Therapists in Maple Valley, WA

Hi! I am an intern with Dayspring Behavioral Health in Maple Valley, WA. I enjoy working with people of all ages specifically 8 years old and up. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, women's issues, grief, identity explorations, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodiversity. Adjusting to big life transitions is unfortunately frequent in human lives, this can be a great time to learn or refresh our coping skills, creating safe spaces in ourselves or in our environments, and reconnect with our inner resilience even when it doesn't seem possible.

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.

My focus is in working with clients who are experiencing self esteem issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, struggling with adjustment, loss and grief. I believe that everything in life is about finding balance. Therapy to me is about working towards the balance of mental and emotional health. We are all human and life is unpredictable, which brings with it many stressors and causes for mental distress. I believe that therapy is a tool that can be utilized to develop positive coping and relationship skills.

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. We want to be able to figure it out on our own, but sometimes we need extra support.

Through neuroscience and eclectic treatment approaches the client learns to develop new neuropathways in their brain and reframe old thought patterns and traumatic events. I use a whole health approach to address the entire body. I provide neurofeedback in addition to psychotherapy services. A fun fact about me is that I lived in Thailand for about a year and the experience completely changed my life. My goal was to go and help other people. But, I left feeling that I was the one helped by the people and the culture. My worldview changed about people, we really need each other.

I currently have openings! Please contact me directly regarding a 15 min consult, and to see if we would be a good fit. I help busy women, moms, First Responders, those living with chronic illness, and trauma to live fuller lives, process trauma, decrease anxiety and depression, thrive, no longer have their trauma drive their lives, better manage daily life, and find Joy again! I work in CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, anxiety and depression as well as chronic health. I also coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress.

Whether working on self-care, or working through life's challenges, investing time and effort into your mental health is important to overall health. I am here to help. I view clients as the expert on their lives, and our work together is a partnership combining your expertise on your life, with my clinical experience and training. Every client is unique, and I use an integrative approach tailored to your learning style, the presenting issue, and your goals in counseling. Drawing from relational theory, I view the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in facilitating growth and change.

I specialize in working with children to help them overcome anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias (including fear of throwing up, fear of the dark etc.), and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. I use cognitive behavioral strategies as well as games, play and humor to engage children in the process of learning to understand, manage and overcome their anxiety.

As a parent to a struggling teen, you're wondering how you can help them feel better. It seems like you've tried everything, from punishing them to bribing them, but nothing seems to work for long. While things are not great right now, you are starting to see signs that it is getting worse like scars from where they may be cutting themselves, or you think they may be using drugs/alcohol. You've tried to talk to them about this but it quickly turns into an argument. You're hoping you can find someone that can connect with them, help them learn how to get through these difficult years, and also keep you informed along the way.

Traumatic experiences and difficulties with life changes can manifest in unexpected ways, causing stress in your life. Together we will explore the symptoms you are experiencing and what is causing them. We will discuss and explore ways to cope with stress and find what works best for you. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life. My job will be to offer insight based on my observations and information about how the mind works to help you heal and grow.

Hi there! Chances are there is something BIG going on in your life right now. Life fluxuations and transitions are unpredictible, and can really throw you for a loop. Right now you might be feeling overwelmed, stuck, unfulfiled and exhausted from all the things you are trying without getting the results you want. Maybe, you know you want something different in your life but you not sure what that is or how to get there. Sometimes in life you just need to talk to someone.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider the whole you, our interactions and your social and cultural connections in our work.

My ideal client is a married couple with relationship challenges and I use some of the Gottman material. 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.

Thrive offers mental health services to every part of the family system. With a team of expert therapists with different specialties, we aim to match you to a team member who is trained with your specific needs. Our therapists see children from the age of 3 and beyond to include every age. We offer every type of therapy to include individual therapy for children, teen and adults, couples counseling and family therapy. Additionally we specialize in perinatal therapy, fertility counseling and adoption counseling. If you're looking to explore holistic alternatives for mental health needs we offer integrative medicine for mental health.

If you are at a place in your life where you are open to growing and healing, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you. I will meet you right where you are and will offer a safe and confidential place to sift through life. There are always opportunities for each one of us to start over, create new patterns of thinking and living, pursue healing, and strive toward thriving. As a licensed clinical mental health therapist and certified coach, I can also offer support and coping skills for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, relational conflict, and other circumstances that arise.

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 believe humans are best seen through our relationships: with our parents, siblings, friends; with those who harmed us and even the relationships between the different parts of our self. Where difficult relationships have caused pain, healthy relationships can facilitate healing. I believe counseling can be one such relationship. I have worked with people of all ages, but find I’m best suited for teens and young adults. I work well with a number of mental health challenges, such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief as well difficulty adjusting to life stressors and transitions.

Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.

I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.