Gestalt Therapists in Seatac, WA
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
I have formal, ongoing training in Gestalt Therapy and Sex Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
I have formal, ongoing training in Gestalt Therapy and Sex Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I enjoy working with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, stress, or relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking personal growth, therapy can be a space to feel heard and supported. Together, we'll build on your strengths, explore what's most important to you, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
I enjoy working with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, stress, or relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking personal growth, therapy can be a space to feel heard and supported. Together, we'll build on your strengths, explore what's most important to you, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
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Welcome to a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment. Due to my personality, children (ages 7+) including teenagers thrive in & out of sessions as well as adults. My approach to therapy is Strength Based, Collaborative, Evidence Based, & behavioral based. I incorporate these therapies in session: Cognitive Behavior, CBT+, Trauma-Focused, Narrative, Experiential and Expressive Arts, Emotional Focused and Solution-Focused.
Welcome to a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment. Due to my personality, children (ages 7+) including teenagers thrive in & out of sessions as well as adults. My approach to therapy is Strength Based, Collaborative, Evidence Based, & behavioral based. I incorporate these therapies in session: Cognitive Behavior, CBT+, Trauma-Focused, Narrative, Experiential and Expressive Arts, Emotional Focused and Solution-Focused.
LaDonna specializes in supporting women through life-stage transitions, those who have experienced trauma, couples seeking to develop a meaningful connection in their relationships, those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. LaDonna enjoys assisting clients in unpacking through collaboration to bring renewed hope, healing, and restoration. This approach then helps clients differentiate between thoughts and feelings, to learn behaviors and skills to overcome life difficulties.
LaDonna specializes in supporting women through life-stage transitions, those who have experienced trauma, couples seeking to develop a meaningful connection in their relationships, those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. LaDonna enjoys assisting clients in unpacking through collaboration to bring renewed hope, healing, and restoration. This approach then helps clients differentiate between thoughts and feelings, to learn behaviors and skills to overcome life difficulties.
Life has a way of knocking us off balance when we least expect it. Just when you think you’re on solid ground, everything can suddenly shift, leaving you feeling disoriented and overwhelmed. Soon, fear, anxiety, and despair take hold and throw you deeper into the shadows. Given the challenges at hand, old coping mechanisms fall short, and what once felt like strengths now seem inadequate. You feel trapped, as if you are at the mercy of external forces you have little control over. Sometimes, you wonder if you’re destined to struggle this way forever.
Life has a way of knocking us off balance when we least expect it. Just when you think you’re on solid ground, everything can suddenly shift, leaving you feeling disoriented and overwhelmed. Soon, fear, anxiety, and despair take hold and throw you deeper into the shadows. Given the challenges at hand, old coping mechanisms fall short, and what once felt like strengths now seem inadequate. You feel trapped, as if you are at the mercy of external forces you have little control over. Sometimes, you wonder if you’re destined to struggle this way forever.
I provide individual, family and couples/marital counseling to a variety of clientele with issues often stemming from childhood trauma and attachment injuries in their relationships. Many of the people who see me are dealing with depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress in addition to challenges that have arisen in their current interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working with children from age 10 and up as well as adults. I have more than 15 years experience working with people and I provide in person as well as telehealth appointments. See client testimonials at Healthgrades.com
I provide individual, family and couples/marital counseling to a variety of clientele with issues often stemming from childhood trauma and attachment injuries in their relationships. Many of the people who see me are dealing with depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress in addition to challenges that have arisen in their current interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working with children from age 10 and up as well as adults. I have more than 15 years experience working with people and I provide in person as well as telehealth appointments. See client testimonials at Healthgrades.com
Do you feel exhausted by work, weighed down by family expectations, or struggling with a mind that won't slow down?
Born in mainland China with 20+ years of living experience in North America, I understand firsthand the complexity of navigating two cultures and the emotional weight many clients carry but struggle to put into words. I mainly specialize in work stress, anxiety and depression for professionals; complex family relationships, emotional boundaries, and parent-child dynamics particularly within mainland Chinese families; and ADHD in children and adults.
I offer sessions in both English and Mandarin.
Do you feel exhausted by work, weighed down by family expectations, or struggling with a mind that won't slow down?
