Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Washington

Whether you are dealing with stressors related to past trauma or current life challenges, you don't have to work through the emotional struggles alone. As we face complex challenges unique to the multiple roles that we hold in your life, it's easy to get lost in everyday responsibilities, ignoring the potential warning signs of depression and anxiety. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, restless, racing thoughts, exhausted, stressed, living in survival mode; give yourself permission to heal! How you think+how you feel+how you act, creates your life. Take a mindful approach to an awake and poised you.

I consider myself to be a relational and intuitive therapist with a warmth that provides safety within the therapeutic relationship. My background includes a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, school based work, Indian country, and private practice. In addition to client work, I have provided clinical supervision to master’s level candidates seeking to become LICSWs in Washington State. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, family stressors, perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

As a therapist, I work to develop a relationship of collaboration and attunement to support clients in realizing the change they seek in their lives. I have extensive experience with adults and teens working through trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as family and other relational issues, work stress and life transitions. I use a variety of practical, skills-based techniques nested in larger life-contexts of family and culture, to explore solutions and rediscover hope. I take an active approach giving feedback, suggesting actions, and assigning homework. Ultimately the client is in charge of his/her own life decisions.

Life and the relationships we keep can be challenging. Everyone deserves to have someone to help them find traction when they’re feeling stuck, unsatisfied, or a yearning for change. My goal as a therapist is to offer reflection, support, and explore new possibilities as they emerge.

I have over 30 years experience, and can help you to resolve panic attacks, anxiety, complex trauma, religious trauma and/or sexual abuse; I also work with couples counseling, Military and Combat-related PTSD, sexual addictions, nightmares, sexual abuse, and depression. I also have a strong background in cross-cultural psychology, having lived in 7 countries and studied the nature of consciousness as a monastic for six years; this has given me a diverse and complex perspective on life and people. I currently live in Vietnam and the US.

**Accepting New Clients** Life can sometimes leave you feeling alone, stressed, or overwhelmed. Reaching out for help can be challenging and confusing. When you find the right counselor to share your story with, your journey can be rewarding and empowering. My passion is to support you to find healing and balance in your life. I have a holistic (mind, body, spirit) perspective utilizing a strengths-based approach to support you with meeting your mental health needs.

Welcome! I’m Kitty (she/they), a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a short waitlist for telehealth therapy, with availability expected in early May. My work centers compassion, understanding, and individualized care, through the lens of Intersectional Feminism. While I meet with folks of all backgrounds and support diverse humans to navigate life’s challenges, I especially enjoy supporting clients who are motivated and ready for transformative growth. Experiences that I often help guide clients through include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, creative expression, and identity exploration.

Accepting new clients for early May 2024! I believe that everyone can develop the skills necessary to live the life they’ve always wanted, and it begins with their mental health. My goal as a therapist is to help clients explore their past, their patterns of thinking, and their behaviors in order to adapt and overcome their trauma. Using an individualized and integrative approach, clients will develop the skills needed to reach their goals and become drivers of change.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at https://wendynystrom.selz.com/

Are you experiencing a major change or stressor in your life? Are you having trouble making decisions or formulating a plan? Life has a way of confusing even the most well-laid plans. It can help to have someone there to listen, to accept and to help make sense out of the confusion. I want to help you clarify your goals and values so that you can overcome life's obstacles.

I currently work with individuals ages 7 and up and treat a variety of diagnoses. My primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been shown to be one of the most effective therapies for addressing symptoms of many major mental health diagnoses. I am also trained in, and utilize tools from, other modalities including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), polyvagal therapy, exposure and response prevention, attachment therapy and parent child interactive therapy. In addition to my social work background, I am also a Registered Nurse and truly believe in a holistic mind/body approach to wellness.

Immediate openings available! Have you struggled to find that right fit with a therapist? Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed with difficult emotions? Is past trauma holding you back? Looking to improve communication or deepen connection in your relationship? I help individuals and couples break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Together we will explore what got you here, and equip you with the effective skills and guidance needed to create lasting changes. You can expect me to show up as genuine, direct, engaged, and curious. Clients enjoy my sense of humor, relatability, and honest nature.

People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether it is exploring difficulties from childhood or current life stressors, being curious about our behaviors and emotions can help us cultivate authenticity and increased self-compassion. Traumatic experiences can greatly shape the way we view the world and ourselves, and leave us feeling “stuck”. I enjoy working with individuals seeking guidance in healing from and understanding these experiences to help them lead the lives they desire.

Asking for help can be difficult. Maybe you don't even know what kind of help to ask for. I'm here to help you figure out what you need and put together a plan that feels possible. Therapy is unique to each person and is driven by your individual needs, goals, and what we discover in our work together. Using your pacing and my integrative approach, we will find a customized treatment plan for you. There is no problem too complicated or too challenging that we can't work through together. I encourage you to include partners and family as support if you'd like- the important thing is you don't have to suffer alone anymore.

Have you ever felt misunderstood? Have you tried to create relationships that are supportive and don't know why it's not working? Do you have dreams you want to tap into, but are afraid to step outside your comfort zone? As a therapist, I strive to empower individuals to find and develop their authentic path. I want to work with you to find the obstacles in your way so we can work together to help you achieve your goals. I strive to help you create a balance between work and play, to assist with coping skills and self-soothing techniques and help you create self-care for your busy life.

You might be feeling disconnected, exhausted, holding it together and want to live more authentically. I’m a therapist for children, families and women who struggle with Anxiety, Life Transitions or the impacts of trauma, Autism or ADHD. I'll help you recognize limiting beliefs to shift your mindset. I've gone through painful stuff and you won't feel judged by me. Together, we will process feelings, identify your strengths, needs &obstacles. My hope is that therapy can help you bring awareness, compassion, embrace who you are, give you space to focus on growth, engage in deep healing or a maintenance plan to reach your goals.

I help stressed out, motivated women work through trauma so you can have healthy relationships and feel more comfortable in your own skin. You need to get a handle on your triggers, or your relationships will suffer. You don't want to react this way, but it's out of your control. There is trauma lurking at the surface and you’re ready to address it so you can feel more confident, calm, and energized. Are you finding yourself reactive, anxious, tired, and overwhelmed? You’re not alone and I can help.

Accepting NEW Clients - - - Are you living your best life? Are you feeling stuck? I provide evidence based treatments to help you experience a life with meaning and purpose and to feel better quickly. During our sessions, my goal is for you to feel unconditional acceptance and compassion in our relationship. My style is friendly, light-hearted and I use humor quite a bit. I will work with your strengths and unique needs to cultivate an environment where you can learn the skills to boost the quality of your life.

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I would love to work with you to help you meet your goals. I love helping others heal from trauma and seeing the difference in attachment and behaviors quickly with young kids. I am a strength-based counselor that wants to work with you where you are.