Domestic Abuse Therapists in Mercer Island, WA
Has life been really hard on you lately? Have you been here multiple times looking up counselors trying to decide if now’s the time to finally reach out for help? Has things become so overwhelming that life just seems like too much to handle anymore? If you say, “how the hell did I get here?” multiple times a day, you’re in the right place. “I think I need help” is the scariest sentence to say, but when you do, I promise it’s the most freeing feeling imaginable. You feel this way now, but you don’t have to stay in pain forever. Asking for help is the first step in healing. Take that first step now.
Has life been really hard on you lately? Have you been here multiple times looking up counselors trying to decide if now’s the time to finally reach out for help? Has things become so overwhelming that life just seems like too much to handle anymore? If you say, “how the hell did I get here?” multiple times a day, you’re in the right place. “I think I need help” is the scariest sentence to say, but when you do, I promise it’s the most freeing feeling imaginable. You feel this way now, but you don’t have to stay in pain forever. Asking for help is the first step in healing. Take that first step now.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults navigating reproductive health transitions and challenges. This includes mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy or postpartum, parenting stress, miscarriage or infant loss, fertility challenges, and coping with gynecologic conditions. I also have expertise in treating PTSD related to reproductive or childbirth trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults navigating reproductive health transitions and challenges. This includes mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy or postpartum, parenting stress, miscarriage or infant loss, fertility challenges, and coping with gynecologic conditions. I also have expertise in treating PTSD related to reproductive or childbirth trauma.
Together we can work through, overcome, or improve: Depression, stress and anxiety,
Love and intimate relationships,
Family conflict resolution,
Sexuality and body image,
Parent-child conflicts,
Drug abuse and eating disorders, Balancing work and personal life, Managing emotions effectively, Strengthening the will/ego,
Artistic and athletic creativity, and Creation of meaning.
I like to view my role as collaborating with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective patterns of behavior, and to resolve undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Together we can work through, overcome, or improve: Depression, stress and anxiety,
Love and intimate relationships,
Family conflict resolution,
Sexuality and body image,
Parent-child conflicts,
Drug abuse and eating disorders, Balancing work and personal life, Managing emotions effectively, Strengthening the will/ego,
Artistic and athletic creativity, and Creation of meaning.
I like to view my role as collaborating with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective patterns of behavior, and to resolve undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
I specialize in working with people in transition, individuals, couples and young adults. As a Generalist with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I tailor my approach to each individual I work with. I want to fully understand your story; however, I recognize it is important for you to feel comfortable. My first job is to help you become comfortable enough to begin sharing your story. Without a therapeutic partnership, it is difficult to make progress and build the trust necessary for growth and change.
I specialize in working with people in transition, individuals, couples and young adults. As a Generalist with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I tailor my approach to each individual I work with. I want to fully understand your story; however, I recognize it is important for you to feel comfortable. My first job is to help you become comfortable enough to begin sharing your story. Without a therapeutic partnership, it is difficult to make progress and build the trust necessary for growth and change.
Are you a recovering people pleaser who struggles with boundaries? Maybe you're looking for an empowering therapist post-breakup or you're a new mom wanting to find yourself again as you navigate this new normal. Whether you are struggling to cope with personal challenges, seeking to improve your relationships, or simply desire a better understanding of yourself, therapy can help. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together and get you back to feeling like yourself again!
Email me to set up a free consultation.
Are you a recovering people pleaser who struggles with boundaries? Maybe you're looking for an empowering therapist post-breakup or you're a new mom wanting to find yourself again as you navigate this new normal. Whether you are struggling to cope with personal challenges, seeking to improve your relationships, or simply desire a better understanding of yourself, therapy can help. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together and get you back to feeling like yourself again!
Email me to set up a free consultation.
Self-improvement. Relationship issues. Anxiety. Unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. These are some of the concerns that bring people, just like you, to my counseling practice. I value and work with the strengths, imperfections, gifts, genetics, history and humanity of each person or family, as these aspects inform and shape who we are. I support clients in identifying a values-based direction for positive change and explore both what motivates change and the barriers that are getting in the way. Together, we create a road map to a healthier life for you or your family.
Self-improvement. Relationship issues. Anxiety. Unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. These are some of the concerns that bring people, just like you, to my counseling practice. I value and work with the strengths, imperfections, gifts, genetics, history and humanity of each person or family, as these aspects inform and shape who we are. I support clients in identifying a values-based direction for positive change and explore both what motivates change and the barriers that are getting in the way. Together, we create a road map to a healthier life for you or your family.
