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Teasya Counseling: EMDR, EFT, PCIT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
In my work with children and family, I utilize play therapy from Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Incredible Years.
Our background shape our life decisions and we develop coping skills to get us through tough times. Therapy will help individuals work through their life challenges, improve their relationship, and have a self-fulfilling life. I have been working with children, youth, adults, parents/caregivers, and families since 2013. Together, we will explore the challenges that you are facing and working collaboratively to find hope, healing, and solution in the process.
In my work with children and family, I utilize play therapy from Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Incredible Years.
Our background shape our life decisions and we develop coping skills to get us through tough times. Therapy will help individuals work through their life challenges, improve their relationship, and have a self-fulfilling life. I have been working with children, youth, adults, parents/caregivers, and families since 2013. Together, we will explore the challenges that you are facing and working collaboratively to find hope, healing, and solution in the process.
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
Insight Mental Health Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
We work with all age groups, from pre-school-aged children (utilizing play therapy), through adolescence and adulthood, to elders.
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
We work with all age groups, from pre-school-aged children (utilizing play therapy), through adolescence and adulthood, to elders.
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
I also offer Non-Directive Play & Sand Play Therapy for children and teens.
Are you feeling helpless, lonely and tired of your struggles? Why are you getting caught in repetitive, unwanted pattern of life? Do you want to make sense of your life and gain more control? Do you need someone who can listen to you with keen observation, respect and compassion, who can empower and equip you to overcome your chronic or more acute struggles? You probably want more than just to alleviate your pain, but to understand your life and relational patterns, to explore your deep seated belief and fear, your unmet desire and longing, and to live your life well. If this resonates you, I welcome you to contact me.
I also offer Non-Directive Play & Sand Play Therapy for children and teens.
Are you feeling helpless, lonely and tired of your struggles? Why are you getting caught in repetitive, unwanted pattern of life? Do you want to make sense of your life and gain more control? Do you need someone who can listen to you with keen observation, respect and compassion, who can empower and equip you to overcome your chronic or more acute struggles? You probably want more than just to alleviate your pain, but to understand your life and relational patterns, to explore your deep seated belief and fear, your unmet desire and longing, and to live your life well. If this resonates you, I welcome you to contact me.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by issues with your mental health, your relationship, or life in general. You don't have to bear it all alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you find hope and healing so that you feel true joy again. I work with clients of all ages, religions, and cultural or ethnic backgrounds. I'm trained in couples counseling, sex therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and child or play therapy.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by issues with your mental health, your relationship, or life in general. You don't have to bear it all alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you find hope and healing so that you feel true joy again. I work with clients of all ages, religions, and cultural or ethnic backgrounds. I'm trained in couples counseling, sex therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and child or play therapy.
I work to treat you as a whole human being, understanding that your physical, social, emotional, and psychological parts are all integral pieces of who you are and play into an overall quality of life.
It takes courage, strength, and commitment to want to improve your life. Sometimes life presents us with roadblocks, we get stuck in difficult situations, and struggle to overcome hardships. Those are the most important times to reach out for support. I partner with individuals, families and couples to help improve communication and increase the positivity and depth within relationships. I will work to align with your needs to help create a true sense of personal empowerment to overcome life’s difficulties.
I work to treat you as a whole human being, understanding that your physical, social, emotional, and psychological parts are all integral pieces of who you are and play into an overall quality of life.
It takes courage, strength, and commitment to want to improve your life. Sometimes life presents us with roadblocks, we get stuck in difficult situations, and struggle to overcome hardships. Those are the most important times to reach out for support. I partner with individuals, families and couples to help improve communication and increase the positivity and depth within relationships. I will work to align with your needs to help create a true sense of personal empowerment to overcome life’s difficulties.
Puget Sound Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMHS, LMFT-S, RPT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
A few of the modalities I use are Play Therapy (CCPT), Filial Therapy (CPRT), CBT, DBT, Strengths-Based Therapy and Art Therapy.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
A few of the modalities I use are Play Therapy (CCPT), Filial Therapy (CPRT), CBT, DBT, Strengths-Based Therapy and Art Therapy.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
Tasha Trembath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.
I primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) where the focus is goal oriented and takes a hands on practical approach to problem solving. I also incorporate experiential and movement therapies whenever possible, helping children and adults learn about themselves and their capabilities through physical movement and fun activities in nature. My goal is to guide and support clients as they navigate through this journey of self-exploration and empower children and families with tools to succeed in meeting their identified goals.
I primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) where the focus is goal oriented and takes a hands on practical approach to problem solving. I also incorporate experiential and movement therapies whenever possible, helping children and adults learn about themselves and their capabilities through physical movement and fun activities in nature. My goal is to guide and support clients as they navigate through this journey of self-exploration and empower children and families with tools to succeed in meeting their identified goals.
Something does not feel right, you are having a hard time. You’re stuck, conflicted, and can't decide what to do. Or maybe a part of you thinks one way and another part feels differently. You feel disconnected and alone. Others have tried to help, but you feel like they don't really get you and want you to "just get over it". Shame and frustration set in. Maybe you have a sense that some trauma from your past is blocking you from living the life that you want. You want to get unstuck, have a clear roadmap to know what to do next and how to go about healing. You want to experience real joy and connection again.
Something does not feel right, you are having a hard time. You’re stuck, conflicted, and can't decide what to do. Or maybe a part of you thinks one way and another part feels differently. You feel disconnected and alone. Others have tried to help, but you feel like they don't really get you and want you to "just get over it". Shame and frustration set in. Maybe you have a sense that some trauma from your past is blocking you from living the life that you want. You want to get unstuck, have a clear roadmap to know what to do next and how to go about healing. You want to experience real joy and connection again.
