Domestic Abuse Therapists in Federal Way, WA
I provide counseling services to all communities and specialize in non-monogamous relationships, individuals who have participated in the erotic trade industry and the kink and queer communities. My goal is to combat stigmas impacting marginalized communities by creating access to mental health resources. These stigmas create barriers to treatment, contribute to a lack of culturally competent therapeutic resources, infringe upon a person's bodily autonomy and contribute to discriminatory incidents.
I provide counseling services to all communities and specialize in non-monogamous relationships, individuals who have participated in the erotic trade industry and the kink and queer communities. My goal is to combat stigmas impacting marginalized communities by creating access to mental health resources. These stigmas create barriers to treatment, contribute to a lack of culturally competent therapeutic resources, infringe upon a person's bodily autonomy and contribute to discriminatory incidents.
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.
As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe that life presents us challenges that we sometimes need help to overcome. My primary focus is working with people who want to feel more ok, whether it be moving through anxiety or depression, transitions, traumatic situations, or increasing healthy communication. The foundations of my approach to counseling are Existential Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology. I have extensive experience working in Native American and multicultural communities.
As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe that life presents us challenges that we sometimes need help to overcome. My primary focus is working with people who want to feel more ok, whether it be moving through anxiety or depression, transitions, traumatic situations, or increasing healthy communication. The foundations of my approach to counseling are Existential Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology. I have extensive experience working in Native American and multicultural communities.
Whitney Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in: eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, religious trauma, couples therapy, family therapy, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I am openly queer, ex-Mormon, and fat. It's imperative that my clients feel affirmed and validated in their experiences and their entire being is considered in the work. I bring safety, warmth, compassion, and accountability to the therapeutic space. You will feel like you're talking to a real person and I will facilitate and guide you toward your goals.
I specialize in: eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, religious trauma, couples therapy, family therapy, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I am openly queer, ex-Mormon, and fat. It's imperative that my clients feel affirmed and validated in their experiences and their entire being is considered in the work. I bring safety, warmth, compassion, and accountability to the therapeutic space. You will feel like you're talking to a real person and I will facilitate and guide you toward your goals.
We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders.
We are experienced with CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, narrative therapy, family systems therapy, as well as inter-subjective psychodynamic theory, DBT, and self psychology. Our therapists have unique training in techniques including EMDR, lifespan integration, somatic experiencing, meditation, and biofeedback.
We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders.
We are experienced with CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, narrative therapy, family systems therapy, as well as inter-subjective psychodynamic theory, DBT, and self psychology. Our therapists have unique training in techniques including EMDR, lifespan integration, somatic experiencing, meditation, and biofeedback.
You may be carrying religious or developmental trauma, or experiences that don’t fully make sense but have left you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or stuck, even after doing a lot of inner work or prior therapy. Some are neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and haven’t found approaches that truly fit. You may be longing for relief, clarity, and a way to feel like yourself again. Together, we build stability and support, then gently work with what’s ready so your system can shift without overwhelm.
You may be carrying religious or developmental trauma, or experiences that don’t fully make sense but have left you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or stuck, even after doing a lot of inner work or prior therapy. Some are neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and haven’t found approaches that truly fit. You may be longing for relief, clarity, and a way to feel like yourself again. Together, we build stability and support, then gently work with what’s ready so your system can shift without overwhelm.
Our beliefs, behavior patterns, and perceptions can prevent us from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Noticing how we think and identifying life values can provide a compass for living and give us direction, away from anxiety and depression. We can be empowered by choices about where our mind would take us.
Our beliefs, behavior patterns, and perceptions can prevent us from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Noticing how we think and identifying life values can provide a compass for living and give us direction, away from anxiety and depression. We can be empowered by choices about where our mind would take us.
Hello there! I specialize in therapy that works with any member of the Adoption Triad. I personally understand the complexities of adoption and the support that is needed to support long-term family and individual success. I am invested in providing you the tools needed to thrive in your life. While adoption and foster care is my specialty, I also provide support for those struggling with infertility, parenting children with behavioral issues and issues of foster care exposure. The roles and relationships within families are not always easy. You deserve to have a therapist that understands what your facing and has resources.
Hello there! I specialize in therapy that works with any member of the Adoption Triad. I personally understand the complexities of adoption and the support that is needed to support long-term family and individual success. I am invested in providing you the tools needed to thrive in your life. While adoption and foster care is my specialty, I also provide support for those struggling with infertility, parenting children with behavioral issues and issues of foster care exposure. The roles and relationships within families are not always easy. You deserve to have a therapist that understands what your facing and has resources.