You've managed and masked very...well until now. Because you're a survival-mode expert, right?! But, suddenly in mid-life your quirks have become magnified, old wounds re-triggered, and the shame and blame intensified; you can't hold it together much longer. It's becoming difficult to imagine that you deserve any different than this - days full of numbing guilt and superficial self-care attempts. You escape to the bathroom more often to prevent overwhelming public meltdowns. Time’s passed and your ability to cope has too. You're thinking "Is this really all there is?!" Stuck, stagnant, and searching for sacred transformation.
You've managed and masked very...well until now. Because you're a survival-mode expert, right?! But, suddenly in mid-life your quirks have become magnified, old wounds re-triggered, and the shame and blame intensified; you can't hold it together much longer. It's becoming difficult to imagine that you deserve any different than this - days full of numbing guilt and superficial self-care attempts. You escape to the bathroom more often to prevent overwhelming public meltdowns. Time’s passed and your ability to cope has too. You're thinking "Is this really all there is?!" Stuck, stagnant, and searching for sacred transformation.
I have many years experience counseling children, youth, and adults. I work with individuals, families, and groups. I am also experienced in working with people from multi-cultural backgrounds. I offer a broad spectrum of approaches to help you understand yourself and make positive changes that will make your life a more fulfilling experience. I use a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive therapy as well as mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
I have many years experience counseling children, youth, and adults. I work with individuals, families, and groups. I am also experienced in working with people from multi-cultural backgrounds. I offer a broad spectrum of approaches to help you understand yourself and make positive changes that will make your life a more fulfilling experience. I use a variety of techniques including psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive therapy as well as mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences.
My specialty is PTSD treatment, with behavioral, psychodynamic, and art therapy options available to help survivors of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual/religious), relationship violence, and other traumatic experiences to regain lost senses of personal power, safety, momentum, emotional control, healthier coping skills, and social connection.
Air Force and a former domestic violence advocate, I specialize in providing evidence-based psychotherapy and advocacy-based counseling for survivors of relationship abuse and other traumatic experiences.
My specialty is PTSD treatment, with behavioral, psychodynamic, and art therapy options available to help survivors of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual/religious), relationship violence, and other traumatic experiences to regain lost senses of personal power, safety, momentum, emotional control, healthier coping skills, and social connection.
I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking to relinquish legacies inherited from backgrounds of family dysfunction, such as abuse, neglect, alcoholism and domestic violence.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist,Board Certified Professional Counselor, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington I'm committed to grounding my work in a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. .I use an integrative/relational approach in therapy. I actively help my clients to better understand and gain clarity of their concerns in order to make necessary changes to facilitate personal growth. Psychotherapy can improve the quality and intimacy of your relationships, provide solutions to specific life problems, and significantly reduce feelings of distress.
I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking to relinquish legacies inherited from backgrounds of family dysfunction, such as abuse, neglect, alcoholism and domestic violence.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist,Board Certified Professional Counselor, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington I'm committed to grounding my work in a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. .I use an integrative/relational approach in therapy. I actively help my clients to better understand and gain clarity of their concerns in order to make necessary changes to facilitate personal growth. Psychotherapy can improve the quality and intimacy of your relationships, provide solutions to specific life problems, and significantly reduce feelings of distress.
I enjoy working with folks who have a history of "people pleasing" and who have experienced emotional abuse.
I have a broad range of experience working with folks from many different walks of life. What I can help you with is finding a way to feel at peace, and guide you towards feeling stronger and more centered. We will do this by processing your lived experiences, how this has impacted you and by implementing new ways of being and thinking.
I enjoy working with folks who have a history of "people pleasing" and who have experienced emotional abuse.
I have a broad range of experience working with folks from many different walks of life. What I can help you with is finding a way to feel at peace, and guide you towards feeling stronger and more centered. We will do this by processing your lived experiences, how this has impacted you and by implementing new ways of being and thinking.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck—like you need change but nothing you've tried has worked so far. You’re overthinking, feeling stuck, struggling to focus, and running on empty. Maybe you’re facing a divorce, major life change, or relationship stress. From the outside you might look “fine,” but inside you feel disconnected, irritable, lost, or scared. You’re tired of pushing through and wondering why you still feel this way, even when you're self aware and doing your best to cope. You want clarity, calm, and real support to help you feel like yourself again.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck—like you need change but nothing you've tried has worked so far. You’re overthinking, feeling stuck, struggling to focus, and running on empty. Maybe you’re facing a divorce, major life change, or relationship stress. From the outside you might look “fine,” but inside you feel disconnected, irritable, lost, or scared. You’re tired of pushing through and wondering why you still feel this way, even when you're self aware and doing your best to cope. You want clarity, calm, and real support to help you feel like yourself again.
