Teletherapy for Ballard - Seattle, WA

You want therapy that doesn't feel like therapy. And rather than worksheets, breathing exercises, and affirmations you want actionable steps, guidance, and direction. Let's face it, anything you ever wanted to know about coping skills, mindfulness, attachment styles, and many other therapy buzzwords is readily available on the internet and social media. Someone to guide you through how to actually apply these concepts to your life in a way that makes sense for you-not so much. And finding a therapist that does more than repeat back what you say in a calming tone and tell you how "resilient" you are is even harder.

People often come to me after spending years with other therapists, feeling like they haven't made any progress with issues of trauma from childhood or past relationships or things they've witnessed on-the-job if they're a first responder, medical provider, journalist, etc. However, "trauma" can result from emotional abuse, too, not just physical and sexual abuse. It can stem from any authority figure, as well, not just your parents. Many of my clients learn for the first time that they have PTSD or a similar trauma-related disorder. They tell me that they thought only military service members got PTSD. But when we go over symptoms

You are a helper, giver, or fixer who is ready to do the deep work to transform your patterns of perfectionism, overfunctioning, people-pleasing, burnout, depression, and anxiety. You and others around you have put an incredible amount of pressure and expectations on your shoulders. You want to feel more comfortable in your own skin. You want to be honest with yourself and others about who you are, your limitations, and your boundaries. You are ready to care for yourself as one of the many people you care for. You desire to experience life in a more vibrant way, take risks freely, and feel more in charge of your life.

I seek to create a warm, down-to-earth, and accepting experience for you to explore the hard-ass things in life. Many of us, myself included, were rarely taught how to connect with and understand our emotions, and so when we experience difficult feelings like shame, fear, grief, and pain, and we don’t know how to engage them in a helpful way. But that can change. We will work together to promote positive change and restore direction, meaning, and resilience during these difficult times. We will be teammates in our work together.

Being able to engage in relationships and experience love without the past trauma effecting you. Enjoying time with your family and friends, not constantly worried about work. Actually, allowing yourself to take that beach vacation and not feeling guilty about it. No longer being defined by your past, and instead sharing it with others to pay it forward and help them. This is the life that's waiting for you, the life that's possible for you. If it was possible for me to achieve, then it's possible for you to and I'm going to show you how!

If you are someone who struggles with loneliness, people-pleasing behaviors, and avoiding conflict, I can help. You may long for love, belonging, safety, and truly mattering to the people around you, and yet you find yourself held back by anxiety, shame, guilt, and fear of failure. You might be afraid of relying on and getting "too close" to others. I love working with clients who are ready to work on their relationships with partners, family, and themselves. I can help you learn to trust, nurture, and understand yourself so that you can establish meaningful and authentic relationships with others.

At one time or another, we all find ourselves stuck. We end up burdened by depression, loss, or anxiety. Our relationships become mired in conflict and disconnection. We feel the life we want is out of reach. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get unstuck and step into the life you want. I provide therapy to individuals and couples that is engaging, caring, practical, and applicable to your life and goals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and life transition issues. I also have training and experience supporting clients with issues related to spirituality or purpose.

Are you struggling with navigating feelings of anxiety, depression, suicidality, substance abuse, attachment trauma, or self-harm? I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to heal from difficult or traumatic past experiences as well as supporting clients navigating life’s unpredictable challenges. I enjoy working with helping clients navigate emotional regulation, and becoming more self-aware and empowered.

You’re looking for relief and real change. It may appear like you have it all together, but on the inside you feel doubtful, burdened, unfulfilled, and stressed. Maybe you’re caught between different cultures, struggling with your identity and finding your place in the world. You might be carrying the trauma of your past or family history and seeing the impacts at work, home, and in your body and relationships. Maybe you're deeply worried about the state of the world and don't know how to move forward meaningfully. Even in your free time, you may find it difficult to truly relax and rest, your sense of pleasure and purpose depleted.

Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. If you're in a cycle of depression, stress, or anxiety, it's time to prioritize and care for yourself. When suffering goes unchecked it has a way of affecting your personality, your performance, and your relationships. You lose perspective, patience, and the ability to cope effectively. In time, negative thinking becomes a way of life.

My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.

Updated April 2024. Practice currently full. Hello! I'm Niamh (pronounced Neve). I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and pregnancy and postpartum (perinatal) mental health. I often work with clients who are dealing with high stress environments, burn-out, relationship issues, self-esteem, and adjustment issues. I believe that healing begins in a safe space. A place you can feel comfortable to grow, to explore, to reflect, and change. In your sessions with me, you should expect a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental person to accompany you on your therapy journey.

Are you a woman or teen girl experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency, or who has experienced one or multiple traumas? Do you need to heal past wounds and resentments? Would you love to gain self-compassion and experience hope again? If you feel like something is keeping you from moving forward, I’m the kind of therapist who can help you manage current symptoms, find the root cause of your issues, work toward healing, and build a life you love! I provide online therapy for female-identifying and nonbinary adults and teens living in Oregon and Washington state and am trained in EMDR.

I have immediate telehealth openings for new clients. Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can’t stop worrying? Having a hard time sleeping (insomnia)? Feel like anxiety is controlling you? Or perhaps you are struggling with panic attacks, having irrational fears (phobia), or worrying too much about your health. Helping you recover from OCD, anxiety, and insomnia so you can more effectively pursue your goals and values in life is my passion! I provide evidence-based therapy, choosing techniques that research shows are effective for OCD, anxiety, and sleep issues. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.

I enjoy working with people who are genuinely interested in developing insight and fostering change—whether they are families, couples, or individuals. As a systems therapist, I balance the belief that we have all been shaped by the lives we have lived with the knowledge that everyone is capable of growth and change. I view each client in the context of their family, their environment, and their community because I know that each of these components impacts their experience.

You’re an over-giver, over-achiever, and over-thinker. This pattern leaves you exhausted and lonely. You may doubt yourself or constantly worry about the future. You fear disappointing others, and you feel deeply disappointed in yourself. You desire the confidence to trust your intuition and decisions and to wake up each morning with a sense of purpose and value. You desire to make a significant impact on others and to have deep, enriching relationships.

Hi, I’m Dave. I’m passionate about helping people develop skills to feel empowered, understand themselves, & be resilient in navigating life’s challenges. I’m a good therapist for adults & older teens struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, chronic pain, a lack of direction in life or similar types of personal challenges . My overall goal is to help you achieve new ways of responding to the demands of life & to help you explore your thoughts, feelings & behaviors to develop effective strategies for growth. At the same time being sensitive & compassionate to the way your physical functioning may interact with your well-being.

Counseling for the neurodiverse who are ready to take control of their day-to-day and start living a more fulfilled and joyful life. I get it, your brain works so fast it’s impossible to get your thoughts organized. All the distractions and the inability to communicate clearly makes every day feel like an overwhelming rollercoaster ride of chaos. The nagging feeling of always letting everyone down, including yourself, has real consequences. Let’s rewrite your perception of your story to take back your power.

Reading through therapists’ bios to assess compatibility can be quite an overwhelming process. You might not even know what you’re looking for. What you probably do know is that something feels off in life and you’re looking for some help. As a therapist, I am, first and foremost, a human with my own personality in the therapy room. I can say that I take humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches, using cognitive theoretical orientations when I think it’s helpful- but I think it can be hard to understand what that means or what it would look like.