Therapists in Seattle, WA

I love working with adults and older adults. I often work with people on anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulty with life transitions. My approach is supportive, warm, and nonjudgmental. My theoretical orientation is eclectic, drawing on humanistic, existential, and narrative approaches as well as skills-based frameworks such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical-behavior behavior therapy (DBT). I work with a feminist, social-justice focused, and antiracist lens to appreciate the ways in which people and their wellbeing are affected by systems of oppression and how this may challenge or connect us in therapy.

As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.

Current availability limited to spots btw 11am-4pm. My practice focuses on anxiety and life transitions and I have special niches for people without kids and those affected by cancer. You may also be unsure about a life transition or parenthood and that is ok too! In fact, I think pursuing therapy during this ambivalence could really helpful. Your story is your own and I’m here to support you with enthusiastic empathy. I know that a childless/childfree speciality is rare and I have lived experience in this area. It may feel good to just be in the presence of someone who ‘gets it’ as we work on other things in your life.

I specialize in relationship difficulties with self, friends, family and partners, food and body. These relational strains may leave you feeling stuck, anxious, sad, and defeated. I also focus on the impacts of developmental trauma including neglect and abuse. Together, we may explore your unique inner life and lived history in addition to current socio-cultural considerations. I practice from a relational and interpersonal model, primarily, which means I use our relationship itself as one of the tools to get to know the many parts of you. This process tends to help people grow the understanding needed to make actionable change.

Living well longer is most people's aspiration, yet preventable disease remains our nation's most significant public health challenge. Integrative Health Care assesses and treats the "whole person" in order to improve health outcomes. My collaborative, individualistic work with patients aspires to not only improve quality of life and treat underlying mood, behavioral, and substance use issues but is also preventative. My other priority is helping those with chronic illness better manage these conditions.

We are currently living in an extraordinarily stressful times. In addition to external factors, the stress and pressures of everyday life alone have a huge effect on our minds, bodies and daily functioning. It makes sense if you are seeking help. My practice is focused on helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, relational issues, grief/loss, stress or for anyone who is looking for insight into their thoughts, feelings and functioning in order to seek authentic change. I worked have extensive experience in working with teens on up who struggle with impact of anxiety and depression.

Finding yourself amidst the chaos of work, parenting, relationships, and life in general can be tricky. You might know that you need some attention, but it feels impossible (or even wrong) to prioritize yourself. Perhaps you're afraid to slow down and deal with those things that you routinely push aside - tough relationships, work and career, hard decisions, your past. Whatever might be bringing you here, you are deserving of a space to connect with yourself and generate movement toward growth, healing, and positive change.

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.

Bring gritty emotional honesty, a kind, sharp eye for themes in your life and your sense of humor. We'll work to understand nuances of your unique situation, utilize insights from your relationship history and symptoms and experiment with patterns that hold you back. I love to help mid-life adults with life transitions. My French Bulldog joins us! (We are both GLBTQ+ friendly.) Most people get stuck analyzing problems and are slow to take action OR they leap to action before gaining insight. I'll help you strike the right balance, so you create lasting change.

You’ve made it this far which lets me know you are brave and likely ready to make some changes in your life. Together we can explore your emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit your full potential, get in the way of your relationships, or keep you stuck. There are many things we can do on our own, but true self-discovery and positive, enduring change is more likely to occur within the context of a caring and committed therapeutic relationship. Together we can pay close attention to what’s bothering you, and to what you need, so that you can begin to develop a healthier self and more loving, fulfilling relationships.

I believe that therapy can greatly encourage us to make healthy choices and better navigate life's obstacles. I specialize in working with teens, college age individuals and adults of all ages. In one on one sessions, I strive to help individuals define their thoughts, identify important emotions, and express themselves in meaningful ways that bring about change. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which the client and the counselor work as a team to identify and define problems, develop future goals, and work toward achieving those goals. I utilize Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness approaches.

Are you finding your mind lives consistently in the future or stresses over the past? Are you finding yourself revisiting the same thoughts over and over? Sometimes it can feel like our brains are working against us and the more we try and fight, the more they win. Together we can explore ways to help you work through some of this difficulty while finding ways to feel joyful and fully present. My primary area of focus is working with clients on anxiety, parenting concerns, unhealthy coping skills like self-medicating and relationship issues.

Reading through therapists’ bios to assess compatibility can be quite an overwhelming process. You might not even know what you’re looking for. What you probably do know is that something feels off in life and you’re looking for some help. As a therapist, I am, first and foremost, a human with my own personality in the therapy room. I can say that I take humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches, using cognitive theoretical orientations when I think it’s helpful- but I think it can be hard to understand what that means or what it would look like.

You dream of a life that feels peaceful and exciting, challenging yet manageable, connected and secure. You know where you want to be, you’re just not sure how to get there yet. You might say “I’m sorry” more than you’d like to, feel frustrated that caring for yourself is so much harder than caring for others, or worry that you'd be a burden if you shared what you're really feeling. Maybe it's been like this for a while. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready for more ease, playfulness, and joy. You’re ready to feel more connected to your loved ones. Most of all, you’re ready to look to the future with hope.

Welcome – I'm glad you're here. Whether things just feel a bit off, or they've felt wrong for a long time, you're in the right place. I've created my therapeutic practice to help guide my clients towards awareness, curiosity, emotional attunement and expression, and self-compassion, whether they are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety or depression, a mood disorder, unresolved trauma, dissociation and disconnection, or perfectionism and overcontrol. If you feel stuck or lost, and want to reclaim your agency and connection with yourself, if might be time to take this next step.

Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.

At all stages of our lives, we are met with opportunities to build our sense of self and draw on our innate resiliency towards healing. I work with youth who may be just developing their identity and making sense of the world around them, and adults who have experienced trauma or other challenges that threaten to shake that foundation. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths based, and client-centered, so we will explore your unique strengths and vision for yourself and use that as our guide. I provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment for you to explore your identity, your values, and what living fully looks like.

Being human is a messy experience. It’s full of the ache to be cherished, to be loved, to feel a sense of belonging. While riddled with inevitable grief, loss, and suffering. It takes courage to love again even in our awareness of the potential heartbreak, to show up in the world as ourselves, to be vulnerable in fear of rejection, and move towards the things we fear. If you are facing sadness, anxiety, trauma, dependence, finding & contacting a therapist may be just as daunting a process! You are already closer to living your fullest life and truest self by acknowledging you need to look for a therapist!

Many people seek therapy when they feel disconnected from themselves, their story, their body, or their community. As a therapist, I understand that being human can be complex, challenging, and even messy. However, it can also be beautiful and delightful, especially when on a healing journey. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients connect with their innate ability to heal and grow. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives and experiences, and my role is to support and empower them throughout the process.