Narrative Therapists in Highland Park, Seattle, WA

Sometimes, we have a problem that needs an outside perspective that allows ourselves to resolve it and move forward. Sometimes, we just need confirmation that what we are thinking is real and justified. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidality, or changes in life you are dealing with (like empty nesting, retirement, moving from home, elderly care) are all things we need help to transition into. I can help you navigate them collaboratively, and with your narrative in place.

As a Black Woman raised in the South, now residing in the Pacific Northwest, I know too well the impact that some life transitions can have on identity. They leave you desperately clinging to who you’ve always been while trying to dodge who you’re now forced to become. Somewhere in the midst of the transition, you started realizing that who you’ve “always been”, was never your true identity. Now you’re grappling with confusion, a loss of direction, and the seemingly unanswerable question “who am I”? Truth is, your identity is rooted in narratives you didn’t write and they may no longer support who you are becoming.

I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for. I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.

Have your old ways of coping become less than helpful? Have you noticed that diet culture appears to be calling the shots in your life? Then you're in the right place. Life can get overwhelmingly heavy at times. Let's explore the inner workings of your mind in a safe place, with a safe person. It would be my pleasure to help you view uncomfortable emotions with curiosity and collaborate with you on how to best process your experience. By cultivating an open and honest therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help you overcome the barriers holding you back from living in line with your authentic values.

I graduated from a M.S. mental health counseling program at Eastern Washington University in 1995, got certified and ran a private practice in Seattle from 1995 through 2003. I worked in an outpatient community clinic, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, at retreat centers, and at a college counseling center until starting work on a PhD in Religious Studies and Psychology. I worked, studied, and lived in Europe, East Asia, and Africa before teaching 10 years at San Jose State University, so I am comfortable and confident working with very different sorts of people and I want everyone and anyone to feel welcome and at ease in my care.

As the partner affected by the addictive behavior of a loved one, you often find yourself asking what you can do to help them? You have tried many approaches, but none have been long-lasting. Your loved one's addictive behavior is unpredictable, and you are fearful it might get worse. You love your partner, but not their addictive behavior. Reaching out for help can be scary, as you want to be sure that you find a counselor that you can connect with and one that understands addictive behavior.

I can help you come back to your core; to your true and divine self. The truth and the future are that connection with and expression of the imagination, consciousness, and authentic energy with which one is born are key to living in a positive and effective way, as well as with a state of wholeness, health, wealth, joy, and enlightenment.

I work with individuals facing challenges with trauma, self-esteem, relationships, and long term, social, and transition-based anxiety. Additionally, I specialize in ADHD, OCD and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. I provide a supportive environment for clients to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction.

I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS! My goal as a therapist is to help you uncover your true potential & lead a life that is worth celebrating. I work to provide a safe and nurturing enviornment where you can receive support, guidance & feedback as I help guide you towards positive change. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand & resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches & techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling &meaningful life.

Are you struggling to put down the burdens of your clients/patients, loved ones, the state of the world, career demands and just let yourself relax and recharge? Maybe you had too much responsibility in childhood and are having a hard time allowing yourself to prioritize doing enjoyable things. Or, you are in a transition and struggling to figure out what brings deeper meaning and joy to your life. I can help. I support adults who were parentified children, adults in transition (midlife, empty nesters, career change, retirement) busy parents, burned out therapists, nurses or other healthcare providers. Coaching and tools provided.

Maybe you have seen providers for eating in the past, maybe this is the first time you’re talking to someone about it. Maybe you tried to get things under control on your own - the diets, the meal plans, the apps, the self-help books. No two bodies are alike, and the same goes for our relationships to food and body. It’s helpful to have someone treat you for your unique presentation of concerns - not a cookie cutter treatment - so you can find the kind of peace that makes sense for your life.

I strongly believe that reflecting on life's past and present relationships provides insight to help us explore current and future relationships, experiences, and self. I specialize in working with fellow Christians as they navigate relationship challenges, leadership pressures, anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse, grief, and life transitions.

At times we all find ourselves in periods of growth that can be challenging and confusing. Growth and change can be difficult but if troubling obstacles are removed, one can move towards a healthier, creative, vibrant life with a new sense of meaning and purpose. I tend to look at symptoms individuals are struggling with as guides showing the changes one needs to make in order to develop into their authentic, creative self. The work I do with client’s is often symbolic and includes dream work, creative expression, deep conversation, lessons from nature, and a deep relational connection that can foster authentic experience.

I am an artist/poet turned therapist. My method is to slowly build a therapeutic relationship, uncover strengths, and move toward client-identified treatment goals. I support clients to externalize problematic narratives or inner states they are stuck in through creative mediums. Once clients are resourced and can see, and then interact with their patterns and parts they make changes. Together we discover and incorporate parts of the self that had to go underground due to trauma or oppression. Clients emerge from their work, whole and empowered.

Accepting new clients! Availability listed below. My specialties include Complex Trauma (childhood, sexual, religious, betrayal, etc.), Faith Deconstruction, Relationship Issues, Addiction, Shame, Adult Children of Narcissistic or Borderline Parents, Sex & Intimacy. I specialize in modalities in IFS, inner child work, somatic work, EMDR, and solution focused. Availability : Monday - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm / Tuesday - 11am, 2:30pm, 3pm, 4pm / Wednesday - 1pm, 2pm / Thursday - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

It feels like you and your partner are speaking different languages. You say something, and they misunderstand. They reply, and you misinterpret that. There's a language barrier, and something is getting lost in translation. You feel unheard, alone, and unsure of what to do. You want so badly to explain to your partner how you feel and have them truly understand where you’re coming from. This cycle of misinterpretation has become so predictable that you’ve stopped talking about anything real in your relationship. You avoid each other and behave more like roommates than partners. You’d like to get back to feeling seen and connected.

You are so courageous for taking this step to explore the depths of yourself, and I feel deeply honored to be a part of your personal healing journey. You may be seeking therapeutic support to rediscover hope or deepen your understanding of how your varying identities, lived experiences, past pain points, and family system all impact daily functioning. Perhaps you are seeking guidance to strengthen your ability to foster joy while balancing life's hardships. Whatever the reason may be for taking this intentional step, I hope to support you toward reaching your unique goals.

Hello! I love to help teens ages 16+ & adults with their challenges: AuDHD, anxiety, coming out/dealing with family as LGBTQIA2S+ folx, communication with partners/family/friends, confidence, college/career counseling, & "finding yourself"/big life transitions & all the super fun existential crises we all go through from time to time. We can explore how you see the world/your place in it & how you want to make your life different. Let's chat about your experiences, improve your communication & connection with others, discover yourself, & how to utilize your unique personality, skills, & talents for awesome things!

I am passionate about working with couples. Working from an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, I help couples heal from relationship injuries and build a stronger and deeper connection. This work is deeply satisfying to me and I feel honored to be part of a couple’s healing process. I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner (SEP) with an interest in treating individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to create a safe and healing environment where my clients can physically experience and process difficult emotions.