Therapists in Belltown, Seattle, WA

In the midst of life’s highs and lows, it is inevitable to sometimes feel disconnected or confused. I believe hard experiences and challenges are chances to meet ourselves and to touch the depths of who we really are. Often, who we truly are gets buried under who we were taught to be in order to obtain love or be successful. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to uncover old narratives and defeating patterns in order to discover how to live authentic and fully connected lives, to both ourselves and each other. Inspired by personal development and growth, our work will help you achieve your desires and goals.

I work with individuals who want to make sense of their emotions, heal from trauma, and build authentic relationships with their loved ones. Many of my clients are brave change-makers, the first in their family to break multi-generational patterns. They wonder how to forgive, cast away anger, and move forward while at the same time standing up for themselves and their needs. They want tools for immediate relief, but they want to go beyond managing symptoms. They know that this work is so much bigger than themselves and that they are creating a new legacy for future generations

My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will take the time to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand and attend to your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment, co-dependency, and loss and grief.

Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing painful situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, terrified, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about others judging you, or become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. At times, it can feel hard to function.

Do you feel stuck? Are you sad or anxious? Are you having difficulty managing your relationships or experiencing self-esteem issues? My psychotherapy practice can help you rediscover and expand your personal strengths and self-knowledge in order to deal with the challenges in your life. I understand the courage it takes to make the first step into therapy and I focus on creating a safe environment for you to build towards a happier life. I have extensive training in issues related to loss and grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.

With 40 years of experience as a sex therapist, I help couples and individuals with a variety of sexual problems and relationship issues. Clients describe me as warm and caring, and I take pride in my results-oriented and sex-positive approach to helping people deal with this most intimate area of our lives. I will give you accurate information, share practical techniques, and explore the relationship dynamics or psychological factors that may be keeping you from enjoying a healthy, pleasurable sex life. My goal is to help you resolve your sexual problems and reclaim more of the joy and fun of sex.

We all have times when life seems like more than we can navigate on our own. With over 30 years of experience, I help clients with a wide range of issues for both short and long-term goals. My style is warm, interactive, and direct while honoring individual uniqueness and self-expression. In a safe and confidential setting, my goal is to provide an opportunity to challenge self-limiting beliefs/behaviors and to establish lifelong tools for improving/maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life.

As you are in the process of looking for a therapist, you may already be half-way through resolving your issues. It is said that client's readiness and willingness to make changes is the strongest indicator of successful therapy outcome. As a therapist, I will accompany you in the journey of actualizing your fullest potential by assisting you to develop internal and external resources such as the sense of freedom, choices, healthy sense of self, responsibility, managing life balance, and strong support systems and relationships.

LaDonna specializes in supporting women through life-stage transitions, those who have experienced trauma, couples seeking to develop a meaningful connection in their relationships, those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. LaDonna enjoys assisting clients in unpacking through collaboration to bring renewed hope, healing, and restoration. This approach then helps clients differentiate between thoughts and feelings, to learn behaviors and skills to overcome life difficulties.

I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for individuals and couples. My passion lies in addressing the unique challenges faced by women, particularly in the realm of motherhood and parenting. I recognize the complexities and emotional nuances of these roles, and I'm dedicated to helping clients navigate their journeys with empathy, resilience, and self-discovery. In addition to my focus on women's issues and motherhood, I am passionate about exploring the experiences of BIPOC individuals, Couples, and those struggling with concerns like anxiety, depression, and attachment related concerns.

My clients come to therapy struggling to understand themselves and their partner, leaving them feeling hallow, lost, and alone. They desperately want to feel secure in themselves and connected to their partner, but are confused and wary about how to begin changing. As a therapist, I meet this dilemma with warmth and compassion, as well as knowledge and confidence; this combination is the base of successful therapy. My similar life experiences make me genuine and relatable, and my training background from the top marriage and therapy program and ongoing advanced training support and guide our work.

Are you ready to go on a journey that promotes growth, development, and transformation? Are you willing to explore a path of relief and well-being while giving yourself the opportunity to expand and to become comfortable in your individual identity? Are you in a relationship where you often feel frustrated and invalidated? Do you feel like you're making changes and your partner fails to recognize the efforts you're making? What are the issues that keep you up all night and leave you exhausted and annoyed all day?

As a queer Asian therapist, I know too well how difficult it is to find a therapist who understands your experience. I am here to make the process a bit easier for you. You may be experiencing emotional difficulties regarding your queer, racial, and other intersectional identities or feeling disconnected from your partner(s) because of an endless cycle of misunderstanding each other in your romantic relationships. I can help you find your more authentic voice in your relationship with your sense of self and with your loved ones.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.

I am passionate about helping people better understand their bodies and sexuality to empower them in their intimate relationships. By gaining knowledge of and comfort with ourselves, we can enjoy a deeper sense of bonding and pleasure in sexual relationships. Whether you are looking to improve your connection to your body or your relationship with your partner(s), I am here to support your journey. I believe sexual health and pleasure are fundamental to both personal well-being and fulfilling relationships. We will collaborate to help you develop a sexual life that gives you joy, pleasure, a sense of connection, and an authentic identity.

Therapy in English and Spanish. Do you find yourself struggling to meet expectations set up by society about roles that do not resonate with you? Or maybe, you feel distant and disconnected from your partner which makes you second guess your life together? You may be fed up of trying to please people all the time to meet those expectations. Or being exhausted by continuously worrying about the future of your relationship with your partner. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way.

Are you feeling internally conflicted? Is that is making you feel stuck and anxious? Maybe that internal conflict is manifesting in conflicts with others? Maybe you are just going around in circles in or your head, or worse, on a downward spiral? Do you berate yourself and it doesn't help? Are you ready to be kinder to yourself? Are you ready to be curious about yourself? Are you ready to get along with yourself and others better? Do you want more freedom, choice, autonomy, even agency in your life, but are struggling with how to get it? I can help with a "yes" to any or all of these questions.

Creativity, parenthood, and other major life transitions - such experiences can evoke vulnerable, sometimes flooded states, highlighting our obstructions in the forms of worries, doubts, resentments and despair. Using tools informed by your personal dharma, a deeper understanding of your attachment style, and Buddhist practice, let's work together to bring understanding and self-compassion towards these obstructions in an effort to dissolve them in some lasting ways.

Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.