Couples Counseling Therapists in Bellevue, WA

I help individuals struggling with feelings of emptiness and despair to make sense of destructive decisions and to repair broken relationships. Whether we were hurt in our younger years, in our marriage or other relationships, we all experience heartache. At times we may find ourselves stuck, unable to move through or past certain experiences and it is in these phases of life that feelings of emptiness, or the experience of shame, or the quiet desperation to feel alive again, consume us. When these experiences are not understood and cared for, they often lead to poor decisions and ruptured relationships.

I work with individuals and couples /families that are finding that what they are processing in their lives are no longer serving them. Whether it be for recent life transitions, anxiety, PTSD, or depression; whatever path or experiences you have provides the right tools and solutions for what you want to do next in life. Part of my role is to shed light on what is working, what is not working. Together, what you share and express with me is part of identifying what solution(s) may be best for you and how to align those solutions by integrating them into your lifestyle.

Are you on a journey to become the best version of yourself? Would you like a safe and inviting person to help you do just that? I love to work with people who are struggling to live to their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult responses to traumatic events, life transitions (e.g. going to college, becoming a parent, death of a loved one), relationship or school/workplace challenges, defining your identity, or something different, I would love to talk with you to see if working together might be a good fit.

Brian draws on a rich background of managing a successful business career while devoting his time to working to help couples and men to increase intimacy skills and overall well-being. He has a unique level of mastery for seeing through interpersonal conflict to the individual struggles that drive tension while internally desiring connection and belonging. ​ Brian’s areas of specialization include couples therapy, sex therapy, infidelity and sexual betrayals, and family conflict.

I can best describe myself as a Competency-based, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems therapist. Practically speaking, that means I have great respect for the challenges we all face in our lives and consider most so called "problem-behaviors" as logical adaptations to difficult situations that simply have outlived their usefulness. Therapy sessions strive to identify out dated problem solving strategies and replace them with newer more effective solutions. While I utilize a number of treatment techniques, I rely most heavily on Cognitive-Behavioral, Skills Training and Family Systems approaches.

When life and relationships begin to feel overwhelming and unsatisfying, I can assist you in identifying what changes need to be made to achieve the level of satisfaction that you are seeking to find passion in life again. Are you looking for change in your personal relationship with your partner ? Using Gottman Method Therapy techniques, I help you stabilize through the turbulence, and reconnect. I assist clients interested in pre-marital therapy to build further commitment by having the necessary strengthening conversations. I'll help you find your personal strengths and maximize your natural potential.

As a trauma therapist specializing in couples therapy, betrayal, and sexual intimacy, I can help you heal from the pain of infidelity, emotional disconnection, and lack of intimacy. Betrayal is a devastating experience. It leaves you to question essential beliefs about yourself and your partner . You need honesty to make sense of what happened. Ruminating on details, feeling anxious and watchful, difficulty trusting, and feeling alone can take its toll. I help you decide what you need to heal, and support you in advocating for the life you want. I also work with couples who long to connect, improve communication, and sexual intimacy.

The work we do is collaborative; it requires us both to be present and fully committed to your journey. My clients are honest about their strengths, virtues, successes and growth areas; curious about their emotions, triggers, and patterns; and committed to designing their lives in a meaningful way. Depending on their inner resources, needs, and concerns, I utilize a tailored, strengths-based approach to promote useful life goals through insight and action. This can be achieved by integrating a variety of modalities, both evidence and non-evidence based; and drawing from my personal, professional and spiritual background.

My goal is to create a safe, healing environment for clients to explore and resolve issues that are causing distress or holding them back from living a more fulfilling life. My style of interaction is warm, collaborative, supportive and strength-based, and I view my role as partnering with you to help you get unstuck, improve your relationships, and create the positive changes you are seeking.

Healing, growth, and change. Are you wondering if these common outcomes of therapy are actually possible for you, or if therapy works at all? Maybe you have a different set of questions. Can someone really help me overcome this dark depression or intense anxiety? Am I the only one feeling like this? Can our relationship rebound after this betrayal? What's wrong with me/him/her/them/us? Will I ever be free of this addiction? Why can't they just be happy for me? Questions like these are worthy to be asked and take a great deal of courage to seek the answers. You don't have to do this alone.

"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Brené Brown I agree. You've already taken a courageous step. I hope to begin a counselor/client relationship that I believe will be a helpful, rewarding, and healing process. Choosing a mental health counselor must be an attentive and conscientious course of action. I offer both individual and group therapy to help increase your self esteem and shame resiliency, combat perfectionism, and to foster your journey towards authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing your story.

Our work will improve your relationships, communication, self esteem, and sense of overall well being. I believe in the inherent wisdom of clients in the healing process. I respect the lifestyles each person has chosen, and believe in the importance of confidentiality. I offer a safe place to explore concerns about relationships, parenting, marriage, transition, occupation, separation, depression, stress, and anxiety. I have treated individuals, couples , and families since 1995 specializing in internal families systems, human developments, and treating trauma.

Are your struggling with sexual concerns that impact your desire and enjoyment of intimacy? Have you experienced a painful betrayal in your relationship and unsure how to cope or move forward? Are your struggling to manage sexual behaviors that feel out of control? I specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with sex, intimacy, and relationship issues. My areas of focus are sex therapy, couples struggling to connect, healing from infidelity, and problematic sexual behaviors.

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washinton state. I am a passionate clinical psychologist with experience in counseling, clinical supervision, crisis work, and clinical work. I have experience in a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, young adult issues, depression, life changes, relationship conflict, self-confidence issues, multicultural issues, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. I started my role as a mental health counselor at Associated Behavioral Health Care in June 2021.