Therapists in Seattle, WA

When the unwanted or unexpected happens, it is as if the whole world has imploded. If left untended, grief can show up in ways that don't serve us. We can lose ourselves in alcohol, sleep, work--anything to numb the pain. Some of us lash out or withdraw from the people and things that give our lives meaning (e.g., family, friends, community). It doesn't have to be this way! I specialize in helping people whose lives have been affected by illness or death, separation or divorce, and mid-life issues (parenting struggles, caring for aging parents, etc.).

Let's talk about the F-word....Feelings. I am passionate about emotions. All of us are full of them. The emotions we carry with us as individuals, as well as, what we bring into relationships can be powerful and challenging. I also understand that each of us carries with us an emotional heritage that is unique and has served as a means to support, protect, and empower each of us.

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process, yet it is one that really matters. It is understandable to feel out of sorts, isolated, or misunderstood when experiencing relationship, family, peer, academic, or workplace stress, during a life transition, or when recovering from trauma. You may also be struggling with a death, the end of a relationship, a relocation from another state or country, an adjustment to a health issue of yourself or a loved one, or being in an environment in which you feel you don't fit. It can be painful to experience these feelings and to try to find a way forward. You don't have to do this alone.

It was a long time coming, but somehow, it still doesn’t feel real. You spent so much time and energy building a life with your spouse. But now that the marriage is over, it feels like it was all for nothing. The bright future you’ve been dreaming about is destroyed – the new one is dark and frightening. You can’t stop thinking about where things went wrong. Is it my fault? Should I have done something differently? Have I made a huge mistake? You’ve defined your identity as part of this relationship for so long that you’re unsure who you are outside of it. And you’re scared to make a new plan for your life when the last one failed.

I work with adults and couples who are coping with anxiety, depression, dating and relationship issues, divorce/parenting/coparenting or communication of their needs in order to build stronger and deeper connections with themselves and others. It can be incredibly challenging to build healthy emotional attachments to the people in your life when dealing with anxiety, depression, poor modeling and the struggles of everyday.

I love supporting my clients learn how to live a life they want to live while effectively navigating through life's difficulties and challenges. I enjoy working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic mental health issues, chronic health problems and life transitions including divorce/breakup, developmental stages, career, education, grief, and illness. I also enjoy helping clients let go of negative core beliefs formed early in life using EMDR.

I use a person-centered approach, in which the client's unique set of values and interests guides me in shaping the path for growth and change. To support this collaboration, I provide knowledge of relaxation techniques, behavioral modification, exploration of childhood experiences, and philosophical or spiritual frameworks that give structure to enduring change. I specialize in couples therapy, guiding them toward reliance on one another, and fulfillment of personal goals. With individuals, I look for their motivational direction, and help them form a satisfying life around their own interests. I aim to be clear and connective, as well as efficient.

Everyone has the innate capacity to grow through difficulties and my goal is to support and empower you to connect to your inherent inner resources. I work with adults struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, divorce, stress, and behavioral addictions such as porn and shopping. I believe that growth occurs through caring, compassion and learning to reconnect with the wisdom of your body. We will build on your strengths and shed the negative messages of dominant systems. We will discover what you really care about to establish loving connections to yourself and others.

I help clients find meaning, connection, clarity, and purpose. I am particularly well suited to working with clients amid life transitions, such as career changes, marriage and divorce, having or launching children, recovery from addiction, aging, and loss, as well as couples in distressed relationships. I aim to be fully present for clients, offering curiosity, careful listening, non-judgment, and authenticity. My approach is collaborative, honoring clients’ beliefs, emotions, and experiences as valid and true and recognizing them as the ultimate authority on the changes they seek.

I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth or change, whether it's easily identifiable or not. Sometimes this change occurs in tiny steps and sometimes it occurs in leaps and bounds. Other times it is difficult to even recognize that growth or change is possible and we may feel stuck, down, scared, confused, or frustrated. Together we will explore what growth or change may look like for you and how it can happen.

We all seek increased meaning, along with deeper purpose and stronger connections. But change can be hard! When pain or fear predominate, we are unable to tolerate stress or to be spontaneous. Together, we will address self-limitations like shame, people-pleasing, or perfectionism. I look forward to working with individuals facing life transitions including grief and loss, divorce, marriage, career change, maintaining recovery, gender assignment exploration or those seeking deeper meaning.

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.

If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals.

In Person Appointments Available. In times of trouble, our thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming and painful. Talking with a counselor can reduce confusion and help you feel better. I will listen carefully to your point of view, ask questions about your life - past and present - and provide input on issues you raise. Over time, this process can provide perspective, insight, and tools for meaningful change.

I help clients live more authentically and develop a greater love for themselves and others. My client-centered sessions are collaborative. Together, we help you gain insight, take action and achieve positive change. I trained at Harvard University (doctoral intern and postdoctoral fellow). In addition to my work with clients, I have taught for several universities such as UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Pepperdine University.

I am an experienced Seattle psychotherapist with a practice in Madrona counseling couples, individuals, and families. I create a supportive, accepting environment for people to regain hope and create positive, lasting changes in their lives. I believe the key to life-altering therapy is an honest, warm and trusting relationship with your therapist - a place both laughter and tears are welcomed. Most of my clients come to therapy to reduce the suffering in their lives, connect better with the people around them, and cultivate passion and purpose. We work together to develop healthier coping skills and relationships and ultimately more contentment and peace.

We are taking new clients for both in-person & telehealth! We are a group private practice offering therapy & psychiatric services. We have four main areas of expertise: 1) Adult individuals facing a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, and depression. 2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples. 4) We provide psychiatric support & medication management.

Our relationships can provide us feelings of connection and safety, and give our lives meaning and purpose. They can also bring us pain and disappointment. Is your relationship in trouble? I specialize with issues that can result within relationships, from premarital to divorce, as well as blended family concerns. Whether communication issues, unresolvable conflict, infidelity/affair, addiction, abuse or mental health issues have affected your connection and attunement, I can give you the tools to turn things around in the present and the techniques to provide consistent connection in the future.

30+ Years Private Practice. Direct Line Call: (206) 809 0226 Licensed Therapist: Offering Online Psychotherapy in all 50 states (USA), Archetypal Psychology, Depth Psychology, Gestalt and Family Systems. Life coaching, Mentoring. Treating: Midlife Crisis, Grief Work, Anxiety, Depression, Incest/Molest, PTSD, Masculine Psychology, Addictions, Identity, Sexual problems, Child/Teen, Separation/Divorce, Hospice Work. Student of Comparative Religion including the Eastern Philosophies of India: Meditation Teacher, Spiritual Development, Advanced levels of realization. 30+ years in private practice. Video Conferencing all 50 States.