Christian Therapists in Kenmore, WA
Do you ever find yourself asking, “What’s the point?” Does time feel like it stands still while life moves forward without you? Maybe it’s hard to make eye contact with yourself in the mirror. Perhaps you’ve faced setback after setback, only to be met with more. You long to live fully, but feel stuck in the mundane. You believe in God’s truths, yet bitterness lingers in your circumstances. If any of this resonates—you are not alone.
Do you ever find yourself asking, “What’s the point?” Does time feel like it stands still while life moves forward without you? Maybe it’s hard to make eye contact with yourself in the mirror. Perhaps you’ve faced setback after setback, only to be met with more. You long to live fully, but feel stuck in the mundane. You believe in God’s truths, yet bitterness lingers in your circumstances. If any of this resonates—you are not alone.
Serving as a first responder can be deeply rewarding — and at times, profoundly challenging. You may carry moments of pride alongside memories that feel heavy or uncertain. Choosing to seek support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Here, your experiences are respected, your voice is heard, and you are welcome exactly as you are. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and navigate the path toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
Serving as a first responder can be deeply rewarding — and at times, profoundly challenging. You may carry moments of pride alongside memories that feel heavy or uncertain. Choosing to seek support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Here, your experiences are respected, your voice is heard, and you are welcome exactly as you are. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and navigate the path toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
I believe that almost all change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, and in the context of that relationship increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others, and experiencing and letting go of old pain. My task is to support you in that process. I tend to be active in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns in the client's life. However, I believe the client is the final expert on themselves, and I trust in their unique healing process.
I believe that almost all change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, and in the context of that relationship increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others, and experiencing and letting go of old pain. My task is to support you in that process. I tend to be active in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns in the client's life. However, I believe the client is the final expert on themselves, and I trust in their unique healing process.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution Focus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution Focus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, whether from anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, disordered eating, or carrying the weight of past trauma and loss. You may long for balance, but find it hard to quiet your mind or reconnect with what matters most. My clients often want to feel grounded, restore hope, and live in alignment with their values, yet aren’t sure how to get there. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and healing is possible.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, whether from anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, disordered eating, or carrying the weight of past trauma and loss. You may long for balance, but find it hard to quiet your mind or reconnect with what matters most. My clients often want to feel grounded, restore hope, and live in alignment with their values, yet aren’t sure how to get there. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and healing is possible.
I am now accepting new clients and thank you for taking this first step in your counseling journey! I specialize in problems affecting aging adults and their families. I enjoy helping all individuals throughout their life span; however as we go through our seasons of life, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness can be prevalent emotions that impede our everyday life: you deserve a fresh start and positive change! As the world is changing, so is our work life, our families, an d everything in between. My support will also help, children, grandchildren and couples within your family unit.
I am now accepting new clients and thank you for taking this first step in your counseling journey! I specialize in problems affecting aging adults and their families. I enjoy helping all individuals throughout their life span; however as we go through our seasons of life, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness can be prevalent emotions that impede our everyday life: you deserve a fresh start and positive change! As the world is changing, so is our work life, our families, an d everything in between. My support will also help, children, grandchildren and couples within your family unit.
I was raised in sunny Florida with Persian roots and Christian values.
Armed with a decade of experience and a passion for helping others, I work with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational challenges, and problematic social media use. My education in counseling psychology and speech-language pathology equips me with a holistic approach and unique perspective on communication challenges.
I was raised in sunny Florida with Persian roots and Christian values.
Armed with a decade of experience and a passion for helping others, I work with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational challenges, and problematic social media use. My education in counseling psychology and speech-language pathology equips me with a holistic approach and unique perspective on communication challenges.
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
My focus in the therapeutic relationship is to work along side someone who wants to examine the many parts of their life in every aspect from their thoughts, feelings, family dynamics, current relationships, and where they would like to be headed. We often find ourselves attached to one identity in an attempt to preserve the expectations of others, losing sight of the other complexities that make up our whole self. With deep desires to meet the needs of others, whether family, school, work, or in relationships, we forget to establish and nourish our own needs.
