Therapists in 98122

Therapy is a powerful tool for self exploration and discovery. Each of us have a story to tell and therapy can offer creative ways to help you understand your stories, your self, and your relationships in a new lens. My approach provides clients with the opportunity to draw on the connections and patterns between the past and present. As we deepen our awareness, we are given the power to break the patterns that no longer serve us. From a place of collaboration and warmth, I will work with you to navigate life’s obstacles, meet your challenges, and take steps towards being your most authentic self.

Sometimes, life gets tough. Left on our own, we can find ourselves stuck, struggling, despairing, or wondering where to go from here. If you're finding yourself in a difficult place, therapy can be a beneficial way to sort through your experiences, make new connections, discover old patterns, and begin to move forward. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology and have over a decade of clinical experience helping diverse individuals work through complex issues - let's see if we might be a good fit for your present journey (if you are searching for information on me, please note that prior to 11/19, I went by my legal first name, Leah)

[I am not accepting new clients at this time]. My practice specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders. I provide individual treatment for adults and late adolescents. My goal is to provide individualized, compassionate, effective, evidence-based treatment for individuals with anxiety and mood disorders. My approach has its grounding in CBT but when appropriate I also use mindfulness techniques, components of Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy to enhance the treatment and support the client's movement toward accomplishing treatment goals.

As part of the LGBTQ+ community, chances are your story has been impacted by discrimination and harmful theology. Often this leaves us with few safe places to turn to in order to find healing and to discover more deeply the fullness of who we are. The impacts of this kind of trauma show up in the form of depression, anxiety, lack of fulfillment, and difficulty connecting to our own sexuality, as well as to another.

Angelica supports her clients with addressing and overcoming sexual blocks, relationship issues, life transitions, sexuality, identity issues, self-esteem & confidence; sexual blocks, life transitions, resolving interpersonal conflicts, grief & loss from relationships, increasing pleasure and sexual desire; creative blocks, embodiment & mindfulness techniques. She is solution-focused and specializes in coaching individuals in making positive lifestyle changes that enrich their lives. We all deserve to live a life in which our needs and desires are healthily met, where we can be seen and feel safe as we radiate our true self!

Therapy is a process and the journey is unique to each individual and family system. I aim to be authentic, compassionate and direct in our therapeutic alliance to create a safe space. I have extensive experience serving children, youth, adolescents, adults and families impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, attachment, life transitions and identity. I utilize a non-judgmental and holistic approach to integrate evidence based practices to develop cohesive goals and progress towards your desired change. Please call for a consultation today to determine our fit and work together.

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

**October 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.

My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion. I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.

Everyone has stress and problems, but when those two things are causing you to feel emotionally drained, with little energy, and unable to rest, it’s time for support. Change doesn’t happen instantly, but if you are here, you are willing to begin.

Are you struggling with unresolved grief, PTSD, anxiety or depression? Trauma, grief & emotional difficulties can make us feel stuck. I work to help you process the difficult memories and feelings that have you feeling stuck, while also focusing on your strengths and resiliency. I believe that lasting change is created through the process of self-acceptance and recognition of one’s own strengths and resiliency, as well as the development & strengthening of your personal relationships. Your struggles do not define you. They are simply areas in your life that need to be acknowledged. **I am also trained in traumatic/sudden grief loss.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families to promote growth and empowerment through supportive listening, mindfulness, and examination of past experiences, allowing clients to cultivate insight and bring about lasting change. I use a collaborative and dynamic approach that incorporates multiple theoretical approaches and techniques to meet both individual and family needs and preferences. I believe that insight alone does not bring about change; rather, we must do something different to become something different. I offer compassion, humor, honesty, and straightforward feedback while I empower individuals and families to explore their own goals and work toward growth and healing.

I believe that often the emotional pain found in our lives can be traced back to relationships and experiences in our past. Too often we are not given the space to acknowledge these hurts and are expected to carry the weight of it alone. I work with individuals across a range of concerns such as anxiety, grief and loss, symptoms of trauma, early childhood traumatic abuse and harm, life transitions, religious harm, family of origin issues; along with those who would like to improve the relationships in their life. I am particularly passionate in exploring the role that early attachment relationships have in how we navigate the world.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of all cultural identities. I I draw from a variety of perspectives to inform how I work with clients, and I adjust my approach based on the needs and goals of each client. I often work with clients suffering from mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I also support clients around issues including life transitions, difficulties in the family system, loss and grief, gender-based issues, and traumatic experiences. However, I can support a wide range of psychological challenges, including ones not listed here, so please call with any questions.

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.

We specialize in Workplace Mental Health and Performance. We work with high achievers-- corporate, executives, and professionals dealing with job-related needs such as management and leadership coaching, workplace conflict and communication, business partnership disputes, workplace engagement, decision-making, career performance, career decisions, and upward career mobility. Areas of focus are Workplace Wellness, Self Discovery, Upward Career Mobility, Career Discovery, Performance, Productivity, and Career and Life Satisfaction.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I'm a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals create positive change in their lives. I will work with you to: Identify negative patterns that bring distress to you and others; Develop the skills or strategies necessary for change; and Apply these skills or strategies to improve your emotional health and build more satisfying relationships.

You deserve to experience joy, pleasure, and peace in your body. As a survivor of the oppressive and traumatic conditions we are living under, you may struggle to connect to and accept your body as it is. The corrosive external messages you've experienced from family, peers, doctors, and media, may have seeped in, triggering shame and blame, or making you feel unlovable and alone.

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.