Brainspotting Therapists in Kenmore, WA

I work with people to find a path to less stress, more enjoyment & pleasure in life. Working together we can develop & enhance the experiences of your life to feel more whole and fulfilling. Create a life more satisfying; transmute stress causing difficulty into energy for working towards your goals. Sometimes we are stuck in life situations that block creativity and success. Goals often include happiness, pain relief (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional), finding passion, achievement, self-awareness, productivity, insight, more socialization, healthy relationships (a new one), freedom, joy, meaning, and contentment with life.

I'm passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and trauma survivors with an approach rooted in the sincere belief that you are the expert on your own life. I use both somatic and cognitive therapies, to assist you in connecting with why and how you react to the world around you.

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Lifespan Integration (Inner Child reparenting) therapies to help identify and work to resolve distressing issues such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Anxierty, Depression, and relational issues. I work with adults of all ages and varied cultures and ethnicities, and specialize in Maternal Mental Health and helping parents resolve their own issues so they can be optimal parents to their children.

Hello and welcome to my page! As a mixed POC (Asian) practitioner, I am passionate about healing work that is rooted in anti-oppression and collective liberation. It brings me joy to help people access more freedom, peace, and connection in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and one in which we will honor who you are as a person. I specialize in working with people of color, women/AFAB/non-binary folks, and adults roughly ages 18-35. Note: In addition to talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting, a brain-body therapy developed out of EMDR which helps to release trauma and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Accepting new clients as of 04/15/24. Now offering EMDR&Brainspotting Intensives (option:weekend/in-person appointments). I'm here to help you reclaim your life from the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma and assist you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and improved performance in all aspects of life. Whether you're an athlete aiming to excel, an individual seeking self-awareness, or someone desiring fulfilling relationships, I am passionate about guiding you towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. We'll work together to overcome past experiences, unlock your full potential, and achieve your goals.

Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.

You are finally ready to start working on healing inner wounds. We can begin by getting curious about what your nervous system needs to feel safe and ready, using curiosity and compassion. This can create an instant softening of symptoms related to anxiety, PTSD or C-PTSD, and grief/loss. For couples in distress, you CAN engage with more thoughtful reflection and heal relational wounds in order to transform your relationship; And if there is ambivalence about your future together as a couple, I can help you choose a path forward using short-term Discernment Counseling.

Are you a high-achieving woman or athlete struggling with negative self-talk, overthinking, and overworking? Does stress, anxiety, and overwhelm hinder your peak performance? It's time to break free and rediscover yourself. I'm here to help you regain control and find your flow. Whether you're aiming for corporate success, parenthood excellence, or athletic greatness, I can guide you. Together, we'll reclaim your identity, find centeredness, and achieve optimal performance with unwavering confidence. Let's embark on this journey together!

Recognizing the need to work on a problem demonstrates courage. I work collaboratively with adult individuals, couples, and families (including teens and children) interested in personal and relational growth. Couples and families in conflict, adult individuals seeking better relationship skills, and individuals wanting relief from trauma are all part of my practice.

Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.

My passion is to help individuals and families discover their strengths and resources. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a post-graduate certificate in Medical Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I am a Mental Health Professional, Brainspotting practitioner, Child Mental Health Professional, State and AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Asian and Pacific Islander Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist.

Restoring balance and healing our self-limiting beliefs really is possible. Often, our life stressors point to where we need to heal. I am passionate about working with adults who are motivated for that change. I work with Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other therapies to treat anxiety/depression, grief and loss, PTSD, past traumas or current triggers, interpersonal conflict, attachment differences and more.

We all have the capacity for healing and personal empowerment but life can get in the way! Busy schedules, intense emotions, sometimes its just so much to handle! If you're struggling to add in weekly therapy or stalling with therapy progress, a therapy intensive might be right for you! I help people age 15+ see themselves in a new way, creating space for self compassion and the courage for a happier, more meaningful life. Just like a prism, you can break down issues into a full spectrum of possibilities when stepping out of the darkness and allowing yourself to be illuminated by transformative self-discovery.

I believe that every individual possesses their own unique strengths and knowledge that can be leveraged to overcome challenges and navigate life transitions. I take an integrative, trauma informed mindfulness-based approach, to empower you to be your own change agent for creating sustainable optimum emotional and spiritual well-being.

Psychotherapy for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, relationships, finances, loss and grief, and experiencing the Self. I facilitate adaptation to ongoing living loss such as a medical diagnosis, forced estrangement, or the failing health of a beloved family member. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin, which is a microcosm of the culture. As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing ways of coping with life-enhancing skills, and building resilience through healing attachment issues and trauma.

Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.

Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or any other difficult emotion? Have you been struggling to get through the days or facing more difficulties in your relationships? Sometimes we encounter challenges that test our ability to live well. And sometimes we find ourselves in a place of feeling stuck, not sure how to move forward but knowing that something needs to change. I work with clients who are seeking to heal and grow in their understanding of themselves so that they can live the life they want.

Welcome to MINDplexcity, led by Mayra Vasquez, a dedicated LMFT, is your safe haven for healing and growth. Our focus? Supporting all individuals and couples, particularly within the BIPOC community, through the complexities of trauma and attachment wounds. Our space is crafted to be a sanctuary of non-judgment, embracing the richness of your intersectional identity - and every facet of who you are in our caring environment, including a journey towards self-acceptance and beyond. Our services are tailored to address the deep-seated layers of intergenerational trauma, abuse, intersectionality, and attachment injuries.