Native American Therapists in Sammamish, WA
Life can bring experiences that feel overwhelming, uncertain, and deeply painful. I support individuals and families as they navigate grief, serious illness, trauma, and major life transitions. As an enrolled Yankton Sioux (Dakota) therapist, I draw on the values of connection, resilience, and holistic healing while providing culturally responsive care. Many of my clients are navigating the death of a loved one, medical trauma, or the emotional weight of working in healthcare. Together, we'll build on your strengths and find a path forward that feels authentic, meaningful, and hopeful.
Life can bring experiences that feel overwhelming, uncertain, and deeply painful. I support individuals and families as they navigate grief, serious illness, trauma, and major life transitions. As an enrolled Yankton Sioux (Dakota) therapist, I draw on the values of connection, resilience, and holistic healing while providing culturally responsive care. Many of my clients are navigating the death of a loved one, medical trauma, or the emotional weight of working in healthcare. Together, we'll build on your strengths and find a path forward that feels authentic, meaningful, and hopeful.
Sometimes, we have a problem that needs an outside perspective that allows ourselves to resolve it and move forward. Sometimes, we just need confirmation that what we are thinking is real and justified. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidality, or changes in life you are dealing with (like empty nesting, retirement, moving from home, elderly care) are all things we need help to transition into. I can help you navigate them collaboratively, and with your narrative in place.
Sometimes, we have a problem that needs an outside perspective that allows ourselves to resolve it and move forward. Sometimes, we just need confirmation that what we are thinking is real and justified. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidality, or changes in life you are dealing with (like empty nesting, retirement, moving from home, elderly care) are all things we need help to transition into. I can help you navigate them collaboratively, and with your narrative in place.
My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.
My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.
People may seek out psychological help for any number of reasons. Whatever the concern, working with me will help to gain clarity around the patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with the concern, as well as the context in which they tend to emerge. Once we are able to more readily identify your emotions and needs, it becomes easier then to identify and/or create pathways increasingly suited to meeting these needs, and, ultimately, reaching the goals most energizing, enriching, and meaningful to you.
People may seek out psychological help for any number of reasons. Whatever the concern, working with me will help to gain clarity around the patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with the concern, as well as the context in which they tend to emerge. Once we are able to more readily identify your emotions and needs, it becomes easier then to identify and/or create pathways increasingly suited to meeting these needs, and, ultimately, reaching the goals most energizing, enriching, and meaningful to you.
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I believe that healing begins when you are able to be fully seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and judgement free space where you can explore life's challenges and build tools to create lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a major life change, or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, I would be happy to walk alongside you.
I believe that healing begins when you are able to be fully seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and judgement free space where you can explore life's challenges and build tools to create lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a major life change, or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, I would be happy to walk alongside you.
Thrisa Lee Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in sitting with people who are looking to heal from intense traumas that has had a deep and lasting impact in their lives. People who sit with me are often looking for relief from emotional suffering, identity crisis, and moral injuries that cause barriers to healthy relationships. I work with people to recognize their internal resilience and reconnect with their strengths while discovering new tools and methods tailored to their specific needs. I use holistic approaches, evidence-based modalities with cultural practices, from a multi-cultural perspective, at your request.
I specialize in sitting with people who are looking to heal from intense traumas that has had a deep and lasting impact in their lives. People who sit with me are often looking for relief from emotional suffering, identity crisis, and moral injuries that cause barriers to healthy relationships. I work with people to recognize their internal resilience and reconnect with their strengths while discovering new tools and methods tailored to their specific needs. I use holistic approaches, evidence-based modalities with cultural practices, from a multi-cultural perspective, at your request.
My practice focuses on individuals, couples, and Native American/ Indigenous peoples through culturally responsible practices.
My approach is deeply rooted in depth psychological and holistic perspectives, reflecting a blend of relational, psychoanalytic, emotionally focused, and trauma-informed methods. Grounded in empathy, understanding, and safety, I help clients navigate the complexities of life by promoting the freedom of selfhood, inner strength, curiosity, and communion.
My practice focuses on individuals, couples, and Native American/ Indigenous peoples through culturally responsible practices.
My approach is deeply rooted in depth psychological and holistic perspectives, reflecting a blend of relational, psychoanalytic, emotionally focused, and trauma-informed methods. Grounded in empathy, understanding, and safety, I help clients navigate the complexities of life by promoting the freedom of selfhood, inner strength, curiosity, and communion.
I’m honored to be part of your search for a therapist. I consider myself a non-traditional therapist leaning into not only traditional therapy models (CBT, EMDR, Parts Work, somatic) but also healing practices rooted in ancestral medicine.
Clients that seek services with me describe feeling “untethered” and “disconnected” often experiencing relational issues, career anxiety, low self esteem among other life challenges.
We will work together to help you access your inner and outer resources in an effort to reconnect you with yourself, your inner wisdom, and develop practices to help you feel held and grounded.
I’m honored to be part of your search for a therapist. I consider myself a non-traditional therapist leaning into not only traditional therapy models (CBT, EMDR, Parts Work, somatic) but also healing practices rooted in ancestral medicine.
