First Choice Health | FCH Therapists in Covington, WA
We all need a place to be seen and be real. To not have to worry about getting judged, saying the wrong thing or hurting the feelings of those whom we love and often confide. I see adolescent and adult individuals looking to develop coping skills for depression or anxiety, process trauma or grief, set healthy boundaries, or simply be heard in a safe and confidential space. We work together to find the tools needed to navigate life's challenges. While our intentional focus will be working towards your identified goals, it's important to acknowledge the unintentional benefits of simply having a space to call your own.
We all need a place to be seen and be real. To not have to worry about getting judged, saying the wrong thing or hurting the feelings of those whom we love and often confide. I see adolescent and adult individuals looking to develop coping skills for depression or anxiety, process trauma or grief, set healthy boundaries, or simply be heard in a safe and confidential space. We work together to find the tools needed to navigate life's challenges. While our intentional focus will be working towards your identified goals, it's important to acknowledge the unintentional benefits of simply having a space to call your own.
I believe in self-care, personal truths and strengths, humility, humor, and expanding one's support system. My ultimate goal is to assist clients develop better coping strategies to manage life challenges more effectively.
I believe in self-care, personal truths and strengths, humility, humor, and expanding one's support system. My ultimate goal is to assist clients develop better coping strategies to manage life challenges more effectively.
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
I am committed to helping people get the results they want quickly and effectively. Toward that end, I have studied a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I endeavor to tailor my work with you to meet your specific needs and temperament. Through my studies and experience, I have learned that the Unconscious Mind is a great resource, full of all our life's learnings, experiences, and wisdom, and that it can be enlisted in the quest for emotional healing, personal growth, and creating lasting changes in one's life.
Hi, and thank you for being here. I commend you for considering therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 20 years of working with children, youth and adults. I have worked with people of all ages affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, chronic medical conditions, life changes, children/parents/foster parents who experienced the child welfare system, and First Responders, friends and family.
Hi, and thank you for being here. I commend you for considering therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 20 years of working with children, youth and adults. I have worked with people of all ages affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, chronic medical conditions, life changes, children/parents/foster parents who experienced the child welfare system, and First Responders, friends and family.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! I am currently accepting new clients!
I have a special passion for reproductive and perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment and I have extensive training in perinatal mental health. I work with women who are in all phases of creating their family from planning and/or trying to conceive to pregnancy and early parenthood. I am also honored to support you when things do not go as planned such as in the cases of fertility challenges or loss.
I also love working with teens and women in all stages of life, from high school to retirement.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! I am currently accepting new clients!
I have a special passion for reproductive and perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment and I have extensive training in perinatal mental health. I work with women who are in all phases of creating their family from planning and/or trying to conceive to pregnancy and early parenthood. I am also honored to support you when things do not go as planned such as in the cases of fertility challenges or loss.
I also love working with teens and women in all stages of life, from high school to retirement.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.
First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.
Now Accepting New Clients. IN-PERSON counseling services are available.
Hello we are a small group practice located in the Renton/Fairwood area. We started our group practice, West Therapy, about 11 years ago. It is made up of experienced mental health professionals with varied backgrounds and credentials, each with 25 years of experience in the field. As a fully licensed and insured mental health care practice, we accept many different insurance carriers. Select the website link to the left to find out more about West Therapy!
Now Accepting New Clients. IN-PERSON counseling services are available.
Hello we are a small group practice located in the Renton/Fairwood area. We started our group practice, West Therapy, about 11 years ago. It is made up of experienced mental health professionals with varied backgrounds and credentials, each with 25 years of experience in the field. As a fully licensed and insured mental health care practice, we accept many different insurance carriers. Select the website link to the left to find out more about West Therapy!
I provide practical, solution focused therapy for individuals dealing with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, worry, and grief. The therapy process includes identifying your concerns, developing therapeutic goals, and evaluating our progress together.
I provide practical, solution focused therapy for individuals dealing with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, worry, and grief. The therapy process includes identifying your concerns, developing therapeutic goals, and evaluating our progress together.
Change is hard, and everyone needs support. I help my clients by providing an open and safe space for you to talk through your concerns and focus on you. Whether you are going through a change, loss, illness, or just feel stuck, counseling can help. Through therapy, you can gain insight into your thoughts, emotions and behavior, and access tools for change.
Change is hard, and everyone needs support. I help my clients by providing an open and safe space for you to talk through your concerns and focus on you. Whether you are going through a change, loss, illness, or just feel stuck, counseling can help. Through therapy, you can gain insight into your thoughts, emotions and behavior, and access tools for change.
I am trained for work with individuals, couples, youth and families within a variety of mental health and recovery situations. I have worked within the mental health field for approximately 20 years with experience ranging from issues surrounding chronic mental illness in kids and adults, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, behavioral disturbances, parenting, depression and anxiety. I use a relational and strength-based approach in therapy and collaborate with clients to help determine the best and most appropriate course of treatment.
