Therapists in Kent, WA

I provide practical, solution focused therapy for individuals dealing with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, worry, and grief. The therapy process includes identifying your concerns, developing therapeutic goals, and evaluating our progress together.

Our mind-body connection is extremely powerful. When we are stressed, we might experience bodily discomfort and/or mental health concerns that cause difficulty functioning in everyday life. This is completely normal! I encourage you to close your eyes and listen for two to three minutes. Do you hear that little voice in your head? It takes awareness and practice to navigate that little voice, that speaks to us 24/7, for it to assist in our healing, growth, and self-regulation.

I especially enjoy working with those interested in exploring: socialized masculinity and sexuality (e.g. Out of Control Sexual Behavior, desire discrepancy, body image, values and beliefs...), the specific interaction of faith/spirituality and sexuality (e.g. shame, trauma...), intersectional identity work (i.e. our complex and interacting layers as people), surviving dating, navigating life transitions, and living with anxiety (e.g. social, highly sensitive person...) and depression.

I have personal and professional experience with trauma processing and working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I respect and celebrate what makes each person unique, and what connects us. I am passionate about assisting myself and others to live authentically; I have been inspired by working with clients from many different cultures, orientations, religions, as well as the spectrum of gender and identities.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington. Prior to opening my practice, I spent seven years serving as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist supporting clients, families, and staff in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout King County. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University with a concentration in geriatric care.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years experience working with adults, families and adolescents. Areas I work in include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, anger, grief/loss, stress, and improving communication, confidence and self esteem. Approaches I use include cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, and I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work in Kent, Federal Way, and Enumclaw.

Accepting new clients now! My name is Sahro Diriye and I provide therapeutic services for clients dealing with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, addiction, and interpersonal relationship with self and others. I approach therapy by exploring psychological problems that are often results of childhood trauma and repressed impulses. The goal is to bring these problems to light and to find balance by decreasing the guilt associated with those repressed impulses. I provide client centered therapy, a technique in which the client can express themselves without judgment and bias.

What could life look like if you showed up as the most healed version of yourself? I believe when trauma is a part of our story it hinders our ability to be authentic to who we are or who we wish to be, often living in ways of survival, conditioned behaviors and generational patterns that we wish to undo. Trauma creates a story we had no control over and limits our belief system towards ourselves and others. Leaving us unable to live the quality of life we deserve. My goal as your therapist is to help you as you remove pieces that are not yours to carry, let go of patterns that no longer sustain you and reclaim control of your life.

I am based in WA State (Pacific Standard Time). I am licensed in Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Virginia. I work with clients who are struggling with behavioral addictions: codependency, sexual addiction, among other conditions. I work with my clients individually to assess their needs, identify goals, and develop a plan to address their concerns. Welcome to my virtual office.

I aim to provide a supportive, judgement free environment. As my client, your wants and needs will become a priority. As a team we will work together to reach your goals. I work hard to understand my clients worldview while also maintaining the ability to share outside perspective. I believe that with the right support everyone has the ability to live a fulfilling life. If you are searching for support, healing, understanding, perspective, or challenge I would love to help you with your journey.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY & AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. * Most people experience times in their lives when circumstances create stress, anxiety, grief, depression, health challenges, or other concerns that lead to a desire for change. Sometimes at these times of transition it can be helpful to have a guide who is not just a family member or friend; someone who can help by offering new ideas & help to create concrete goals to move toward positive change. My intent is to facilitate that process. I believe in addressing the “whole person”: mind, body, emotions & spirit, in ways that fit you & your needs.

There are times in life when it can be difficult to deal with or process events and/or feelings and thoughts in a healthy way. Life is a rollercoaster and often difficult to navigate requiring a little assistance moving forward. My goal is to build trust, provide a non-judgmental space, and support you as we explore your areas of concern and begin to discover and use your strengths to reach your potential. We will work together in a therapeutic relationship to start discovering and working towards your personal goals.

I provide a compassionate place to heal so that you can experience healthy relationships and find meaning and joy in life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington. I am certified in Couples Communication, Sex Addiction (CSAT), and Lifespan Integration - which helps to heal past wounds. I am also trained in EMDR, which is a clinically proven way to help people resolve trauma. I work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues including infidelity, codependency, grief, trauma, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. I also work with addictions (sex, chemicals & gambling) and Partners and families of addicted individuals.

Hi, I'm Antonia. Welcome! Whether you are here out of curiosity or ready to dive in, you did something in yourself to make that change. My goal for you is to provide a space where you can be your true authentic self. I specialize in working with individuals who experience with daily stressors, constant shame and guilt, inability to set boundaries, and challenges with cultural identities. We will work together to remove layers caused by shame, guilt, or trauma that was rooted in you. This is your story. This is your space.

Increasing personal insight into yourself is essential to knowing and accepting who you are. At times, you may wish to make changes to match who you are now to a more ideal self. It can feel intimidating looking inside, accepting all your parts, and being able to confront yourself. This is where I come in. My role is to accept you as you are now and as you evolve. Together, we will hold all the parts of you and bring them together into a more comfortable wholeness to promote overall health and well being.

Secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. Process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. This practice currently welcomes those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability and other PTSD sources.

Maybe you are an adult who is evaluating how the dynamics of your family have shaped you, or you could be a parent and the added responsibility that comes along with running a family is making you evaluate the things you learned from your family to figure what is true to you and what no longer serves you, or maybe you are in a relationship and the family dynamics of each individual is leading to complex conversations about each other's values, fears, and dreams. Evaluating family dynamics (however family looks like to you) is easier done in a safe space with guidance and support.

You feel like you’re constantly on guard, and you just can’t make things work anymore. You keep picking the wrong people to trust. You’re tired and don’t know what else to do. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure you won’t be judged, that they’ll truly understand, and most of all that they’ll really be able to help.

I want my clients to know they are not alone, and that healing and peace are possible. Each Client has incredible worth and value.​ I offer a safe and nonjudgmental setting where you can feel comfortable sharing your burdens and offload the weight on your shoulders. Whether your struggle is anxiety, depression, or life/relationship issues, I hope to help you get to the root of your concerns and empower you to overcome. Especially for Clients who have trauma from experiencing abuse tactics such as gaslighting, manipulation, and any violation of boundaries, I hope to validate your experience and help you claim your life back.