Adults Therapists in Renton, WA

It is my therapeutic belief that for change to occur, one must learn to be themselves fully. This belief has allowed me success in assisting clients who suffer from anxiety, mild to severe depression, trauma, couple/family conflicts, and challenging life transitions. I have been especially successful with those that have had prior negative therapy experiences as my therapy is highly collaborative and strives to empower the client’s voice and goals.

I have been practicing psychology in Washington State since 2009. As a clinical health psychologist I understand the role that the mind and body have on each other and have learned/fine tuned the mental and emotional strategies to not only improve emotional and mental well-being, but also have some positive effects on improving physical well-being.

Counseling is a journey and our first step is to define where you want to go. I see myself walking besides you in this journey and guiding you towards your chosen destination. Counseling consists of defining problems, understanding relevant history, and designing interventions to alter behaviors, feelings, attitudes, and thought patterns. My intention is to listen, validate, and empower your abilities. I hold compassion to those that want to process their thoughts and feelings.

Have you recently lost a loved one through death or divorce? Or does it still feel fresh after months or years? How can you possibly go on with hope and purpose, making sense of it all? Grief has different sources and expressions. If you find yourself shutting down, unable to keep going each day and want the hurt and pain to just stop, please reach out to Molinari Family Therapy for help to work through the hurt and feel peace again.

I work with neurodivergent teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, substance use, and suicidal ideation who want to make healthier or safer choices, improve their self-esteem & interpersonal relationships, and build a life that makes sense to them. Issues I often work on with clients include impulsivity, overwhelming emotions, negative self-talk, and learning & practicing harm-reducing coping skills, through the building of self-compassion, interpersonal & daily functioning skills, and uncovering of personal values.

Therapy offered in English and Spanish. Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends, or guilt over what happened to you. You don't have to do it alone! Therapy is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. It takes courage to confront our issues and work towards healing. I provide a safe space for you to be vulnerable with no judgement and for you to work through these issues in a collaborative environment where you will be heard, validated and feel active in the process.

I help teens and adults individually, and in groups, work through challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, personal growth/balance and life transitions. Rather than seeing you as a diagnosis, I view your mental health on a spectrum of normal behavior; it's often the case you move into imbalance because of overwhelming and difficult circumstances. Within a therapeutic environment that's unique to you, my intention is to support your natural resilience become your potential wellness.

I provide client-centered and humanistic counseling and therapy services for individuals. I follow the philosophy that we are all human beings, facing human problems. The aim of treatment is to reach stability, happiness in everyday life, and move closer toward the clients goals. This happens through making change, and changing the way we view our lives.

We have many years of experience working with youth who are experiencing problems at school and at home. We work to get them to graduation and onto a path to a successful adult in their community. We also work with youth who are experimenting with drug and alcohol use.. We understand that substance abuse will stop any chances of success if not treated. We also work with youth with behavior issues. Many young people want to go on to college and they do not need any behavior incidence issues on their transcript. We get to the cause of the behavior and find ways to end them We also work with adults with home, work, and family issues. We work with both adult and juveniles who are court involved. Mistakes are made, and those mistakes do not have to define someone. We work to get clients back on the right path. Our years of work in schools getting students back on track is something we specialize in. Our work with courts is also an area of specialty. Minds and behaviors must change in order to succeed and we are here to help.

I work with adults dealing with unhappy relationships, problems in communication, anxiety and depression. I love working with couples and frequently use the principles found in Gary Chapman's book: "The 5 love languages". It is important to note I am not a Christian counselor, I simply teach the communication aspects of this book. I am a preferred provider with Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Cross, First Choice Health Network, LifeWise and HMA. If you happen to have other insurance, I can bill them using your out of network benefits. I do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

I believe that everyone has their own unique story that is worthy of being told. Some stories hurt more than others and I aim to offer a non-judgmental, safe environment for all who seek my services.

I have a wide variety of experience with children, teens, and adults . I especially enjoy working with people who are exploring identity development or need help with challenging experiences.

I greatly enjoy working with young and/or emerging adults , working professionals, differently-abled individuals, and any or all intersections of the above. While I specialize in working with the above populations, you do not need to be a member of any of those identities to seek counseling from me. I love working with clients to introduce ways of understanding their problems from a biological standpoint, and to discover effective methods of coping with challenges. When we understand how you experience the perception of a problem in the moment, we can work together to meet your desired outcomes.

I enjoy working with adults and teens (and the parents of), as well as couples, families, and individuals. Helping others overcome their current difficulties and function better in their life and relationships is my goal. Life can be difficult at times for all of us. I'm good at listening to your concerns, offering support and compassion, and then working with you to find ways to sit with and work through the feelings you're having. Together, we can find a pathway toward enjoying life again.