Adoption Therapists in 98117
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.
Psychotherapy for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, relationships, finances, loss and grief, and experiencing the Self. I facilitate adaptation to ongoing living loss such as a medical diagnosis, forced estrangement, or the failing health of a beloved family member. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin, which is a microcosm of the culture. As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing ways of coping with life-enhancing skills, and building resilience through healing attachment issues and trauma.
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.
Psychotherapy for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, relationships, finances, loss and grief, and experiencing the Self. I facilitate adaptation to ongoing living loss such as a medical diagnosis, forced estrangement, or the failing health of a beloved family member. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin, which is a microcosm of the culture. As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing ways of coping with life-enhancing skills, and building resilience through healing attachment issues and trauma.
Hello, and thank you for visiting this page to learn a little about me. My full name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/her). I prefer to be referred to as Mayreni (my-reh-nee, emphasis on nee). I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) immigrant from the Dominican Republic who identifies as Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
Hello, and thank you for visiting this page to learn a little about me. My full name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/her). I prefer to be referred to as Mayreni (my-reh-nee, emphasis on nee). I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) immigrant from the Dominican Republic who identifies as Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
I love working to support folks building a container for reflection and exploration with the goal of a more regulated and grounded nervous system. This looks different depending on the individual, but mainly fall into three main categories: LGBTQIA teenagers moving through identity exploration, folks moving through significant traumatic events, and therapists/activists facing burnout. I also love working with white folks working with whiteness. I see therapy as a space to process, hold and move through the struggle of engaging with oppressive systems.
I love working to support folks building a container for reflection and exploration with the goal of a more regulated and grounded nervous system. This looks different depending on the individual, but mainly fall into three main categories: LGBTQIA teenagers moving through identity exploration, folks moving through significant traumatic events, and therapists/activists facing burnout. I also love working with white folks working with whiteness. I see therapy as a space to process, hold and move through the struggle of engaging with oppressive systems.
It's such an incredible honor to partner with individuals, couples, and families to restore connections, rediscover hope, and curate spaces for healing. Together in sessions, we take a wholistic view of current struggles, past experiences, family history, cultural/ethnic influences, and your unique resilient strengths so we can cultivate deep healing - in relationships, daily thriving, faithful living, and fullness of heart. For those who share a faith-oriented view, we can integrate spiritual resources into our work together and if this isn't your lens, please know that you'll be held with deepest honor, respect, and care.
It's such an incredible honor to partner with individuals, couples, and families to restore connections, rediscover hope, and curate spaces for healing. Together in sessions, we take a wholistic view of current struggles, past experiences, family history, cultural/ethnic influences, and your unique resilient strengths so we can cultivate deep healing - in relationships, daily thriving, faithful living, and fullness of heart. For those who share a faith-oriented view, we can integrate spiritual resources into our work together and if this isn't your lens, please know that you'll be held with deepest honor, respect, and care.
[My schedule is full. Please contact my group practice's Get In Touch form to see if other clinicians may have openings] You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied about some parts of your life. You might be aware of the person you want to be and can be, but something is getting in the way of that and you would like to understand what. Or, you might need a place to talk about difficult experiences so you can make sense of them. As someone who truly believes in the healing power of therapy, I am glad you are considering it as a way of reaching your potential, regardless of whom you choose as your therapist.
[My schedule is full. Please contact my group practice's Get In Touch form to see if other clinicians may have openings] You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied about some parts of your life. You might be aware of the person you want to be and can be, but something is getting in the way of that and you would like to understand what. Or, you might need a place to talk about difficult experiences so you can make sense of them. As someone who truly believes in the healing power of therapy, I am glad you are considering it as a way of reaching your potential, regardless of whom you choose as your therapist.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negative interactions with your partner, in your closest relationships, or even with yourself? I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families to foster deeper connection and security within their relationships with self and others. Some common issues that I work with are marital & relational distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, with curiosity and compassion, we will explore the places where you feel stuck and create new ways of interacting with yourself and others to bring greater healing and flourishing in your life.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negative interactions with your partner, in your closest relationships, or even with yourself? I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families to foster deeper connection and security within their relationships with self and others. Some common issues that I work with are marital & relational distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, with curiosity and compassion, we will explore the places where you feel stuck and create new ways of interacting with yourself and others to bring greater healing and flourishing in your life.
