Marriage Counseling Therapists in Belfair, WA
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
I am trained in Gottman couples therapy method to Level 3.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
I am trained in Gottman couples therapy method to Level 3.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
I work with families, couples, individuals, domestic violence (victims and perpetrators), substance abuse or other addictions, work related problems (EAP), depression, anxiety, and parenting.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
I work with families, couples, individuals, domestic violence (victims and perpetrators), substance abuse or other addictions, work related problems (EAP), depression, anxiety, and parenting.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
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I provide a supportive environment for individuals and couples to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction.
I often assign homework to enhance therapy. I believe therapy is active and growth occurs through identifying and changing dysfunctional patterns. My approach to therapy is brief, client centered, and outcomes-focused.
I provide a supportive environment for individuals and couples to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction.
I often assign homework to enhance therapy. I believe therapy is active and growth occurs through identifying and changing dysfunctional patterns. My approach to therapy is brief, client centered, and outcomes-focused.
Dear fellow traveler, do you want to find calm amidst anxiety and stress, claim inner peace from past wounds, rekindle love and affection with your partner(s), seek peace with food, discover pleasure with your body, or get more clarity and acceptance about who you are?
Imagine bringing your whole authentic self into the world, feeling good enough, and being celebrated for who you are. You DESERVE to experience a life like this. As an Asian queer immigrant/diaspora, I’ve always been passionate about supporting people who tend to get excluded by racism, sexism, heteronormativity, xenophobia, fatphobia, ableism, ageism, etc.
Dear fellow traveler, do you want to find calm amidst anxiety and stress, claim inner peace from past wounds, rekindle love and affection with your partner(s), seek peace with food, discover pleasure with your body, or get more clarity and acceptance about who you are?
Imagine bringing your whole authentic self into the world, feeling good enough, and being celebrated for who you are. You DESERVE to experience a life like this. As an Asian queer immigrant/diaspora, I’ve always been passionate about supporting people who tend to get excluded by racism, sexism, heteronormativity, xenophobia, fatphobia, ableism, ageism, etc.
Everyone has the potential for growth and healing. I use a combination of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based approaches to help my clients overcome challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. I work with men, women, and BIPOC populations. When you are ready, I'll be here to help.
Everyone has the potential for growth and healing. I use a combination of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based approaches to help my clients overcome challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. I work with men, women, and BIPOC populations. When you are ready, I'll be here to help.
I work with couples who feel stuck in conflict, disconnection, or transition and want change and deepen connection.
Collaboration and helping you find connection, depth, and tools that actually help bring change. I aim to help interrupt patterns as they happen so you can experience something new right in the session. My approach is attachment-based and experiential; we don’t just talk about problems we actively shift the patterns underneath them.
I work with couples who feel stuck in conflict, disconnection, or transition and want change and deepen connection.
Collaboration and helping you find connection, depth, and tools that actually help bring change. I aim to help interrupt patterns as they happen so you can experience something new right in the session. My approach is attachment-based and experiential; we don’t just talk about problems we actively shift the patterns underneath them.
Kenzi Ahnert
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFTA
Seattle, WA 98119
Waitlist for new clients
What in life has brought you here to this moment? No matter your past, no matter your goals and aspirations for the future, we’re faced with the now. So what does your “right now” look like? Frustrating? Overwhelming? Boring? Heartbreaking? Perhaps you’re having difficulty being in the present moment due to memories or pain from your past. Or maybe fear of the unknown has kept you stuck, preventing you from going after what you really want. Let’s talk about it. Let’s work through it together. You don’t have to do it alone.
What in life has brought you here to this moment? No matter your past, no matter your goals and aspirations for the future, we’re faced with the now. So what does your “right now” look like? Frustrating? Overwhelming? Boring? Heartbreaking? Perhaps you’re having difficulty being in the present moment due to memories or pain from your past. Or maybe fear of the unknown has kept you stuck, preventing you from going after what you really want. Let’s talk about it. Let’s work through it together. You don’t have to do it alone.
We provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing.
Our clinicians have expertise in working with a wide range of individuals, from toddlers to seniors, dealing with the many life struggles that we face, including life transition, mood disorders, adjustment, anxiety, gender issues, OCD, sexuality, parenting, emotional disturbance, racial identity, relationship issues, perfectionism, workaholism.
We provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing.
Our clinicians have expertise in working with a wide range of individuals, from toddlers to seniors, dealing with the many life struggles that we face, including life transition, mood disorders, adjustment, anxiety, gender issues, OCD, sexuality, parenting, emotional disturbance, racial identity, relationship issues, perfectionism, workaholism.
Therapy is a place for you to name areas of pain, a place to feel without judgment, and a place to reclaim what is yours. Shame is the source of so much of this pain and judgment, convincing you that you are broken. Shame is often so intertwined with sexuality because of the societal silence around the topic. Perhaps sex is painful, perhaps you are more aware of others desires than your own, perhaps you feel empty from running on fumes and enjoyment is the last thing on your mind. Whatever the reason, engaging your sexual health can help overall wellness, and ultimately be the way back into relationship with yourself!
