Native American Therapists in Bellevue, WA
We provide a grounded, supportive space for adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Our approach blends compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques so you can gain insight, reduce distress, and build lasting change. You deserve to feel better and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We provide a grounded, supportive space for adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Our approach blends compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques so you can gain insight, reduce distress, and build lasting change. You deserve to feel better and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. My ideal client is someone who, despite their struggles, still carries hope for change. Whether healing from trauma, managing stress, or finding purpose, I believe growth is possible with persistence, commitment, and support. Recovery isn’t easy, but it is lighter when shared. My role is to build trust, foster resilience, and help clients reach their full potential. Mis padres son de México y he vivido allí varios años; ofrezco un espacio cálido y comprensivo también en español.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. My ideal client is someone who, despite their struggles, still carries hope for change. Whether healing from trauma, managing stress, or finding purpose, I believe growth is possible with persistence, commitment, and support. Recovery isn’t easy, but it is lighter when shared. My role is to build trust, foster resilience, and help clients reach their full potential. Mis padres son de México y he vivido allí varios años; ofrezco un espacio cálido y comprensivo también en español.
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
Here at San Juan Counseling we believe in creating a safe space to explore challenging issues. You might feel stuck, process challenging events, get support for daily stressors, and reduce negative, unwanted mental health symptoms. We enjoy helping people live the best version of their lives! We use culturally and spiritually-sensitive models such as narrative therapy to help you explore the deeper issues, if requested. We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. All services are currently via telehealth. Currently accepting Tricare and in the process of paneling with Triwest. We are military friendly.
Here at San Juan Counseling we believe in creating a safe space to explore challenging issues. You might feel stuck, process challenging events, get support for daily stressors, and reduce negative, unwanted mental health symptoms. We enjoy helping people live the best version of their lives! We use culturally and spiritually-sensitive models such as narrative therapy to help you explore the deeper issues, if requested. We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. All services are currently via telehealth. Currently accepting Tricare and in the process of paneling with Triwest. We are military friendly.
Life can bring experiences that feel overwhelming, uncertain, and deeply painful. I support individuals and families as they navigate grief, serious illness, trauma, and major life transitions. As an enrolled Yankton Sioux (Dakota) therapist, I draw on the values of connection, resilience, and holistic healing while providing culturally responsive care. Many of my clients are navigating the death of a loved one, medical trauma, or the emotional weight of working in healthcare. Together, we'll build on your strengths and find a path forward that feels authentic, meaningful, and hopeful.
Life can bring experiences that feel overwhelming, uncertain, and deeply painful. I support individuals and families as they navigate grief, serious illness, trauma, and major life transitions. As an enrolled Yankton Sioux (Dakota) therapist, I draw on the values of connection, resilience, and holistic healing while providing culturally responsive care. Many of my clients are navigating the death of a loved one, medical trauma, or the emotional weight of working in healthcare. Together, we'll build on your strengths and find a path forward that feels authentic, meaningful, and hopeful.
Accepting New Clients! Growing up on a reservation, I witnessed the deep impact of generational trauma and the barriers to accessible mental health care. My own journey through healing inspired me to become a counselor—to offer others the kind of support and understanding I once needed. I work with children and adults age 5+ who are struggling with anxiety, grief, relational issues, cultural identity issues, stress, and more. I work with clients from all backgrounds but especially passionate about working with individuals from marginalized and underrepresented communities.
Accepting New Clients! Growing up on a reservation, I witnessed the deep impact of generational trauma and the barriers to accessible mental health care. My own journey through healing inspired me to become a counselor—to offer others the kind of support and understanding I once needed. I work with children and adults age 5+ who are struggling with anxiety, grief, relational issues, cultural identity issues, stress, and more. I work with clients from all backgrounds but especially passionate about working with individuals from marginalized and underrepresented communities.
As a Native/ Indigenous therapist, I work with an understanding that therapy doesn't look the same as the books.
My years of experience comes from working through a variety of settings such as residential treatment facilities, community and tribal mental health, and the department of human services. From these experiences comes an understanding that cultural competence is important.
As a Native/ Indigenous therapist, I work with an understanding that therapy doesn't look the same as the books.
My years of experience comes from working through a variety of settings such as residential treatment facilities, community and tribal mental health, and the department of human services. From these experiences comes an understanding that cultural competence is important.
I'm an Indigenous (Oglala Lakota) associate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journeys of healing and self-discovery.
