Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98042
Let's Connect (253) 364-4865
Connection is the bedrock of what means to be human. I feel honored to support anyone who is interested in more deeply understanding themselves and their relationships, regardless of where they are in their journey. I have a passion for helping individuals heal individually and relationally, and specialize in recovery in the domains of trauma, abuse/neglect, shame, self-esteem, codependency, and childhood wounding. I also particularly enjoy supporting those who identify as highly sensitive (HSP), anxious, self-critical, perfectionistic, pleasing, and/or over-thinking find more ease and confidence in their bodies and in their lives.
Talk therapy is not sufficient in working with trauma because it doesn't go deep enough into the survival brain. One can know they are no longer in danger and yet not feel safe. To support true recovery, I have undergone advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Lifespan Integration (LI) and Polyvagal Theory.
Reaching out for support can be daunting. Most of us so deeply want to be seen, and yet at the same time, are equally afraid of this. If this resonates, I want to validate that you make total sense to me. It is my desire to offer you a safe place to unpack the challenges of life while also offering hope for a more vibrant future.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Alena Swanson now - (253) 364-4865
Let's Connect (253) 364-4865
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $170
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Email me or call with questions - (253) 364-4865
Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / 61226956 Alena Swanson
- Certificate from IFS Institute - Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)
- Certificate from Parnell Institute AF-EMDR Parts 1-3; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Lvl 1; Lifespan Integration Lvl 1 2022
- Attended Seattle Pacific University, University of Washington, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Email me or call with questions - (253) 364-4865
Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (253) 364-4865
Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR
3 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intimacy From The Inside Out (IFIO); Gottman
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (253) 364-4865
Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR
Groups
Meridian Counseling Services
We have a wonderful team of therapists at MCS that provide counseling in the following domains: trauma, marriage and family, adolescents and teenagers, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, PTSD, grief, self-esteem, anger management, addiction, life transitions, codependency, sex addiction and infidelity.
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$170+
Location
Meridian Counseling Services
13210 Southeast 240th Street
Kent, WA 98042
Email Alena Swanson about this group or call - (253) 364-4865
Location
Take the first step to help. Call now - (253) 364-4865
Alena Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SP, AF-EMDR