Hi, I'm Matthew Mixon, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised an hour outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and have lived in Washington State for 30 years, where I met my beautiful wife of 15 years.
My mission is to empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and enhance their relationships. With a compassionate and understanding approach, I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and navigate life's complexities.
I firmly believe in your potential for growth and healing. Together, I believe we can achieve that goal.
Hi, I'm Matthew Mixon, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised an hour outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and have lived in Washington State for 30 years, where I met my beautiful wife of 15 years.
My mission is to empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and enhance their relationships. With a compassionate and understanding approach, I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and navigate life's complexities.
I firmly believe in your potential for growth and healing. Together, I believe we can achieve that goal.
I come to my client with over thirty years, (I started young) of experience in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders domestic abuse, sexual assault and other forms of trauma.
I believe that therapy is based in a philosophy of respect, trust and building a safe non-judgemental relationship. I strongly believe each person has the wisdom to understand what works for them. I want clients to know they've come to a place of hope and my role as therapist is to listen and guide by providing support and encouragement
I come to my client with over thirty years, (I started young) of experience in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders domestic abuse, sexual assault and other forms of trauma.
I believe that therapy is based in a philosophy of respect, trust and building a safe non-judgemental relationship. I strongly believe each person has the wisdom to understand what works for them. I want clients to know they've come to a place of hope and my role as therapist is to listen and guide by providing support and encouragement
Life often brings experiences that feel overwhelming, grief, loss, illness, trauma, and transitions that reshape the way we see ourselves and our relationships. I provide a supportive space to explore these challenges, as well as questions around identity, belonging, and authenticity.
Life often brings experiences that feel overwhelming, grief, loss, illness, trauma, and transitions that reshape the way we see ourselves and our relationships. I provide a supportive space to explore these challenges, as well as questions around identity, belonging, and authenticity.
Longing for balance? I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your values, strengths, and dreams.
My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We then co-create a therapy plan.
Longing for balance? I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your values, strengths, and dreams.
My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We then co-create a therapy plan.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, I offer you a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore, share, & develop deeper self-awareness. Together, we'll build on your strengths to foster growth & balance. My therapeutic style is conversational and collaborative, focusing on helping you better understand yourself and your situation. My ideal client seeks healing, growth, & a space to explore their feelings, no longer feel “stuck,” & learn practical tools for balance.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, I offer you a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore, share, & develop deeper self-awareness. Together, we'll build on your strengths to foster growth & balance. My therapeutic style is conversational and collaborative, focusing on helping you better understand yourself and your situation. My ideal client seeks healing, growth, & a space to explore their feelings, no longer feel “stuck,” & learn practical tools for balance.
I utilize Motivational Interviewing with a Humanistic/Existential approach as a foundation to my therapy. Which means understanding that a "whole" person is more than the sum of his or her parts. I understand people by examining their interpersonal relationships. That people have many levels of self-awareness, that can be neither ignored nor put into an abstract context. I also believe individuals have free will and are participants rather than observers in their own lives; and that people's lives have purpose, value and meaning. I choose to submerge myself into the world of the person; I am working with. Take that first step today!
I utilize Motivational Interviewing with a Humanistic/Existential approach as a foundation to my therapy. Which means understanding that a "whole" person is more than the sum of his or her parts. I understand people by examining their interpersonal relationships. That people have many levels of self-awareness, that can be neither ignored nor put into an abstract context. I also believe individuals have free will and are participants rather than observers in their own lives; and that people's lives have purpose, value and meaning. I choose to submerge myself into the world of the person; I am working with. Take that first step today!
I'm accepting new clients!
Healing starts with an appreciation for your journey. I blend insights from psychoeducation, neuroscience, and your lived experiences to help you understand your mental health and empower informed, lasting choices. With a foundation in evidence‐based therapies, my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, cultural awareness, mindfulness, and humanistic techniques. I believe everyone has innate resilience, and I’m here to support you to grow yours and reach your optimal mental wellness.
I'm accepting new clients!
Healing starts with an appreciation for your journey. I blend insights from psychoeducation, neuroscience, and your lived experiences to help you understand your mental health and empower informed, lasting choices. With a foundation in evidence‐based therapies, my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, cultural awareness, mindfulness, and humanistic techniques. I believe everyone has innate resilience, and I’m here to support you to grow yours and reach your optimal mental wellness.
