Therapists in Anacortes, WA

Accepting new clients! My practice as a social worker and therapist is grounded in the belief that the most effective treatment, and transformative healing, takes place within relationships- in the therapy room, and in our communities. Nurturing a therapeutic alliance rooted in connection, safety, and radical acceptance is central to my approach. As a saathi (companion, ally) on your healing journey, I am here to offer care and support as you process and integrate your experiences, navigate current challenges, and develop your innate strengths along with new skills.

I strive to help my clients build confidence to handle life challenges, self & social pressure, so that they can voice their concerns and continue to seek the support they need to overcome any obstacle long after they are done with counseling. Counseling is setup to help provide you with tools/ skills specific to your innate skills and strengths. We work collaboratively to identify environmental factors and your support system.

Hi there, I'm here to help you bloom into your best self. I'm a person centered therapist who works with Adolescents and Adults. For Adults, I provide you with a safe place to reconnect with your inner child. I can help you nurture your inner world, heal your past, and learn how to develop a loving relationship with yourself. Using CBT, DBT, IFS, and Mindfulness, we go to your past to understand your present and change your future. For Teens, I use CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness to help teens learn how to manage anxiety, and increase their self-confidence.

I am trained in talk therapy, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, expressive art and TF-CBT to provide support to my clients. My people are children 3+, tweens, teens, adult individuals, and couples. I provide support to people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and focus more on an individual than their diagnosis. I believe every human being deserves compassion, love and respect. I will hold your hand and join you on your journey of self compassion and peace. My motto is 'embrace your elements, attain your peace'.

No matter the stage of life, there are always challenges to tackle. Some challenges are visible, such as the loss of a loved one, parenting, or relocating to a new city. Other challenges are not so visible –like worrying too much, struggling to feel connected to others, or just lacking the motivation to get through the day. Figuring out who we are or what makes life meaningful requires exploration, and this can be difficult to navigate alone. Moreover, exploration requires a safe and accepting environment, free from bias and judgment.

I am a clinical counselor with a profound dedication to guiding clients on their unique paths of healing and self-discovery. Specializing in trauma recovery, emotional well-being, and authentic self-leadership, my approach is deeply rooted in compassion and professional clinical expertise. I provide a nurturing and safe environment where individuals can freely explore and overcome their personal challenges. My commitment extends beyond mere coping strategies, aiming to empower each client with resilience, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of their own journey.

Execs, managers, busy professionals struggling with Stress. Anxiety, Burnout, unhappy with your life and or feeling stuck in your relationships or career. High demands taking their toll? You’re used to being at the top of your game in your career, but confronted by these challenges you never anticipated. If you are a professional of color, international or recent immigrant you face additional challenges of bias, prejudice and microaggressions in the workplace. Reclaim your happiness, energy and empowerment? Be your best self in your personal & professional life.

The power of personal narratives and story-telling dates back to our origins as human beings. We feel seen and heard when our stories are held with compassion and dignity. How would it feel to be witnessed without being pathologized? Healing is a collaborative process and I want to be a witness to your story, to your history and to your healing. Our inner-world matters as much as the universe outside of us. My aim is to explore these worlds with you and connect the different threads of your stories so you can witness yourself as whole.

Sometimes we encounter hardships that seem too overwhelming or painful to manage. These struggles may occur in marriage, family relationships, parenting, at work, or coping with every-day life. They can be destabilizing, leaving us feeling hopeless and helpless. I believe these uncomfortable emotions can often be a window of opportunity to look deeper into what has happened, our role in it, and our reaction to it. Within these moments, we can unravel our own inner wisdom to help us heal and grow.

I aim to empower others like me who have constantly heard “it is not okay to go to therapy and share your personal life with anyone,” to help shift this tabooed narrative into a more positive one. It is OKAY to share your personal life with someone who can help build that trusting relationship with you, and it is also okay to express your feelings and emotions without feeling the pressures of shame and guilt. I use the space we create together to encourage deconstructing harmful internalized messages, processing experiences of attachment and trauma, and managing relational and personal challenges.