Therapists in Acme, WA

Therapy helps us find a way to live in the world authentically and wholeheartedly. Are you looking for ways to alleviate negative thinking, behaviors or beliefs? Would you like to learn your personal boundaries and implement changes to empower yourself in relationships? Counseling offers an opportunity to learn positive ways to respond to life's challenges, to understand and change self-defeating behavior patterns and build a more balanced, meaningful and rewarding life. Everyone has the potential to improve, make positive changes, and deepen their relationship with their self.

Now accepting new clients! I'm poly-informed, trauma-informed, and open to working with clients ages 13 and up. I have diverse experience working with adults of many populations, as well as minors as young as 5 years old. I specialize in work related to attachment, trauma, grief, sexuality, depression, and anxiety. If you're someone who's just getting started learning about your journey towards personal growth, or if you're interested in taking your awareness deeper than you have previously, I have tools and training that can help you start moving in the direction you want to go.

I have openings for both in-person and tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during whatever challenges you or your loved ones may be facing. My principle areas of expertise are working with couples, children, teens, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of stresses in their lives caused by relationship difficulties, family conflict, work/career issues, school-related problems, and unresolved issues from childhood or other trauma.

Do you need a supportive, accepting space? My counseling style is evidence-based, non-judgmental, and sincere. I primarily work with adults and teenagers. We would collaborate together to treat whatever is on your list of priorities; examples include helping with anxiety, ADHD, depression, low self-esteem or career goals, (I have two Masters degrees and changed my career, you can, too!) Our focus would be transformation using a variety of tools like parts work (IFS,) somatic therapy, nature-based therapy, mindfulness, and DBT. Let's help you become free from the interference of overwhelming thoughts or feelings

I love to support people navigating big life transitions and working on integrating past experiences with who they are. I specialize in helping folks navigating through their perinatal period and into parenthood while coping with mood & anxiety disorders and past trauma. When facing significant loss or big life changes there is potential for growth and self-discovery. I offer an anti-oppressive lens and strive for cultural humility, hoping to be a source of support to anyone who might reach out.

Life can be painful and we may feel stuck sometimes. Maybe you are finding yourself or your relationships feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, or hopeless. My goal is to build an authentic and trustworthy therapeutic relationship where you can work through your life experiences, past or present, in order to live life more freely. I offer individual or couples therapy and have particular experience focusing on issues of identity development and self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and sexuality.

I specialize in adults with health related issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Wherever you find yourself, therapy holds a compassionate space where you no longer have to bear it all alone. Together, we can slow down and give attention to the feelings and experiences that are often pushed aside to meet the demands of daily life. You might be navigating a difficult situation, grappling with anxiety and stress, adjusting to a life transition, grieving a painful loss, working through faith-based or spiritual concerns, or coping with a chronic illness. Life can be incredibly hard, and my desire is to offer kindness, hope, and support in the midst of it.

My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.

Has life left you disappointed? My desire is to empower you to live the present and content life you dream of. I employ a warm, empathetic, & holistic approach with my clients. My counseling methods include Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to equip you to live a life that aligns with your values & compassionately work with what is outside of your control. I want to help you feel equipped to bravely face life's inevitable disappointments. My general practice areas include working with women, students, and couples. I specialize in relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, and sexual abuse.

During my career, I've worked with many diverse individuals, couples, and families to find healing and restoration from a variety of complicated and often very messy problems. I offer a unique measure of acceptance, support, and assistance for my clients. Besides my experience and training, I've personally struggled with difficult life issues myself. I know healing is possible and I am committed to helping you find it. If you choose to work with me, together we'll discover the root causes of your predicament and strive toward making changes that will ultimately lead to greater happiness and satisfaction.

I believe that every human being has the unique capacity to grow, change and heal. I work with clients at all life stages who are experiencing significant life transitions, unexpected change, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and self-discovery. My ideal clients are willing to be vulnerable, take risks, be open to the process, and appreciate direct communication and humor.

Each individual faces challenges as they learn to navigate life and find their place in the world. At times, these obstacles may feel like Mt. Everest and impossible to overcome. Issues may arise such as trouble with concentrating, lack of motivation, perfectionism, social issues, academic struggles, anxiety, depression, and sometimes addiction. All of which may be overwhelming to a person. People need a "neutral party," someone they can talk to, in confidence, to discuss and work through issues. Having a therapists offers a safe place to share, feel accepted, and understood.

When we are hurting — whether it be from trauma, romantic heartbreak, a new physical illness, or longstanding feelings of self-doubt and worry — we can feel overwhelmed, disempowered and lost. The world isn't always easy on us and being human is hard! When it gets to be too much, having a dedicated therapeutic space to experience acceptance, nurturing, and emotional safety can bring deep feelings of relief. From that relieved place and through our work together, you'll rediscover your strong connection to yourself, creating space for possibility and transformation.

Healing happens when we are able to connect and feel truly seen by another human being. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for healing. It is my aim to co-create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can reflect, grow, gain insight, challenge ideas, and come to know who you are in a deep and meaningful way. I work with individuals navigating relationships, life transitions, anxiety, self-doubt, identity development and purpose. I work with anyone looking for support while struggling with being human in this sometimes scary, exhausting and overwhelming world.

Specific Issues Addressed in Private Sessions Overeating, Weight loss, Smoking, Gambling, Compulsive Habits, Workaholism, Worrying, Fears & Phobias, Traumas & PTSD, Panic Attacks, Stress Management, Pain Control, Painfree Child Birth, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling – Intimacy in Relationships, Counseling for children & teens, Self-confidence, Depression, Professional Success, Harmony at Work, Intuition, Creativity, End Addictive Patterns, Improvement in Athletic Performance, Improvement in Academic Performance, Asthma & Allergies, Auto-immune Disorders, Insomnia, and more ..

In my therapy practice, I help people embrace their challenges with compassion and awareness, and move toward personal growth and valued living. My practice is rooted in evidence-based principles, drawing upon my training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. I value person-centered care and tailor the therapy to fit the specific needs of my clients. I help people suffering from anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, life stress, life transitions, and relationships.

Life can be a real struggle especially when we are out of balance or out of alignment with our own values, passions, and goals. Many folks I work with struggle to prioritize their own needs and desires, may be disconnected from what they those even are. Whether through childhood or relational trauma, internalized habits of masking neurodivergence or marginalized identities, or a deeply compassionate nature, the cost of this often burnout, depression, anxiety, and disconnection.

At certain points in life you will be presented with challenges that temporally overwhelm your ability to cope. Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic distress and other emotional and interpersonal problems are common responses to being overwhelmed.