Out of Network Therapists in Renton, WA

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.

Currently accepting new clients. Arguing over money? Communication? Unmotivated teenager? Infidelity? We've got your back. We help you resolve conflict in kind, loving ways that build your relationship. We help couples find their love again, and teach teenagers adult life skills, with humor and sensitivity. LauraMaery is a marriage and family therapist, certified counselor, and best-selling author with degrees in law, finance, and family counseling. She provides proven communication and financial planning tools, and helps couples focus on the big picture.

My approach to counseling involves the use of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. I practice a wellness-oriented systems model (the whole life) of counseling/therapy with emphasis upon effective learning in life experiences and human growth and development.

I have been in practice for 18 years. Life can get messy and complicated, sometimes we just need a little help coping. We all have the potential to be living fully; experience joy even during times of trials. "Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations." Alfred Adler

What do you fear? What do you long for? I have found that the answers to these questions often overlap, which can make us feel stuck, lost or out of control. You may feel like you've tried everything. You may be telling yourself that you are wrong or defective. Blaming ourselves for our pain is so normal and human. Know that here, you are not too broken. I view therapy as a no-expiration invitation to return to ourselves and a space where we reach for what has felt untouchable. I believe we can only work to the extent that you feel you can trust me. Because of this, we will give focused time to our relationship dynamic.

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 who can’t understand, or guilt over what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships and you have the power to do so and if you need support through this process, therapy is hear to help!

Hello, I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been practicing for 28 years. I believe healing comes through interpersonal connectedness by developing a relationship based on trust, mutual respect, and unconditional positive regard. For 24 years, I provided mental health services to incarcerated men and women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and psychosis, to name a few. I served others with serious mental health concerns facing their darkest moments and was humbled to walk with them on their journey, sharing their triumphs and disappointments. In addition, I teach and supervise clinicians providing therapy.

I love helping clients explore their sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity. I specialize in Sex and Intimacy Therapy, LGBTQ+ therapy, Kink/BDSM and consensual non-monogamy. Many clients want support in creating intimacy and connection within relationships or navigating differences in sexual desires. Some folks need help with sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, healing from sexual trauma, low/high libido, and creating healthy boundaries in non-monogamous relationships. All sexual challenges, interests and questions are welcome!

Are life stressors (grief, divorce, and accompanying anxiety and depression) gut-punching you? You may think you can't 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 enjoy working with couples who are struggling with communication and intimacy issues, and who are looking to build a more honest and intimate connection. I am trauma informed and have a keen interest in working with people with high intelligence, people affected by substance abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, spiritual uncertainty, intimacy issues, and childhood trauma. Let's explore what family means to you. I'd like to help you understand how and why you might struggle, while working towards a healthy sense of self. I strongly believe people can change in meaningful ways with safe guidance and support.

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.

You are seeking a stronger bond with your loved ones or you just want to obtain what is right for you. It is hard to face these struggles on your own. You tried to communicate with your loved ones but no matter how many times you tried to explain your perspective, you were met with anger and confusion. You also find yourself feeling the same emotions when you hear your partner share their narrative. It feels upsetting to have the same cycle repeat over and over again. You are at a point where you and your partner want to disrupt the cycle and try to become one again where you both feel seen and heard by the other.

Are you here because you’re exhausted from people-pleasing and passivity? Are you here because you find yourself using alcohol, drugs, or food to cope with emotions? Are you here because you want to stop the cycle of having relationships with emotionally unavailable people or perhaps you feel incapable of being vulnerable yourself? Are you here because you find it impossible to be your authentic self? If any of these reasons resonate for you and you are ready for radical change and growth, then you have found the therapist for you.

My approach to Mental Health Counseling is to view the client as expert in their own life. I do not play the role of expert in my client's lives. I do, however act as a guide, advocate, educator, and support person. What I will do is attempt to see your issues from your perspective and your view of the world. I work within the framework of Person-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the client being the expert, Existential Therapy, which focuses on behavior and looks at how the client thinks, feels, and behaves and the impact they have on others.

Therapy can be intimidating and may bring up many different emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Each of these unique responses to our own individual experiences are what make the process of therapy so special. I value building a connection and safety in the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist to be one of the most valuable tenets in the therapeutic relationship. I believe in creating a nonjudgmental space in which I can encourage deconstructing harmful internalized messages, processing experiences of attachment and trauma, exploring identity, and managing relational and personal challenges.

Do you struggle with an inner voice that tells you that you are failing or not enough? Is it difficult to identify what you want? Do you consistently prioritize others over yourself? We live in a world that bombards us with messages about who has value and who does not. We are told “just try harder” and things will change. My clients come to therapy because despite a commitment to this hustle for worth, they remain dissatisfied. They feel stuck and resonate with the idea of putting their life on hold until they lose the weight, get the promotion, etc. Many say they are ready for something different but aren't sure where to start.

My approach to therapy begins with a commitment to mutual respect. Too often, our younger population is demanded to give respect, without receiving it in return. My practice is built on the understanding that my clients are experts in their own lives, and are humans deserving of the same level of respect that I would expect from them. This is true no matter the age, identity, background, or behaviors of the client I am working with.