Premera Blue Cross Therapists in Ruston, WA
Sessions with me are warm, honest, and grounded. I ask thoughtful questions, make space for real emotion, and bring humor when it helps. My goal is to create a place where you feel safe, understood, and able to show up exactly as you are without judgment. As a Washington-licensed therapist, I support clients online from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. I accept both insurance and private pay options to make your care accessible. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
Sessions with me are warm, honest, and grounded. I ask thoughtful questions, make space for real emotion, and bring humor when it helps. My goal is to create a place where you feel safe, understood, and able to show up exactly as you are without judgment. As a Washington-licensed therapist, I support clients online from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. I accept both insurance and private pay options to make your care accessible. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and work through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. With 23+ years of clinical experience, I help adults navigate personal, professional, and emotional challenges while reconnecting with their strengths and creating lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and work through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. With 23+ years of clinical experience, I help adults navigate personal, professional, and emotional challenges while reconnecting with their strengths and creating lasting change.
We live in stressful times. If you’re struggling to achieve better mental health and well-being now, you’re not alone. And if you're reading this, you're on your way to the solution. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma symptoms, or just having difficulty making positive changes in your life, therapy can help. I provide telehealth sessions (no in-person), to fit better into your busy life. Together we will find solutions, improve your overall health and self-esteem, and help you live the kind of life you feel good about. I provide non-judgmental support, especially to women and the queer community.
We live in stressful times. If you’re struggling to achieve better mental health and well-being now, you’re not alone. And if you're reading this, you're on your way to the solution. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma symptoms, or just having difficulty making positive changes in your life, therapy can help. I provide telehealth sessions (no in-person), to fit better into your busy life. Together we will find solutions, improve your overall health and self-esteem, and help you live the kind of life you feel good about. I provide non-judgmental support, especially to women and the queer community.
Looking for an alternative to “sit and stare” or wanting more than just validation? If you have battling anxiety, perfectionism, or the crippling desire to please everyone, you’re in the right place. Maybe you've been dealing with intergenerational trauma, academic pressures, or identity struggles and the burden feels unbearable. You don’t have to keep muscling through it alone.
Looking for an alternative to “sit and stare” or wanting more than just validation? If you have battling anxiety, perfectionism, or the crippling desire to please everyone, you’re in the right place. Maybe you've been dealing with intergenerational trauma, academic pressures, or identity struggles and the burden feels unbearable. You don’t have to keep muscling through it alone.
Are you struggling with the state of the world and isolating yourself even more from people and activities you used to enjoy? Are you needing help with your energy and motivation, but don't know where to start? You don't have to have all the answers. Let's co-create a space where we can work through today's unique struggles together and get you feeling lighter and more like yourself.
Are you struggling with the state of the world and isolating yourself even more from people and activities you used to enjoy? Are you needing help with your energy and motivation, but don't know where to start? You don't have to have all the answers. Let's co-create a space where we can work through today's unique struggles together and get you feeling lighter and more like yourself.
I am currently accepting insurance clients (Aetna, Providence, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna) and sliding scale private pay.
I'm Anita. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and life transitions. My style is depth-oriented — we go beneath the surface to understand the patterns keeping you stuck. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy to support meaningful and long-lasting change.
I am currently accepting insurance clients (Aetna, Providence, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna) and sliding scale private pay.
I'm Anita. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and life transitions. My style is depth-oriented — we go beneath the surface to understand the patterns keeping you stuck. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy to support meaningful and long-lasting change.
Kristen Borquist
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you an adult or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety; depression; relationship issues; grief; stress with facing major life events including phase of life problems; family changes; or career transitions. If so, I can help you develop new skills to minimize its impact. With having experience working with adolescents, and adults I highly respect, embrace, and value a multicultural perspective recognizing each client comes from a unique cultural and social context which in turn enhances, enriches, and strengthens the counseling experience.
Are you an adult or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety; depression; relationship issues; grief; stress with facing major life events including phase of life problems; family changes; or career transitions. If so, I can help you develop new skills to minimize its impact. With having experience working with adolescents, and adults I highly respect, embrace, and value a multicultural perspective recognizing each client comes from a unique cultural and social context which in turn enhances, enriches, and strengthens the counseling experience.
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I approach counseling from a client-centered, multicultural, and liberation-focused perspective. That means I see you as the expert on your own life, as well as the bigger picture. The stress, struggle, and ways that systems/institutions can shape how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not just personal- it's also relational and collective.
I bring a somatic, creative, and earth-based lens to my practice, and welcome the full range of how you understand yourself . Your body wisdom, lived experience, creativity, and culture. Sessions are collaborativeand non-hierarchal.
I approach counseling from a client-centered, multicultural, and liberation-focused perspective. That means I see you as the expert on your own life, as well as the bigger picture. The stress, struggle, and ways that systems/institutions can shape how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not just personal- it's also relational and collective.
I bring a somatic, creative, and earth-based lens to my practice, and welcome the full range of how you understand yourself . Your body wisdom, lived experience, creativity, and culture. Sessions are collaborativeand non-hierarchal.
We all face unique challenges and I recognize that no two individuals are the same. I approach each person with an open mind and a compassionate heart. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which I tailor to suit needs of every client.
I am deeply client-focused, prioritizing their goals, values, and experiences to create a safe and collaborative space. Through active listening, I strive to truly hear and validate each client’s story, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment.
We all face unique challenges and I recognize that no two individuals are the same. I approach each person with an open mind and a compassionate heart. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which I tailor to suit needs of every client.
I am deeply client-focused, prioritizing their goals, values, and experiences to create a safe and collaborative space. Through active listening, I strive to truly hear and validate each client’s story, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment.
