Therapists in Leavenworth, WA

I support adults and teens in creating profound and lasting changes in their lives while holding space with empathy and non-judgment. If you are feeling stuck, disconnected or dissatisfied with your current life, I can help you.

I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. I often address issues relating to anxiety, depression, self worth and how a physical/mental disability may affect your perception of yourself in the world. I provide a safe, nurturing place to validate your feelings and look at what may/or may not be serving you to be your best self. My commitment is to you, believing in you and working at your pace to ensure a more positive journey in this (often times) challenging world. I have currently added a unique twist to my practice by offering in-home therapy to new moms, families or anyone that has difficulties with transportation.

Please email me for fastest response! Life can be distressing to manage and cope with. Maybe you’re feeling stuck and unable to enjoy the seasons of your life. Do you feel you’re in a cycle of where joy feels elusive and hopelessness feels near? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, angry or simply numb. Maybe you carry the burden of not being able to talk about experiences because of feelings of shame and insecurity. In all of these experiences, you are not and do not have to be alone. Together, we can learn how to embody & practice an enduring peace throughout all seasons.

I am out-of-country 12/14-12/31. I will not be scheduling intakes nor consults during this time. Please include in an inquiry name, number, insurance and availability. I will schedule consults when I return. Thank you! I help busy women, moms, First Responders, those living with chronic illness, and trauma to live fuller lives, process trauma, decrease anxiety and depression, thrive, and find Joy again! I work in CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, anxiety and depression as well as chronic health. I also coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress.

Now accepting Premera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and LifeWise! Whatever forms of hardship we may be experiencing, it takes courage and commitment to seek positive change. Therapy is just one of many ways to express this courage and to process experiences in life. I provide a safe and supportive space rooted in the foundation of collaboration and compassion for you to reflect, discover, and receive support. I am a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Clinician Associate and am Nationally Certified to provide support to those seeking therapy services in Washington State.

You’re an over-giver, over-achiever, and over-thinker. This pattern leaves you exhausted and lonely. You may doubt yourself or constantly worry about the future. You fear disappointing others, and you feel deeply disappointed in yourself. You desire the confidence to trust your intuition and decisions and to wake up each morning with a sense of purpose and value. You desire to make a significant impact on others and to have deep, enriching relationships.

A few spots for telehealth or walk-and-talk therapy available, start with a consultation. If you are hoping to find a space to manage stress and anxiety, process your past, learn about your emotions and defense mechanisms, heal from trauma, abuse, and hurt, and build a healthier sense of self, stronger coping skills, and better relationships, let's get to work. I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting process, that's why I respond to all inquiries promptly, offer free consultations, and provide all prospective clients with referrals if we are not the right fit or I do not have availability.

I am an integrative and culturally sensitive driven therapist who works with teens and adults to unlearn systemic inequalities and process intergenerational trauma, grief, and anxiety, so you can confidently befriend your feelings, navigate life transitions, step into authenticity, and feel more at home in yourself. Often times when we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see our way out. This may lead to spiraling thoughts, a lost sense of security & safety, thinking "I'm not good enough", consistently feeling on edge, and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.

I work with career professionals, adults, couples and teenagers who are experiencing difficulty in the office, at home or at school. I work with clients whose life experience is impacted by: trauma, relationships issues, midlife, leaving home, relocating, job loss, grief, anxiety, depression, culture shock or other significant life events including simply feeling stuck or at a loss. I bring over 30 years of professional and personal development to my work with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples. I hold a safe, secure, non-judgmental space in which to explore emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

I hold a PhD in Counseling and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington, providing both short-term and long-term individual psychotherapy to adolescents (over 13 years) and adults. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, self-reflective, and healing environment where we will work toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Together we will strengthen your personal awareness and confidence by exploring, uncovering and sharing your personal truths, life experiences, losses, achievements, fears, goals, and dreams.

As a generalist, I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and addiction, to life problems in relationships, trauma, grief, loneliness, anger management, stress and career choices, etc... Clients get results with me because my approach is practical, creative, and empowering, and I work hard to help clients gain new tools to overcome their challenges. I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience providing individual, couples, group counseling, psychological evaluations, and teaching/training in university settings. My style of therapy is warm, genuine, attentive, and sensitive to clients' unique needs.

Many people decide to come to counseling because they feel stuck. Often, this "stuckness" is based on a belief or value that has been imposed by someone else. Sometimes, we need help to break out of an unhelpful "mold." My goal is to build a unique relationship in your life where I can provide an unbiased "outsiders" perspective on the situations and emotions you are dealing with. Life can be good, and life can also be really hard. How do you cope with the hard stuff? I seem to click really well with teens and young adults. I enjoy working with anyone one-on-one and will do my best to provide a safe and accepting environment.

Clients who work with me feel empowered and reassured on their first visit, and they continue with me, because they notice changes happening. For the past 20 years, I've worked in private and group practices, providing counseling and other services to people from many different walks of life. I help people re-evaluate, become closer to a loved one, process difficult decisions or transitions and grieve significant losses. I enjoy helping people become more truthful about themselves and live with integrity. I fiercely protect the privacy and confidentiality of my clients and provide a private, safe setting for our work together.

Brené Brown says that disappointment happens when expectations don't meet reality. If you are expecting a therapist who offers brief, solution, or behavior-focused therapy, I am not a good fit for you. I'd rather be the Sam to your Frodo, aka "I can't carry the ring for you, but I can carry you." If you don't get that reference, then "these are not the droids you're looking for." I thrive working with the complex, quirky clients who worry they are too broken, too weird, or too much. ADHD, ASD, PTSD, and LGBTQIA clients are my jam, along with folks who have left a religious or high control group and are deconstructing. I see you.

Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children (ages 2+). We provide individual and couples counseling, psychological testing, parent training, PCIT, and play therapy.

You are a helper, giver, or fixer who is ready to do the deep work to transform your patterns of perfectionism, overfunctioning, people-pleasing, burnout, depression, and anxiety. You and others around you have put an incredible amount of pressure and expectations on your shoulders. You want to feel more comfortable in your own skin. You want to be honest with yourself and others about who you are, your limitations, and your boundaries. You are ready to care for yourself as one of the many people you care for. You desire to experience life in a more vibrant way, take risks freely, and feel more in charge of your life.

Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.

Offering clinical supervision. I support adults working on resolving traumatic stress, attachment in relationships, developing new core beliefs and sustainable ways of being and growing that are honoring of Self. I work with many artists and writers. Many of my clients are neurodivergent. My clients know what they need and are ready to do the work. IFS, EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and integration work in partnership with Journey Clinical. I also see ADOPTED adults as well as some kids/families for issues of attachment, trauma, related emotional dysregulation, identity and separation issues.

Dr. Brunette Dawson provides evidence-based psychotherapy and psychological/diagnostic assessment for, children, teens, adults, and families. In her clinical work, she utilizes an integrative approach, choosing techniques that are uniquely tailored to fit the individual needs of each client. Dr. Dawson is a clinically trained psychotherapist with a PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology. She has specialized training and experience in providing comprehensive psychological and forensic mental health evaluations and individual psychotherapy.