Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Fircrest, WA
It can be a challenge to find a counselor that is not only a good fit, but has the knowledge to help with the concerns you are bringing to therapy. I work with both both children and adults in my practice and have spent the past 10 years specializing in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns in children, and trauma/PTSD using evidence-based treatments. Clients have described me as straight-forward as well as taking the time to understand their experience.
It can be a challenge to find a counselor that is not only a good fit, but has the knowledge to help with the concerns you are bringing to therapy. I work with both both children and adults in my practice and have spent the past 10 years specializing in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns in children, and trauma/PTSD using evidence-based treatments. Clients have described me as straight-forward as well as taking the time to understand their experience.
The KEY to therapy is feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist. Whether you need to work through relationship challenges, anxiety or depression, a life transition, or just need to get on track to feeling better, we can make that happen. My clients leave their sessions knowing what to do to make situation better or cope more effectively. We work on challenging negative thinking, changing unhelpful behaviors, learning to regulate emotion, building helpful perspectives, and understanding relationship dynamics. We build your sessions to fit your unique situation.
The KEY to therapy is feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist. Whether you need to work through relationship challenges, anxiety or depression, a life transition, or just need to get on track to feeling better, we can make that happen. My clients leave their sessions knowing what to do to make situation better or cope more effectively. We work on challenging negative thinking, changing unhelpful behaviors, learning to regulate emotion, building helpful perspectives, and understanding relationship dynamics. We build your sessions to fit your unique situation.
Immediate openings. Telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
Immediate openings. Telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
Valerie St. John, Trauma Therapist, Supervisor
Counselor, MS, LMHC, EMDR-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
After 15 years of providing mental health services, I've helped individuals heal from trauma while continually refining an integrative approach grounded in EMDR, parts work, attachment, and nervous system regulation. Today, I bring that experience into consultation and supervision, helping therapists navigate complex cases, move through stuck points in EMDR, strengthen their clinical skills, and deepen their clinical judgment. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each clinician's strengths, style, and the clients they serve.
After 15 years of providing mental health services, I've helped individuals heal from trauma while continually refining an integrative approach grounded in EMDR, parts work, attachment, and nervous system regulation. Today, I bring that experience into consultation and supervision, helping therapists navigate complex cases, move through stuck points in EMDR, strengthen their clinical skills, and deepen their clinical judgment. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each clinician's strengths, style, and the clients they serve.
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Many of us have known heartache that doesn't seem to end, feeling down without always knowing why, or persistent worry. It's my life's passion to join people who have struggled with these experiences and help them find clarity, fulfillment, and joy. I'm excited to work with clients as they dig deeper into understanding the "why" behind their choices and motivations, so they can ultimately feel alive and vibrant no matter what they face.
Many of us have known heartache that doesn't seem to end, feeling down without always knowing why, or persistent worry. It's my life's passion to join people who have struggled with these experiences and help them find clarity, fulfillment, and joy. I'm excited to work with clients as they dig deeper into understanding the "why" behind their choices and motivations, so they can ultimately feel alive and vibrant no matter what they face.
I specialize in providing care for first responders, individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges, and those managing ADHD, with a focus on fostering resilience, equity, and justice.
I provide telehealth sessions to Washington state. I offer a variety of session durations and frequency, dependent on client need.
I specialize in providing care for first responders, individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges, and those managing ADHD, with a focus on fostering resilience, equity, and justice.
I provide telehealth sessions to Washington state. I offer a variety of session durations and frequency, dependent on client need.
My therapeutic work is rooted in holistic, embodied and relational healing. I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to explore the root causes of your challenges through a deeply nourishing, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic relationship.
My therapeutic work is rooted in holistic, embodied and relational healing. I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to explore the root causes of your challenges through a deeply nourishing, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic relationship.
This may include anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, grief and loss, perinatal challenges, reproductive trauma, postpartum anxiety and depression, career and life transitions, parenting difficulties, or a feeling of being “stuck
Are you struggling with aspects of your life not living up to your expectations? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a challenge or situation that seems insurmountable? With compassion and warmth, I provide a collaborative partnership in a therapeutic space where you can feel safe to explore questions about meaning, purpose, or specific areas of struggle. I believe everyone has an innate ability to heal, grow, and shift their experience of themselves and their world.
This may include anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, grief and loss, perinatal challenges, reproductive trauma, postpartum anxiety and depression, career and life transitions, parenting difficulties, or a feeling of being “stuck
Are you struggling with aspects of your life not living up to your expectations? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a challenge or situation that seems insurmountable? With compassion and warmth, I provide a collaborative partnership in a therapeutic space where you can feel safe to explore questions about meaning, purpose, or specific areas of struggle. I believe everyone has an innate ability to heal, grow, and shift their experience of themselves and their world.
I specialize in maternal mental health ( pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood), infertility, pregnancy loss and grief, anxiety and burnout prevention and recovery.
Trained in CBT, DBT, and Maternal Mental Health, I integrate these approaches within a strength-based, collaborative framework to help clients create meaningful and sustainable change. My style is direct yet compassionate, with an emphasis on practical tools and efficiency.
I specialize in maternal mental health ( pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood), infertility, pregnancy loss and grief, anxiety and burnout prevention and recovery.
Trained in CBT, DBT, and Maternal Mental Health, I integrate these approaches within a strength-based, collaborative framework to help clients create meaningful and sustainable change. My style is direct yet compassionate, with an emphasis on practical tools and efficiency.
I work with adults facing life's most difficult transitions and emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, first responder stress, terminal illness, and alternative relationship dynamics.
I provide individualized, evidence-based therapy using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a trauma-informed approach. Together, we'll build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change specific to your goals.