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to move toward the goals that matter most to you, at a pace that feels supportive and respectful. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life's stressors, navigating grief or loss, or feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Together, we'll explore both the conscious and underlying patterns that may be holding you back, while creating space for healing, self-discovery, and growth. Sometimes we all need extra support as we learn to process our emotions, face our fears, and reconnect with what gives our lives meaning.
Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to move toward the goals that matter most to you, at a pace that feels supportive and respectful. You may be feeling overwhelmed by life's stressors, navigating grief or loss, or feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Together, we'll explore both the conscious and underlying patterns that may be holding you back, while creating space for healing, self-discovery, and growth. Sometimes we all need extra support as we learn to process our emotions, face our fears, and reconnect with what gives our lives meaning.
You matter! Beginning your therapeutic journey requires immense vulnerability and humility, so I'm committed to helping you feel comfortable. You are uniquely capable of becoming the person you want to be and my job is to help you develop the confidence and skills to achieve your own goals. I genuinely love what I do and am so thankful for everyone I have the opportunity to work with. Please feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions, or schedule an appointment on my website.
You matter! Beginning your therapeutic journey requires immense vulnerability and humility, so I'm committed to helping you feel comfortable. You are uniquely capable of becoming the person you want to be and my job is to help you develop the confidence and skills to achieve your own goals. I genuinely love what I do and am so thankful for everyone I have the opportunity to work with. Please feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions, or schedule an appointment on my website.
You are ready for more-fulfilling relationships and a rewarding life; you're ready for change. If you are looking for a caring, private and confidential environment where you can identify and explore the topics that may be getting in the way of what you want, we might be a great match for one another to complete your therapeutic services. Together, we can begin developing insight and the tools you need to implement life changes and achieve your goals using methods proven to work, called evidence-based practices. While I am not accepting new clients, the clinicians in my practice have openings!
You are ready for more-fulfilling relationships and a rewarding life; you're ready for change. If you are looking for a caring, private and confidential environment where you can identify and explore the topics that may be getting in the way of what you want, we might be a great match for one another to complete your therapeutic services. Together, we can begin developing insight and the tools you need to implement life changes and achieve your goals using methods proven to work, called evidence-based practices. While I am not accepting new clients, the clinicians in my practice have openings!
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
Healing is real and possible. Suffering does not have to last. The work we do together is designed to allow you to further your journey of growth for years to come. I support clients in finding peace, living authentically, and connecting to self and others. Your unique experiences will be embraced with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. Let's work together to uncover your true self. Whether laughing or crying, we’ll do it together.
Healing is real and possible. Suffering does not have to last. The work we do together is designed to allow you to further your journey of growth for years to come. I support clients in finding peace, living authentically, and connecting to self and others. Your unique experiences will be embraced with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. Let's work together to uncover your true self. Whether laughing or crying, we’ll do it together.
Marisa views counseling as a collaborative relationship between client and therapist which becomes a courageous step toward wholeness and freedom. She seeks to create an understanding space where you feel heard and understood, and become more aware of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Marisa comes from a Person Centered and Narrative framework that sees problems as the problem and not people as the problem. Problems can sneak up on us and let us think they are the only story in the room.
Marisa views counseling as a collaborative relationship between client and therapist which becomes a courageous step toward wholeness and freedom. She seeks to create an understanding space where you feel heard and understood, and become more aware of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Marisa comes from a Person Centered and Narrative framework that sees problems as the problem and not people as the problem. Problems can sneak up on us and let us think they are the only story in the room.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I am dedicated to fostering healthy relationships and promoting mental well-being for individuals and couples. I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University, where I developed a strong foundation in therapeutic practices that emphasize inclusivity and understanding.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I am dedicated to fostering healthy relationships and promoting mental well-being for individuals and couples. I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University, where I developed a strong foundation in therapeutic practices that emphasize inclusivity and understanding.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist based in Seattle, WA. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and collaborative, often focusing on the impacts our experiences have on who we are and the challenges we are facing. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your marriage/relationship, our work may explore relationship challenges, trauma and complex mental health concerns, and patterns that take place in families across generations. In this work we go together to the parts of you or your relationship that need attention, and with curiosity we seek healing that leads to lasting change.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist based in Seattle, WA. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and collaborative, often focusing on the impacts our experiences have on who we are and the challenges we are facing. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your marriage/relationship, our work may explore relationship challenges, trauma and complex mental health concerns, and patterns that take place in families across generations. In this work we go together to the parts of you or your relationship that need attention, and with curiosity we seek healing that leads to lasting change.
You always do so much—maybe you’ve taken care of your family, your community, and your country. Now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless, but guess what—If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems! Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral therapy—the best evidence-based treatment. Your time is important. You deserve your best life, and we'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
You always do so much—maybe you’ve taken care of your family, your community, and your country. Now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless, but guess what—If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems! Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral therapy—the best evidence-based treatment. Your time is important. You deserve your best life, and we'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe that life presents us challenges that we sometimes need help to overcome. My primary focus is working with people who want to feel more ok, whether it be moving through anxiety or depression, transitions, traumatic situations, or increasing healthy communication. The foundations of my approach to counseling are Existential Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology. I have extensive experience working in Native American and multicultural communities.
As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe that life presents us challenges that we sometimes need help to overcome. My primary focus is working with people who want to feel more ok, whether it be moving through anxiety or depression, transitions, traumatic situations, or increasing healthy communication. The foundations of my approach to counseling are Existential Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology. I have extensive experience working in Native American and multicultural communities.
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