Born in mainland China with 20+ years of living experience in North America, I understand firsthand the complexity of navigating two cultures and the emotional weight many clients carry but struggle to put into words. I mainly specialize in work stress, anxiety and depression for professionals; complex family relationships, emotional boundaries, and parent-child dynamics particularly within mainland Chinese families; and ADHD in children and adults.
I offer sessions in both English and Mandarin.
I provide couple's therapy & therapy for individuals. Whether I'm working with you individually or as part of a unit, I'm always curious about how other people or systems impact you. I interweave aspects of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. When working with couples, I primarily use the Gottman Method. I see people as a part of an intricately woven tapestry of relationships. Like a thread in the tapestry, a person cannot be excluded from relationships to function on their own.
I provide couple's therapy & therapy for individuals. Whether I'm working with you individually or as part of a unit, I'm always curious about how other people or systems impact you. I interweave aspects of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. When working with couples, I primarily use the Gottman Method. I see people as a part of an intricately woven tapestry of relationships. Like a thread in the tapestry, a person cannot be excluded from relationships to function on their own.
I’m glad you are taking a moment for yourself. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, on edge, or disconnected. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or self-doubt, anxiety, and low mood make it hard to move forward. You’re not broken. The way you feel has a story, and therapy is a space to understand it, heal, and grow. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore what’s shaping your experience, reconnect with your strengths, and build tools to navigate life with greater awareness, flexibility, and self-trust—creating space for a more intentional, fulfilling life.
I’m glad you are taking a moment for yourself. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, on edge, or disconnected. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or self-doubt, anxiety, and low mood make it hard to move forward. You’re not broken. The way you feel has a story, and therapy is a space to understand it, heal, and grow. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore what’s shaping your experience, reconnect with your strengths, and build tools to navigate life with greater awareness, flexibility, and self-trust—creating space for a more intentional, fulfilling life.
I combine compassionate and deeply-effective approaches such as Internal Family Systems, gestalt, and mindfulness-based.
Is a greater sense of calm, confidence, and emotional balance possible in life? Is there healing beyond temporarily relieving symptoms that happens at a deeper level? What can we do to wake up in the morning and feel “ok”? I am a mother, wife, immigrant, and art enthusiast who has been seeking answers to these questions for the past 17 years through studying, creating, and working with my mentors and therapists. My practice is dedicated completely to you and your unique journey. No matter where you are in life or what difficult experiences you are currently navigating, I will listen to you in calm. At your pace...
I combine compassionate and deeply-effective approaches such as Internal Family Systems, gestalt, and mindfulness-based.
Is a greater sense of calm, confidence, and emotional balance possible in life? Is there healing beyond temporarily relieving symptoms that happens at a deeper level? What can we do to wake up in the morning and feel “ok”? I am a mother, wife, immigrant, and art enthusiast who has been seeking answers to these questions for the past 17 years through studying, creating, and working with my mentors and therapists. My practice is dedicated completely to you and your unique journey. No matter where you are in life or what difficult experiences you are currently navigating, I will listen to you in calm. At your pace...
I want clients to feel like they are in the driver's seat of their lives by facilitating clarity amidst the chaos of distractions that impede engagement in their present experience. I believe the fundamental vehicle of change is the relationship between the counselor and the client. For me, therapy is a collaborative approach in which the therapist helps clients confront issues in the here and now by exploring their narratives and relationships through different dynamics and perspectives.
I want clients to feel like they are in the driver's seat of their lives by facilitating clarity amidst the chaos of distractions that impede engagement in their present experience. I believe the fundamental vehicle of change is the relationship between the counselor and the client. For me, therapy is a collaborative approach in which the therapist helps clients confront issues in the here and now by exploring their narratives and relationships through different dynamics and perspectives.
I primarily support adults who have experienced trauma, are Neurodivergent, or sometimes, both. Many are feeling stuck in patterns of overwhelm, self-doubt, or burnout. You may be navigating the impact of trauma, emotionally painful relationships, religious trauma, or early experiences that shaped how safe it feels to be yourself. Perhaps you are Autistic or ADHD - or exploring your Neurodivergent identity later in life - and you have learned to mask, over-function, or disconnect to get by. Therapy becomes a space to understand these patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a way of living that feels more sustainable.
I primarily support adults who have experienced trauma, are Neurodivergent, or sometimes, both. Many are feeling stuck in patterns of overwhelm, self-doubt, or burnout. You may be navigating the impact of trauma, emotionally painful relationships, religious trauma, or early experiences that shaped how safe it feels to be yourself. Perhaps you are Autistic or ADHD - or exploring your Neurodivergent identity later in life - and you have learned to mask, over-function, or disconnect to get by. Therapy becomes a space to understand these patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a way of living that feels more sustainable.
