Therapists in 98501

Overcoming challenges and barriers in order to reach your goals is not always easy. Talking about fears, anxieties, and traumatic experiences is scary. Healing is hard. But, it's possible. If you are visiting this site and reading profiles, then you've taken the first step, which is often the hardest. Whether you are feeling anxious, hypervigilant, scared, confused, afraid, or overwhelmed, there are tried and true methods of learning to calm the storm inside you. When the noise subsides, you will be more able to see and hear and feel the clear path to a healthy and happy you.

I specialize in supporting folks struggling with relationship issues and with major life transitions (moves, job loss, divorce, vocation and career changes, etc.). Often, depression, anxiety, trauma/complex trauma, and other mental wellness challenges show up in these areas. By working collaboratively on your counseling goals, I use research based, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and respectfully engaged approaches to understand your counseling needs and address them at a pace and in a way that's right for you.

Does life feel out of control? The winds of depression, anxiety, relationship distress, emotional and physical infidelity, grief, hopelessness and/or loneliness can make us feel like we don’t have any control over our lives. We cannot direct these winds, but I can help you learn how to adjust your sails. These adjustments will lead you to finding a sense of purpose and direction in your life. Recognizing your value and strength will empower you to be able to face whatever storms might rage. Change is facilitated by understanding our emotions and how they affect not only us, but our relationships as well.

Not Currently Accepting New Clients. Ultimately, I believe that life is a journey and not a race. Our experiences might have shaped our journey, but they do not have to define our future. I am a strength-based counselor that aims to assist my clients in using their own strengths to navigate their life by providing unique and authentic support.

My overall approach is collaborative and client-centered, with a commitment to anti-oppression in every facet of my work. I believe, with warm, respectful, authentic support, every person has the ability to identify inner resources and acquire skills that will empower them to find healing and fulfilling relationships to self and others. My style is compassionate and appropriately direct. While I find exploration of the past useful, I prefer to use the 'here-and-now' to realize and effect change.

It takes courage to ask for help. My intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you. Together we will take a holistic view of the issues bringing you to therapy whether it be anxiety, depression, recent or past trauma, or experiences that occurred in your family of origin and create a plan for healing.

I help clients gain insight into their past and transform adversity into empowerment. By building an awareness of our social, societal, economic, family, spiritual, biological, and emotional factors, we often develop new, more helpful perspectives into the present and future. Are you a perfectionist who feels like an imposter? Are you numbing/avoiding your emotions with substances or vices? Do you struggle with the constant feeling that you are not good enough? Have you ever acted impulsively and then regretted your behaviors? These issues are often caused by unhelpful influences and emotional baggage that I can help you unpack.

Not accepting new clients at this time. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered, and integrative with the belief that we have the innate ability to heal, grow, and seek greater meaning in life. I see each individual as unique, whole, and inherently good. I believe therapy is an interactive relationship between you and me. My approach prioritizes authenticity, trust, and empathy as the foundation for effective therapy. Our first step is defining what brought you to pursue counseling. Then, we will look at the the difficulties you are facing and collaborate on a plan that is specific and unique for your situation.

Together we will explore the things you want to change. I will help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate way, I help you reconnect to your truest self and find your inner integrity so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained in trauma therapy and want to help. Remote counseling for trauma is now possible and accessible.

"You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. Smarter than you think." -A.A. Milne. If this is your first step in wondering if therapy is right for you, I'm glad you made it here. If you, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness, I'm glad you made it here. If you're struggling with feelings of grief, loss, burnout, isolation, depression, or anxiety, I'm glad you made it here. If your once-fulfilling work (paid or unpaid) now feels draining, I'm glad you made it here. Therapy is the process of exploring what restricts us and developing the skills and insights to nurture growth.

Do you often feel tired, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you feeling hopeless or helpless? Are you struggling in your relationship with your children or partner? I work with individuals who are struggling to heal from past experiences, navigate current changes in their lives, and live their most authentic lives. I strive to build a trusting connection and safe space, in which you can share your experiences openly, and engage in therapeutic techniques to change your narrative and return meaning to your life.