First Choice Health | FCH Therapists in Burien, WA
When we feel that we belong to the world, then we can move through it with confidence and courage, open to growth and happiness. There are plenty of things to worry about as a kid, and today’s culture does not necessarily make it easier. But children do not have to go at it alone! Feelings of despair, loneliness, and inauthenticity are completely normal for many kids and young adults. No one lives alone with these feelings, even though it may feel this way. Through a genuine counseling relationship, kids can begin to believe much deeper in their strengths than in their shortcomings.
When we feel that we belong to the world, then we can move through it with confidence and courage, open to growth and happiness. There are plenty of things to worry about as a kid, and today’s culture does not necessarily make it easier. But children do not have to go at it alone! Feelings of despair, loneliness, and inauthenticity are completely normal for many kids and young adults. No one lives alone with these feelings, even though it may feel this way. Through a genuine counseling relationship, kids can begin to believe much deeper in their strengths than in their shortcomings.
You’ve done therapy, read the books, and understand yourself—but in the moments that matter, you still react the same way. You’re doing all the “right” things, but it’s not working the way it should.
You already know yourself well. Insight is valuable—but it doesn’t always change what happens in the moment.
You’ve done therapy, read the books, and understand yourself—but in the moments that matter, you still react the same way. You’re doing all the “right” things, but it’s not working the way it should.
You already know yourself well. Insight is valuable—but it doesn’t always change what happens in the moment.
Do you feel stuck, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? Often, how we show up in the world reflects how we learned to survive in it. Deep down, we all want to feel seen, heard, and valued—but beliefs that we’re unworthy or “not enough” can leave us anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we’ll begin to notice, challenge and heal those old messages so you can reconnect with your most authentic, grounded self. Our work is about returning home to yourself—to a place of authenticity, self-compassion, and connection—so you can move through life with greater ease, confidence, and a renewed sense of belonging.
Do you feel stuck, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? Often, how we show up in the world reflects how we learned to survive in it. Deep down, we all want to feel seen, heard, and valued—but beliefs that we’re unworthy or “not enough” can leave us anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we’ll begin to notice, challenge and heal those old messages so you can reconnect with your most authentic, grounded self. Our work is about returning home to yourself—to a place of authenticity, self-compassion, and connection—so you can move through life with greater ease, confidence, and a renewed sense of belonging.
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
At its core, I believe therapy is an opportunity to process and understand our past while also growing into the people we want to be. Life can be so brutal and complicated; we deserve a safe place to talk and explore! I believe that life throws us curve balls and everyone, at times, needs some assistance in learning to cope effectively. It is so vital to recognize that you have incredible value and are capable of conquering your hardships. I strive to maintain a safe, comforting, and trusting environment to do that exploring.
At its core, I believe therapy is an opportunity to process and understand our past while also growing into the people we want to be. Life can be so brutal and complicated; we deserve a safe place to talk and explore! I believe that life throws us curve balls and everyone, at times, needs some assistance in learning to cope effectively. It is so vital to recognize that you have incredible value and are capable of conquering your hardships. I strive to maintain a safe, comforting, and trusting environment to do that exploring.
I work with adult clients (ages 18 - 65+) and am passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially transgender and non-binary individuals. My focuses include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I am particularly drawn to helping clients navigate existential topics like identity/self-worth, fears of death or loss, feelings of emptiness, and experiences of loneliness. I am additionally trained in Exposure and Response-Prevention therapy (ERP).
I work with adult clients (ages 18 - 65+) and am passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially transgender and non-binary individuals. My focuses include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I am particularly drawn to helping clients navigate existential topics like identity/self-worth, fears of death or loss, feelings of emptiness, and experiences of loneliness. I am additionally trained in Exposure and Response-Prevention therapy (ERP).
I believe in tailoring the therapy to meet each client's individual needs. I primarily use psychodynamic therapy which helps the client gain self-insight but also use a variety of therapeutic techniques including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral methods. Being able to stand back from one's self and gain perspective about one's personality, choices and actions are important in helping an individual work through issues. I help the client explore what issues from the past or present may be contributing to depression or anxiety.
I believe in tailoring the therapy to meet each client's individual needs. I primarily use psychodynamic therapy which helps the client gain self-insight but also use a variety of therapeutic techniques including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral methods. Being able to stand back from one's self and gain perspective about one's personality, choices and actions are important in helping an individual work through issues. I help the client explore what issues from the past or present may be contributing to depression or anxiety.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
My approach involves meeting each individual person where they are when they start therapy and forming a warn collaborative relationship. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which people can explore the concerns that brought them into psychotherapy. Relationships are complex and people often want to understand more about how they interact with others and evolve in a way that promotes having better relationships.
My approach involves meeting each individual person where they are when they start therapy and forming a warn collaborative relationship. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which people can explore the concerns that brought them into psychotherapy. Relationships are complex and people often want to understand more about how they interact with others and evolve in a way that promotes having better relationships.
Do discussions with your partner often lead to yelling or angry silence? Do you find yourselves arguing about the same issues year after year with no resolution? Learn to restore harmony in your home with communication skills that create guardrails for safety (I sometime call them training wheels or bumper pads). When couples feel like they’re walking on eggshells, life feels exhausting. When the best of intentions devolve into disappointment, misunderstanding, and hurt feelings, it might seem like there is no way back to the romantic bond you once enjoyed. It can be done, and together we will plot that course!
