Therapists in 98122

I am an WA and ID licensed therapist and here to help. Often, because of trauma and stress, we might consciously or unconsciously disown parts of ourselves. We might grow to view certain coping skills or patterns as “bad” when ultimately, they most likely served an important purpose in our lives. I aim to help my clients explore themselves, part by part, with gentle curiosity. Through using a variety of experiential approaches, we will work together to heal these pieces, allowing us to become more integrated, free, and whole. Every individual is the expert of their own life and is wise, intuitive, and has the capacity to heal.

We come into the world built for connection, belonging, and joy. Our traumatic experiences and the systems we live in so often remove our access to the people we are destined to be. Have your experiences led to shame, disconnection, loneliness, or hopelessness? Have they led you to consistent fear, panic, or alienation that feels intense or uncontrollable? No matter what identities you hold or how long you’ve been facing your most significant struggles, I work with folks to fully understand their experiences and co-create new possibilities from those experiences.

I want to help you find ways to realize improvement in your life to help yourself. I use Relational Therapy and Mindfulness. We build trust in the therapeutic alliance process. I help you recognize how to use personal strengths to improve and transform. You will tell me about your problems or concerns. I will listen and ask questions. I will hear you. I ask for clarity. I analyze. I allow you to reflect. We collaborate on a plan(s) for doing the work required to make progress a positive change in your life/lives. Allow me to help you reach your goals. You don’t have do it alone. Worry, stress, anxiety and depression are not fun.

Are traumatic memories or past experiences interfering in your daily life? Maybe life feels overwhelming, or you feel disconnected from yourself and others. It can feel uncomfortable, painful, or unsafe to meet feelings like shame, hopelessness, and loneliness. If you are feeling stuck and want to build connection in your life, I will work with you to understand and process your experiences, and create a sense of possibility.

Life is wild, being a person is hard and everyone deserves support. I am a Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals (18+), couples and polyamorous partners. As a writer and former journalist, I am compassionate, nonjudgemental and curious. I see beauty and humor in the hard and I believe our struggles can help us find meaning, build connections and foster growth.

Are you struggling making adjustments in your day-to-day life, mentally and physically finding yourself becoming overwhelmed? Stuff happens, you do not have to struggle by yourself, I can provide online services (telehealth) right from the comforts of your home making it convenient without the need to travel. My aim is for you to begin to thrive and reclaim your best you can be without fears and anxiety. Be well!

I work with women, queer, and trans people of all genders to support you to love yourself and your body. It's my hope that our work leaves you feeling more free, alive, whole, and capable of having authentic connections with yourself, your body and others. Through our body-based or somatic work together, you will identify what truly matters to you and gain practicable skills that will help to align your actions with your vision for your life. To trust your body and yourself is your birthright.

I support individuals in addressing and overcoming sexual blocks, relationship issues, life transitions, sexuality and identity issues; self-esteem & confidence; remove creative blocks; resolving interpersonal conflicts; grief & loss from relationships; increase pleasure in your life; become more embodied & mindful. - I am solution-focused and specialize in coaching individuals in making positive lifestyle changes that will sustain you and enrich your life! You deserve to live and love shame free and in joy. Until we meet, have a listen to the SXY Radiance Podcast on Spotify, Apple and our site (see site link). SXY Radiant wishes!

Throughout my work, I have learned that many people feel confused, lost, alone and ashamed when it comes to sex. In particular, many people I work with feel conflicted about their porn and masturbation habits, paying for sex, or their ability to keep agreements with partners. As a certified sex therapist, I offer a non-judgmental space to help you identify which behaviors are no longer serving you, as well as to cultivate the kind of relationship you want to have with your sexuality.

I see adults and teenagers who are struggling with social issues, adjusting to new environments, family conflicts, experiencing a crisis, or just going through a tough time. I specialize in helping people explore and work through issues and questions around gender and sexuality. I work with people to help them to heal and gain a better understanding of themselves and their lives.

I am passionate about exploring the interconnectedness of life and supporting individuals to find relief and meaning in order to live their most authentic lives. I welcome all clients, and specialize in working with BIPOC adults and adolescents, particularly those struggling with racial and sexual identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, body image, compassion fatigue, and burnout. I am sex- and body-positive, supporting healthy relationships in all forms. At the core of my practice is holistic awareness, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to collective liberation.

SATURDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE. What's your story? Do you know how you got here? Where are the plot twists you still can't figure out? Let's look at it together, page by page, line by line. There are several different ways we can work together: 1. Counseling from a CBT/psychodynamic perspective. Whatever the issue, there's no reason to figure it out alone! 2. Relationship counseling: Let me help you write a love story! 3. Guided Autobiography: Write that life story - either alone or with a writing group. 4. Positive psychology coaching: Build community. Find purpose and meaning. Achieve your goals. Operate from your strengths.

Your decision to enter the process of therapy is an act of trust that I take seriously and respectfully. I've had the privilege of assisting women, men, couples and youth as they work through the variety of experiences and challenges that make us human. Although I was initially trained in psychodynamic and attachment theory, we may incorporate any of several clinical approaches. What suits the client's needs and preferences is key. Together, we create a supportive atmosphere where what matters to the client can be expressed and explored. More satisfying and effective ways of moving forward can be nurtured.

Have you been harmed by the impacts of racialized violence, by queer and transphobia, by weight stigma, or by any other systems of oppression that permeate the world in which we live? I want to collaborate with you in exploration of your own lived reality and experiences of trauma within the context of your intersecting identities. I will partner with you, and create a space that nourishes an openness into which your lived meanings may emerge in their full richness and complexity. Within the framework of our therapeutic alliance, you will learn ways to decrease the distress associated with the trauma of systemic oppression.

Accepting new clients! My practice as a social worker and therapist is grounded in the belief that the most effective treatment, and transformative healing, takes place within relationships- in the therapy room, and in our communities. Nurturing a therapeutic alliance rooted in connection, safety, and radical acceptance is central to my approach. As a saathi (companion, ally) on your healing journey, I am here to offer care and support as you process and integrate your experiences, navigate current challenges, and develop your innate strengths along with new skills.

My approach counseling is to promote hope, healing, contentment, and lasting growth, for the clients I have the privilege of serving. My mission is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental, and empathetic space, to dive deeper into the inevitable ebb and flow of our collective human experience. While at the same time, I'll introduce tools to help you enhance your strengths and uncover your greatest potential to evolve and heal from within. I'll utilize contextual, historical, intersectional, and cross-cultural techniques, in order to uniquely foster sustainable and transformative change to achieve and maintain holistic wellness.

Trauma leaves us feeling broken, ashamed, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends who can’t understand, or guilt over what happened to you. It may even feel like this will last forever. Either way, you’re ready for some relief and actual change. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships without your past getting in the way. You’re ready to rediscover your true self. Most of all, you’re ready to love yourself again & to face your future with a sense of hope.

Life is full of obstacles that can leave us feeling directionless or uncertain about who we are. While these phases of life are difficult to navigate, they can also be deeply transformative. Therapy can offer creative ways to help you understand your experiences, your relationships, and your Self. From a place of collaboration and warmth, I will work with you to navigate life’s obstacles, meet your challenges, and take steps towards becoming your most authentic self.