Therapists in Bridle Trails, Bellevue, WA

We all long for intimate human relationship but for many of us, we can't seem to shake this dull aching loneliness that resides in the pit of our souls. However, the inherent human need for meaningful relationships has remained elusive. Often, it feels easier to isolate than to face the intolerable reality. We have become experts at stifling our needs and desires. But when we enter into the presence of another, when we begin to tell our stories of heartache and pain, healing begins. We need a witness to our grief, someone to join alongside us as we lament. Above all, we need a place to experience belonging.

As a bilingual and bicultural Spanish speaking therapist I have a passion to work with Latinx community. I believe it is very important to understand a client's background, and belief system from a cultural and social perspective. I have experience supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions and parenting challenges. I work with adults, children and their parents/caregivers. People need a space where they can feel listened and safe to tell stories of pain and trauma. But also, a place where someone believes in them and can be an ally in their path to find their authentic self.

Dr. Olsen is a national leader in sexual compulsivity, men's sexual health, and intimacy disorders. His approach goes far beyond a "one size fits all" treatment model. There is no single treatment that works for everybody and no workbook that addresses everyone's needs. It is critical to assess for your unique struggles and to understand the true nature of your problematic sexual behaviors. He can develop a personalized care plan that will be effective at addressing all of the elements that are at play in your life struggles. Dr. Olsen will help you connect, be authentic, and make profound life changes.

Do you feel stuck or unable to experience joy, or have a meaningful life. Maybe, you are experiencing sadness, loss or difficult life transitions. You are not alone and I am here to offer you hope that you can overcome these challenges. I am here to support you and help you feel safe and grounded as we explore your life experiences and challenges that are keeping you stuck. You will learn new healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions and life situations. When necessary, we will focus on childhood experiences and relationships that may still impact you and prevent you from having the life and connections you want.

If your relationship is struggling from a loss of closeness or intimacy, infidelity, compulsive/problematic sexual behaviors or unhealthy communication, you need more than standard talk therapy. We are a team dedicated to fostering real change in clients lives. We are advancing the standard of care through empirically-based strategies to help you heal, connect, and guide you through the recovery & repair process. We create an intimate space where you can safely share, receive empathy, and create shared meaning to move through difficult circumstances together. Let us help you be heard, heal, and reignite a deep sense of connection.

Dr. Taylor has significant experience working with individuals with addiction, trauma, infidelity, and chronic pain or illness impacting sexuality. She understands how one’s life can change in the blink of an eye, and how goals and values can shift when life does. It is during these times that individuals, couples, and/or families, can experience varying degrees of difficultly with the transition. How an individual responds is neither right nor wrong, because everyone has their own process and journey in life.

Dr. Clark specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, problematic sexual behaviors and infidelity. He also has extensive experience treating substance use and addiction. He brings a unique balance between helping people understand that any problem behavior they face can be understood in a way that frees them from shame while also realizing that it must change if it's hurting themselves or those they love. His genuineness and warmth provides clients the safety to reveal extremely distressing struggles in a supportive space. He will stand with you whatever you are facing and you will know that you are not alone.

Change is scary and we often feel overwhelmed. We yearn for connection and yet fear reaching out. It takes courage to recognize that we are stuck and commitment to want to seek support to feel better, be stronger, and healthier. I partner with individuals, couples, and families to invite connection to self and others, improve communication, and discover the fulfillment and joy within relationships.

Do you have anxious thoughts that keep you on a loop that spirals and feels exhausting? Maybe you struggle with indecision and confidence in your life. Anxiety shows up in many ways and without realizing it we often find ourselves coping in ways that distance us from who we are. Maybe that looks like avoiding social situations, obsessive thinking and actions, disorder eating, or perfectionism. Or maybe you find yourself exhausted first thing in the morning and struggle to get out of bed. Depression can feel like an invisible rain cloud following only you around, leading to feeling alone, hopeless, and angry at life.

My belief is that counseling is most effective when taking a collaborative and holistic approach. Every individual is unique in their needs and the time it takes to address them. I strive to create a strong, therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, respect, responsibility, empathy, attentiveness, and open-mindedness through communication. My goal is to offer you a safe and supportive space, to walk with you in your journey, explore aspects of the 'self' that you would like to build on, and discover strengths that can be used in your present and future to have the life that you desire.

I provide therapy with adolescent and adult individuals and partners, including couples and polycules. My clinical areas of interest include ADHD and the impact of neurodiversity on relationships, polyamory and non-monogamy, jealousy, sexual identity, singlehood, communication skills, women’s issues, and interpersonal trauma. I’m considered polyam-friendly, Queer-friendly, kink-aware, and trauma informed. A collaborative therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. It’s of utmost importance that my clients feel heard, supported and respected, while simultaneously challenged.

Healthy relationships provide a nourishing, supportive connection that allows those in the relationship the safety and freedom to love each other and themselves well, and it can feel lonely, confusing, and heartbreaking when your relationship feels otherwise. I work with individuals, couples, and romantic partnerships who are experiencing relationship difficulties or general mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, trauma, loss). Relationship difficulties often include poor communication, conflict, distance, codependence, wanting different things, working through a breach of trust, such as infidelity, and sexual concerns.

Taking the first step in finding a therapist can feel both empowering and overwhelming. Whatever the reason you are here, I’m so glad you are exploring getting support. I have experience working with teens, young adults, and adults from various backgrounds and walks of life. I enjoy supporting people who struggle with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, and body image. During sessions, you can expect to have opportunities for safe emotional expression, reflection, increased insight, skill building, and even a little bit of humor.

As a relationship and intimacy specialist, with an interest in couples healing from infidelity, I am passionate about helping you heal after difficult and painful life events. My specialties include treating problematic sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, chronic pain and illness, and sexual concerns. It is natural to feel overwhelmed when you are consumed by daily stressors, you can easily lose sight of what matters most to you. Your sense of self, relationships, health and well-being can all suffer unless you tend to past wounds, understand unhelpful patterns, create space for growth, and set yourself on a path to live your values.

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.

Life is hard, and it helps to speak with someone about what we are dealing with. Societal changes and expectations can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and worry. Additionally, we can get caught up in situations and make missteps that cause us worry or anxiety. This is true for all people, and men and adolescent boys trying to navigate competing expectations put on us by family, society, and work often find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment. As such, my work focuses on adult and adolescent males. They may be experiencing depression, dealing with a trauma, or anxiety.

I work with individuals, couples, parents, children and families experiencing a variety of issues, for example, general life stress, anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, ASD, parenting struggles, grief, religious/spiritual trauma. My approach is to create a collaborative safe space to express and find ways to feel better.

As a relationship specialist, I work with individuals and couples to help them experience deep intimacy and healing in their lives. My clients are often trapped in patterns and places they no longer want to be. They feel stuck in their relationships, in difficult emotions, or in constant distress and overwhelm. It can be hard to see a way forward without help. Our work together will bring awareness and understanding to your situation and ultimately transform your pain and distress into healing and growth. I will help you process difficult experiences and emotions in order to emerge as a more free and whole version of yourself.

Welcome to my practice, Northwest Pediatric Neuropsychology! I provide neuropsychological assessment services to children and teens with a variety of medical and psychosocial difficulties, such as epilepsy, TBI, stroke, brain tumor, learning difficulties, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders.