Women's Issues Therapists in Redmond, WA

Let's face it, life can be stressful. That stress can become even more pronounced as you navigate new transitions like becoming an adult, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or leaving a relationship. Often times we have the answer but just need help sorting things out. Sometimes family and friends can be too close to help you identify your challenges. Sometimes THEY are the challenge. Working and trying to manage day-to-day responsibilities is no simple task. This is why I a firm believer in therapy.

I have 30 years of experience helping clients to identify and heal the sources of discomfort that bring them to counseling. Whether their concerning issues are situational, biochemical, or a long standing pattern of behavior, my approach is to always start with where the client is and what they are wanting out of counseling. I have extensive experience working with late teens and adults, both men and women. My practice includes individuals and couples work which also includes the LGBTQ community.

I can help you lead a meaningful life and achieve sustainable change. I believe in enhancing resilience from the ground up with strategies that are right for each clients' needs. My style is honest, warm, and down-to-earth.

Do your feelings and behaviors feel out of your control? Does it seem impossible to understand why? Integrated understanding of how mind, body and emotions interact along with learning new skills can help. I use neuroscience based research to inform my somatic and holistic approach teaching tools to work with the past and face challenges in the present. Difficulty can present an opportunity for growth and finding new strengths. I provide a nurturing environment in which to move from a feeling of disconnection to a place of trust and inner wisdom.

Welcome to Collaborative Counseling! I help clients develop the skills and confidence to live their lives in healthy, meaningful ways. Every person’s path to their goals is different, thus we collaborate together to determine what you need to feel healthy and fulfilled in your life. First and foremost I make it a priority to create an environment in which my clients feel safe and respected when they share a space with me to heal, learn and grow. Your therapy is about you and for you; my role is to work in a collaborative relationship with you to help you achieve your goals.

I specialize in grief, men and women's issues , life transitions, anxiety, depression and childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe place. I have an empathetic but direct approach that creates an open environment where the client can explore who they are or want to be.

I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, relationships and work/life balance. We all face obstacles in life. During difficult times we can feel lost, stuck and/or intense emotions. Counseling can be a helpful, healthy way of addressing these challenges and feelings. Whether you are experiencing a long-standing issue or a more recent change, I can help you find the best way to move forward.

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.

Are you struggling? In your relationships, with major change, self-worth, or trauma? I want to listen, understand, and support you with empathy and without judgment. Let me help you use life's challenging times as a springboard for growth and change toward the life you want. I'll help you uncover core patterns, gain new self-awareness, and develop strategies and skills to help you survive and thrive in the days ahead. I am a U.S. Navy and corporate veteran ready to leverage our combined wisdom and energies for you. Let's create a safe haven for your healing journey!

Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with mothers who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and/or who are just feeling overwhelmed. Being a parent is a joy like no other, but it is also immensely demanding. Experiencing your own difficulties while also trying to be there for your child(ren)’s needs can be extremely exhausting. It is so easy to lose yourself in it all. I am here to help you navigate your role as a parent as well as to help you find the space to foster your own self-compassion and self-care.

Have you identified a desire to work toward personal growth and transformation? Is there painful past trauma or events creating obstacles in your life today? Do you perceive a disconnect between what you have accomplished thus far, and what you believe you are capable of? Are interpersonal relationships challenging for you? Is a satisfying and equitable love relationship eluding you? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression and looking for solutions to cope with every day living? Do you have a goal to improve your overall wellbeing and happiness? Are you asking for what you need in your life?

Successful women listen up, I am here to provide you with the Solid Insight you need to get your life back and feel good again. Stop feeling overwhelmed and eliminate unhealthy anxiety. During these turbulent times I help women in business, leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs, and business owners. If you need brand new solid solutions, you are in the right place. Annette Kiper provides the Solid Insight you need to stop being overwhelmed. If you are like client Mary who was lost at being able to hire the correct people, after working with Annette she was then able to hire new employees. Annette helps you get to where you want to be

I specialize in helping women who are experiencing difficult life transitions, such as divorce, death of a loved one, family and relationship drama, work stress, and self-esteem issues. Often these situations can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, and perhaps a little hopeless, just trying to survive it all. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Using mindful, safe, non-judgmental inquiry coupled with practical skills, I will help you to understand and process your own experiences in a way that leads to more peace, ease, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.