Confidence; Sexual Blocks; Life Transitions; Relationships & resolving interpersonal conflicts; Grief & Loss from relationships; increasing pleasure and sexual desire. CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher) 200H

In our lives, there are a number of experiences that lead to feeling alienated and disconnected from your body, your relationships to others, and a sense of meaning and worth. I hope to support you in returning home to yourself in all your complexities. I believe in leaning into discomfort in an effort to uncover the wisdom behind the strategies used to cope. It is through this learning that you can gain the tools to shift in a way that brings you to a place of greater abundance, connection, and radical self-love.

Deciding to seek support for life problems can be an important first step toward taking care of yourself. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you to improve relationships, problem solve, or reduce your suffering. I provide comprehensive services, including assessments, to assist those coping with educational, life change, or long-term problems.