Couples Counseling Therapists in Kent, WA

I have immediate availability! Are you a parent who feels at a loss for how to help their child? I offer emotional regulation skills for the child, and effective parenting skills for the parent. Are you ethically non-monogamous? Are you wanting to open your relationship ? Do you need extra support navigating polyamory? I offer years of experience and knowledge to help you navigate this sometimes tricky relationship dynamic. Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you struggling with issues of self-worth or internalized oppression? I strive to help you discover your value and work on helping you love exactly you.

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.

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.

Telehealth available. My approach to therapy is grounded on trust, respect and the honoring of your experiences. I work with individuals, couples and families from a systems based orientation. That means you and your concerns are all in context of your family system. In treatment, we look at how your family of origin impacts how and where you may be stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, anger or an addiction, we can discover the source of the problem and help you reach your potential.

Telehealth for your peace of mind and your relationships! Communication problems, stuck, or lost in quiet desperation? Counseling can help. Whether you've been together for decades or are in a new relationship , Emotionally Focused Therapy is the most effective and efficient way to restore trust and loving connection that I have found. As a Relationship Counselor, I help with problems like arguing, infidelity, parenting, divorce, remarriage, and blended families. I also work with family groupings and other relationship combinations. Looking for Individual Counseling? I provide therapy for anxiety, loneliness, depression, and trauma.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of Washington and I work with relationship issues, shame, childhood wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger-management. My approach to counseling is informed by a deep belief that every individual has inherent value and dignity. In my work, I seek to offer my clients a safe place to unpack the difficulties of life while also offering hope for a more fulfilling future. I believe that healing is relational, and I want to offer my clients an experience of compassion and empathy as we work through healing together.

4:00 Mondays and 1:00 Thursdays weekly available. I am a virtual only practice. I work with individuals, couples , and families. I have a degree in Marriage and Family therapy but the title of my field is misleading; I work with all sorts of individuals and I offer the opportunity for those clients to bring other people into sessions with them if/when it feels helpful. These people can be romantic partners, family members, or anyone else that is relevant to a client’s wellness. I’m trained to think about how people are impacted by their relationships (friends, family, romantic partners), the larger social context, and vice versa.

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 and partnership where you can share 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.

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.

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.

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 understand that life can get difficult at times, and when things happen it can throw you off track. I believe that the human spirit can overcome anything if it has hope. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Registered Play Therapist, I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adult individuals, couples , and groups. I have helped clients through issues including domestic violence, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and more. I have experience providing therapy for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Together we will find practical ways to overcome the barriers you face.

I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience providing practical, brief, solution-focused therapy. My therapy style is interactive with frequent feedback and coaching. I treat depression and anxiety disorders (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I provide couple/marital therapy and work with relationship issues. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I consult with parents on child and adolescent behavior, anxiety and mood issues. I use evidence based treatment approaches to treat depression and anxiety disorders. My orientation is cognitive behavioral.

What if it didn’t have to be this way? If you have been feeling stuck and discouraged by the difficulties of your life and mental health, there is a way out. My passion is to help people experience transformation in their lives and relationships through therapy as they break out of unhelpful patterns and cycles and learn to better manage the challenges in their lives. I provide a safe and non-judgemental setting for you to be open and honest about your struggles, receive empathy and connection, build insight, and create change and agency in your life.

I work with adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients have had difficult childhoods and are curious how therapy can help to reduce their suffering, heal from past traumas, and learn healthier ways of attachment. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples , adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, sports competition preparedness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, low self-esteem, eating disorders, and addictions. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.