I've worked as a child, family, and adult therapist since 1999. I'm committed to helping people better understand and manage events in their lives which they find challenging. In addition to child, family, and adult therapy, I also specialize in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, enhancing parenting skills, anger management, attachment issues, mood disorders, grief issues, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, drug/alcohol problems, self exploration, career issues, depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, and others. I am also trained to use EMDR to help people work through traumas they have been through.
I've worked as a child, family, and adult therapist since 1999. I'm committed to helping people better understand and manage events in their lives which they find challenging. In addition to child, family, and adult therapy, I also specialize in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, enhancing parenting skills, anger management, attachment issues, mood disorders, grief issues, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, drug/alcohol problems, self exploration, career issues, depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, and others. I am also trained to use EMDR to help people work through traumas they have been through.
Alisha Hires
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients, with Immediate Openings! Alisha believes that counseling provides us the opportunity to connect and see our ideal self. Sometimes we unknowingly have obstacles that prevent us from reaching our fullest potential. Some of these obstacles can include inner conflict, family conflict, depression, anger, and overall emotional distress. Counseling can provide us the opportunity to see some of the barriers that may be holding us back while obtaining a different perspective to the overall presenting problem. With the right tools and guidance, we can walk through this journey together.
Now Accepting New Clients, with Immediate Openings! Alisha believes that counseling provides us the opportunity to connect and see our ideal self. Sometimes we unknowingly have obstacles that prevent us from reaching our fullest potential. Some of these obstacles can include inner conflict, family conflict, depression, anger, and overall emotional distress. Counseling can provide us the opportunity to see some of the barriers that may be holding us back while obtaining a different perspective to the overall presenting problem. With the right tools and guidance, we can walk through this journey together.
Centered Mind Counseling - Sammamish Location
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, ARNP, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Hello, and welcome. It takes courage to call and ask for a counseling appointment. If you come to see me you can expect professional, supportive counseling to help you along life's confusing path. I create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and not-judgmental, a place where your thoughts and feelings will be honored and understood. We will explore the difficulties you are facing and your present awareness of yourself and reality. I will help you investigate old and new solutions to the problems that confront you. We will explore new skills and abilities to help you cope with the pressures of life.
Hello, and welcome. It takes courage to call and ask for a counseling appointment. If you come to see me you can expect professional, supportive counseling to help you along life's confusing path. I create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and not-judgmental, a place where your thoughts and feelings will be honored and understood. We will explore the difficulties you are facing and your present awareness of yourself and reality. I will help you investigate old and new solutions to the problems that confront you. We will explore new skills and abilities to help you cope with the pressures of life.
The goal of therapy is determined by you, and what you want to accomplish in the process of therapy. I believe you have the full potential to reach your goals and have a better understanding of your true self if you allow self-compassion and compassion for others. You are people who experience hardships in life transitions, struggle with identity issues, have relationship conflicts, seek healing from traumatic experiences, suffer from social injustice and people who seek personal growth.
The goal of therapy is determined by you, and what you want to accomplish in the process of therapy. I believe you have the full potential to reach your goals and have a better understanding of your true self if you allow self-compassion and compassion for others. You are people who experience hardships in life transitions, struggle with identity issues, have relationship conflicts, seek healing from traumatic experiences, suffer from social injustice and people who seek personal growth.
I want to support people to be their best self and identify what really works for their life. I am passionate about neurodiversity (especially ADHD and autism) and gender nonconformity in preteens, teens, and adults. I help people with identifying the constraints on society that may be impacting them and work together to find the best path forward to their most meaningful life. I love working with families as well on creating a harmonious and supportive household where everyone feels valued and seen.
I want to support people to be their best self and identify what really works for their life. I am passionate about neurodiversity (especially ADHD and autism) and gender nonconformity in preteens, teens, and adults. I help people with identifying the constraints on society that may be impacting them and work together to find the best path forward to their most meaningful life. I love working with families as well on creating a harmonious and supportive household where everyone feels valued and seen.
Lake Sammamish Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Emotions, challenging thoughts, and difficult behaviors impact all areas of life: love, parenting, communication, friendship, school, and work. Approaching these areas of our life with courage and emotional agility can enhance our experiences and pave the way towards fulfilling relationships, more loving connections, and the strength to advocate for ourselves. Together. With courage.
Emotions, challenging thoughts, and difficult behaviors impact all areas of life: love, parenting, communication, friendship, school, and work. Approaching these areas of our life with courage and emotional agility can enhance our experiences and pave the way towards fulfilling relationships, more loving connections, and the strength to advocate for ourselves. Together. With courage.
Finding a space where you can be fully accepted and known while being encouraged to meet your full potential is rare. This is the space I strive to provide in my office. My name is Laura Matheson and my passion is partnering with adults, adolescents, children, and families to facilitate them in developing better relationships, overcoming anxiety and trauma, and growing in their areas of strength. Through individual, parenting sessions, evidence based treatments, select toys, games, arts, and crafts I will help guide you or your family to develop effective ways to express emotions and thoughts.
Finding a space where you can be fully accepted and known while being encouraged to meet your full potential is rare. This is the space I strive to provide in my office. My name is Laura Matheson and my passion is partnering with adults, adolescents, children, and families to facilitate them in developing better relationships, overcoming anxiety and trauma, and growing in their areas of strength. Through individual, parenting sessions, evidence based treatments, select toys, games, arts, and crafts I will help guide you or your family to develop effective ways to express emotions and thoughts.
Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.