Interpersonal Therapists in Kent, WA

Dr. Barta offers evaluation and therapy services for children and adults who are neurodiverse and/or have a trauma history. Her expertise assessing with a neuropsychological lens allows gives a quick "map" to better understand yourself or your child. Her skillsets are perfect for tired parents, parents seeking an initial diagnosis/second opinion, children/adolescents in need of support, or for adults seeking relief or clarity of their own functioning. Her work was acknowledged in 2016 for School Psychologist of the Year.

As people of color, we have not always been given the opportunity to address the intricacies of our mental health. We need to remind ourselves that we deserve to have a voice and tend to the vulnerable parts of who we are and what we experience in our life. I focus my work on the lived experiences of my clients as I aim to decolonize therapy with a justice-oriented and strengths-based approach. I work with individuals to develop positive tools and resources to help improve their relational and individual wellbeing.

You want to try therapy for yourself because you want to stop the family chain of poor boundaries. Or you are worried about your child, related to changes in their life that you feel to not have control in. You want professional advice to better understand how to control your mind by not letting it control you. You and your family deserve a relationship that is built on love, trust, and mutual respect.

When life throws you curve balls, it can be hard to realize when you need support; especially when you've learned to cope by pushing through. You may not even recognize the signs, but deep down you feel yourself loosing your grounding. You may even fear the vulnerability in asking for help. Well, vulnerability is power and your bravery and courage are the first steps to getting what you need to walk down a new path. My goal is to walk beside you - through whatever mess is in the way, empowering you to envision where you'd like to be and guiding you through the journey of healing and growth.

Are you feeling drained? Out of balance? Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle and can't find your way out? Do you struggle maintaining healthy boundaries with friends and family? Do you struggle with your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you scared to be yourself due to a history of not being accepted or a fear of rejection? Do you just want to be able to go through your day without being triggered, without your trauma impacting your present? These are difficult experiences to live with and you have the power inside yourself to break these cycles; to find peace and the best version of you. It starts here with your decision.

I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats. In addition to providing individual therapy, I offer parent coaching, family therapy, and couples counseling. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.