I work mainly with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem and self-acceptance due to trauma, both physical and emotional. These experiences can bring up feelings of guilt and shame, grief, self-doubt, loss of identity, attachment issues, and possibly all of the above. At some point, working through these issues may lead to major life transitions, an area I also specialize in. I offer acceptance in a safe, non-biased space where I'll help you sort through the chaos of emotions and quiet the turmoil of your thoughts so you can find yourself again and map your path forward.
I work mainly with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem and self-acceptance due to trauma, both physical and emotional. These experiences can bring up feelings of guilt and shame, grief, self-doubt, loss of identity, attachment issues, and possibly all of the above. At some point, working through these issues may lead to major life transitions, an area I also specialize in. I offer acceptance in a safe, non-biased space where I'll help you sort through the chaos of emotions and quiet the turmoil of your thoughts so you can find yourself again and map your path forward.
I have extensive experience and am passionate working with the following: Domestic violence survivors/ Relational Violence survivors, Historical/Generational/Intergenerational Trauma, Immigrant Issues, Childhood Trauma.
Being a first-generation Mexican American and the proud daughter of immigrants, I bring a rich multicultural perspective to my practice. My unique life experiences fuel my passion for storytelling and allow me to connect deeply with clients from all backgrounds. I believe that everyone's story is essential to the healing process, and I strive to create a space where these narratives can be shared and appreciated.
I’m deeply committed to social justice and advocacy, and I believe in providing culturally competent and inclusive care to everyone, regardless of their background.
I have extensive experience and am passionate working with the following: Domestic violence survivors/ Relational Violence survivors, Historical/Generational/Intergenerational Trauma, Immigrant Issues, Childhood Trauma.
Being a first-generation Mexican American and the proud daughter of immigrants, I bring a rich multicultural perspective to my practice. My unique life experiences fuel my passion for storytelling and allow me to connect deeply with clients from all backgrounds. I believe that everyone's story is essential to the healing process, and I strive to create a space where these narratives can be shared and appreciated.
I’m deeply committed to social justice and advocacy, and I believe in providing culturally competent and inclusive care to everyone, regardless of their background.
This world is problematic and stressful to navigate. An ideal client consists of being open to therapy. Having a therapeutic relationship that is built on trust and honesty. Being receptive to learning tools and techniques that will help them manage and/or alleviate increased mental health symptoms such as anxiousness, fear, guilt, depression, stress, relational issues, trauma, etc. Utilizing Genograms to help understand and identify patterns, genetic, medical, and mental social norms and cultural aspects of your family. Self-acceptance helps identify ways to manage challenges because it allows the person to know their limitations.
This world is problematic and stressful to navigate. An ideal client consists of being open to therapy. Having a therapeutic relationship that is built on trust and honesty. Being receptive to learning tools and techniques that will help them manage and/or alleviate increased mental health symptoms such as anxiousness, fear, guilt, depression, stress, relational issues, trauma, etc. Utilizing Genograms to help understand and identify patterns, genetic, medical, and mental social norms and cultural aspects of your family. Self-acceptance helps identify ways to manage challenges because it allows the person to know their limitations.
I focus on helping my clients understand and heal attachment issues, processing of trauma, resolving parenting difficulties, and work/life conflicts. My goal is to give my clients a place to feel safe to discuss the stresses and troubles they may be experiencing. Although I counsel people of all ages, I particularly enjoy seeing children under the age of 18. I also like to provide support for parents and help the family achieve regulation by improving understanding and communication between family members.
I focus on helping my clients understand and heal attachment issues, processing of trauma, resolving parenting difficulties, and work/life conflicts. My goal is to give my clients a place to feel safe to discuss the stresses and troubles they may be experiencing. Although I counsel people of all ages, I particularly enjoy seeing children under the age of 18. I also like to provide support for parents and help the family achieve regulation by improving understanding and communication between family members.
This includes healing from domestic violence, high-demand religious environments, infertility, and challenges related to gender identity and expression.
While I bring clinical knowledge to these areas, I believe your story is the expert—and I approach each session with curiosity, respect, and care.
I offer trauma-informed support using a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches.
This includes healing from domestic violence, high-demand religious environments, infertility, and challenges related to gender identity and expression.
While I bring clinical knowledge to these areas, I believe your story is the expert—and I approach each session with curiosity, respect, and care.
I offer trauma-informed support using a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches.
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What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.