I am trained for work with individuals, couples, youth and families within a variety of mental health and recovery situations. I have worked within the mental health field for approximately 20 years with experience ranging from issues surrounding chronic mental illness in kids and adults, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, behavioral disturbances, parenting, depression and anxiety. I use a relational and strength-based approach in therapy and collaborate with clients to help determine the best and most appropriate course of treatment.
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I believe that everyone has to cope with life changes, relationship struggles, substance abuse, and other mental health issues and sometimes, finding a successful way to cope with these changes can be hard. I strive to work collaboratively with people who want help to understand the life changes and develop strategies to cope. Therapeutically, I work with clients from a humanistic, client-centered ideology. However, I do not believe there is only one approach to working with someone and instead prefer to collaborate with clients to find an approach that works for them to make counseling a successful experience.
I believe that everyone has to cope with life changes, relationship struggles, substance abuse, and other mental health issues and sometimes, finding a successful way to cope with these changes can be hard. I strive to work collaboratively with people who want help to understand the life changes and develop strategies to cope. Therapeutically, I work with clients from a humanistic, client-centered ideology. However, I do not believe there is only one approach to working with someone and instead prefer to collaborate with clients to find an approach that works for them to make counseling a successful experience.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
My approach focuses on helping people learn to live through (not against) their emotional pain. The aim of our work will be to understand, with increasing depth and appreciation over time, things that feel unbearable and impossible to change. In my experience this approach done in partnership can facilitate lasting changes in a person's life. I strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment where a person can feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing, and work towards a healthier state of mind.
My approach focuses on helping people learn to live through (not against) their emotional pain. The aim of our work will be to understand, with increasing depth and appreciation over time, things that feel unbearable and impossible to change. In my experience this approach done in partnership can facilitate lasting changes in a person's life. I strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment where a person can feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing, and work towards a healthier state of mind.
Do you experience anxiety in your body, causing you to feel tense, panicky, or disconnected from your authentic self? Do you sometimes feel out of control and struggle to manage stressful situations? You may even avoid certain situations or endure them with intense discomfort, leaving your energy depleted. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s anxiety and its affect on their school or home life. Though anxiety is often addressed through traditional talk therapy, a more holistic approach can build confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
Do you experience anxiety in your body, causing you to feel tense, panicky, or disconnected from your authentic self? Do you sometimes feel out of control and struggle to manage stressful situations? You may even avoid certain situations or endure them with intense discomfort, leaving your energy depleted. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s anxiety and its affect on their school or home life. Though anxiety is often addressed through traditional talk therapy, a more holistic approach can build confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater ease.
As a mental health counselor, I help people untangle the intricacies of their life story, assist in building insight/skills, and provide support in breaking away from dysfunctional patterns and reaching meaningful goals. I approach counseling with empathy and flexibility, and tailor my therapeutic intervention to honor the client’s cultural identity and areas of adversity
As a mental health counselor, I help people untangle the intricacies of their life story, assist in building insight/skills, and provide support in breaking away from dysfunctional patterns and reaching meaningful goals. I approach counseling with empathy and flexibility, and tailor my therapeutic intervention to honor the client’s cultural identity and areas of adversity
I have a deeply rooted passion for working with clients who have a diversity of lived experiences, and a career history full of successful therapeutic relationships across lines of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
The need for a compassionate and safe space to share our lived experience and to receive unconditional, non-judgmental support is a commonality across all of these intersections of identity. Challenges to our mental health such as depression, anxiety, attentional challenges and interpersonal conflict impact all of us at times in our lives and seeking support is a true strength.
I have a deeply rooted passion for working with clients who have a diversity of lived experiences, and a career history full of successful therapeutic relationships across lines of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
The need for a compassionate and safe space to share our lived experience and to receive unconditional, non-judgmental support is a commonality across all of these intersections of identity. Challenges to our mental health such as depression, anxiety, attentional challenges and interpersonal conflict impact all of us at times in our lives and seeking support is a true strength.
You have been through something. Maybe a single hard event you have not fully recovered from, or a string of them that have left the version of yourself you remember hard to reach. Now you are navigating a relationship that keeps repeating the same painful pattern, a major life transition that has knocked you off balance, or trauma that still shows up in places you thought you had moved past.
My clients are adults who are ready to be heard, understood, and empowered as they work through what they are carrying. You are looking for resilience, healthier relationships, and a real sense of control over your life again.
You have been through something. Maybe a single hard event you have not fully recovered from, or a string of them that have left the version of yourself you remember hard to reach. Now you are navigating a relationship that keeps repeating the same painful pattern, a major life transition that has knocked you off balance, or trauma that still shows up in places you thought you had moved past.
My clients are adults who are ready to be heard, understood, and empowered as they work through what they are carrying. You are looking for resilience, healthier relationships, and a real sense of control over your life again.
