Native American Therapists in Medina, WA
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and medical concerns. Additionally, I specialize in women’s health concerns, including perimenopause and menopause, while continuing to support clients of all genders through life’s challenges and transition. My clients are often people who have been strong for others for a long time and are ready to create space for their own healing and growth.
I provide a supportive, compassionate environment for individuals who want to better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and medical concerns. Additionally, I specialize in women’s health concerns, including perimenopause and menopause, while continuing to support clients of all genders through life’s challenges and transition. My clients are often people who have been strong for others for a long time and are ready to create space for their own healing and growth.
I provide a supportive, compassionate environment for individuals who want to better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
Hello! I am happy you've found me. I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working as a therapist for 7 years. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ people, challenging family dynamics, anxiety, depression, those who have survived interpersonal violence, racially and ethnically marginalized communities, as well as economically marginalized people. I use an eclectic approach rooted in Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative Therapy and other somatically based modalities.
Hello! I am happy you've found me. I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working as a therapist for 7 years. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ people, challenging family dynamics, anxiety, depression, those who have survived interpersonal violence, racially and ethnically marginalized communities, as well as economically marginalized people. I use an eclectic approach rooted in Mindfulness, CBT, Narrative Therapy and other somatically based modalities.
You love your child fiercely, and still, you may feel overwhelmed, terrified, angry, numb, or like you are failing at something everyone else seems able to do. The parenting books seem to work for everyone else's kid but not yours. Your neuro-sparkly child needs support but therapy is scary, and they are resistant. Your child won't "sit and talk" but what even is "play therapy" and how can it help YOUR child? Your teen, well, they won't talk to anyone. Forget worksheets and goals. And you want support too. Welcome to Elowen. Here, therapy is different, and tailored for your kid and for you.
You love your child fiercely, and still, you may feel overwhelmed, terrified, angry, numb, or like you are failing at something everyone else seems able to do. The parenting books seem to work for everyone else's kid but not yours. Your neuro-sparkly child needs support but therapy is scary, and they are resistant. Your child won't "sit and talk" but what even is "play therapy" and how can it help YOUR child? Your teen, well, they won't talk to anyone. Forget worksheets and goals. And you want support too. Welcome to Elowen. Here, therapy is different, and tailored for your kid and for you.
I see clients from a wide area here at my Renton Office. You may be carrying anxiety that does not turn off, depression that has flattened your weeks, sleep that will not hold, or a trauma history you have never said out loud. Maybe you are facing a court date, an immigration filing, or a hearing that will decide what happens next — and you need both honest clinical care and an evaluator who knows how courts read a report. You deserve a clinician who has sat with crisis, with deployment, and with hard rooms, and who will treat you as a whole person while we do the work. What would feel different if it actually changed?
I see clients from a wide area here at my Renton Office. You may be carrying anxiety that does not turn off, depression that has flattened your weeks, sleep that will not hold, or a trauma history you have never said out loud. Maybe you are facing a court date, an immigration filing, or a hearing that will decide what happens next — and you need both honest clinical care and an evaluator who knows how courts read a report. You deserve a clinician who has sat with crisis, with deployment, and with hard rooms, and who will treat you as a whole person while we do the work. What would feel different if it actually changed?
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Hi, I’m happy you’re here! Being here means that you are ready to take an important step in decluttering your thoughts and emotions. Life is complicated, and it can be hard to reach out or even know where to start. As people we are the culmination of our past and present experiences, which is why I focus on a collaborative, holistic approach to best fit you as an individual. Together we will build your toolbox to create space for peace of mind.
Hi, I’m happy you’re here! Being here means that you are ready to take an important step in decluttering your thoughts and emotions. Life is complicated, and it can be hard to reach out or even know where to start. As people we are the culmination of our past and present experiences, which is why I focus on a collaborative, holistic approach to best fit you as an individual. Together we will build your toolbox to create space for peace of mind.
I am currently only accepting couples, intimate relationships and families.
I enjoy working with Highly Sensitive People, creative folks, neurodivergent folks, disabled folks, kinky/sw/sex+ folks, the polyamory community, 2Spirit/IndigiQueer/LGBTQ+ communities, and BIPOC.
I bring an empathetic, curious, affirming, respectful presence to my clients by offering an anti-oppression, culture and trauma informed style from within a White-passing/mixed race, 2Spirit, Queer, Transmasc, neurodivergent, disabled body.