You want closeness, honesty, and real connection, yet when it’s time to speak or let yourself be fully seen, something tightens and you hold back. You’re capable, reflective, and often the steady one for others, but old experiences still shape what you say, how carefully you say it, and what you leave unsaid. You may struggle to answer the simple question, “How are you, really?” taking care of others while your own needs stay unspoken. Over time, this can leave you feeling stuck or numb, wanting more depth, expression, and aliveness. In therapy, we slow these moments down so you can speak more freely and live more honestly.
You want closeness, honesty, and real connection, yet when it’s time to speak or let yourself be fully seen, something tightens and you hold back. You’re capable, reflective, and often the steady one for others, but old experiences still shape what you say, how carefully you say it, and what you leave unsaid. You may struggle to answer the simple question, “How are you, really?” taking care of others while your own needs stay unspoken. Over time, this can leave you feeling stuck or numb, wanting more depth, expression, and aliveness. In therapy, we slow these moments down so you can speak more freely and live more honestly.
In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual.
In my training and career, I specialized in treating children with behavioral difficulties and adults suffering from anxiety, depression and stress. In working with children, my approach includes collaboratively working with the child and their family through their presenting issues and helping institute sustainable changes to foster individual growth in the child and relational growth in the family. This often includes psycho-education and coaching for parents in addition to individual therapy for the child. In working with adults I utilize a range of methods from existential to behavioral depending on the specific needs of the individual.
I believe that having a compassionate and non-judgmental person to talk to can feel like a breath of fresh air. If you are feeling ready to begin exploring your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and experiences in order to gain insight and find solutions, I would be honored to help.
I believe that having a compassionate and non-judgmental person to talk to can feel like a breath of fresh air. If you are feeling ready to begin exploring your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and experiences in order to gain insight and find solutions, I would be honored to help.
Dr. Carson is a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in evaluations and expert testimony for civil and criminal cases. She holds dual Board Certifications in Forensic Psychology and Couple and Family Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
Dr. Carson serves as the President of the American Board of Couple and Family Psychology and is a past President of the Board of Trustees for the Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA). She is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.
Dr. Carson is a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in evaluations and expert testimony for civil and criminal cases. She holds dual Board Certifications in Forensic Psychology and Couple and Family Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
Dr. Carson serves as the President of the American Board of Couple and Family Psychology and is a past President of the Board of Trustees for the Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA). She is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.
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Have you ever had one of those moments where you think to yourself, “How did I get here?” Life no longer feels like you’re living it, you’re merely going through the motions just to get by. You have lost yourself over the years and at this point, this cycle is so deeply embedded into your identity that you feel stuck with no way out. If you are feeling this way, I totally understand and have been where you are. Many of us are so focused on the happiness of others that we continually sacrifice ourselves and our own needs just to keep everyone else’s life in balance.
Have you ever had one of those moments where you think to yourself, “How did I get here?” Life no longer feels like you’re living it, you’re merely going through the motions just to get by. You have lost yourself over the years and at this point, this cycle is so deeply embedded into your identity that you feel stuck with no way out. If you are feeling this way, I totally understand and have been where you are. Many of us are so focused on the happiness of others that we continually sacrifice ourselves and our own needs just to keep everyone else’s life in balance.
I hope to assist you with relief of symptoms and and empower you with tools for increased self-mastery when dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management and health improvement. Our work together involves careful listening and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet your needs and goals.
I hope to assist you with relief of symptoms and and empower you with tools for increased self-mastery when dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management and health improvement. Our work together involves careful listening and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet your needs and goals.
Ashleigh Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ESA, LICSW
Snohomish, WA 98290
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Additionally, I work with victims of domestic abuse, individuals and families struggling with life transitions, trauma, grief, self-harm, and a variety of challenges that impact daily functioning.
I believe that we inherently have all the tools needed to embrace change, face fears, and manage emotions that come with difficult circumstances in life. I will partner with you to help you discover your strengths and provide you with the skills necessary to be successful. I’ll meet you where you’re at and journey with you.
Additionally, I work with victims of domestic abuse, individuals and families struggling with life transitions, trauma, grief, self-harm, and a variety of challenges that impact daily functioning.
I believe that we inherently have all the tools needed to embrace change, face fears, and manage emotions that come with difficult circumstances in life. I will partner with you to help you discover your strengths and provide you with the skills necessary to be successful. I’ll meet you where you’re at and journey with you.
I have a passion for helping you recover from abuse & other traumas.
Together we will discover what you want to change. I can help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate manner, I can help you reconnect to your truest self so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained and want to help.
I have a passion for helping you recover from abuse & other traumas.
Together we will discover what you want to change. I can help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate manner, I can help you reconnect to your truest self so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained and want to help.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.