Veterans Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA

I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.

My passion is people, and my goal in therapy is helping individuals work through issues to improve overall quality of life. I help the client to identify their own strengths and ways that these might be useful in the healing process, as well as helping them to build new strengths to implement in the management of emotions, traumas, and/or mental illness. I use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Common Elements Treatment Approach, and Motivational Interviewing.

Greetings! Some of the demographics I have served have included inpatient and outpatient care, private practice, substance abuse issues, psychotic spectrum disorders, gender identity issues, personality disorders, sex addiction, family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Spirituality, and men’s issues. Some of the experiences that have contributed to my professional identity and approach to mental health treatment are my formal education at Pensacola Christian College where I received a BA in Pastoral Ministry and Liberty University where I received a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step into your personal growth. Is life causing you undo stress that seems overwhelming? Are there things that you can identify about your life that you would like to change or work on? I believe that throughout life we all need some assistance in some way. I am thankful for being able to provide that assistance for those in need. I am here to walk with you on your journey to personal growth. Contact me today to start getting the help you need and deserve.

Welcome to my practice! I'm dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding of neuroscience and the Polyvagal Theory, offering insights into how our nervous system responds to trauma and stress. Through the lens of EMDR/ART (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I specialize in addressing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, grief, depression, and anxiety. My mission is to empower you with the tools and understanding needed to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience within yourself.

Specialty in treating childhood/developmental/attachment wounds (C/PTSD) using EMDR. I love helping clients overcome and thrive in spite of their painful past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for a broader emotional experience, increase self-understanding and compassion. I do my best work with those feeling emotionally unavailable or shut down (a.k.a. avoidant-dismissive attachment style), feeling fragmented (Knowing and Feeling are separate), struggling with intimacy, and willing to do the hard thing of making positive changes.

Micaela is a passionate, empathetic therapist whose approach is based in collaboration, humor, and the therapeutic relationship. As a multi-racial, cis-gender woman, and AuDHD human, Micaela strives to utilize her privilege to advocate for changes in oppressive systems while also understanding the difficulties one can face. Micaela understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of those with whom she works. She strives to practice therapy in a compassionate manner and to practice critical self-awareness, through eliciting feedback throughout the therapeutic process.

Many people decide to come to counseling because they feel stuck. Often, this "stuckness" is based on a belief or value that has been imposed by someone else. Sometimes, we need help to break out of an unhelpful "mold." My goal is to build a unique relationship in your life where I can provide an unbiased "outsiders" perspective on the situations and emotions you are dealing with. Life can be good, and life can also be really hard. How do you cope with the hard stuff? I seem to click really well with teens and young adults. I enjoy working with anyone one-on-one and will do my best to provide a safe and accepting environment.

I have a passion for the transformative capabilities of the therapeutic relationship. I specialize in utilizing mindfulness techniques to help my clients connect to their own innate ability to heal and grow. I have experience with and enjoy working with diverse clients from many different backgrounds facing all kinds of challenges and believe in the client’s role as the expert in their life and experiences. Consideration of intersecting identities and social justice are paramount in my treatment planning and I welcome the opportunity to support clients who have challenges around these issues.

I am a clinical social worker licensed in Washington with over 8 year’s experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have a person-centered approach and always aim to gather information from all aspects of a person’s life. From childhood to present and integrate diversity and multicultural aspects into treatment. I enjoy supporting clients in their counseling journey while providing them with resources and connecting them to services when needs are not being met. I value the insight of my clients and strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment for them to process whatever concerns they may be feeling.

I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.

My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com

I have some telehealth availability at this time. If you feel I may be a good fit, call 425-640-7009 and book an intake directly with me. Thank you for stopping by!

I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.

My aim is to help those clients who want to use therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing and personal growth. My theoretical approach is holistic and relational, which means - together, we can explore the ways in which your personal history and learned habits may still be influencing your emotions, coping patterns and behaviors -- ultimately affecting your sense of self. Together we’ll sort out your feelings so that you can more fluidly access your innate capacity for compassionate self-care. I encourage a mindfulness focus to engage your “in-the-moment” experience. Our therapeutic connection can serve as a rich resource.

Emotions can be both wonderful and scary. Feeling alone in a crowd, or feeling crowded when alone, can happen to anyone. We may ask ourselves: "What am I afraid of?", "Why am I angry?", "Why did I just do that?", or "Why is this happening?" We may also tell ourselves, "I don't deserve this.", "I always mess things up.", or "No one can help me." If you can relate to these types of questions or statements, I may be able to help.

I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.

Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you might feel are strange.

Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.