I work with adults facing life's most difficult transitions and emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, first responder stress, terminal illness, and alternative relationship dynamics.
I provide individualized, evidence-based therapy using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a trauma-informed approach. Together, we'll build coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change specific to your goals.
Other specializations include infant and early childhood mental health, attachment, pregnancy, early parenthood, behavioral and relationship challenges.
Not accepting new clients at this time - I believe that people make sense in the context of their story and that the key to healing is within each one of us. My approach to therapy has evolved over the years as I began understanding that what most people are looking for is someone who can help them with a deeper understanding of how they became exactly who they are today.
Other specializations include infant and early childhood mental health, attachment, pregnancy, early parenthood, behavioral and relationship challenges.
Not accepting new clients at this time - I believe that people make sense in the context of their story and that the key to healing is within each one of us. My approach to therapy has evolved over the years as I began understanding that what most people are looking for is someone who can help them with a deeper understanding of how they became exactly who they are today.
Hi! I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am licensed in TX, CO, NY, WA, NM, & NC.Therapy is the start of a journey to understand new or ongoing issues and challenges. Where highlighting your strengths and resiliencies will aid in learning skills and insight to reduce unwanted distress. Seeking counseling is a courageous step. I view counseling as a collaborative process so we will work together as therapist and client to determine what your goals are through therapy and the best treatment to fit those needs. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment conducive to insight, healing and personal growth.
Hi! I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am licensed in TX, CO, NY, WA, NM, & NC.Therapy is the start of a journey to understand new or ongoing issues and challenges. Where highlighting your strengths and resiliencies will aid in learning skills and insight to reduce unwanted distress. Seeking counseling is a courageous step. I view counseling as a collaborative process so we will work together as therapist and client to determine what your goals are through therapy and the best treatment to fit those needs. My goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment conducive to insight, healing and personal growth.
Many of the clients I work with are navigating postpartum depression, infertility struggles, or the pressure of balancing work, relationships, and parenting.
I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to find the approach that fits you best. Using CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and EMDR, we focus on practical tools that support daily life while exploring patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you build clarity, confidence, and skills you can use outside of session.
Many of the clients I work with are navigating postpartum depression, infertility struggles, or the pressure of balancing work, relationships, and parenting.
I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to find the approach that fits you best. Using CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and EMDR, we focus on practical tools that support daily life while exploring patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you build clarity, confidence, and skills you can use outside of session.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals and families on their journey toward healing and wholeness through faith-based counseling. Rooted in Christian principles, I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, discover your God-given purpose, and cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, others, and God. My mission is to empower each person to experience transformation, hope, and renewed strength in their life’s journey.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals and families on their journey toward healing and wholeness through faith-based counseling. Rooted in Christian principles, I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, discover your God-given purpose, and cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, others, and God. My mission is to empower each person to experience transformation, hope, and renewed strength in their life’s journey.
Do you want a support system and help with your mental well-being without feeling like you are dumping on your friends? Do you want to confide in someone and explore your inner world without the expectation of reciprocity? Do you want to be fully honest with someone who will be non-judgmental and objective? Friends are amazing, but a therapist will help you find your own answers and the focus is YOU. I want you to feel cared for and supported AND I want you to hear new perspectives from a theoretically informed approach. I'm here when you're ready.
Please note that I do not bill insurance companies but keep my rates accessible.
Do you want a support system and help with your mental well-being without feeling like you are dumping on your friends? Do you want to confide in someone and explore your inner world without the expectation of reciprocity? Do you want to be fully honest with someone who will be non-judgmental and objective? Friends are amazing, but a therapist will help you find your own answers and the focus is YOU. I want you to feel cared for and supported AND I want you to hear new perspectives from a theoretically informed approach. I'm here when you're ready.
Please note that I do not bill insurance companies but keep my rates accessible.
I specialize in sexual issues, trauma work, pregnancy/ postpartum, and ENM.
I offer therapy and supervision. Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in OR, WA and IA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
I specialize in sexual issues, trauma work, pregnancy/ postpartum, and ENM.
I offer therapy and supervision. Everyone deserves a space to express themselves authentically and be accepted for who they truly are. I seek to see my clients fully, guiding them in a process of exploration and reflection, and leading them to deeper trust and understanding of themselves. I believe that healing and growth occur through experiencing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and through this experience, my clients develop new ways of interacting with themselves and others. I am able to see clients in OR, WA and IA via teletherapy. Please note that I do not currently accept insurance.
I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family.
I view my work through a psychodynamic, attachment-focused, internal family systems lens - meaning that I see our time together to be both about what's happening right now and the multiplicity of past experiences that have led you here. We will give a voice to the symptoms that brought you and help you begin to name and explore the deeper "why do I do this?"
I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family.
I view my work through a psychodynamic, attachment-focused, internal family systems lens - meaning that I see our time together to be both about what's happening right now and the multiplicity of past experiences that have led you here. We will give a voice to the symptoms that brought you and help you begin to name and explore the deeper "why do I do this?"
My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely safe to express yourself, but also challenged. I believe therapy is not only a place to vent, but also a place where you're actively growing, putting in real work, and moving toward the life and version of yourself you actually want. If you sense that the way you've been approaching life challenges isn't quite working anymore, you're in the right place. I bring warmth, openness, and a nonjudgmental presence to our sessions. I'm here to do more than just listen - I'm here to help you get to where you want to be.
My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely safe to express yourself, but also challenged. I believe therapy is not only a place to vent, but also a place where you're actively growing, putting in real work, and moving toward the life and version of yourself you actually want. If you sense that the way you've been approaching life challenges isn't quite working anymore, you're in the right place. I bring warmth, openness, and a nonjudgmental presence to our sessions. I'm here to do more than just listen - I'm here to help you get to where you want to be.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
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.