Therapists in Issaquah, WA

The Full Circle Counseling Group specializes in the treatment of children, teens, couples and families. Our approach is strength based and focused on solutions. We believe that a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective counseling. We focus on enhancing current functioning by teaching positive coping skills and expanding on existing strengths using evidence based interventions whenever possible. We use humor and empathy, knowing that clients are more willing to make changes when they feel genuinely understood and supported.

My hope is to provide a safe space for people to land; one that helps them cultivate hope, be supported, ask hard questions and deepen understanding and appreciation of themselves. For me, it is an honor to hold space for people in their therapeutic journeys – to honor their courage in showing up for themselves, and to affirm their own inherent potential as human beings. I truly believe that healing, growth, and change do not occur in a vacuum, and my approach to therapy recognizes this and the importance of meeting client’s where they are and understanding the systemic and cultural influences in their lives.

We are living in such challenging and emotionally burdensome times. Adults are stressed and that is having a trickle-down impact on our children. Our youth are struggling to process and manage all of the emotions and challenges that they face. As a practicing school counselor, I see our young people needing professional counseling and coaching support with developing a healthy and resilient mind-set; identifying, accepting and managing strong, uncomfortable feelings; initiating and engaging in healthy relationships; and embracing a growth mind-set and rebounding from failure.

I am so excited to provide support and encouragement with you in whatever stage of your life journey you are on. ​As a therapist I work with individuals, couples and families. My specialties consists of clients with child welfare, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma whether past or current, life stress, work stress and relationship issues. The population I serve varies from ages 6 up to the geriatric population. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, “talk therapy”, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy and group therapy.

My goal is to help you navigate your trauma and improve your relationships. The learned dynamics of interactions can change and create new ways to enjoy life and relationships. Sometimes, we develop addictive responses to cope with the unresolved trauma. Through compassion and insight, the addiction can be addressed and managed.

Individuals and couples need to discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Working from a family systems and trauma focused perspective, clients explore healthier ways of interacting with themselves, friends, family, and work associates. Change occurs when people recognize their relationship patterns. This allows people to improve communications and interpersonal connections. Having worked extensively with Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google employees, along with executives from other high tech or start up companies, I help people manage expectations from work and developing a healthy home life.

I believe in people's ability to change. I believe in the innate tendency to heal. I believe that truth is hard-won, life changing, and the great equalizer between our past and our future. Before change can happen, we must accept and forgive ourselves. Choose your present and future by rewriting your past. It's hard work. But it can be the most essential and rewarding work you will ever do in your life. If you are truly ready to live in real-time, I am able to help you accept yourself and to guide the process of change.

I believe it is one's responsibility to provide care that is informed by current research and ethical guidelines. Children exist within a family system, which in turn exists within several larger systems. As such, I take into account micro and macro influences. In addition to a scientist-practitioner approach, I believe that a sense of empathy, of wanting to hear a family's story and providing them with that opportunity are important in order to translate empirical approaches into successful treatments. I do my best to provide informed, ethical and personalized care.

Issaquah Highlands Counseling Group is a multidisciplinary group of therapists. We provide professional therapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists are Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), and Psychologists (PsyD) within the state of Washington, having previously worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families in need of support.

Dr. Amy is a clinical psychologist who provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, consultation, and parenting support. Dr. Amy has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. Dr. Amy received a Masters degree from Pepperdine University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Amy received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Seattle, Washington with a specialization in child psychology and neuropsychology.

Hi! Welcome! As a licensed psychologist I have had the opportunity to work with a very diversified group of clients. I believe there are unique strengths, aspirations, vulnerabilities, tendernesses, joys and heartbreaks in every person's life. It is my privilege to help people know and accept their authentic selves and become more mindful, loving, compassionate and nurturing toward themselves and others. I work with clients with more acute issues (anxiety, depression, life transitions) as well as long standing trauma, emotional pain or mental health concerns. I want clients to leave my office feeling understood and hopeful.

** currently not accepting new clients, however feel free to reach out and I may be able to help you with a referral to another therapist we have on staff ** My approach is to help families, couple and individuals create healthier, happier and more meaningful relationships and lives for themselves. I use a variety of modalities and tailor therapy to each client's needs and personality. However, I draw most heavily from Family Systems Theory, Humanistic and Cognitive/Behavioral therapy approaches. My goal is to provide each client a safe and supportive environment in which to express them self.

My specialty is providing empathetic, affirming, person- and strengths-centered therapy which will be directed and individualized according to the circumstances you present with. These may include anxiety, depression, stress, issues around identity or sexuality, grief and loss, or other various conflicts, trauma or symptoms that are urging you to seek therapy. I am an active listener and will use my knowledge to facilitate guidance toward healing and reducing distress. I enjoy working with a variety of people, including adults, adolescents, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and BIPOC communities.

I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families to help them address the most important issues in their lives. I enjoy helping clients empower themselves by expanding emotional flexibility, building positive communication patterns, and contradicting negative self-concepts and feelings of isolation.

I've been helping couples, families and individuals of all ages for 43 years, have trained over 200 psychotherapists at the counseling center I founded and directed in San Francisco, and continue to teach therapy students at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I use Gottman Couples Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients create the kind of lives and relationships they truly desire. I'm experienced in working with a wide range of issues, from sexuality to spirituality, communication problems to severe emotional disturbance, parenting issues to substance abuse and infidelity.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a past that's holding you back? I can help. Are you wanting to make a change, and are feeling stuck, or out of control? Are you ready to heal yourself from within? I can help! Counselling and hypnotherapy allow you to get to the source of negative beliefs and patterns so that you can heal from old wounds. You are better able to see how these patterns may have carried forward and left you feeling stuck in your current situation. Through this healing, you can release what no longer serves you and become who we truly want to be.

Thank you for visiting my page on Therapy Locator! I very much appreciate your interest in my practice. I see individuals (adults and children 11 years old and older), couples and families. I aim to be open-hearted, respectful and accepting while helping you identify the patterns in your life that seem to keep you stuck in an experience you no longer find tolerable, comfortable or acceptable. I strive to help you fundamentally accept yourself with loving kindness while making the changes you seek.

My professional passion is helping people forge new, more positive pathways for themselves thereby creating more satisfying and fulfilling lives. I am an interactive psychologist who combines humor and gentle confrontation to help my clients change and grow. Life is often a struggle and can be challenging even at its best. It makes good sense to invite a professional to help traverse those rough spots along the way. This is what I do and what I love. Working with adult individuals struggling with life's challenging times and working to move forward towards a better life.

Ascension Behavioral Services provides home-based comprehensive applied behavior analytic (ABA) treatment services for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other intellectual/developmental disability. We support children and their families to make socially significant and meaningful changes that positively impact their lives.