I understand and empathize with our shared struggles in an oppressive world and am committed to undoing White Supremacy.
I am currently only accepting couples, intimate relationships and families.
I enjoy working with Highly Sensitive People, creative folks, neurodivergent folks, disabled folks, kinky/sw/sex+ folks, the polyamory community, 2Spirit/IndigiQueer/LGBTQ+ communities, and BIPOC.
I bring an empathetic, curious, affirming, respectful presence to my clients by offering an anti-oppression, culture and trauma informed style from within a White-passing/mixed race, 2Spirit, Queer, Transmasc, neurodivergent, disabled body.
I understand and empathize with our shared struggles in an oppressive world and am committed to undoing White Supremacy.
If you've been struggling with pain that keeps you stuck — in relationships, in old patterns, in how you see yourself — therapy can be a place where that actually changes.
I offer a warm, honest space where healing happens through real connection - where reparative processes can unfold naturally. Together we work through what's kept you hurting and build something more solid in its place: genuine self-trust and a different way of moving through the world.
If you've been struggling with pain that keeps you stuck — in relationships, in old patterns, in how you see yourself — therapy can be a place where that actually changes.
I offer a warm, honest space where healing happens through real connection - where reparative processes can unfold naturally. Together we work through what's kept you hurting and build something more solid in its place: genuine self-trust and a different way of moving through the world.
Sometimes, we have a problem that needs an outside perspective that allows ourselves to resolve it and move forward. Sometimes, we just need confirmation that what we are thinking is real and justified. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidality, or changes in life you are dealing with (like empty nesting, retirement, moving from home, elderly care) are all things we need help to transition into. I can help you navigate them collaboratively, and with your narrative in place.
Sometimes, we have a problem that needs an outside perspective that allows ourselves to resolve it and move forward. Sometimes, we just need confirmation that what we are thinking is real and justified. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidality, or changes in life you are dealing with (like empty nesting, retirement, moving from home, elderly care) are all things we need help to transition into. I can help you navigate them collaboratively, and with your narrative in place.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
Thrisa Lee Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in sitting with people who are looking to heal from intense traumas that has had a deep and lasting impact in their lives. People who sit with me are often looking for relief from emotional suffering, identity crisis, and moral injuries that cause barriers to healthy relationships. I work with people to recognize their internal resilience and reconnect with their strengths while discovering new tools and methods tailored to their specific needs. I use holistic approaches, evidence-based modalities with cultural practices, from a multi-cultural perspective, at your request.
I specialize in sitting with people who are looking to heal from intense traumas that has had a deep and lasting impact in their lives. People who sit with me are often looking for relief from emotional suffering, identity crisis, and moral injuries that cause barriers to healthy relationships. I work with people to recognize their internal resilience and reconnect with their strengths while discovering new tools and methods tailored to their specific needs. I use holistic approaches, evidence-based modalities with cultural practices, from a multi-cultural perspective, at your request.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
Maggi McConnell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At my core, I am a relational therapist and do my best work with couples, non-monogamous romantic partnerships, and families of all forms, including co-parents who are no longer in romantic partnerships. I believe that systemic therapy is a way to create meaningful change and get unstuck from the patterns that no longer serve us.
At my core, I am a relational therapist and do my best work with couples, non-monogamous romantic partnerships, and families of all forms, including co-parents who are no longer in romantic partnerships. I believe that systemic therapy is a way to create meaningful change and get unstuck from the patterns that no longer serve us.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Chances are that you are going through an especially difficult time. Perhaps you are seeking clarity about your identity or current place in life. You could be dealing with experiences in your past that have come back up to trouble you. You may be in a couple or multi-partner relationship that is struggling with communication and connection. You might be feeling stuck or not know which way to turn. Whatever your motivation for reaching out, I am here to hold a safe and supportive space for you as you find your way forward in life.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Chances are that you are going through an especially difficult time. Perhaps you are seeking clarity about your identity or current place in life. You could be dealing with experiences in your past that have come back up to trouble you. You may be in a couple or multi-partner relationship that is struggling with communication and connection. You might be feeling stuck or not know which way to turn. Whatever your motivation for reaching out, I am here to hold a safe and supportive space for you as you find your way forward in life.
