Therapists in Bellevue, WA

Building relationships to last a lifetime! I work with * Individuals from all walks of life * Couples of all kinds - married, co-habitating, dating, divorced * Families of all sorts * Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their partners and families * People who are part of the kink community, or who participate in BDSM in their personal lives * People in open, non-monogamous, polyamorous, or other non-traditional relationships * Cross-cultural couples and families * Genderqueer folks * Current or former workers in the sex industry * People with body image and self-acceptance issues * People with all kinds of mental and physical health problems

I have over 30 years experience, and can help you to resolve panic attacks, anxiety, complex trauma, religious trauma and/or sexual abuse; I also work with couples counseling, Military and Combat-related PTSD, sexual addictions, nightmares, sexual abuse, and depression. I also have a strong background in cross-cultural psychology, having lived in 7 countries and studied the nature of consciousness as a monastic for six years; this has given me a diverse and complex perspective on life and people. I currently live in Vietnam and the US.

I’m glad you have made it here. Searching for the right therapist is never easy but taking this step means you’re ready for change in your life. My work as a therapist revolves around helping you feel whole again; whether that means helping you reconnect to your authentic self, break old patterns, improve relationships, or build healthier coping tools. Most of my client’s come to me because something in their life feels off. They’ve done everything they’re “supposed to do” but they’re finding difficulty in enjoying their relationships (romantic, friends, family), jobs, life transitions, and/or how they feel about themselves.

As a queer therapist, I greatly honor and celebrate the uniqueness of our own life stories and personalities. The interventions I offer are carefully tailored to your concerns, needs, and personal style. I integrate empirically validated approaches with traditional therapy and metaphysical healing components. I provide a therapeutic presence that is grounding, nurturing, and sincere. Together, we will combine your own self-knowledge and life expertise with my clinical expertise. I will co-journey with you to explore the depths and peaks of your experiences, and to provide support and reminders of your greatness along the way.

Pausing intake requests until January 2024. My ideal client is an emerging adult who is ready to start on the path towards living their best, healthiest, and most authentic life. I work with clients from every background, but I am especially passionate about serving the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Many of my clients aspire to learn techniques to manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. I enjoy aiding clients on their journey towards authentic self-expression, higher self-esteem, powerful communication skills, and utilizing boundaries, especially for clients with marginalized identities.

Relationship is the key word in my background, having to help people find connection between personal and professional, romance and friendship, and physical and spiritual aspects of life and self. This leads down an existential path driven by exploration of your suffering and how to be with it. In my work, I am analytical, patient and kind to discovering strengths and stability.

As a journey therapist, I am most passionate about celebrating the vision of who one can become. My work is exploratory and creative. Together we will become curious about how you can creatively express yourself and expand. My work bridges the emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic realms/bodies. I'm a best fit for couples/individuals who are well enough to be in the mystery of transformation and exploration while ruthlesly journeying for the treasure, their greatness. My core intention is to support you on a journey toward Joy, Clarity, and Personal Empowerment. Mentoring is available as well.

Licensed in MI, IA, WA and NC. Your human experience contains the magical potential for joy, challenge, love, pain, connection...we are invited to take the very essence of each experience and uncover the wisdom within. Companioning others in this courageous endeavor of feeling our lives fully is the gift I offer. Bring your hurt, your heart, your deepest desires and longings, your bitterness, your hope, your bravery...all is welcome here. We will uncover the mystery underlying your experience to create connection , illumination, and restoration. My approach is warm and direct. Together, we will find the song that sings you home.

When our mind, body, and soul are aligned, we experience balance, which has a positive impact on our emotional and psychological well-being. I will support you in navigating thoughts and feelings that have harmed your personal life. My goal is to guide you in reaching your fullest potential and discovering the best version of yourself. Utilizing mindful techniques, I will assist you in shifting your thoughts from the past and future, and into the present moment. Working together, you will learn how to experience life in the here and now, and you will begin taking control of what matters the most, your life.

I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.

I enjoy working with adults and teens (and the parents of), as well as couples, families, and individuals. Helping others overcome their current difficulties and function better in their life and relationships is my goal. Life can be difficult at times for all of us. I'm good at listening to your concerns, offering support and compassion, and then working with you to find ways to sit with and work through the feelings you're having. Together, we can find a pathway toward enjoying life again.

My therapeutic approach provides support and practical feedback in order to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. My focus in treatment is examining perceptions and judgements, exploring thoughts and feeling and advocating on behalf of your intentions for counseling.

The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA with 15+ years serving clients who are ready to navigate significant life changes, heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams and goals. I'm passionate about helping clients live their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks and making hard changes. You and your loved ones are capable of living a fulfilling & joyful life and I would be honored to support you in that journey.

Experienced and insightful, I help clients find their way back to themselves and their relationships by increasing curiosity, compassion, and insight through the ability to self-reflect. Employing mindfulness, emotionally-focused and body-awareness therapies along with traditional talk therapy, I share ways to recognize ineffective patterns, increase somatic and emotional intelligence, understand and develop new coping skills, and enhance empathy and positivity.

I help adults recover from the impact of childhood trauma which left unattended may create a multitude of undesirable issues or behaviors. This is a brief, yet powerful "bullseye" intervention that uncover subconscious conflicts and root causes. My role is that of a coach or guide in helping you discover your truth and formula for life that resonates best with your soul. My multi-modality approach works best for those who have not experienced their desired outcome using traditional therapies and are spiritually open. Find clarity, enlightenment, and inner peace with Sensorium Hypnosis. Private pay only. Evening hours available.