My focus in the therapeutic relationship is to work along side someone who wants to examine the many parts of their life in every aspect from their thoughts, feelings, family dynamics, current relationships, and where they would like to be headed. We often find ourselves attached to one identity in an attempt to preserve the expectations of others, losing sight of the other complexities that make up our whole self. With deep desires to meet the needs of others, whether family, school, work, or in relationships, we forget to establish and nourish our own needs.
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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.
Now offering teletherapy sessions in Arizona, Washington & North Carolina. Relationships can be challenging, particularly the ones that are most important to us. We want to feel known, connected and loved but often end up hurt and lonely, stuck in patterns which aren't working. Relational pain can show up as anxiety, fear, depression or grief among other things. I have extensive training in Psychodyamic and Family Systems Therapy. I have also learned directly from masters in the field of Couples Therapy: John & Julie Gottman and Phil Ringstrom to address these very issues.
Now offering teletherapy sessions in Arizona, Washington & North Carolina. Relationships can be challenging, particularly the ones that are most important to us. We want to feel known, connected and loved but often end up hurt and lonely, stuck in patterns which aren't working. Relational pain can show up as anxiety, fear, depression or grief among other things. I have extensive training in Psychodyamic and Family Systems Therapy. I have also learned directly from masters in the field of Couples Therapy: John & Julie Gottman and Phil Ringstrom to address these very issues.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, or navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy or postpartum life, you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where adults and young adults can feel seen, heard, and guided toward balance and clarity. Together, we explore practical tools and strategies to help you feel steadier, more confident, and more connected to yourself.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, or navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy or postpartum life, you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where adults and young adults can feel seen, heard, and guided toward balance and clarity. Together, we explore practical tools and strategies to help you feel steadier, more confident, and more connected to yourself.
I’m also a Christian therapist, and if your faith is important to you, we can absolutely include it in our work (only if you want to).
You’re usually the strong one. The hold-it-all-together one. But lately? You’re not even sure who that version of you was. You’re exhausted, irritable, and low-key wondering if this is just midlife, perimenopause, or a full-on identity crisis. You’ve talked to friends, but you still feel like too much. And “just pushing through” isn’t cutting it anymore. That’s where I come in. I help women like you untangle the chaos, quiet the inner critic, and feel like yourself again—or maybe meet the new version of you who actually gets a say in how things go from here.
I’m also a Christian therapist, and if your faith is important to you, we can absolutely include it in our work (only if you want to).
You’re usually the strong one. The hold-it-all-together one. But lately? You’re not even sure who that version of you was. You’re exhausted, irritable, and low-key wondering if this is just midlife, perimenopause, or a full-on identity crisis. You’ve talked to friends, but you still feel like too much. And “just pushing through” isn’t cutting it anymore. That’s where I come in. I help women like you untangle the chaos, quiet the inner critic, and feel like yourself again—or maybe meet the new version of you who actually gets a say in how things go from here.
Let’s face it: life can be really hard at times. In today’s world, we’re bombarded with information and high expectations, often feeling more isolated than ever. Life’s ups and downs—like growing older, experiencing loss, facing trauma, and dealing with relationship challenges—can make things tougher. During these times, it’s vital to have someone by your side. I’m here to be a supportive presence as you explore your story. I work with children, teens, young adults, and seasoned adults in individual, couple, and family therapy.
Let’s face it: life can be really hard at times. In today’s world, we’re bombarded with information and high expectations, often feeling more isolated than ever. Life’s ups and downs—like growing older, experiencing loss, facing trauma, and dealing with relationship challenges—can make things tougher. During these times, it’s vital to have someone by your side. I’m here to be a supportive presence as you explore your story. I work with children, teens, young adults, and seasoned adults in individual, couple, and family therapy.
