Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Burien, WA
I work with people navigating the ups and downs of life, with a particular focus on pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.
We'll talk about what has been happening in your life and what you are struggling with. Together we uncover and give space to the difficult thoughts and feelings that are coming up for you. Whatever the topic, our work together happens at your pace and in partnership. Over time, many people who work with me find more clarity, self-compassion and empowerment.
I work with people navigating the ups and downs of life, with a particular focus on pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.
We'll talk about what has been happening in your life and what you are struggling with. Together we uncover and give space to the difficult thoughts and feelings that are coming up for you. Whatever the topic, our work together happens at your pace and in partnership. Over time, many people who work with me find more clarity, self-compassion and empowerment.
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
If you are you a mom focused on developing secure attachment with your baby or the parent of a child experiencing big emotions, I am here for you. Ever have that "gut feeling" about something, but can't quite make out what it means? That's your interoception (communication between mind and body) trying to get your attention. Cue Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) to help; a trauma informed and relationship based specialty care supporting healthy relationships, attunement and alignment with yourself, others, environments and community. There is no expectation of dance background to participate, just come as you are.
If you are you a mom focused on developing secure attachment with your baby or the parent of a child experiencing big emotions, I am here for you. Ever have that "gut feeling" about something, but can't quite make out what it means? That's your interoception (communication between mind and body) trying to get your attention. Cue Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) to help; a trauma informed and relationship based specialty care supporting healthy relationships, attunement and alignment with yourself, others, environments and community. There is no expectation of dance background to participate, just come as you are.
This experience brings a specialized lens to perinatal mental health and women's issues.
Many people find their way to me in the midst of a life transition. They want things to look or feel different, but they feel stuck or lost. If you’re wanting to feel less anxious, more self-confident and more empowered in your life, reach out for a free 15 minute consultation or schedule a session with me!
During our time together, I like to help clients metaphorically "stop the bleeding" before we understand how the wound occurred. This looks like finding tools to help ground you now before we dive into deeper places.
This experience brings a specialized lens to perinatal mental health and women's issues.
Many people find their way to me in the midst of a life transition. They want things to look or feel different, but they feel stuck or lost. If you’re wanting to feel less anxious, more self-confident and more empowered in your life, reach out for a free 15 minute consultation or schedule a session with me!
During our time together, I like to help clients metaphorically "stop the bleeding" before we understand how the wound occurred. This looks like finding tools to help ground you now before we dive into deeper places.
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
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.
In my work with clients, I partner them in determining goals to work on together, while utilizing the strengths clients already have within themselves and in their existing relationships with others as a catalyst for growth, healing, resilience, and transformation in a safe and empowering therapeutic environment.
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.
In my work with clients, I partner them in determining goals to work on together, while utilizing the strengths clients already have within themselves and in their existing relationships with others as a catalyst for growth, healing, resilience, and transformation in a safe and empowering therapeutic environment.
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 support parents and individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, parenting stress, and life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum changes, career shifts, divorce, or adjusting to life after college.
I specialize in supporting parents and individuals through life transitions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. My relational, compassionate approach is shaped by nearly two decades of one-on-one, relationship-based work, helping clients slow down, make sense of patterns, and feel steadier and more confident during times of change.
I support parents and individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, parenting stress, and life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum changes, career shifts, divorce, or adjusting to life after college.
I specialize in supporting parents and individuals through life transitions, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. My relational, compassionate approach is shaped by nearly two decades of one-on-one, relationship-based work, helping clients slow down, make sense of patterns, and feel steadier and more confident during times of change.
Hi there, I'm Melissa! We can all find ourselves stuck in undesirable feelings, situations, or relationships. Through our work together, I hope to help create space for healing through self exploration, uncovering a deeper understanding of past and present selves. Ultimately, I hope to support my clients toward building a life that feels meaningful and fulfilled. My therapy style is based on genuine interaction, and I utilize a variety of techniques and modalities depending on your unique needs. My approach is person-centered, with interventions from me that support your goals.
Hi there, I'm Melissa! We can all find ourselves stuck in undesirable feelings, situations, or relationships. Through our work together, I hope to help create space for healing through self exploration, uncovering a deeper understanding of past and present selves. Ultimately, I hope to support my clients toward building a life that feels meaningful and fulfilled. My therapy style is based on genuine interaction, and I utilize a variety of techniques and modalities depending on your unique needs. My approach is person-centered, with interventions from me that support your goals.
I am a nationally registered art therapist and body-centered psychotherapist. Using creative processes helps us develop new ways of thinking and new insights into our actions, reactions, and behaviors-and know that if you don't want to make art, you don't have to. It's always an option and never required.
