Therapists in Woodinville, WA

I work with adults and adolescents ages 16 and up who are navigating various life events and circumstances including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, panic, PTSD, navigating chronic illnesses like cancer and the effects of oppression from sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia. In therapy, I work with clients to create a space to deeply explore their unique personal experience and how they carry that experience with them as they navigate relationships with themselves, with others, and with the world. I work to support clients in finding more bearable ways to carry the pain of traumatic experiences and create meaning.

If you are a person who is willing to put the work in, ready to be vulnerable in the process, and wants a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, I am here for you. I have experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, and multicultural issues. I also have experience with teenagers and young adults dealing with different life transitions and acculturative stress. I am bilingual in English and Arabic, and want to help you express yourself in the language you feel most comfortable in.

Clients I work with include women and girls of all ages and family counseling. I particularly work with clients who suffer from anxiety disorders and families experiencing reproductive trauma or grief.

With over 15 years of experience in mental health, I help individuals and couples discover, create, and sustain the positive changes they seek in their lives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. However, I have worked with many mental health issues over the years and frequently work with stress, addiction, motivation, intimacy issues, family conflict, life changes/adjustments, grief, communication issues, emotional regulation, parenting, self-esteem, and personal growth and discovery. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens, couples and families.

It's not talk therapy, it's Change Therapy. Do your overly strong reactions to certain things surprise and upset you? Have you been encouraged by others to try therapy but you aren't sure if it's for you? OR have you been in therapy before, but the same issues are back (with a vengeance), and you keep making the same mistakes. The truth is that talk therapy won't fix problems that live in your body. If you formed beliefs when you were upset or afraid, or too young to understand what was happening, your memories live in sounds, expressions, feelings and smells. Approaching change through talking doesn't address those channels.

Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful existence in life.

We all want to be seen and understood and at the same time are afraid of what we and others will find. We don't trust ourselves or our decisions. We suffer from anxiety, depression, traumas and a myriad of other relational issues. In counseling we learn to understand ourselves and others by telling our stories well. As a greek philosopher once said, "An unexamined life isn't worth living". When we learn to examine ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and truth our life becomes clear hopeful and fullfilling.

My ideal client might want to work on anxiety, depression, relationships, work stress, existential fears, trauma, overall self-development and emotional regulation, skill building.

PEAK Psychological Wellness is a group practice that provides culturally responsive individual therapy and psychological evaluation. As a Latina counselor, I wholeheartedly value identity, intersectionality, and autonomy as fundamental to the therapeutic process. I believe that therapy provides us with the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming space for you to explore difficult feelings by harnessing your strengths and honoring your boundaries, all while providing and receiving constructive feedback along the way.

NOTE: We accept new appointment requests only through our confidential online portal: www.bit.ly/newcounseling. We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receive services with us.

I am here to help foster and guide your process of self-discovery in an affirming environment. I work with all types of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, sexuality, relationships, life transitions and grief. My approach is to help you restore balance to your life, and explore difficult emotions in a gentle and supportive manner. I believe in the healing power of ourselves, and will help you foster the growth and development of your strengths.

Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.

Life is such a journey. Sometimes the journey takes you in expected and unexpected directions. Trying to navigate your way through all life's challenges alone can be overwhelming. Let me be a part of your journey and help you find direction and the skills needed to move forward. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families struggling with issues related to parenting, communication, family relationships, challenging behaviors, family and life cycle adjustments, anxiety, depression, and trauma. We will work together in order to help you or your family reach the destination you are looking for.

If you are viewing this page, you have already stepped out on the courageous journey of discovery and healing. I am here to journey with you and offer a place where you can be deeply seen, known, and accepted as you grow and discover your authentic voice. I can help you understand what has happened in your story and how to transform some of your stuck or painful places into new ways of being that create freedom and joy. We will explore both your brokenness and your strengths, freeing you to find, love and be your best self.

We experience many changes and challenges, such as relocation, growing within relationships, parenthood, or changes in education, career or employment status. Loss comes in many forms, and grief looks different for each individual. Therapy is a way to navigate these challenges, to grow self-awareness and coping skills, and to find meaning in the unexpected, while exploring the external and internal factors that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Do you feel that you are not your normal self and are looking for support in healing? In our society, it is easy to get caught up in our daily tasks and neglect our mental health. If you are looking for a space to heal, get support, and feel heard then you have come to the right place. I believe that therapy is a space where you can receive support and learn more about yourself in a safe environment.

Do you feel like life is so overwhelming that it’s hard to focus? Do you feel like sometimes your only option is to hide or leave this life? Depression and or anxiety win most of the time? I get that. Your feelings matter. You matter. I work with several individuals whom struggle with these overwhelming emotions, together we can find desires of life, set goals, and figure out what matters to you individually.

I help people tackle anxiety, navigate relationship issues, and find work/life balance. You're tired of being on this swing where you don’t know if you want to implode or explode. It’s difficult slowing down racing thoughts, staying calm, and keeping fears at bay. Work/school takes up a lot of your time and the weekends seem to disappear. Sometimes you wish someone would just show up and break down your walls so you can fall apart without shame or embarrassment. It's time to get ahold of your anxiety, feel connected in your relationships, and value your time.

How often have you heard you're too sensitive? Are anxiety & overwhelm too familiar, and have found yourself in unhealthy relationships? Do you feel misunderstood like you don't fit in and often get hurt? Do you cringe with small talk, yearn for deep meaning & authenticity? Maybe you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) like 20 to 30% of us who have heightened senses. We are born empathic, deeply moved, highly affected by grief, violence, and affected by trauma. We feel and notice everything so we need someone who understands us with kindness and compassion because it's hard to be sensitive in an insensitive world, especially now.