Therapists in Maple Valley, WA

Are you unsatisfied with your current situation? Are you wanting to make some kind of change in your life or your relationship? Whether you’re struggling with trauma, addiction, conflict,infidelity, parenting or financial problems, I want to come along side you to help you identify and get out of the rut you’re in. Maybe you are preparing for marriage and want to start with a solid foundation with your partner? Maybe you and your partner have experienced infidelity, have difficulty connecting or communicating and have difficulty working through these issues on your own? Together we can begin to repair the relationship.

Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience with clients and supervision of interns. I have a B.A. in Commuications and a Masters in Marriage and family therapy. My office is located in Maple Valley in the Capstone building, suite 202. If you are in need of immediate help/relief or looking for long-term therapy, I can most definitely address your concerns as I am trained in both. My area of expertise is working with adults, t(w)eens, couples and families looking to create authentic, lasting change. My style is open, collaborative, compassionate, and directive.

Hurts from past experiences can create emotional and mental roadblocks that can keep us from achieving the quality of life and relationships we long for. If the problems in your life are causing you to feel anxious, stuck or alone there is hope. Therapy can offer the support and tools to help you heal, learn and grow so you can overcome the challenges in your life. I believe that developing healthy self-esteem and secure relationship bonds are key to emotional and mental well-being. I work with teens, couples and adults to build on their strengths and improve their relationship with self and others.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been in Private Practice in Maple Valley since 2012. My therapy style is interactive and friendly. I provide frequent feedback and concise coaching. My specialties include treating anxiety disorders (Social Anxiety, OCD, GAD, and specific phobias), depression, bi-polar depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, obesity/binge eating disorder, as well as support for those going through a divorce or break up. My orientations are Solution Focused-Brief, Cognitive Behavioral, and Experiential.

Personal, family, and parent counseling and education are my professional passions. Helping persons to navigate their mental illness without stigma or judgement, assisting in defining and meeting personal goals, assisting families in navigating the presence of mental illness in their lives are all important tools for moving forward. This includes assisting in parent education to understand the benefits and limits of parenting measures when it comes to psychological and behavioral disorders in their dependents. These realities can be overwhelming for families, my desire is to take the pressure off and work together to face them.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I view my work with adults, teens, and families as collaborative in helping clients rediscover their sense of self within the context of their environment. I believe that in order to have a complete understanding of the individual, it is necessary to have an understanding of the individual within the context of his or her family system, identifying strengths and vulnerabilities. I believe that these relationships we have with others impact the way we think and behave as well as play a great role in healing journeys that can be both useful in individual and family therapy.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.

Offering Telecounseling (phone, messaging, video) in Washington State. I specialize "pregnancy to parenthood" therefore, soon to be moms, new moms, moms in transition (adding a new one, loosing a beloved child, adopting a child), new parent struggles, and parenting little ones. Washington State Residents ONLY. Click the link to become a client. https://emma-kowalinski-1587690092.clientsecure.me

My ideal client is a married couple with relationship challenges. I also thrive while working with women or men facing depression or anxiety in addition to those who are transitioning to the golden years of life.

Something needs to change. The confusion, sense of loss, and unpredictable flashes from one emotion to another seem to turn every day upside down. And that feeling! Knowing things are not right but struggling to find the answers, the solutions to move forward. Stepping from where you are to where you long to be is so much more possible than you may now realize!

Congratulations on taking the step to seek out help for you and/or your family's psychological well-being and thank you for considering Resilience Psychological Associates. Life, at times, simply comes with challenges, and we can best actualize our best selves and happiness by growing our ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, feelings and behavior. Through the use of talk and cognitive behavioral therapy, and other modalities, our work together will be one of intentionality and commitment to developing you and/or your family to be the most resilient possible.

I am ready to work with you no matter where you are on your life path or your readiness to change. I would especially love to work with you if you have ever felt marginalized, unacceptable, unlovable, stuck, traumatized, or doomed because of your past.

I am experienced in assisting clients overcome their issues in weight management, chronic and acute pain, fears and anxieties, stress, habit control, bruxism (teeth grinding), unexplained infertility, trauma, insomnia, test anxiety and many physical issues - like IBS. My specialty is eliminating fears and anxieties by finding the core cause and working with clients subconscious to respond more appropriately. Pain can be reduced or eliminated in the same manner, and so I enjoy partnering with my clients physicians for illness induced anxiety (examples: Parkinsons, CF, IBS, etc.).

Marriages, relationships, individual life stressors, faith-based counseling, crossroads direction, grief & bereavement.

Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.

As children and teens learn who they are and how to navigate being in this world, they can stumble into unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. Children and teens suffering from challenges such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, self-harm or defiance can learn new and healthy ways to think and act and to feel better. Helping children and empowering their parents is my passion. Together through art, talk and play we will explore and utilize the child's and family's strengths. We will build upon joy and face the shadows creating a skill set from which children can draw to live their best lives.

CURRENT OPENINGS FOR ADULT CLIENTS! Life can be overwhelming with all of the various circumstances, responsibilities, and pressures we face. Sometimes there are past issues, that no matter how hard we try to shake, they just won’t let go. The healing begins in our connection. Yet, with all of the demands of modern life, we lose authentic connection with ourselves. The way back is by traveling inward and rediscovering your inherent strength and wisdom. All that is required is a desire for personal growth and healing, coupled with a willingness to take action. The fact that you are here indicates that it is your time.

First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live.

Are you wanting to make changes regarding your substance use? Have you tried to stop only to resume using in order to cope with life's challenges? Have you recognized that your use is beginning to impact other areas of your life? I am here to meet you where you are in your desire to effect positive changes. Together we can make a plan and help navigate you towards recovery. I specialize in helping you to develop healthy coping skills, prevention of use, exploring root causes and helping individuals be the best person they desire to become. I provide professional and skilled assessments, group and individual sessions.