During our therapy settings we organize our sessions based on the client and family’s goals and motivations. Working together we find a wide variety of interventions to help them improve their everyday experience and meet the objective at hand. We identity road blocks, map what success looks like and trouble shoot together as a team using a combination of science supported, therapeutic art practices and talk therapy.
During our therapy settings we organize our sessions based on the client and family’s goals and motivations. Working together we find a wide variety of interventions to help them improve their everyday experience and meet the objective at hand. We identity road blocks, map what success looks like and trouble shoot together as a team using a combination of science supported, therapeutic art practices and talk therapy.
Do you want to experience true intimacy and deeper connection in your relationships? Are you bothered by painful emotions, anger, anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness in your life? Or maybe you aren't suffering but would like to get more out of your life, sexual life, or relationships? I can help! I have over two decades of experience helping adults and couples transcend emotional suffering and discover their true selves leading to happier people and more fulfilling relationships.
Do you want to experience true intimacy and deeper connection in your relationships? Are you bothered by painful emotions, anger, anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness in your life? Or maybe you aren't suffering but would like to get more out of your life, sexual life, or relationships? I can help! I have over two decades of experience helping adults and couples transcend emotional suffering and discover their true selves leading to happier people and more fulfilling relationships.
Struggling to feel confident in who you are — especially in groups? Do you want to be a leader, speak up, or just feel seen—but worry others won’t understand your lived experience, your identity, or even your reality? You know your values. You know your truth. But voicing them feels risky. Maybe you've even thought, "My brown ass/gay ass can't say that out loud."
And yet, deep down, you know business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re ready for CHANGE.
Struggling to feel confident in who you are — especially in groups? Do you want to be a leader, speak up, or just feel seen—but worry others won’t understand your lived experience, your identity, or even your reality? You know your values. You know your truth. But voicing them feels risky. Maybe you've even thought, "My brown ass/gay ass can't say that out loud."
And yet, deep down, you know business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re ready for CHANGE.
If you're reading this, you or someone you love are in some level of distress. I'm glad you're here. Keep reading. People generally do the best they can with what they know. Sometimes in life, we need additional support in order to work on areas that are beyond us- either because we've experienced trauma, tried everything we know, or we're too entangled. Sadly, many people wait so long to seek help that things are extremely overwhelming by the time they call. The good news is, you're here now and things can get better. I offer a free initial consultation, so please feel free to call and speak with me.
If you're reading this, you or someone you love are in some level of distress. I'm glad you're here. Keep reading. People generally do the best they can with what they know. Sometimes in life, we need additional support in order to work on areas that are beyond us- either because we've experienced trauma, tried everything we know, or we're too entangled. Sadly, many people wait so long to seek help that things are extremely overwhelming by the time they call. The good news is, you're here now and things can get better. I offer a free initial consultation, so please feel free to call and speak with me.
I draw from Gestalt therapy, Somatic approaches, Emotion-focused Therapy and Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy to support our work together.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? You may be carrying the weight of past experiences and wanting to respond to life from a calmer, more grounded place. Perhaps you’re Muslim and have heard others say that their faith carries them through difficult times, yet you find yourself wishing you could feel that same sense of ease or steadiness. Maybe you're a first- or second-generation immigrant navigating grief, transitions, or losses that were never fully acknowledged, and longing for a space where you feel seen and understood.
I draw from Gestalt therapy, Somatic approaches, Emotion-focused Therapy and Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy to support our work together.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? You may be carrying the weight of past experiences and wanting to respond to life from a calmer, more grounded place. Perhaps you’re Muslim and have heard others say that their faith carries them through difficult times, yet you find yourself wishing you could feel that same sense of ease or steadiness. Maybe you're a first- or second-generation immigrant navigating grief, transitions, or losses that were never fully acknowledged, and longing for a space where you feel seen and understood.
Adults/teens/family/couples: Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman's Couples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy (Experiential-based), CBT, Narrative therapy
I work with children ages 5-15, couples, families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!
Adults/teens/family/couples: Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman's Couples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy (Experiential-based), CBT, Narrative therapy
I work with children ages 5-15, couples, families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!
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What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behavior, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.