You are likely searching for a therapist because there is something in your life that is not working well. You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, hopeless, or noticing things in your life or in your relationships that you no longer find satisfying. Therapy provides time to consider who you are; it is a collaborative conversation that helps you to explore the ways your experiences have shaped your beliefs, feelings, and assumptions, and to identify the factors which prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life.
You are likely searching for a therapist because there is something in your life that is not working well. You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, hopeless, or noticing things in your life or in your relationships that you no longer find satisfying. Therapy provides time to consider who you are; it is a collaborative conversation that helps you to explore the ways your experiences have shaped your beliefs, feelings, and assumptions, and to identify the factors which prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life.
Yoshimi Pelczarski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES : Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious? Are you struggling with family of origin or relationship issues? Do you want to rebuild your new life or perhaps a new career, but don't know where to start or paralyzed by fear? It is imperative to tackle the root causes of your suffering in order for you to move forward. When your regular support system is not enough, it may be time to talk with a professional. As an experienced psychotherapist and coach, I can help you move past self-doubt and fear so that you can be excited about living your life again.
I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES : Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious? Are you struggling with family of origin or relationship issues? Do you want to rebuild your new life or perhaps a new career, but don't know where to start or paralyzed by fear? It is imperative to tackle the root causes of your suffering in order for you to move forward. When your regular support system is not enough, it may be time to talk with a professional. As an experienced psychotherapist and coach, I can help you move past self-doubt and fear so that you can be excited about living your life again.
Elissa Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or are simply in need of a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing the struggles that you feel and increasing your enjoyment of life.
Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or are simply in need of a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing the struggles that you feel and increasing your enjoyment of life.
Dr, Gary Bell, Ed.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, Ct, Sup
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family or professional life. I work with thousands of clients through various issues with life change, parenting, crisis, death, and relationships. I pace myself to the client's needs and work quickly using core values which are universal to all walks of life. Currently, since 2013 I have a weekly international radio/internet show on Voiceamerica.com. The Empowerment channel called "Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology."
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family or professional life. I work with thousands of clients through various issues with life change, parenting, crisis, death, and relationships. I pace myself to the client's needs and work quickly using core values which are universal to all walks of life. Currently, since 2013 I have a weekly international radio/internet show on Voiceamerica.com. The Empowerment channel called "Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology."
Mia Gutfreund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
When you are struggling individually or in your relationships, it can be hard to know where to begin, and harder at times to believe that getting what you need is even possible. You may have feelings you don't understand, experiences that you are trying to make sense of, or patterns that you feel stuck in. Your experiences and feelings are worthy of our curiosity and consideration. Through our conversations together, the therapy process can help us get to know you better, and open up possibilities for deepening understanding, compassion, connection, and resilience in your life.
When you are struggling individually or in your relationships, it can be hard to know where to begin, and harder at times to believe that getting what you need is even possible. You may have feelings you don't understand, experiences that you are trying to make sense of, or patterns that you feel stuck in. Your experiences and feelings are worthy of our curiosity and consideration. Through our conversations together, the therapy process can help us get to know you better, and open up possibilities for deepening understanding, compassion, connection, and resilience in your life.
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I am a deep believer in the process of change. I have seen and experienced the fruit of the work of change and healing that arises as one pursues the process of therapy. I believe that through the power of new relational experiences, both with ourselves and with another, we get to change how we are in the world and how our experiences impact us. I work well with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I have done extensive work with eating and body issues, including working in residential facilities and higher levels of care. I work to help you bring meaningful change to your daily life.
I am a deep believer in the process of change. I have seen and experienced the fruit of the work of change and healing that arises as one pursues the process of therapy. I believe that through the power of new relational experiences, both with ourselves and with another, we get to change how we are in the world and how our experiences impact us. I work well with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I have done extensive work with eating and body issues, including working in residential facilities and higher levels of care. I work to help you bring meaningful change to your daily life.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at https://wendynystrom.selz.com/
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at https://wendynystrom.selz.com/
Lily Hilen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
Availability as of 9/10: Tuesdays 10am every other week. The world is real rough sometimes isn't it? Let's find a gentle place for you to land. You might find your heart racing thinking about a stressful conversation or notice that you struggle to breathe after being reminded of a trauma from the past. You’ve been living with this for a while and thought it would just ease with time, but it feels like something in your nervous system is just mis-wired. Through body-based, creative, and relational work we can create a space that allows your body to soften and settle, to find a little more peace.
