Therapists in Mukilteo, WA

I work with children, individuals, couples, and families. I believe that our experiences as individuals are greatly affected by our experiences with the systems that surround us; and navigating our place within those systems can prove difficult when done alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that allows us to heal and strengthen relationship that we have with ourselves and our surrounding systems to create a sense of harmony and construct a life for ourselves that reflects the way that we truly want to live.

Life often feels messy and leaves people forgetting our own worth, brilliance, and capability. Clients may be so overwhelmed by everything going on in their lives by the time they come to therapy that emotions become challenging to cope with, let alone understand. I take a collaborative strengths-based approach by empowering clients to examine and challenge the stories that they have come to believe about themselves. I seek to provide a safe space for you to understand your own life story and the contextual factors that impact that story and to grow more into your own authentic Self.

I work with a wide range of clients across the life span with a specialty in trauma, generational trauma, generational healing, and identity. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach in therapy. I have experience doing evaluations and therapy with neurodivergent individuals. I can support you with individual growth and wellness, self-discovery, trauma processing, and healing. I use a holistic approach in my work and believe that healing requires integrating mind, body, and spirit.

Dream Life Out Loud, PLLC, is a Black woman owned/led virtual mental health practice offering collaborative care across family systems - ranging from individuals, couples, youth, and families. We specialize in trauma-informed, evidenced-based, integrative approaches for healing, wellness, and fulfillment while serving a diverse range of clients from varying socioeconomic, racial, and other demographic backgrounds. The center of our work is advancement of holistic wellness; tapping into ancestral insights of power, spiritual attunement, and mental health approaches rooted in evidence-based research.

You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, racialized trauma or generational trauma that make it harder to function. For too long, the idea of mental wellness was viewed as a luxury only allotted to the few. Someone was considered “strong” if they endured a traumatic or life-changing event, regardless of functionality. We are now beginning to understand that those events can change the way we relate to everything. You may continue to engage in your day to day expectations like taking care of children, going to work, going to school, but you may not be sleeping well, may no longer enjoy things that brought you peace or happiness.

The last few years has brought on a large amount of change. Change that may have caused you to feel isolated, anxious or even scared. The loss of control has left many of us yearning to hug friends and/or family for comfort. My hope is to establish a safe, judgment free environment for you to explore the grief and anxiety you may feel. It is in these contexts that we can begin to discover new levels of honesty, awareness, and hopefully self-compassion and a greater sense of alignment with our new realities. I take the role of active listener, reflecting back to you patterns or themes that I notice in the stories or experiences you

Waitlist available - last updated 4/12/2024. The events happening in the world are getting more and more difficult to process, let alone the individual experiences that may be going on in your life. Engaging in therapy is a wonderful decision that can help you navigate and heal from the many things that life throws your way. This can bring up challenges and even opportunities, but having a trustful ear is something I hope to be for you. The relationship building stage of therapy is important to me, as I aspire to tailor my therapeutic approach to your needs and find what best fits your personality, history, culture, and lifestyle.

I offer support to those dealing with end of life issues, including those who are terminally ill themselves and those who are caring for them. Caregiver burnout can be brutal and I would love to support you through this time. I am also highly social justice-focused and am feminist, anti-racist, pro-LGBTQ+, pro all gender identities, body neutral, and non-religious. As a woman of color, it has been healing for me to see a practitioner who experiences oppression and I would love to be that safe space for you as well. I am casual, laid-back, empathetic, neuro-divergent and candid. I want you to guide how I can support you.

Hello! My name is Melia and I specialize in working with people who are in their late teens and early adult years. As a transracial adoptee myself, I am passionate about working with adoptees struggling with identity related issues, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Often, navigating life changes can leave us feeling confused about ourselves and our relationships. I want to help support you through these changes with compassion and cultural sensitivity. I am grounded in a social justice framework rooted in racial equity and empowerment in order to help create a safe space where we can better explore your goals and needs.

When life throws you curve balls, it can be hard to realize when you need support; especially when you've learned to cope by pushing through. You may not even recognize the signs, but deep down you feel yourself loosing your grounding. You may even fear the vulnerability in asking for help. Well, vulnerability is power and your bravery and courage are the first steps to getting what you need to walk down a new path. My goal is to walk beside you - through whatever mess is in the way, empowering you to envision where you'd like to be and guiding you through the journey of healing and growth.

Hi, my name is Elli and I am here to help you on your counseling journey. Sometimes our brains can feel overcrowded by thoughts and emotions and we need an outside eye to help in making sense of the chaos. Everyone deserves a space where they can be wholly themselves and process life's stressors, this is the space I strive to provide within session. I have a passion for working with both teens and adults in navigating life's transitions and anxieties.

Accepting new clients as of 5/6/2024. Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and/or alone? Are you ready for change? Life can be challenging and unpredictable at times, but you are not alone. It is my passion to walk alongside clients with warmth, compassion and empathy as they navigate their journey. I primarily work with adolescents (16+), adults and adoptees, seeking support for depression, stress & anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, trauma and more. While I welcome people of all different cultural/ethnic backgrounds, I bring a unique perspective to working with clients' from the Asian American community.

My calling is to help women and teenage girls (15+) who are facing challenges with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and trauma, leading towards more fulfilling lives. Do you find yourself constantly worried and seeking validation from others to feel okay about yourself? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about what steps to take next. If this resonates with you, and you're ready to address this concern, I'm here to support you. In our session, we'll work together to help you feel more calm, confident, and experience greater self love.

Emotions can be both wonderful and scary. Feeling alone in a crowd, or feeling crowded when alone, can happen to anyone. We may ask ourselves: "What am I afraid of?", "Why am I angry?", "Why did I just do that?", or "Why is this happening?" We may also tell ourselves, "I don't deserve this.", "I always mess things up.", or "No one can help me." If you can relate to these types of questions or statements, I may be able to help.

I have a passion for the transformative capabilities of the therapeutic relationship. I specialize in utilizing mindfulness techniques to help my clients connect to their own innate ability to heal and grow. I have experience with and enjoy working with diverse clients from many different backgrounds facing all kinds of challenges and believe in the client’s role as the expert in their life and experiences. Consideration of intersecting identities and social justice are paramount in my treatment planning and I welcome the opportunity to support clients who have challenges around these issues.