Therapists in Kirkland, WA

Has life left you disappointed? My desire is to empower you to live the present and content life you dream of. I employ a warm, empathetic, & holistic approach with my clients. My counseling methods include Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to equip you to live a life that aligns with your values & compassionately work with what is outside of your control. I want to help you feel equipped to bravely face life's inevitable disappointments. My general practice areas include working with women, students, and couples. I specialize in relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, and sexual abuse.

Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with adults in any stage of relationship. I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.

My approach to awakening is really quite simple: We engage in honest and direct dialogue about relationships, work, and your-self. During sessions you recognize core beliefs, thoughts, and feelings that create unsatisfying and difficult situations. In time you overcome anxiety, depression, and addictions that hinder a meaningful life. Additionally, you let go of long held resentments and regrets about your self, others, and the world. You become emotionally and mentally stable and discover practical solutions to everyday problems. With greater awareness, your energy is used for creativity. You are guided into a bright future!

Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.

If you are viewing this page, you have already stepped out on the courageous journey of discovery and healing. I am here to journey with you and offer a place where you can be deeply seen, known, and accepted as you grow and discover your authentic voice. I can help you understand what has happened in your story and how to transform some of your stuck or painful places into new ways of being that create freedom and joy. We will explore both your brokenness and your strengths, freeing you to find, love and be your best self.

Now accepting new clients! Are you struggling with mental illness, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions? Let’s work together to help you develop coping skills and navigate these issues. My therapeutic approach uses culturally-sensitive and evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-Centered Therapy to help you access your inner strengths and define the future you want to have. I am also trained in the Gottman method and can help you develop constructive communication, create shared goals, and foster an environment of love and appreciation in your relationships.

I am a licensed therapist in practice since 1995, offering psychotherapy and consultation services to adults and older adults experiencing distress in their struggle with life challenges. I serve individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, painful losses, relationship challenges, medical problems, caregiver stress and grieving the end of life. Together we strategize to help you to better manage immediate concerns, while exploring enduring patterns that may limit your capacity to enjoy satisfying relationships and a meaningful engagement in life.

You’ll find that my sessions are genuine, open, exploratory, and meaningful. I value collaboration, meaning we will work together to process what’s happening for you and work together to make things better. I will provide an empathetic ear, ask questions, and provide reflection so that I can really understand your goals, life experiences, beliefs, and your values. My goal is to support you in creating a healthy relationship with yourself and healthy, secure dynamic relationships with others. My hope is that the work we do will aid you in translating your newly developed strategies in a positively adaptive way in your life.

Have you experienced being in a space where there isn’t anyone who looks or feels like you? You felt different and unwelcomed somehow... Did you experience difference in a way that made small paper cuts in your heart? Using a trauma-informed integrative approach to self-discovery and healing, I invite you on a journey to explore how your lived experiences shaped your perception of yourself and the world around you, your pattern of communication, and the relationship that you have with yourself and others. Key questions driving our work together: (1) Who are you? (2) How did you get here? (3) Where would you like to go from here?

Life leaves us feeling stuck, anxious, confused and alone. Instead of living, you are just surviving, life does not have to be survived, it can be lived with freedom. You learned how to be in this world through relationship, and it is through a safe relationship that new ways of relating are created. I am committed to creating a safe place to work with individuals to regain a sense of fullness and purpose for their lives

Being vulnerable and feeling hopeless in a grief journey can be a vulnerable experience. I have witnessed many individuals’ emotional, relational, and spiritual struggles and their personal process of healing. With a compassionate stance, I will help you perceive yourself courageous for being vulnerable, both in restoring broken relationships and walking in the journey to find fulfillment in life. I have helped individuals, couples, and families work through emotional struggles such as grief and trauma, parenting related challenges as well as relational and communication issues in marriages and families.

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients. Life can hit hard sometimes and leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, hurt and angry. Whether you have hit an obstacle, experienced a loss, you are feeling stuck, numb, you are struggling, feeling anxious, or dealing with trauma, I am here to help walk through it with you. We need a little extra help and support sometimes to equip us with the tools to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. I am glad you’ve made it here it’s a big first step and I’d love to get the opportunity to chat more with you. If you or someone you love needs a little extra support and help, give me a call.

Good for you for taking the first step to a better life, a better relationship, and a better you! Are you are wanting to feel happy and satisfied in your relationships? Do you want to have a more positive outlook on life? Do you want to feel at peace in mind and body? Are you looking to have more energy, motivation, and happiness in your life? Perhaps you really want to enjoy your kids more. We, at OptimalLife Wellness Center, are ready to help you get where you want to be in life.

If you are seeking a therapist, you might be feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from difficulties in your interpersonal relationship. Your issues may be situational or be related to a history or pattern in your life. In therapy, I will explore different facets of these issues. I will assist you in understanding the various dynamics underlying your situation, problem solve and teach coping strategies.

So many people struggle to find happiness and balance in their lives and relationships. I can help you identify and remove the blocks to your happiness, whether they be inside of you (your thoughts, expectations and anxieties) or outside (toxic relationships, cultural barriers, etc.). I can also help you address and face the fears which hold you back, identify relationship patterns which keep you from getting what you want in love, and help you think outside the box to create novel solutions to your struggles.

With 40 years of experience as a sex therapist, I help couples and individuals with a variety of sexual problems and relationship issues. Clients describe me as warm and caring, and I take pride in my results-oriented and sex-positive approach to helping people deal with this most intimate area of our lives. I will give you accurate information, share practical techniques, and explore the relationship dynamics or psychological factors that may be keeping you from enjoying a healthy, pleasurable sex life. My goal is to help you resolve your sexual problems and reclaim more of the joy and fun of sex.

My focus as a psychotherapist is to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which we can work together to discover the underlying issues which affect your quality of life.

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, academic challenges, parenting, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. I love helping people better understand themselves, get unstuck from whatever is holding them back, and create plans for their future that align with their interests, passions, and values. I am passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents as they strive to be their best selves. I use an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples work through relationship problems and create emotional closeness.

"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Brené Brown I agree. You've already taken a courageous step. I hope to begin a counselor/client relationship that I believe will be a helpful, rewarding, and healing process. Choosing a mental health counselor must be an attentive and conscientious course of action. I offer both individual and group therapy to help increase your self esteem and shame resiliency, combat perfectionism, and to foster your journey towards authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing your story.