I work extensively with individuals navigating challenges related to DID, BPD, and Substance Use disorders, understanding that these experiences are often interwoven with deeper, unresolved emotional landscapes. My therapeutic practice is eclectic, drawing upon a diverse range of evidence-based modalities to create a truly personalized healing experience.
I'm an Indigenous (Oglala Lakota) associate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journeys of healing and self-discovery.
I work extensively with individuals navigating challenges related to DID, BPD, and Substance Use disorders, understanding that these experiences are often interwoven with deeper, unresolved emotional landscapes. My therapeutic practice is eclectic, drawing upon a diverse range of evidence-based modalities to create a truly personalized healing experience.
If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck in trauma patterns, you’re not alone.
To feel healthy and empowered in our lives we must often work through trauma that keep us stuck from moving forward. There is always strength beyond the pain, but it can be hard to navigate alone and that where having an EMDR Therapist makes the difference.
To have a competent guide that can help you get back to your wellness. I am here to help you thrive and reclaim your personal strength. I use EMDR to help heal trauma’s impacts and see you back to your whole self.
If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck in trauma patterns, you’re not alone.
To feel healthy and empowered in our lives we must often work through trauma that keep us stuck from moving forward. There is always strength beyond the pain, but it can be hard to navigate alone and that where having an EMDR Therapist makes the difference.
To have a competent guide that can help you get back to your wellness. I am here to help you thrive and reclaim your personal strength. I use EMDR to help heal trauma’s impacts and see you back to your whole self.
I'm so glad you're here! I'm Ariel, the owner of Desert Rose Therapy. I'm dually licensed in Arizona and Washington, and I enjoy working with clients one-on-one as my approaches are centered around you and your specific needs. Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I will meet you where you are in your journey towards progress. Although my specialty is relationships, I treat a multitude of conditions, some of which include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and body-image. My goal is to help rebuild confidence, self-sufficiency, and executive functioning. Please note, email is the best way to contact me!
I'm so glad you're here! I'm Ariel, the owner of Desert Rose Therapy. I'm dually licensed in Arizona and Washington, and I enjoy working with clients one-on-one as my approaches are centered around you and your specific needs. Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I will meet you where you are in your journey towards progress. Although my specialty is relationships, I treat a multitude of conditions, some of which include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and body-image. My goal is to help rebuild confidence, self-sufficiency, and executive functioning. Please note, email is the best way to contact me!
I work with adults who have been dealing with OCD, anxiety, trauma, or body-focused repetitive behaviors for a long time — often quietly, often without anyone knowing how much headspace it takes up. They are people who have tried generic therapy, been told coping skills would help, or given reassurance that never really stuck. They may be high achievers, professionals, parents, or creatives who manage outwardly but feel exhausted inwardly. They want something more precise than supportive talk and more direct than vague advice.
I work with adults who have been dealing with OCD, anxiety, trauma, or body-focused repetitive behaviors for a long time — often quietly, often without anyone knowing how much headspace it takes up. They are people who have tried generic therapy, been told coping skills would help, or given reassurance that never really stuck. They may be high achievers, professionals, parents, or creatives who manage outwardly but feel exhausted inwardly. They want something more precise than supportive talk and more direct than vague advice.
You've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. The one who notices when something is wrong before anyone says it out loud. The one who steps in, manages, and keeps the peace, not because anyone formally asked, but because it felt necessary. Because someone had to.
From the outside, this probably looks like capability. Groundedness. Maybe even strength. But on the inside, it often feels like a weight you didn't choose and can't quite put down.
If this sounds familiar, you may be carrying what's sometimes called eldest daughter syndrome, a pattern of over-responsibility and self-sacrifice that develops early.
You've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. The one who notices when something is wrong before anyone says it out loud. The one who steps in, manages, and keeps the peace, not because anyone formally asked, but because it felt necessary. Because someone had to.
From the outside, this probably looks like capability. Groundedness. Maybe even strength. But on the inside, it often feels like a weight you didn't choose and can't quite put down.
If this sounds familiar, you may be carrying what's sometimes called eldest daughter syndrome, a pattern of over-responsibility and self-sacrifice that develops early.
Hello potential client! Welcome to your journey of wellness and healing. May you find what you are seeking. My experience tells me that you may endure anxiety and/or depression, struggle with confusion as to why and how to get out of it. Your body and mind may be telling you that something is deeply wrong. You may have tried many different methods to cope, avoid, or logic your way clear of these painful states. You have a desire to feel secure within yourself so you may engage with others and the world authentically. Perhaps it feels like there is a wall between you and what you want.