I am a nationally registered art therapist and body-centered psychotherapist. Using creative processes helps us develop new ways of thinking and new insights into our actions, reactions, and behaviors-and know that if you don't want to make art, you don't have to. It's always an option and never required.
My hope is that you feel safe and welcome in therapy. Clients can come to me struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, change of life issues, etc. I have extensive experience working with teens, and young adults that are dealing with various life stressors and issues. My heart really lies with all people; everyone has a story to tell, and I want to be here to listen.
My hope is that you feel safe and welcome in therapy. Clients can come to me struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, change of life issues, etc. I have extensive experience working with teens, and young adults that are dealing with various life stressors and issues. My heart really lies with all people; everyone has a story to tell, and I want to be here to listen.
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.
If your relationships feel more draining than fulfilling, or you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns, I'd love to help. I work with couples and women going through or preparing for major transitions, wanting to explore their identity, or struggling with anxiety or depression. I work with you to explore where you can regain control in your life to see the change you want for yourself and your relationships.
If your relationships feel more draining than fulfilling, or you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns, I'd love to help. I work with couples and women going through or preparing for major transitions, wanting to explore their identity, or struggling with anxiety or depression. I work with you to explore where you can regain control in your life to see the change you want for yourself and your relationships.
Sea Change Therapy helps individuals, couples, and families with their mental health. We provide effective and compassionate therapy for those dealing with life stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, and other reproductive mental health concerns. We also offer affordable therapy through our low-cost provider training program. In-person sessions in our West Seattle office, and online therapy through Washington and Florida. Online therapy in WA and FL.
Sea Change Therapy helps individuals, couples, and families with their mental health. We provide effective and compassionate therapy for those dealing with life stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, and other reproductive mental health concerns. We also offer affordable therapy through our low-cost provider training program. In-person sessions in our West Seattle office, and online therapy through Washington and Florida. Online therapy in WA and FL.
Finding a new therapist can be daunting. I aim to provide an open, safe, and nurturing space. My practice is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and social-justice informed. I am a healthy at every size practitioner. I like to work collaboratively and provide compassion, humility, and humor along the way. My priority is to listen deeply, empower, and gently redirect or challenge where necessary. I offer counseling and medication management (uncontrolled meds), and add-on acupuncture treatments.
Finding a new therapist can be daunting. I aim to provide an open, safe, and nurturing space. My practice is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and social-justice informed. I am a healthy at every size practitioner. I like to work collaboratively and provide compassion, humility, and humor along the way. My priority is to listen deeply, empower, and gently redirect or challenge where necessary. I offer counseling and medication management (uncontrolled meds), and add-on acupuncture treatments.
I am passionate about helping people better understand their bodies and sexuality to empower them in their intimate relationships. By gaining knowledge of and comfort with ourselves, we can enjoy a deeper sense of bonding and pleasure in sexual relationships. Whether you are looking to improve your connection to your body or your relationship with your partner(s), I am here to support your journey. I believe sexual health and pleasure are fundamental to both personal well-being and fulfilling relationships. We will collaborate to help you develop a sexual life that gives you joy, pleasure, a sense of connection, and an authentic identity.
I am passionate about helping people better understand their bodies and sexuality to empower them in their intimate relationships. By gaining knowledge of and comfort with ourselves, we can enjoy a deeper sense of bonding and pleasure in sexual relationships. Whether you are looking to improve your connection to your body or your relationship with your partner(s), I am here to support your journey. I believe sexual health and pleasure are fundamental to both personal well-being and fulfilling relationships. We will collaborate to help you develop a sexual life that gives you joy, pleasure, a sense of connection, and an authentic identity.
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 approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model. I view every individual/family/couple as unique, utilizing methods and techniques best-suited for each situation. My experience includes many areas, all pertaining to individuals, couples and families. I am passionate in working with women, teens, couples and the LGBTQ community. I was trained in Family Systems Therapy; I approach therapy work holistically, focusing on the individual and extending beyond, to the interactions between family members and significant others. I work with clients to help them recognize how extended family, culture, and society may impact them as individuals.
I approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model. I view every individual/family/couple as unique, utilizing methods and techniques best-suited for each situation. My experience includes many areas, all pertaining to individuals, couples and families. I am passionate in working with women, teens, couples and the LGBTQ community. I was trained in Family Systems Therapy; I approach therapy work holistically, focusing on the individual and extending beyond, to the interactions between family members and significant others. I work with clients to help them recognize how extended family, culture, and society may impact them as individuals.
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.
Brave Heart Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACM-SW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you know yourself best. Sometimes we need to make time and space to reconnect with ourselves. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
I believe you know yourself best. Sometimes we need to make time and space to reconnect with ourselves. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
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What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.