Trauma Focused Therapists in Redmond, WA

Welcome to a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment. Due to my personality, children (ages 7+) including teenagers thrive in & out of sessions as well as adults. My approach to therapy is Strength Based, Collaborative, Evidence Based, & behavioral based. I incorporate these therapies in session: Cognitive Behavior, CBT+, Trauma-Focused, Narrative, Experiential and Expressive Arts, Emotional Focused and Solution-Focused.

Healing occurs when there is an acknowledgement and readiness for help. None of us, as humans, walk this earth without wounds. But wounds are not the sole problem. It is how these wounds are tended to - often not tended to, and sometimes worse, which determines one's capacity to embrace and feel security within themselves and others. Tending to wounds, not forced healing, is the key mentality of individuals I work best with. Your wounds deserve the time they need to heal and healing requires medicine which is uncomfortable and requires effort. I work best with individuals who struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-insecurity,

Life is such a journey. Sometimes the journey takes you in expected and unexpected directions. Trying to navigate your way through all life's challenges alone can be overwhelming. Let me be a part of your journey and help you find direction and the skills needed to move forward. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families struggling with issues related to parenting, communication, family relationships, challenging behaviors, family and life cycle adjustments, anxiety, depression, and trauma. We will work together in order to help you or your family reach the destination you are looking for.

As a therapist, my role is to support you in navigating life, relationships, and mental health in ways that center your needs and values. I do this through an intersectional and strengths-based approach. My therapeutic approaches integrate themes from a range of frameworks including narrative therapy, mindfulness, DBT, social justice, trauma-focused, disability justice, and CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy). You are welcome to bring yourself as you are without judgment​ and will be met with acceptance and empathy.

Over A Combined 40yrs of Experience: Redmond Therapy Group is a small, collaborative group practice providing services to adolescents, young adults and adults (to age 62). Our unique office is designed to provide a calm, safe environment for our clients to engage with their therapist. Our therapists understand the decision to seek professional help is not easy for clients; we strive to build a trusting relationship using empathy, active listening and when appropriate humor. We feel once a trusting relationship is formed clients become more willing to make changes, as they feel supported and understood.

Taking new clients. Therapy can help shift something within our control or change how we relate to something outside our control. This might look like understanding why we're repeating personal patterns and what we can do to change them or developing healthy strategies and boundaries to deal with people, places, and things we can't change. We'll work to identify the patterns of emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships currently showing up in your life, and how you might want to adjust them to live a life more in alignment with what you truly value. A life enabling you to find and lean-in to your best self.

I work with individuals who are seeking out therapy in order to better understand themselves, and meet their goals around mental health and wellness. My hope for each client is to help them live a life aligned with their values, and reach their full potential. I understand that entering into therapy is a vulnerable experience, and I aim to walk alongside you, providing a judgment free space to explore whatever is causing distress. I prioritize respecting your unique identities and how they shape you as a person.

I am a psychotherapist trained in systems theory. I have a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science - Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) at Bastyr University. Systems counseling embraces each client as an individual living system. It examines how clients' memberships in other living systems (such as family, friends, co-workers, partnerships, etc.) interrelate, influence, and impact each other.

Accepting new clients! Trauma and mental health struggles can keep us stuck in patterns that debilitate us internally and relationally. It is my goal to partner with you in getting un-stuck. My hope is for us to grow your capacity to live more fully, care more deeply, and love better. I work from a relational, psychodynamic framework which means that I believe we are harmed in relationships but can also heal in relationships. I work with adults and teens to help work through mental health struggles, addiction, trauma, and life's burdens.

The more unstable things are, the more inner stability we need to go through these times. I know that our depth can be frightening, so I will go into it with you, so that it will is easier for you to search for your answers. Crisis can be an opportunity to resolve some of our old issues and to re-evaluate what we value the most and find meaning in contact with reality instead of escaping into illusion. Together we will explore and challenge imposed beliefs and patterns to equip you for living life you want to live.

I am a developmental psychologist trained to work with children, adults and families. My specialty areas include mood disorders (depression, anxiety), trauma and life transitions. I am currently offering telehealth sessions for residents of WA state and Delaware. My approach is client-centered and solution focused.

I work with those that are 13+ that have depression, anxiety, family issues or are in a time of life in which you need support. In family therapy, I'm passionate about assisting teens and parents foster a connection through developing communication skills, forming healthy boundaries, and gaining trust within the family system. I work individually with adolescents and young adults to work through difficult struggles in the high school or college setting such as feelings of isolation, self-esteem, difficulty with peers, social anxiety, ADHD, depression, and life transitions.

Are you struggling or stuck? Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or afraid? Do you feel sad, lonely, empty, lost, worthless, ashamed, or guilty? I am here to help you to go through your emotional pain, difficult life issues, relational issues, adjustment issues, mental health issues, or other overwhelming troubles and brokenness. I will listen and work with you to solve your issues and achieve your goals, to adjust to changes, to find yourself, and to feel connected to the world around you. I will walk with you in your journey to facilitate your healing and to grow into your full potential.

Vast Experience & Varied Approaches: Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.

Do you struggle with work stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, or chronic health issues? I'm happy to help you find the peace you deserve if you are ready to put in the work to put these issues behind you once and for all.

Exclusively telehealth. My goal is to promote the growth and well-being of couples and individuals who seek therapy for the resolution of problematic symptoms or states. The therapeutic process is guided by the outcome you desire for yourself and your relationships. I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to assess strengths and recognize areas for growth. I will help you become aware of how old habits and patterns of interaction are interfering with present connections. Sessions will be geared towards building on strengths while developing new skills to help cope with current & future stressors and create positive change.

Accepting NEW clients in August 2023. No matter the stage of life, there are always challenges to tackle. Some challenges are visible, such as the loss of a loved one, parenting, or relocating to a new city. Other challenges are not so visible –like worrying too much, struggling to feel connected to others, or just lacking the motivation to get through the day. Figuring out who we are or what makes life meaningful requires exploration, and this can be difficult to navigate alone. Moreover, exploration requires a safe and accepting environment, free from bias and judgment.