The alliance we build as client and therapist is a necessary and very important part of the therapeutic process. I carefully assess each individuals or couples strengths, history of relationships, sense of self, developmental status, learning styles, symptoms and readiness to change. I believe that what you find helpful to talk about in each session is most important. You and I will develop a treatment plan based upon these factors, your experience, my professional experience, research findings and what you would like to accomplish in therapy. I have a general practice and also have areas of specialty.

I work with guys in hi-tech, mostly software engineers and managers, who struggle with some sort of anxiety &/or depression, often brought on by things like workplace stress, relationship problems, or big life transitions (like having a baby). My typical client leads an engaged life of achievement and focus, and he usually feels on top of things. But then life has come along and hit him with something his well-developed intellect can't quite handle. The result is that he feels stalled and filled with self-doubt - something he is unaccustomed to and deeply uncomfortable with.

We are excited to announce that we have added Hailey Christensen, Clinical Intern, to our Integrative Wellness practice. As of 3/1/20, she is offering individual therapy at reduced rates (sliding scale) to better meet the needs of our clients and to support our growing practice. We are also now offering Neurofeedback services in addition to psychotherapy, counseling and wellness coaching. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us and the benefits of psychotherapy, counseling, wellness coaching, and Neurofeedback.

My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion. I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.

My mission is to help people & families understand their emotions so that they are less likely to be reactive & more likely to be responsive in life. During my earlier career as a research psychologist at the University of Washington I focused on working with youth & adults facing issues of homelessness & substance use problems. As a result I also studied & work with treatments for suicidality, personality issues, & a wide array of stress related disorders.

I believe that personal growth is a lifelong endeavor. People can grow and change if they are willing to invest the time, given the tools, and if they are provided with support. As your therapist, I will help you achieve self-awareness, satisfaction, and happiness. I want you to become the best version of yourself and for you to be in satisfying relationships. I possess experience working with individuals of all orientations and genders and with couples on various issues ranging from the simple to the complex.

Stress changes us physically. Exposure to stressful situations instantly triggers measurable physiological changes in body. Stress changes our brain and body chemistry, affecting how we think, feel, and see the world! Stress cannot always be avoided, but it can be controlled. I specialize in helping people use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to handle stress by recognizing the mental traps we all experience daily. Let's do some thinking about your thinking.

Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.

Are you looking to have a meaningful, more fulfilling relationship with your partner or spouse? Maybe your relationship is more complicated, more than two, and you want to talk to someone who understands the complex dynamic you live in. Are you feeling stuck, or looking for someone to help as you move into the next stage of your journey? Maybe you are just looking for a queer affirming counselor. Drawing on the experience and encouragement of someone familiar with your concerns, interested in your values and engaged in your success is not a weakness, it is a healthy human need.

In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual.

I provide psychotherapy and psychological assessments, with expertise in working with children and adolescents. My specialties are in helping (1) families with children and adolescents with disruptive behaviors or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), (2) individuals of all ages with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and (3) individuals with bipolar spectrum disorders, including bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD).

Expect more. If you are experiencing the impacts of trauma, gambling, or alcohol/drug addiction, there is path out of the darkness. While each client and situation is unique, it is possible to heal rapidly and permanently. Think months not years. Using state-of-the-art counseling techniques, I will work with you to heal even deep-seated patterns that you thought would be yours to bear forever. I use EMDR, the EMDR-based Flash Technique (2017), and Robert Miller's Feeling State Addiction Protocol (2012) and Image Transformation Therapy (2018). A gambling counselor supervisor, I am also Chair of the WSGCC Committee.

My ideal client will have made the decision to commit to a therapeutic intervention and will be willing to share the sometimes challenging work of renewal. I currently work with a number of individuals who experience challenges with depression, anxiety, social skills, attention issues, screen time and other dependency problems. The goal is to integrate a clients values and goals with our ever evolving world

I am a licensed psychologist working with individuals and couples [college-aged to senior adults]. As a result of my experiences and specialized training, I have learned to respect each person's innate ability to thrive and live fully. I describe my role as an experienced guide and companion for clients who want to change the patterns of their lives by re-connecting with their unique strengths. Psychotherapy is a process and I will encourage you to actively participate. Working together, I am confident you will make changes that will benefit you, your loved ones, and those around you.

Do you feel unbalanced and overwhelmed? Feeling trapped by your own life? Sometimes people and life expect more and more out of us, leaving nothing for us but a full schedule and an empty life. You may also fear expressing our emotions because you're not sure what will happen if you do. Whether it’s problems with work, home life, a relationship, chronic illness or a specific event like a major transition, accident, or sudden death, I can help by providing a safe place for you to open up and feel heard.

Are your relationships not as fulfilling as you'd like? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or less hopeful? I provide individual, couple, and family therapy and can help you with these issues and more. As we work together, I help create a context where hope can prevail, where intention has more power than reaction, where options for overcoming challenges and achieving goals are discovered, and where new connections are created.

I offer the following: Individual therapy for adults Individual therapy for adolescents Consultation for organizations that serve youth in foster care or residential treatment. My counseling expertise includes: LGBTQ couples and families Individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety, Complex PTSD, Early relational trauma, Developmental Trauma

Hello and welcome. I offer authentic, collaborative, compassionate and strengths based counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Common challenges I work with include identifying and reducing unhelpful patterns, difficulty with stuckness and making positive changes happen, ongoing sadness, loss (e.g. job, partner), loneliness, excessive worry or simply trying to cope in an increasingly fast paced, anxiety producing and complex world. I am particularly well-known in the community for helping teenagers experiencing crisis and young adults build and navigate independent living skills.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Bellevue, Washington. I have experience in providing therapy for a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, and adults, including those associated with adoption, depression, anxiety and trauma. My services might be particularly suited to those individuals with long-standing mental health concerns.