Therapists in Lake Hills, Bellevue, WA

I specialize in bereavement, grief, loss, Intimate partner betrayal, and unhealthy relationships. The process of adapting to a traumatic loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on your background and experiences, we will bring clarity to your process and the events that feel unresolved and work through current and past relationship struggles. I will help you explore and identify your internal strengths and obtain internal stability. I enjoy working with people seeking ways to adapt, thrive, and create meaning within themselves. My goal is to help you feel hopeful and construct meaning in living with loss.

Anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major transitions can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. It is an honor to provide a space where you will feel supported and understood. I will work with you with compassion to discover new habits to design the life that you want. Let's work together to develop a unique action plan to adjust and manage the stress related to this major life change.

I am determined to help my clients reach a place of empowerment in their lives over their personal health, as well as overall goals and aspirations. I work from a biopsychosocial lens in treating the whole person. I am trained in various modalities of therapy and use an integrative lens tailoring treatment to each individual and their specific needs. Orientations that align mostly with my philosophy of care include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems Therapy all through a Client-Centered lens that leads with unconditional positive regard & empathy.

Hi! I'm Jackie and my superpower is connecting with young people. I've been working with children and adolescents from around the globe for over 25 years. As an educator, I learned about the developmental stages that shape a child's emotions and behavior. Now, as a therapist, I'm thrilled to engage with children and their families in a way that strengthens their resilience and relationships as they grow. I received my MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University where I discovered a passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.

I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing challenges in their relationship. I am passionate about working with those who are, or suspect they are, neurodivergent. My areas of specialty include supporting partners who have experienced intimate partner betrayal, infidelity, issues related to intimacy, and sex addiction. If you struggle to feel understood or become frustrated when trying to understand others, we can work together to find new ways of understanding and communicating. If you find yourself struggling to cope with intimate partner betrayal or sex addiction we can work together to find your new path forward.

As a dedicated play therapist, I specialize in working with children and teens, fostering personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery through the power of play. I create a safe, nurturing space where young minds can freely express themselves and develop coping strategies. I also offer family-focused interventions, bridging the gap between individual and family dynamics. Let me help your family overcome challenges and build stronger connections.

I work with children, teens, and adults on an individual and family therapy level. My holistic approach helps you recapture your personal power by building upon your strengths, establishing goals, and examining values. I believe in your inherent capacity for growth, healing, and change. I can help you build upon skills and discover how to adapt and thrive. I create a safe and welcoming place for this to occur.

My experience & education strengthens my ability to empathize with & support clients across my areas of expertise incl ADHD, Trauma & Work life problems amongst other issues. Before becoming a counselor I worked in corporate IT and telco, and enjoy working with people in the tech space. My approach is personable & empathetic & pride myself on being down-to-earth & unpretentious. Clients have commented on how comfortable they feel working with me, trusting that I have their best interests at heart. When appropriate I am also known to have a spring in my step and smile on my face.

**I am not accepting new clients.** Since 2012, I have years of experience in working with people struggling with mood and life circumstances. In this safe environment, it is crucial for me to see the world through your eyes and find the hidden possibilities. I have extensive clinical experiences working with adults managing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, acute stress in life, acculturation difficulties, relationship issues, and communication disconnection.

I believe people change when they are truly ready and searching for a counselor is the first step towards making the changes you desire. I want you to feel progress as quickly as possible and I believe my job as a clinician is to help you develop a closer relationship with yourself so that you will be more in tune with how difficulties in your life develop and impact your well being. We will work together in a safe and non-judgmental environment to develop goals, increase personal awareness, and reduce distress so that life becomes more manageable and fulfilling.

I work with adults & adolescents who feel overwhelmed, have relational challenges, or struggle to move forward after a painful life event. Avoiding distressing emotions/experiences can create more chaos in our lives, leading to feelings of hopelessness and pain. I focus most of my therapy practice on infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma treatment. In therapy, we will explore how your past experiences impact your present and potentially inhibit you from the personal growth you strive for. You will learn ways to share your emotions and needs, develop healthy coping, and improve your overall well-being.

Abby is an individual therapist at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University and is currently licensed to practice in both Washington and Texas. Throughout her career she has prioritized fostering strong therapeutic relationships built on compassion for self and others. Practicing from a trauma informed, integrative approach, Abby uses many therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy.

Walking into a therapist’s office for the first time can be intimidating and my goal is to be a warm face that you feel comfortable accompanying you on your journey. Using a combination of therapeutic approaches, I tailor your treatment to your individual needs and will walk through your journey with you instead of calling the shots. I have been in the mental health field for 10 years and specialize in treating adults experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, and gender and sexuality related concerns. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University and did my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington.

I have 23 years of clinical experiences in the counseling field. I have truly appreciated the precious privilege of working with clients on the challenges they encounter in their life journeys. When working with my clients, I have endeavored to provide safe, supportive space for them to express and process their feelings and thoughts, and adopt a strength-based approach to explore their internal and external resources, to empower them with skills to cope with the challenges they face, and to enrich their lives by facilitating growth and transformation.

Jasmin has worked in a variety of settings including intensive outpatient with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Jasmin utilizes a trauma informed holistic approach in her therapy practice, pulling from therapeutic modalities such a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered and Somatic Therapy techniques. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), she understands the impact trauma has on the brain and the body. She acknowledges that trauma is a physiological experience that lives in our body and needs to be expressed in a safe and therapeutic way.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with master’s of science degree in marriage and family therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals and families with issues in all walks of life. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families in their struggles, and I find joy in their transformations. I believe in each person's and family's internal strength in making changes in their own lives. I use holistic approach in my clinical work and perceive an individual’s issues in bio-psycho-social-spiritual model.

I believe in a connection between mind and body and view mental health as a balance in this connection. My main areas of practice include trauma, attachment, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic stress, depression, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss. My main approach for working with people impacted by trauma and developmental wounds is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. This approach helps clients reconnect with their bodies and find balance with the connection between mind and body, restoring a somatic sense of self. Clients also explore the ways that early life experiences and past relationships have shaped beliefs

My counseling approach is to first help you clarify your presenting problems from an integrated mind-body-spirit-environment perspective. I utilize mindfulness to help you to develop clarity in the present moment, and with depth psychology, psychodynamic, EMDR, art therapy, Jungian psychology, and focusing-oriented psychotherapy to help you explore and embrace your, SELF, inner wisdom, and unconscious awareness for healing. Through processing unhealed wounds in the past, we can unveil the authentic SELF, and finding life meanings to journey on.

Walking into a therapist’s office for the first time can be intimidating and my goal is to be a warm face that you feel comfortable accompanying you on your journey. Using a combination of therapeutic approaches, I tailor your treatment to your individual needs and will walk through your journey with you instead of calling the shots. I am here to help you work towards getting to know your most authentic self. I enjoy helping individuals and couples grow insight and understanding into their mental health and the experience of being alive.