Couples Therapy for Public Servants: Kia Gutierrez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Couples
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Couples carrying long-term stress related to parenting, ministry life, leadership roles, or public servant work are great at pushing through to take care of others. My role is to push through your "We've got this?" and bring "I've got your back!" to you and your marriage. Our community needs you and your family.
When communication get's stuck in recurring arguments, walking on eggshells, and slowly drifting apart despite wanting the relationship to work, it is not time to push harder, it's time to get the support you give to others.
Couples carrying long-term stress related to parenting, ministry life, leadership roles, or public servant work are great at pushing through to take care of others. My role is to push through your "We've got this?" and bring "I've got your back!" to you and your marriage. Our community needs you and your family.
When communication get's stuck in recurring arguments, walking on eggshells, and slowly drifting apart despite wanting the relationship to work, it is not time to push harder, it's time to get the support you give to others.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m grateful you’re here. My goal as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are coping with trauma, facing major life transitions, healing from family patterns, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m grateful you’re here. My goal as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are coping with trauma, facing major life transitions, healing from family patterns, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Your journey in life is personal, and deserves to be honored. Life is full of challenging moments that can make it difficult to see change as a possibility. Maybe it's a relationship issue, family, grief, problems with work, anxiety or depression. Together, we can create new ways of helping you move your life forward. Part of this process might be understanding how you cope with stress or trauma. When you recognize patterns that cause anxious feelings, sadness, or overwhelm, you start to break cycles and leave room for something new and more fulfilling.
Your journey in life is personal, and deserves to be honored. Life is full of challenging moments that can make it difficult to see change as a possibility. Maybe it's a relationship issue, family, grief, problems with work, anxiety or depression. Together, we can create new ways of helping you move your life forward. Part of this process might be understanding how you cope with stress or trauma. When you recognize patterns that cause anxious feelings, sadness, or overwhelm, you start to break cycles and leave room for something new and more fulfilling.
I specialize in helping clients move through anxiety, overwhelm, and stress with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re navigating big life changes, managing expectations of yourself and others, or wanting to feel more grounded in social situations, I support you in building emotional regulation, inner calm, and a stronger sense of self. I also work with individuals experiencing shifts in mood, energy, or motivation, offering a steady space to explore what’s underneath and reconnect with balance and stability.
I specialize in helping clients move through anxiety, overwhelm, and stress with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re navigating big life changes, managing expectations of yourself and others, or wanting to feel more grounded in social situations, I support you in building emotional regulation, inner calm, and a stronger sense of self. I also work with individuals experiencing shifts in mood, energy, or motivation, offering a steady space to explore what’s underneath and reconnect with balance and stability.
You've been dealing with this thing forever–depression, anxiety, or maybe just that relationship issue that keeps popping up. That thing that makes you question your relationship or inevitably leads to its dissolution. You don't need somebody to tell you "what" it is, you've lived with it for this long and you're fairly clear on that point. But "why"? Why is it there? What is motivating it? Why does "this" keep happening? What are the unseen forces that you feel, but can't seem to name? Until we know why, we can never get down to the root of the problem–we will only be dealing with the symptoms and not the cause.
You've been dealing with this thing forever–depression, anxiety, or maybe just that relationship issue that keeps popping up. That thing that makes you question your relationship or inevitably leads to its dissolution. You don't need somebody to tell you "what" it is, you've lived with it for this long and you're fairly clear on that point. But "why"? Why is it there? What is motivating it? Why does "this" keep happening? What are the unseen forces that you feel, but can't seem to name? Until we know why, we can never get down to the root of the problem–we will only be dealing with the symptoms and not the cause.
Welcome. If you are searching for someone who can hold space for your story, help you untangle the hard parts, and walk alongside you as you move toward healing, I am here. Most of my clients are adults navigating grief, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or longing for a sense of belonging, you are welcome.
Welcome. If you are searching for someone who can hold space for your story, help you untangle the hard parts, and walk alongside you as you move toward healing, I am here. Most of my clients are adults navigating grief, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or longing for a sense of belonging, you are welcome.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.