Person-Centered Therapists in 98199

My passion is people. I center my practice around growth achieved by understanding our full selves through a lens of curiosity and kindness. Our remembered past, and the unseen forces that helped shape who we are today, matter. Uncovering the impact these experiences have on us is a crucial step toward building the internal space needed for growth. We can’t remove these experiences, but we can learn to understand, accept, and reorganize them in a way that creates room for change. Focusing on the person and their experiences, rather than the disorders or labels they’ve been given, allows me to address current symptoms holistically.

Current availability limited to spots btw 11am-4pm. My practice focuses on anxiety and life transitions and I have special niches for people without kids and those affected by cancer. You may also be unsure about a life transition or parenthood and that is ok too! In fact, I think pursuing therapy during this ambivalence could really helpful. Your story is your own and I’m here to support you with enthusiastic empathy. I know that a childless/childfree speciality is rare and I have lived experience in this area. It may feel good to just be in the presence of someone who ‘gets it’ as we work on other things in your life.

Accepting new clients. Developing compassion for ourselves is a gateway for healing and stepping into authentic power. In a world where trauma, disconnection, and oppressive systems can shape our reality, I seek to support clients in their journey of actualizing the truth and profound potential that is in their core Self. In our work together we will explore what is wanting to transform and how to develop a more compassionate way of honoring yourself and your story. My approach is nonjudgmental and heart-centered. I seek to create a space where it is safe for you to be real, speak your truth, and be seen.

I am a queer, sex-positive therapist with a passion for helping folks find greater ease, possibility, and liberation in their lives. Life and relationships are not one-size-fits-all; I help my clients to discover their own authentic truth and desires in the realms of sexuality, relationships, identity, work, creativity, spirituality, and more. I support my clients- individuals, couples, and polycules- in finding their own unique joy, fulfillment, and authentic path.

I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.

Are you struggling with loss of identity and heightened anxiety? Do you experience anger and feelings of powerlessness? This can be a common experience for those with marginalized identities. I'm an ideal fit for those struggling with issues related to sexual health, neurodivergence, and/or systemic trauma…and those from marginalized backgrounds. In addition, I am a trained death doula who enjoys working with chronic illness and grief. Together we will reduce shame and guilt and increase self-esteem. You deserve to feel seen and heard - you deserve to take up space and to feel empowered.

I am a person-centered therapist who sees adult individual clients in person & presently expanding my hours so there may be openings now. My approach integrates a number of perspectives, including the connection of mind, body and emotions, and empathy-based communication. As one example, I sometimes use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, non-violent communication, and mindfulness to help clients make deeper contact with feelings, identify needs, and find expression. This can help to alleviate anxiety or depression in some people, towards increased connection and satisfaction. Feel free to contact me to explore more.

You have taken a courageous step to consider counseling! It is my privilege to create a safe, nurturing space for you to breathe... to concentrate on self-care. There is rest, here. There is room for you to BE you. Room to step back, to consider, to contemplate. Room to grow in understanding, practical skills, and a fresh perspective. There is room for hope. My practice focuses on strengthening marriages, couples' relationships, and on individual counseling for a variety of issues. My approach is attachment based, client focused, interactive, and is grounded in Biblical principles of love, gratitude and grace.

First things first, I am so glad you're here. Starting the search for a therapist is the first step toward change, and it's a big one. I hope I can help make that process easier. I’m passionate about helping adults and teens understand themselves, their experiences and emotions, and their needs. It is my deep belief that we all make sense in the context of our own stories, and it is my hope to provide a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore your own context and experience. You matter, and your story matters.

I love working with clients who strive for growth and healing through a collaborative process of self-discovery. When the stories you believe about your life and about your self begin to hold you back, it is time to examine deeply where those messages come from, whether they serve your greater good, or if they are even accurate. I strive to work with clients to re-imagine their lives and their identity that is in alignment with their authentic self and truth(s). My clients learn how to integrate their past with their present in a way that creates wholeness and a sense of new purpose and meaning.

I work with individuals and couples seeking to connect: to themselves, to their bodies, to others, or to a sense of meaning. Many clients initially feel stuck in their lives, or misunderstood by the world, or (sort of) ready to face the trauma that seems to define them. I love working with a variety of adults, but I specialize in treating highly analytical/logical people, highly sensitive people, neurodiverse clients, religious trauma, and body acceptance issues.

My ideal client will be searching for the courage to be imperfect. I believe the client is the author of their story, and as a therapist, I get the honor of helping you edit or rewrite the chapters that challenge your ability to thrive. I am a therapist who strives to understand individuals within their social construct and will meet you wherever you are on your journey. I provide LGBTQIA+ mental health therapy and gender-affirming healthcare.

How do you know it is time for therapy? You can't get traction. You have unmanageable stress. Relationships aren't working. You need different, but don't know what or how. You can't make changes stick. You need answers***Come explore your situation through a different lens and let's work to find REAL solutions. My approach is direct, honest, and curious. You are the expert in your life but I am there to support and shine the light on your path so you can create lifelong change, using all of the tools and resources available to you. The first step can be hard, but together, we'll walk, create insight, and empower you on your journey.

Welcome to my page! I appreciate therapy because it is a way to learn and grow. Each of us has a mind, heart, and emotions so it makes a lot of sense to learn about how our mind and body work. It is also a courageous act. It takes courage to reach out, courage to feel uncomfortable emotions and courage to embark on change. The foundation of my therapy approach is self-compassion; it is the desire to understand ourselves from a place of curiosity rather than criticism. As we begin the change process it can be easy for clients' self-criticism to increase therefore, we will develop your ability to treat yourself with kindness.

Today's young adults have the ability to enact positive change in the world around us. With years of experience in supporting children, teens, and adults achieve their full potential and navigate rough patches, allow me to lend a hand. I view you as the expert on yourself, and come alongside as a coach to support and guide you in your journey. With families and children I utilize a team-based approach. All young adults can use an extra person in their corner to help navigate childhood, and I believe that working as a team with the family system allows for family members to grow and learn together.

** Please Note: I am currently NOT accepting new clients** Are you frustrated and discouraged with the quality of your relationships with others? Do you wish that there were a manual or rule book that came with the people you love? Relationships are the most cherished and yet confounding things that we as humans long to have, and we get very little guidance about how to make and maintain them. Whether you are in a relationship with a friend, lover, spouse, or child, I can help you learn ways to find fulfillment, stability, and joy.

My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.

Are you struggling to put down the burdens of your clients/patients, loved ones, the state of the world, career demands and just let yourself relax and recharge? Maybe you had too much responsibility in childhood and are having a hard time allowing yourself to prioritize doing enjoyable things. Or, you are in a transition and struggling to figure out what brings deeper meaning and joy to your life. I can help. I support adults who were parentified children, adults in transition (midlife, empty nesters, career change, retirement) busy parents, burned out therapists, nurses or other healthcare providers. Coaching and tools provided.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression or behavioral issues, and if you as their parent/caregiver are unsure how to best support them, I am here to help. I use Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an effective, research-based therapy for many childhood diagnoses. I meet with the child weekly and with their parents/caregivers every 4 sessions to increase support for the child and cohesion in the family. I enjoy working with teens and adults using CBT, mindfulness, collaborative and attachment based modalities. I have daytime openings for adults with flexibility in their schedules or younger kids and their parents.