Availability as of 9/10: Tuesdays 10am every other week. The world is real rough sometimes isn't it? Let's find a gentle place for you to land. You might find your heart racing thinking about a stressful conversation or notice that you struggle to breathe after being reminded of a trauma from the past. You’ve been living with this for a while and thought it would just ease with time, but it feels like something in your nervous system is just mis-wired. Through body-based, creative, and relational work we can create a space that allows your body to soften and settle, to find a little more peace.
Hello! My name is Kristen. I am licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Washington, and Florida. I provide therapy through a secure online therapy platform. Thank you for reaching out and exploring what therapy options are available to you. I enjoy working with young adults to older adults with a variety of concerns and problems. I am passionate about helping people who are going through life changes, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety concerns, and parenting challenges. It is important to feel like you have a trusted adult in your corner, and I look forward to being that person.
Hello! My name is Kristen. I am licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Washington, and Florida. I provide therapy through a secure online therapy platform. Thank you for reaching out and exploring what therapy options are available to you. I enjoy working with young adults to older adults with a variety of concerns and problems. I am passionate about helping people who are going through life changes, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety concerns, and parenting challenges. It is important to feel like you have a trusted adult in your corner, and I look forward to being that person.
Dylan Quiggle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
My name is Dylan Quiggle, and I appreciate your presence here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate based in Seattle, Washington, my passion lies in working with young adults, teens, children, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I bring a unique blend of cognitive psychotherapy and somatic therapy to my practice, integrating various therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive and personalized care.
My name is Dylan Quiggle, and I appreciate your presence here. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate based in Seattle, Washington, my passion lies in working with young adults, teens, children, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I bring a unique blend of cognitive psychotherapy and somatic therapy to my practice, integrating various therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive and personalized care.
I specialize in issues of early childhood (ages 0-5) and perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health, working with young children and their parents who are in need of support. Parenting is a big life transition and unfortunately rarely goes as planned. Birth trauma, illness, separation or loss of a caregiver or parent, interpersonal conflict, accidents, developmental delays such as ASD or FASD and other stressors can further complicate the already very difficult job of being a parent. That's where I come in! I'm here to help you and your child connect and heal through the unexpected challenges that life has thrown your way.
I specialize in issues of early childhood (ages 0-5) and perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health, working with young children and their parents who are in need of support. Parenting is a big life transition and unfortunately rarely goes as planned. Birth trauma, illness, separation or loss of a caregiver or parent, interpersonal conflict, accidents, developmental delays such as ASD or FASD and other stressors can further complicate the already very difficult job of being a parent. That's where I come in! I'm here to help you and your child connect and heal through the unexpected challenges that life has thrown your way.
Does it feel like something just is not quite right in your life? Like you are working so hard to maintain a "normal" life and you are burning out? I specialize in trauma and issues core to identity, specifically those who are deconstructing or reconstructing aspects of their sexuality, spirituality, gender, or ethnicity. I am certified in EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) and practice from a client-centered, insight-oriented, psychodynamic approach with adults and adolescents. I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being.
Does it feel like something just is not quite right in your life? Like you are working so hard to maintain a "normal" life and you are burning out? I specialize in trauma and issues core to identity, specifically those who are deconstructing or reconstructing aspects of their sexuality, spirituality, gender, or ethnicity. I am certified in EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) and practice from a client-centered, insight-oriented, psychodynamic approach with adults and adolescents. I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being.
Do you want to spend more time in nature to support your mental health? I meet with participants age 18+ in a wonderful forest in Geneva neighborhood of Bellingham. If you’re feeling stuck in anxious & depressive, possibly trauma-based patterns, or if the changes you want to make have been confined by the therapy office or the computer screen, join me for Ecotherapy and Brainspotting (BSP). Research & wisdom show that our bodies + minds settle when we are mindful of nature. Let's get grounded and enjoy the birdsong while we work towards your goals. I am happy to accommodate your accessibility needs & I offer telehealth on Thursdays!
Do you want to spend more time in nature to support your mental health? I meet with participants age 18+ in a wonderful forest in Geneva neighborhood of Bellingham. If you’re feeling stuck in anxious & depressive, possibly trauma-based patterns, or if the changes you want to make have been confined by the therapy office or the computer screen, join me for Ecotherapy and Brainspotting (BSP). Research & wisdom show that our bodies + minds settle when we are mindful of nature. Let's get grounded and enjoy the birdsong while we work towards your goals. I am happy to accommodate your accessibility needs & I offer telehealth on Thursdays!
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.