Hello potential client! Welcome to your journey of wellness and healing. May you find what you are seeking. My experience tells me that you may endure anxiety and/or depression, struggle with confusion as to why and how to get out of it. Your body and mind may be telling you that something is deeply wrong. You may have tried many different methods to cope, avoid, or logic your way clear of these painful states. You have a desire to feel secure within yourself so you may engage with others and the world authentically. Perhaps it feels like there is a wall between you and what you want.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a variety of settings. Across this time, I have successfully helped individuals struggling with a variety of issues across the spectrum of life-challenges. At present, I most commonly work with individuals who find themselves struggling to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, and/or trauma-related issues.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a variety of settings. Across this time, I have successfully helped individuals struggling with a variety of issues across the spectrum of life-challenges. At present, I most commonly work with individuals who find themselves struggling to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, and/or trauma-related issues.
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, about how they manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Marriage & Family Counseling—Therapy. Divorce. Family Drama. Is family trauma keeping your from living life fully? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are your adult children causing you distress? Are you struggling with post-partum blues? Is your new baby putting a strain on your relationship? Do you often put your needs at the bottom of the list making you feel dumped on? Were you passed up again for that promotion?
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, about how they manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Marriage & Family Counseling—Therapy. Divorce. Family Drama. Is family trauma keeping your from living life fully? Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are your adult children causing you distress? Are you struggling with post-partum blues? Is your new baby putting a strain on your relationship? Do you often put your needs at the bottom of the list making you feel dumped on? Were you passed up again for that promotion?
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out for support!
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, an eating disorder, overwhelming stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and create meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe healing happens through curiosity rather than judgment, and I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My background in expressive arts therapy also allows me to integrate creativity into sessions.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out for support!
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, an eating disorder, overwhelming stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and create meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe healing happens through curiosity rather than judgment, and I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My background in expressive arts therapy also allows me to integrate creativity into sessions.
You don’t need more coping skills — you need your nervous system to feel safe.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, shut down, or emotionally exhausted from carrying too much for too long. I support individuals/couples and families navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, impulsive and compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and difficulty with accountability. Together, we identify patterns, build emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with your sense of self through humanistic, empowerment-based work that supports meaningful, sustainable growth
You don’t need more coping skills — you need your nervous system to feel safe.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, shut down, or emotionally exhausted from carrying too much for too long. I support individuals/couples and families navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, impulsive and compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and difficulty with accountability. Together, we identify patterns, build emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with your sense of self through humanistic, empowerment-based work that supports meaningful, sustainable growth
Do you want to see real change? Let's be honest: healing takes work. Do you feel stuck reliving the old anxiety ridden patterns? Maybe you feel like there’s a barrier between you and other people. For some reason you feel like no matter what you do, you’re never enough. No matter how hard you try to overcompensate, “fake it until you make it,” or avoid it, you still feel the same. You may even be successful or moving forward and you tell yourself “this works”, and you’re still miserable. Now more than ever, we all feel like we have so much to lose when we try to heal. But it doesn’t have to feel like this.
Do you want to see real change? Let's be honest: healing takes work. Do you feel stuck reliving the old anxiety ridden patterns? Maybe you feel like there’s a barrier between you and other people. For some reason you feel like no matter what you do, you’re never enough. No matter how hard you try to overcompensate, “fake it until you make it,” or avoid it, you still feel the same. You may even be successful or moving forward and you tell yourself “this works”, and you’re still miserable. Now more than ever, we all feel like we have so much to lose when we try to heal. But it doesn’t have to feel like this.
On the outside, you might look like you have it together. Inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in constant overthinking and it’s starting to take a toll. I work with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and identity challenges. Together, we explore the deeper reasons behind how you feel, not just manage symptoms, helping you relate to yourself with curiosity instead of criticism.
On the outside, you might look like you have it together. Inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in constant overthinking and it’s starting to take a toll. I work with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and identity challenges. Together, we explore the deeper reasons behind how you feel, not just manage symptoms, helping you relate to yourself with curiosity instead of criticism.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and medical concerns. Additionally, I specialize in women’s health concerns, including perimenopause and menopause, while continuing to support clients of all genders through life’s challenges and transition. My clients are often people who have been strong for others for a long time and are ready to create space for their own healing and growth.
I provide a supportive, compassionate environment for individuals who want to better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and medical concerns. Additionally, I specialize in women’s health concerns, including perimenopause and menopause, while continuing to support clients of all genders through life’s challenges and transition. My clients are often people who have been strong for others for a long time and are ready to create space for their own healing and growth.
I provide a supportive, compassionate environment for individuals who want to better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.