Clients that seek services with me describe feeling “untethered” and “disconnected” often experiencing relational issues, career anxiety, low self esteem among other life challenges.
We will work together to help you access your inner and outer resources in an effort to reconnect you with yourself, your inner wisdom, and develop practices to help you feel held and grounded.
As an Indigenous therapist from the Apsáalooke and Oglala Lakota tribes, I recognize the ways culture, community, identity, and generational experiences can influence mental health and well-being.
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, stress, and emotional regulation. I enjoy helping clients build self-awareness, confidence, and skills for meaningful change.
As an Indigenous therapist from the Apsáalooke and Oglala Lakota tribes, I recognize the ways culture, community, identity, and generational experiences can influence mental health and well-being.
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, stress, and emotional regulation. I enjoy helping clients build self-awareness, confidence, and skills for meaningful change.
Sometimes life feels heavy, and it’s not always easy to name why. You might know exactly what’s going on, or you might just know something needs to change—both are welcome here.
I’m Stephanie, offering in-person therapy in Silverdale for kids (8+), teens, and adults who feel like they’re carrying too much alone. I believe healing happens in relationship—through being seen, understood, and supported in a steady, grounded way.
My hope is to offer a space where you can slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
Sometimes life feels heavy, and it’s not always easy to name why. You might know exactly what’s going on, or you might just know something needs to change—both are welcome here.
I’m Stephanie, offering in-person therapy in Silverdale for kids (8+), teens, and adults who feel like they’re carrying too much alone. I believe healing happens in relationship—through being seen, understood, and supported in a steady, grounded way.
My hope is to offer a space where you can slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Chances are that you are going through an especially difficult time. Perhaps you are seeking clarity about your identity or current place in life. You could be dealing with experiences in your past that have come back up to trouble you. You may be in a couple or multi-partner relationship that is struggling with communication and connection. You might be feeling stuck or not know which way to turn. Whatever your motivation for reaching out, I am here to hold a safe and supportive space for you as you find your way forward in life.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Chances are that you are going through an especially difficult time. Perhaps you are seeking clarity about your identity or current place in life. You could be dealing with experiences in your past that have come back up to trouble you. You may be in a couple or multi-partner relationship that is struggling with communication and connection. You might be feeling stuck or not know which way to turn. Whatever your motivation for reaching out, I am here to hold a safe and supportive space for you as you find your way forward in life.
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
I’m Dani Blanche, a Clinical Social Worker dedicated to trauma-informed care for youth and families. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients overcome challenges in a safe and confidential environment. My experience during the pandemic highlighted the need for compassionate support, and I aim to foster trust and openness in my practice. I believe in meeting clients where they are, providing emotional support, and connecting them to the resources they need to move forward with confidence and hope.
I’m Dani Blanche, a Clinical Social Worker dedicated to trauma-informed care for youth and families. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients overcome challenges in a safe and confidential environment. My experience during the pandemic highlighted the need for compassionate support, and I aim to foster trust and openness in my practice. I believe in meeting clients where they are, providing emotional support, and connecting them to the resources they need to move forward with confidence and hope.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship challenges. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood while also building practical skills for real-life situations. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you gain clarity, manage emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship challenges. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood while also building practical skills for real-life situations. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you gain clarity, manage emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the Seattle area. I have been in the mental health and social services field for 10 years
My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their experiences. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients and empowering them to reclaim their lives.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the Seattle area. I have been in the mental health and social services field for 10 years
My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their experiences. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients and empowering them to reclaim their lives.
I love supporting my clients learn how to live a life they want to live while effectively navigating through life's difficulties and challenges. I enjoy working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic mental health issues, chronic health problems and life transitions including divorce/breakup, developmental stages, career, education, grief, and illness. I also enjoy helping clients let go of negative core beliefs formed early in life using EMDR.
I love supporting my clients learn how to live a life they want to live while effectively navigating through life's difficulties and challenges. I enjoy working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic mental health issues, chronic health problems and life transitions including divorce/breakup, developmental stages, career, education, grief, and illness. I also enjoy helping clients let go of negative core beliefs formed early in life using EMDR.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
I love working with teens who are navigating difficult life transitions—whether that’s adoption-related identity questions, sexual trauma, mood or anxiety disorders, or simply feeling unsure about where they fit. Adolescence can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you don’t have clear language for what you’re experiencing. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk through the door. Once you’re in the room, therapy becomes a collaborative process. Together, we explore what’s going on and discover how I can best support your growth. My role isn’t to label you—it’s to help you understand yourself a bit more
I love working with teens who are navigating difficult life transitions—whether that’s adoption-related identity questions, sexual trauma, mood or anxiety disorders, or simply feeling unsure about where they fit. Adolescence can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you don’t have clear language for what you’re experiencing. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk through the door. Once you’re in the room, therapy becomes a collaborative process. Together, we explore what’s going on and discover how I can best support your growth. My role isn’t to label you—it’s to help you understand yourself a bit more
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What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.