Therapy is a place for you to name areas of pain, a place to feel without judgment, and a place to reclaim what is yours. Shame is the source of so much of this pain and judgment, convincing you that you are broken. Shame is often so intertwined with sexuality because of the societal silence around the topic. Perhaps sex is painful, perhaps you are more aware of others desires than your own, perhaps you feel empty from running on fumes and enjoyment is the last thing on your mind. Whatever the reason, engaging your sexual health can help overall wellness, and ultimately be the way back into relationship with yourself!
Searching for a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist who meets you where you're at? Whether you've tried therapy before or this is a new experience for you, finding a good fit is important. Let's see if we're compatible!
Searching for a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist who meets you where you're at? Whether you've tried therapy before or this is a new experience for you, finding a good fit is important. Let's see if we're compatible!
You matter. Your story matters. What's bringing you to this page right now matters. I care deeply about helping my clients feel seen and heard. I consider it an honor to come alongside someone and to be let into their world. As part of the therapeutic process, we can help uncover lies you might be believing, identify counterproductive thinking, explore relationship dynamics, process trauma, and troubleshoot life stressors.
You matter. Your story matters. What's bringing you to this page right now matters. I care deeply about helping my clients feel seen and heard. I consider it an honor to come alongside someone and to be let into their world. As part of the therapeutic process, we can help uncover lies you might be believing, identify counterproductive thinking, explore relationship dynamics, process trauma, and troubleshoot life stressors.
Many of us are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out right now. Recent and ongoing events are likely to trigger things that have happened in our past and can make it even more difficult to get through the day. Maybe you're feeling guilty because you feel like you "should" be grateful right now, but you really just feel awful. Whatever you are going through, talking to a therapist can be a lifesaver. We can help you make sense of what is going on in the world and your life, and help you feel supported and empowered in this time of uncertainty. We are here to be your non-judgemental support.
Many of us are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out right now. Recent and ongoing events are likely to trigger things that have happened in our past and can make it even more difficult to get through the day. Maybe you're feeling guilty because you feel like you "should" be grateful right now, but you really just feel awful. Whatever you are going through, talking to a therapist can be a lifesaver. We can help you make sense of what is going on in the world and your life, and help you feel supported and empowered in this time of uncertainty. We are here to be your non-judgemental support.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship stress, substance use, or major life transitions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Many of our clients feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward despite trying hard to cope on their own.
At Awaken Counseling, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens and adults throughout Oregon and Washington. We help clients build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, improve relationships, and create more grounded, fulfilling lives.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship stress, substance use, or major life transitions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Many of our clients feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward despite trying hard to cope on their own.
At Awaken Counseling, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens and adults throughout Oregon and Washington. We help clients build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, improve relationships, and create more grounded, fulfilling lives.
Life’s unpredictability, traumatic experiences, loss and difficult relationships can leave us feeling confused, stuck, anxious, depressed even hopeless. As a relational therapist, my purpose is to move with you, through your pain, discovering together how the grief you are experiencing might be the "good grief," moving you towards wholeness & growth. If the entire human project is the process of transforming our suffering into meaning, then this is your brave journey. You are unique. Your agonies are unique. Your life story and your longings are unique. Yet, you are not alone. Let's meet the work of discovery...together.
Life’s unpredictability, traumatic experiences, loss and difficult relationships can leave us feeling confused, stuck, anxious, depressed even hopeless. As a relational therapist, my purpose is to move with you, through your pain, discovering together how the grief you are experiencing might be the "good grief," moving you towards wholeness & growth. If the entire human project is the process of transforming our suffering into meaning, then this is your brave journey. You are unique. Your agonies are unique. Your life story and your longings are unique. Yet, you are not alone. Let's meet the work of discovery...together.
I have a passion for people experiencing anxiety, depression, relational struggles, and marriage and parenting relationships.
I specialize in helping communities such as Marriage, couple and family counseling, divorce, military. and trauma. I am available for individual therapy as well as couples therapy. I am ready to help whether it involves a significant relational fracture, or you are just going through difficult situations on your own.
I have a passion for people experiencing anxiety, depression, relational struggles, and marriage and parenting relationships.
I specialize in helping communities such as Marriage, couple and family counseling, divorce, military. and trauma. I am available for individual therapy as well as couples therapy. I am ready to help whether it involves a significant relational fracture, or you are just going through difficult situations on your own.
I provide holistic, person-centered, strength-based care integrated with an eclectic variety of evidence-based practices to teens, adults, elders, couples, families, & LGBTQIA+.
So glad you’re here! Support is especially important in difficult moments. I have faith we all possess the inherent capability to be resilient, joyful, and reclaim our intrinsic sense of hope. With extensive experience as a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor, and administrator in community mental health, I prioritize building trust with clients. My therapeutic approach to counseling is characterized by connection, empathy, understanding, respect, and support without judgment. My goal is to help individuals find healing, balance, and peace on their journey of self-discovery.
I provide holistic, person-centered, strength-based care integrated with an eclectic variety of evidence-based practices to teens, adults, elders, couples, families, & LGBTQIA+.
So glad you’re here! Support is especially important in difficult moments. I have faith we all possess the inherent capability to be resilient, joyful, and reclaim our intrinsic sense of hope. With extensive experience as a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor, and administrator in community mental health, I prioritize building trust with clients. My therapeutic approach to counseling is characterized by connection, empathy, understanding, respect, and support without judgment. My goal is to help individuals find healing, balance, and peace on their journey of self-discovery.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.