"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."

"Welcome to my profile. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, panic, acute and chronic stress. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, avoidance, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, chronic illness, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties may be due to unresolved trauma from earlier in life.I utilize newer psychological approaches, such as EMDR, Somatic Transformation, Lifespan Integration, which are designed to change the way your brain processes information. All will involve talking about your feelings, thoughts, images, body sensations and integating conceptual knowledge with emotional and body experience. We may often "target" memories from the past to heal the present and visualize a positive future."

"I am a clinical psychologist dedicated to compassionate care and a balanced approach based in psychological science. I seek to help clients gain skills and insight to enact sustainable change that aligns with their goals and values. I work closely with psychiatrists, nutritionists, and other professional to ensure that my client is seen as a whole individual. I offer assessment, therapy and consultation to adults and adolescents. I serve a diversity of client needs, including stress and anxiety reduction, mood management, trauma and resolving past challenges, women's health, self-esteem, and LGBTQ health."

"Someone you love has died, and you have no idea how to move through the sorrow. You feel like you're supposed to be strong, and get through the "stages of grief" as fast as possible. You're told your loved one would want you to be happy, and you suspect your sadness makes other's uncomfortable. However, you can't deny the unshakable feeling that life, as you knew it, is never going to be the same, and you have no idea how to live with that reality."

"I believe in empowerment and expanding our strengths, which we may not always know we have. The therapeutic process can be difficult and I strive to provide a safe space for comfort, insight, and positive changes to occur. Each session is structured around your needs--your personal experiences and how you choose to express them are what make these sessions unique from others. You should not feel as if you have to struggle alone or come up with the solutions by yourself. I will help guide you through this journey to achieve the emotional well-being you deserve."

"Undergoing intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy is deeply personal. For many individuals, this adventure into unknown recesses of their psyches reveals personal vistas previously unimagined. Such exploration frequently involves painful disclosures, frightening discoveries, an extraordinary development of self-understanding, an increase in capacity for intimate sharing, and an integration of strengths and aspirations. Such a journey, with phases of both pain and exhilaration, usually takes place over an extended period."

"I see the therapeutic journey as a process rather than a destination. As such, every experience--whether "good" or "bad" is useful for one's transformation. With this as our pole star, life can again become exciting and spontaneous and can overflow with vitality; one regains authorship of one's own life--true creativity. Therapy should aid in the lifting of depression so that one one can rejoin the flow of one's life. It should begin to infuse the smallest moments with meaning while equipping and empowering one with practical tools to carry on this work beyond the therapeutic hour."

"Are you struggling in your romantic relationships? Does it sometimes feel like the two of you are deeply in love, and other times you can't understand each other at all? Couples therapy can help you learn more about yourself and your partner, and teach you new ways to interact and connect. By exploring the past and the present, couples therapy can uncover old patterns you are unconsciously repeating with your partner, and I can coach you through new behaviors that will strengthen the bond between you."

"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 family relational issues, adolescent struggles, 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."

"My work is designed to bridge the gap between your desired experience and your current experience. You can begin to feel--and live--differently starting with the first session. Through our work together you gain a sense of connection to your true desires and the energy to create the life you really want. Rather than just talking about something, you will have the opportunity to experience something different that then extends to daily life. My practice combines modern nueroscience with ancient healing arts and somatic psychology. I believe it's the tailored combination of creative approaches that achieves your goals."

"Sometimes it is really hard to persist. Making change or accepting reality can be confusing. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary. With empathy and an anti-oppression approach, I can help you examine what's holding you back, listen for pieces of your story you may have forgotten, and support you in regaining self-confidence and perspective. I specialize in working people who move through the world differently: queer and trans folks, agender/asexual folks, poly & non-monogamous folks, neurodiverse folks especially HSPs (highly sensitive people), and others. PLEASE NOTE: APOLOGIES; I AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE ON NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME."

"Are you feeling burned out, depleted, stuck, or blah? Would you like to access more joy, peace, and authenticity in your life? Do you have a lot of insight, but still struggle with making changes? Let me help you to remember and accentuate your inner wisdom and resilience."

"Overwhelmed with racing thoughts, responsibilities, having to deal with other people, or life in general? Exploring how counseling can help is a brave step! Change is an ongoing process that can be challenging and exhausting. I help you navigate this progression while creating a safe and supportive space to explore and create new ways to transform the areas you have trouble with."

"Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief? Sometimes life happens and we feel stuck. Unmanageable thoughts or feelings might take over and what used to feel okay begins to feel out of control. When everyday life seems like too much, if you feel overwhelmed, alone or isolated in your thoughts, seeking counseling is a courageous and kind step towards groundedness, relief, and ultimately healing."

"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."

"The strength of my approach lies in my ability to help empower my clients to know their truth and take charge of their lives. Many come to me overwhelmed and isolated; they lack energy, feel "paralyzed" by decision-making or wrestle with judgmental inner voices. At the heart of this is a struggle to find and accept themselves. I offer an integrative perspective, combining talk therapy with mindfulness techniques, psychological principles with spiritual traditions. I help you connect to yourself and the world around you; work with challenging emotions; and cultivate greater self-love."

"I work with transgender, gender non-conforming, LGBQ+ identified, and questioning adolescents, young adults, and couples, as well as parents and families of LGBTQ+ youth. I provide personalized support around sexual and gender identity development, managing gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflict, self-esteem, boundary-setting, and coping skill building. For parents and families, I provide support around common experiences of of grief and loss, fear, confusion, resistance, and discomfort when their child comes out as LGBTQ+. I am committed to holding space for parents to process all of the complicated feelings involved."

"I am an experienced Seattle psychotherapist with a practice in Madrona counseling couples, individuals, including adolescents, and families. I create a supportive, accepting environment for people to regain hope and create positive, lasting changes in their lives. I believe the key to life-altering therapy is an honest, warm and trusting relationship with your therapist - a place both laughter and tears are welcomed. Most of my clients come to therapy to reduce the suffering in their lives, connect better with the people around them, and cultivate passion and purpose. We work together to develop healthier coping skills and relationships and ultimately more contentment and peace."

"Every person has a story. My role is to help make sense of it. I see individuals and couples who seek change or who are in the midst of emotional pain and confusion. While I often utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I start where you are, with an integrative approach that allows space for your experience to guide the process. I am an active and curious listener. Together, we will determine the route you want to take in therapy, and in your life."