Therapists in Wilburton, Bellevue, WA

Certified in DBT, I specialize in adolescents and adults with emotional difficulties and problematic coping skills. If you are willing, I will work with you to learn effective skills that can bring you a life worth living. We may not be the cause of all our problems, but we are responsible for finding the solutions. I look forward to guiding you towards those solutions in a compassionate, collaborate setting. I specialize in self-harm, suicidal behaviors, depression, and anxiety with teens and adults. I also provide parent coaching in these areas.

I'm an individual and family therapist who enjoys helping adolescents and adults cope with life changes and traumatic experiences. Some issues I help clients with include: healing from abuse, divorce, school difficulties, parenting challenges, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. I work to provide my clients with a safe and comfortable space to talk as well as to provide them with tools to help get through difficult times and situations. I am experienced in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures.

If you are feeling anxious, or struggling to know and express how you feel, therapy is a great place to start. It can be hard to trust yourself, and believe you are worthy. You may feel guilty speaking up for yourself or taking time for self care. It can be hard to feel better on your own. Your challenges can't be solved by doing the same things you've always done. I believe everyone is their own best healer, but it can be hard without support. I can help you discover why you feel the way you do, help you believe you are worth committing to change, and find practical ways to feel better and move forward in your life.

Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.

My passion is helping individuals navigate through life challenges and move towards greater self acceptance and inner peace. I work to individualize my approach to the unique needs of each client. I have significant experience working with adults and adolescents dealing with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress, work/life balance issues, and trauma. I enjoy working with women and teen girls on self esteem, identity, and a positive body image. My education and training is primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

People come to therapy for many reasons. When we are in pain, confusion, fear or sadness we seek support and understanding. Sometimes we are going through a difficult transition and just need someone to talk to. Other times, we have specific goals we would like to reach, or coping skills we would like to learn. The therapeutic process is a creative and compassionate practice that is based in the respect and safety of the relationship between the client and the therapist. Challenges are often opportunities for growth, and often lead us to a greater understanding of ourselves.

I provide compassionate, non-judgemental counseling for adolescents and adults on Maui and via telehealth in Hawaii and Washington state. I support individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, fertility issues and complicated pregnancies/births. I help clients make positive, healthy changes in their lives. The theories I use are Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions often incorporate mindfulness tools such as meditation and relaxation techniques. I also offer support groups for adolescent girls from time to time.

My client profile consists of 1/3 children/adolescents, 1/3 trauma focused therapy due to sexual assault and/or sexual addiction impact, and 1/3 females over 40 who would like to explore making changes in life. I enjoy the diversity of my practice as all the above mentioned areas enable me to work with both childhood disorders and relational challenges into adulthood. My focus on sexual addiction/trauma and family of origin issues is to provide supportive and therapeutic space for partners and children/teens who have been impacted by someone who has either a confirmed or suspected sexual addiction.

Are you a working professional that needs a therapist that understands your unique stresses? One that understands first hand the pressures of laboring under tight deadlines - or the frustrations of working hard but not getting promoted – and who understands the difficulties of achieving a work / life balance? If so, we would probably work well together. I am a psychologist with an undergraduate engineering degree. I was a staff member and a manager of large teams in Fortune 100 companies for 15 years before changing professions.

My preferred initial communication is email. I have worked with many different cultural backgrounds, as well as those with differing spiritual beliefs. Since attaining my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I have pursued many therapeutic techniques to help my clients. My clinical interests include treating trauma for adults as a Certified Complex Trauma Professional Level 2, as well as providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative psychotherapy to sexual minorities.

Life is unpredictable and difficult at times. Things don’t always work out the way we planned or expected they would. When we find ourselves out of balance and upset; it can be helpful to talk about our thoughts and feelings with someone who will listen. In a safe space, it will be easier to consider what is working for you and what is not. I’d like to offer you that safe space and to help you by listening and discussing your situation and experience. I believe in the strength and resiliency of each individual. I know you possess the power to regain balance in your life and I’d like to help you do that.

We are accepting new clients. My name is Katie Brotten and I am a generalist social worker trained in client-centered, strengths-based methods of counseling. I lean on solution-focused interventions to support client goals, highlighting client strengths, and encouraging them to work toward increased efficacy.

Do you feel like your symptoms of trauma and anxiety are driving your life? Do you feel like you keep making the same decisions that aren't helping you over and over again? My trauma informed approach is a colIaborative and dynamic process that works with you to recover from adversity and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient. I work with kids, preteens, teens, individual, and families. I join with you to develop strategies and tools to live and heal through life's challenges.

By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.

My heart's desire is for everyone to connect with their innate love, joy, and peace. I believe love and joy are always present within us, they are just often hidden under layers of pain and misunderstanding. Together, we can peel back the layers and bring back your vitality. I love to listen and ask questions, which helps clients get clear on who they are, what they want, and where they are going! You are safe to share your complete (sometimes tangled) truth with me. Tears, laughter, growls, and silence are welcome.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones. I recognize that all brains learn, process information, and work differently. Unfortunately, the world at large often is not built to accommodate brains that are atypical. How can we appreciate and understand what works best for you or your loved one? My goal is to help each individual recognize their personal strengths and to identify what success means to them.

If you would like to heal from your past, heal, and gain the capacity to face life, I am the therapist for you. You are going through turmoil right now and looking for help. In times of desperation, you can find hope. And finding the right therapist is so important to you. Maybe you grew up in a dysfunctional family; maybe you experienced trauma and it’s still impacting your daily life; maybe you are struggling with depression and anxiety. It's affecting you and your relationship, and it's about time for a change. No matter what it is, I am hoping you will consider therapy that will help you grow and heal, and just be at peace.

No issue is too small or too large to benefit from therapy. In addition to alleviating the symptoms of emotional pain and stress, one of the greatest benefits of therapy is personal and emotional growth. I specialize in creating a space for my clients to share their stories, identify dependable strengths, clarify values, and establish healthy ways of coping with struggles in life. My areas of expertise are in addressing critical life events, anxiety and ADHD.