Therapists in Issaquah, WA

Seeking therapy can be a scary step, but it can also be the beginning of a meaningful chapter in your life. I hope to support you in exploring your relationships & life experiences to create meaningful change, healing, & growth. My professional experience has allowed me to connect with clients from various backgrounds including couples/individuals struggling with relationship issues, the military/first responder community, those struggling with disordered eating, & clients who simply want a safe place to explore their anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and general life transitions.

Something does not feel right, you are having a hard time. You’re stuck, conflicted, and can't decide what to do. Or maybe a part of you thinks one way and another part feels differently. You feel disconnected and alone. Others have tried to help, but you feel like they don't really get you and want you to "just get over it". Shame and frustration set in. Maybe you have a sense that some trauma from your past is blocking you from living the life that you want. You want to get unstuck, have a clear roadmap to know what to do next and how to go about healing. You want to experience real joy and connection again.

Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.

Accepting new clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, constant worry, or self-doubt that holds you back? Are you feeling stuck, depressed, or disconnected from yourself or others? Looking to improve communication or bring healing to your relationship? I work with individuals and couples, providing a safe space to explore core issues and unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Together we will uncover the obstacles holding you back, offering the guidance and tools needed to reach your goals and create lasting growth. As a therapist I am active and engaged, compassionate, relatable, honest, and approachable.

DBT skills have the power to transform your life by improving your ability to regulate emotions regulation, tolerate distress, be mindful and ask for what you want while maintaining your self-respect. If you are struggling with negative thoughts, rumination, harmful behaviors or relationship difficulties, DBT can give you the awareness and skills to make changes! I work with clients who struggle with managing emotions or want to change specific behaviors. I have extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship problems and personality disorders. For more info check out my website at www.fortifiedudbt.com

My passion is to help survivors of trauma, challenging life experiences and grief events become unstuck and break the cycle of emotional pain. Often these difficult situations from the past have led to an inability to move forward in life, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and PTSD. Sometimes they lead to questioning your own faith and purpose in life. If you're feeling lost, hurt and emotionally overwhelmed and if you're looking to heal from the past so you can move forward into a brighter future, I'd love to come along side of you on your journey.

Limited Openings Available! My therapeutic approach is founded on a simple yet powerful idea: Accepting yourself is the first step toward change. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my focus is on providing specialized treatment that works. I rely on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and exposure therapies. Additionally, I incorporate multicultural perspectives and existential values to create a personalized and meaningful experience for you.

Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I commend you for your strength and courage in seeking help. One of the most important steps of pursuing counseling is finding a passionate, knowledgeable, and trusting therapist that you feel comfortable with. One that will sit with you through your difficult moments and help you to recognize or remind you of your strength. If a mood disorder is taking control of your life, I can help you to learn how to manage it. ​If you are experiencing challenges with your significant other(s) I can help you to improve the connection, understanding, and intimacy.

Welcome to LiveWell Counseling. I enjoy working with adults and couples at various stages of their lives by helping them recognize their strengths and needs in order to solve problems and build stronger relationships. My approach to therapy is curious and client-centered, with an emphasis on the role that emotions, beliefs, and narratives play in shaping identity and behavior. In addition to helping people work through difficult issues, I also enjoy working with individuals who are interested in therapy as a process for facilitating personal growth and wholeness.

Choosing a healthcare provider can feel particularly frustrating, adding stress on top of the reason you are seeking care. Making a good connection is worth the effort! I'm a Washington licensed doctor of clinical psychology, a veteran, and former technology executive. My clinical scope of practice encompasses the full range of mental and behavioral health as well as psychological evaluations and neuropsychological assessments. I'm passionate about working with each person with respect for their unique goals, preferences, and circumstances. My practice is entirely private pay with no direct involvement with insurance companies.

I am an Asian family therapist serving therapeutic needs of children, individuals, couples and families. I help clients gain awareness of their internal processes and the way they engage their loved ones and community meaningfully. People can integrate this self-understanding into their current life narratives, or in another word, 're-story' their life experiences. As we change the way we see ourselves, people and the world, we can choose to live differently and purposefully. When coming to my office, you will be invited to share your life stories, and I will listen as your editor.

Hello and welcome! Allow me to state the obvious - psychotherapy with a stranger requires courage and feels daunting at first. I aim to make the process comfortable and less intimidating for you. If you've experienced trauma, are battling with addiction (yours or someone else's), feeling anxious, struggling in your relationships, or just want more out of life; faith-based counseling can be of great help. I'm passionate about helping marriages thrive and individuals heal. Having your story heard, your feelings validated, and your thoughts & patterns examined, brings new insight & change that your future self will thank you for.

You are ready to start working on healing inner wounds. We start by getting curious about what your nervous system needs to feel safe, using curiosity and compassion. Distress and trauma need to move through you. We can start softening your symptoms related to anxiety, PTSD or C-PTSD, and grief/loss by looking within. For couples in distress, you CAN engage with more thoughtful reflection and heal relational wounds in order to transform your relationship; And if there is ambivalence about your future together as a couple, I can help you choose a path forward using short-term Discernment Counseling.

I have worked with a wide variety of clients, all of whom have been in different stages of change readiness. I work with all ages as young as 6 years of age to over 60 years of age. My clients struggle with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, grief and loss due to illness, injury, death and life transitions, as well as adjustments to positive transitions, such as job promotion, new business, or marriage. Whatever the issue we will work together to find the client's best solution.

Parents of children with special needs and learning differences need support, advocacy, and connection. While single parents face overwhelming challenges alone, relationships also suffer as the family is impacted financially, emotionally, and socially, and the roles of husband and wife change. Family life can be overcome by the needs of the child; care for parents is critical as the needs of the child change and stages of development impact parental roles, quality of life, and family dynamics. Identifying and addressing concerns and problem areas early on increases the likelihood that they will be managed successfully.

I am passionate about providing a genuine presence in the therapeutic relationship. Developing the capacity to look at and explore personal issues during challenging times offers hope that life can be different and more fulfilling. In my private practice, I encourage and walk with my clients in their growing sense of who they are and how they desire to relate with others.

Are you feeling alone and disconnected in your intimate relationship? Do you wonder why you're in the same stuck pattern with your loved one and want to get some clarity and get out of the pattern? Are you also looking for practical tools to improve your communication with your partner/spouse/family members? Are also looking for a professional to help you express your emotional truth so that you feel more empowered and final emotional balance in everyday life. Or you may struggle with anxiety and depression and want to find ways to cope. I work frequently with couples where one or both are Asian descents or inter-racial couples.

I believe our minds and bodies are often trying to communicate unheard needs, which can be overlooked within busy day to day responsibilities and schedules. I view therapy as an opportunity we provide ourselves to slow down and create that space, tap into our intuition, and learn how to care for ourselves in new ways. I consider a contextual view of each person’s unique identities and challenges to be essential to a therapeutic space. My practice is always multiculturally conscientious and I have experience working with individuals from many different intersecting backgrounds.

When depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or current and past trauma are affecting your life, finding a counselor who "fits" you can be an additional challenge. My approach begins with establishing a relationship of trust with you as the foundation of working together to find a path through life's difficulties. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful and accepting space in which you can move, with your own wisdom, toward healing, growth, or change. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds: teens, adults, couples and families in Spanish or English.