Maybe you're tired of feeling stuck or repeating patterns you know aren't working. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, gambling, relationship struggles, or simply wondering how your life got here. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free place to talk honestly, understand what's happening, and find a way forward that fits you. Together, we can recognize your strengths and create meaningful change at your pace. I welcome people of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those in alternative relationships and lifestyles.
Maybe you're tired of feeling stuck or repeating patterns you know aren't working. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, gambling, relationship struggles, or simply wondering how your life got here. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free place to talk honestly, understand what's happening, and find a way forward that fits you. Together, we can recognize your strengths and create meaningful change at your pace. I welcome people of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those in alternative relationships and lifestyles.
As a BIPOC therapist ( Indigenous American belonging to the Tejon Tribe and South Asian - Punjabi) I have a special interest and expertise in treating other BIPOC individuals with compassion and understanding of the nuances that come only from a lived experience.
With a background treating people across the lifespan, I've come to the realization that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most sacred spaces we can enter. With mutual openness and respect I can help you to process through grief, trauma, and chronic illness.
As a BIPOC therapist ( Indigenous American belonging to the Tejon Tribe and South Asian - Punjabi) I have a special interest and expertise in treating other BIPOC individuals with compassion and understanding of the nuances that come only from a lived experience.
With a background treating people across the lifespan, I've come to the realization that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most sacred spaces we can enter. With mutual openness and respect I can help you to process through grief, trauma, and chronic illness.
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
Hello! My name is Awilda. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Lewis-Clark State College. I have 14 years of professional experience within the social work field, primarily in child welfare and adult services.
Hello! My name is Awilda. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Lewis-Clark State College. I have 14 years of professional experience within the social work field, primarily in child welfare and adult services.
Shayla Adkins
Licensed Social Worker Associate, LSWAIC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My background and professional experience has focused my expertise working with 2SLGBTQ+, Native American/First-Nations/ Indigenous, addictions, poverty and housing insecurity, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), intergenerational trauma, institutional violence, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), pe
I offer individual counseling through telehealth for adolescents and adults, embracing a person-centered approach to honor patients as the experts of their own lives. People engage in therapy at varying times; crisis, conflict, stagnance, transition, loss, fear of the future or burden from the past. Whatever the reason, therapy can be helpful during any stage of life.
My clinical background has been rooted in community mental health and substance use outpatient treatment settings.
I offer afternoon/evening availability.
My background and professional experience has focused my expertise working with 2SLGBTQ+, Native American/First-Nations/ Indigenous, addictions, poverty and housing insecurity, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), intergenerational trauma, institutional violence, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), pe
I offer individual counseling through telehealth for adolescents and adults, embracing a person-centered approach to honor patients as the experts of their own lives. People engage in therapy at varying times; crisis, conflict, stagnance, transition, loss, fear of the future or burden from the past. Whatever the reason, therapy can be helpful during any stage of life.
My clinical background has been rooted in community mental health and substance use outpatient treatment settings.
I offer afternoon/evening availability.
Now offering Adult ADHD Assessments and treatment (email me to learn more). Are you in a transition place in your life? Maybe you're a college student who's unsure of what to do after graduation or you're struggling to adjust after a breakup. Or perhaps you've realized that your gender identity isn't what you thought it was and you don't know who you are anymore. I'm here for all of that and everything in between. Being human is messy, exciting, confusing, and sometimes hilarious. You're the expert of your life- it would be an honor to walk beside you and help you explore how to live in line with your values, desires, and dreams!
Now offering Adult ADHD Assessments and treatment (email me to learn more). Are you in a transition place in your life? Maybe you're a college student who's unsure of what to do after graduation or you're struggling to adjust after a breakup. Or perhaps you've realized that your gender identity isn't what you thought it was and you don't know who you are anymore. I'm here for all of that and everything in between. Being human is messy, exciting, confusing, and sometimes hilarious. You're the expert of your life- it would be an honor to walk beside you and help you explore how to live in line with your values, desires, and dreams!
With a background in military service and law enforcement, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members, first responders, and those navigating high-stress careers. I provide trauma-informed therapy and transition counseling in a supportive, confidential environment that promotes healing, resilience, and personal growth.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to offering an affirming space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs as we work together toward greater well-being and lasting positive change.
With a background in military service and law enforcement, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members, first responders, and those navigating high-stress careers. I provide trauma-informed therapy and transition counseling in a supportive, confidential environment that promotes healing, resilience, and personal growth.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to offering an affirming space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs as we work together toward greater well-being and lasting positive change.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.