Do discussions with your partner often lead to yelling or angry silence? Do you find yourselves arguing about the same issues year after year with no resolution? Learn to restore harmony in your home with communication skills that create guardrails for safety (I sometime call them training wheels or bumper pads). When couples feel like they’re walking on eggshells, life feels exhausting. When the best of intentions devolve into disappointment, misunderstanding, and hurt feelings, it might seem like there is no way back to the romantic bond you once enjoyed. It can be done, and together we will plot that course!
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive thoughts, or navigating a difficult life transition? I provide culturally responsive therapy tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you're facing while honoring the impact of culture, family, and identity on your experience. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process—you are the expert on your life.
Do you have a work-related injury that has affected your mental health? I provide mental health support for clients with active L&I claims.
I also offer immigration evaluations.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive thoughts, or navigating a difficult life transition? I provide culturally responsive therapy tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you're facing while honoring the impact of culture, family, and identity on your experience. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process—you are the expert on your life.
Do you have a work-related injury that has affected your mental health? I provide mental health support for clients with active L&I claims.
I also offer immigration evaluations.
If you have been waiting too long to feel better, you do not have to keep waiting. We serve families, children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and more. We welcome patients of all ages and can often get you seen within 72 hours, in person or online.
If you have been waiting too long to feel better, you do not have to keep waiting. We serve families, children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and more. We welcome patients of all ages and can often get you seen within 72 hours, in person or online.
It has been said, that change only occurs when the pain of remaining the same becomes greater than the pain of change. A healthy fulfilling life is full of transformative growth, which can be emotionally difficult, and threatening to established thinking and behavior. My work focuses on moving you toward your stated goals, guiding you through the discomfort toward a new normal. I will work collaboratively with you to explore your particular issue, examine your options, and give you the tools you need to face difficulties and bring about positive change.
It has been said, that change only occurs when the pain of remaining the same becomes greater than the pain of change. A healthy fulfilling life is full of transformative growth, which can be emotionally difficult, and threatening to established thinking and behavior. My work focuses on moving you toward your stated goals, guiding you through the discomfort toward a new normal. I will work collaboratively with you to explore your particular issue, examine your options, and give you the tools you need to face difficulties and bring about positive change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
Hi there! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Substance Use Disorders Professional (SUDP). Since 2002, I’ve provided counseling to teens and emerging adults. Most of my clients are cisgender guys, but I regularly meet with individuals of all genders, with a focus on trauma, depression, substance related issues, problematic pornography use, oppositional behaviors, and/or LGBTQ+ topics. Over the years, I've developed a few deep dive specialities include addressing sexual trauma in adolescent males, managing intrusive thoughts, and ending behavioral addictions.
Hi there! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Substance Use Disorders Professional (SUDP). Since 2002, I’ve provided counseling to teens and emerging adults. Most of my clients are cisgender guys, but I regularly meet with individuals of all genders, with a focus on trauma, depression, substance related issues, problematic pornography use, oppositional behaviors, and/or LGBTQ+ topics. Over the years, I've developed a few deep dive specialities include addressing sexual trauma in adolescent males, managing intrusive thoughts, and ending behavioral addictions.
Many high-capacity women and couples are carrying far more than the world realizes — balancing demanding careers, caregiving, relationships, identity shifts, emotional labor, and the quiet pressure to keep performing no matter what life brings. Over time, even successful people can find themselves feeling disconnected, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed in relationships, or unsure how to move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable. NOTE: I offer private-pay Therapy Intensives for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to make meaningful progress in a condensed timeframe. Customized 90-minute, half-day, full-day.
Many high-capacity women and couples are carrying far more than the world realizes — balancing demanding careers, caregiving, relationships, identity shifts, emotional labor, and the quiet pressure to keep performing no matter what life brings. Over time, even successful people can find themselves feeling disconnected, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed in relationships, or unsure how to move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable. NOTE: I offer private-pay Therapy Intensives for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to make meaningful progress in a condensed timeframe. Customized 90-minute, half-day, full-day.
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in positive regard: I recognize that each client has a complex history and am committed to creating an environment where you can openly explore your internal and external experiences, free from judgment and criticism. I prioritize a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where you can retain autonomy and agency throughout the process. Above all, the quality of the therapeutic relationship can often be the biggest contributing factor to successful therapeutic outcomes, so it’s okay to be picky!
My therapeutic approach is grounded in positive regard: I recognize that each client has a complex history and am committed to creating an environment where you can openly explore your internal and external experiences, free from judgment and criticism. I prioritize a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where you can retain autonomy and agency throughout the process. Above all, the quality of the therapeutic relationship can often be the biggest contributing factor to successful therapeutic outcomes, so it’s okay to be picky!
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
Welcome to Creative Guidance, PLLC. I believe that our ability to stay in the moment, especially when things are difficult, can be tough. Wanting to escape the present moment is a normal human response. When we are able to remain present, that is where healing, wisdom and change truly lies. When we can stay with what we are feeling and experiencing, both good and challenging, we are then empowered to change our lives.
Welcome to Creative Guidance, PLLC. I believe that our ability to stay in the moment, especially when things are difficult, can be tough. Wanting to escape the present moment is a normal human response. When we are able to remain present, that is where healing, wisdom and change truly lies. When we can stay with what we are feeling and experiencing, both good and challenging, we are then empowered to change our lives.
