Premera Blue Cross 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.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
I am very passionate and committed to helping others overcome the hardships of life. During these times, changes are hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and stressful. Let me be real, I am no stranger to feeling stuck, lost, alone, and sad. Which is why I am here to show you how resilient you are, and you can and will persevere. I welcome you to a place where we work collaboratively to be in the present moment, fully committed to developing skills to improve symptoms related to life struggles. If you’ve experienced similar hardships, I would be delighted to help you in learning tips/tricks to understanding and managing your symptoms.
I am a therapist for young adults (Gen Z-ers, I’m talking to you) and folx who want to “figure out life” and have a space to process and reconnect with themselves.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s not always something that's encouraged, depending on your background. If you’re feeling uncertain or hesitant, you're not alone—it’s completely okay to take things at your own pace. Whether trying to figure out your place in the world or improve your relationships, now might be the time to connect with someone who can help. Continue reading to learn how working with a therapist might be your best decision.
I am a therapist for young adults (Gen Z-ers, I’m talking to you) and folx who want to “figure out life” and have a space to process and reconnect with themselves.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s not always something that's encouraged, depending on your background. If you’re feeling uncertain or hesitant, you're not alone—it’s completely okay to take things at your own pace. Whether trying to figure out your place in the world or improve your relationships, now might be the time to connect with someone who can help. Continue reading to learn how working with a therapist might be your best decision.
I am in-network with Premera Blue Cross and its affiliates (ex.
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 am in-network with Premera Blue Cross and its affiliates (ex.
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 believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
I believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
I am a first generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia living in America. Raised in Washington, My graduate degree from University of Washington Masters of Social Work Program. I’ve spend over 13 years working as a professional Social Worker for various institutions both government and community based, serving my community. It was always my life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aid in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with deep exploration around self-love and body positivity
I am a first generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia living in America. Raised in Washington, My graduate degree from University of Washington Masters of Social Work Program. I’ve spend over 13 years working as a professional Social Worker for various institutions both government and community based, serving my community. It was always my life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aid in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with deep exploration around self-love and body positivity
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 30 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 30 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own. At the same time, it can be extremely difficult to let others around you know when you need help. You may have even been told that you just need to "tough it out", and "deal with it" all on your own. I'm here to say that you don't have to. Managing difficult emotions is easier said than done when going through stressful situations such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or dealing with financial stress. I am here if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, and are tired of doing it alone.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own. At the same time, it can be extremely difficult to let others around you know when you need help. You may have even been told that you just need to "tough it out", and "deal with it" all on your own. I'm here to say that you don't have to. Managing difficult emotions is easier said than done when going through stressful situations such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or dealing with financial stress. I am here if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, and are tired of doing it alone.
Hello! I’m Dr. Bobbie Sue. I have had the pleasure of working as a Clinical Social Worker since 1997. I have a PhD in Social Work and Social Research and have a particular interest in the area of resilience and using strategic techniques to increase and support personal growth and optimism.
Hello! I’m Dr. Bobbie Sue. I have had the pleasure of working as a Clinical Social Worker since 1997. I have a PhD in Social Work and Social Research and have a particular interest in the area of resilience and using strategic techniques to increase and support personal growth and optimism.
Hello! So, you know those therapists who are calming, soothing, and usually have one of those freaking awesome rock formations with streaming water behind them? Yeah, well... I'm not one of those therapists! First off, I just used the word "freaking" in my intro, and that's when I'm trying to be my most professional self! Secondly, and more importantly, I'm just not into all the head bobbing and "tell me more." I'm more of a "Talk to me... what's going on?" kind of therapist. I will listen, and never judge you. I will laugh (and sometimes cry) with you, and I will use every therapeutic tool at my disposal to help you!
Hello! So, you know those therapists who are calming, soothing, and usually have one of those freaking awesome rock formations with streaming water behind them? Yeah, well... I'm not one of those therapists! First off, I just used the word "freaking" in my intro, and that's when I'm trying to be my most professional self! Secondly, and more importantly, I'm just not into all the head bobbing and "tell me more." I'm more of a "Talk to me... what's going on?" kind of therapist. I will listen, and never judge you. I will laugh (and sometimes cry) with you, and I will use every therapeutic tool at my disposal to help you!
Let's be real, very few people are doing ok right now. Instability in our country and world greatly impacts emotional, mental, and physical well-being. This instability makes work stress & unexpected life events feel unbearable. It's ok to need extra support right now.
I often work with clients navigating multiple identities—BIPOC women & teens, LGBTQ+ folks, college students & professionals facing increased stress & burnout. Many wrestle with duty, autonomy & identity; often caught between people-pleasing, over-functioning & self-doubt.
Let's be real, very few people are doing ok right now. Instability in our country and world greatly impacts emotional, mental, and physical well-being. This instability makes work stress & unexpected life events feel unbearable. It's ok to need extra support right now.
I often work with clients navigating multiple identities—BIPOC women & teens, LGBTQ+ folks, college students & professionals facing increased stress & burnout. Many wrestle with duty, autonomy & identity; often caught between people-pleasing, over-functioning & self-doubt.
My practice is focused on the resolution of trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which effectively and efficiently treats trauma. Trauma can be a single event such as a car accident or sexual assault, or could be more complicated, involving childhood trauma. Memories of these events can cause big feelings to erupt, avoidance of similar situations, nightmares, and even flashbacks that make it feel like the event is still happening to you. Below is a simple, animated description of how EMDR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKrfH43srg8
My practice is focused on the resolution of trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which effectively and efficiently treats trauma. Trauma can be a single event such as a car accident or sexual assault, or could be more complicated, involving childhood trauma. Memories of these events can cause big feelings to erupt, avoidance of similar situations, nightmares, and even flashbacks that make it feel like the event is still happening to you. Below is a simple, animated description of how EMDR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKrfH43srg8
Individual sessions are now accepted by Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Lifewise.
Recurring conflict and feeling like roommates are common struggles couples bring to therapy. Individually, many people come repeating relationship patterns, doubting their judgment, or facing anxiety they can't quite name. Whether it's your relationship or your own patterns, you deserve to be fully heard.
Individual sessions are now accepted by Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Lifewise.
Recurring conflict and feeling like roommates are common struggles couples bring to therapy. Individually, many people come repeating relationship patterns, doubting their judgment, or facing anxiety they can't quite name. Whether it's your relationship or your own patterns, you deserve to be fully heard.
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.
While engaging in therapy with me, we will be using a self-correcting model that focuses on getting in relationship with your internal system. We will move at the speed of trust. I aim to provide a space that is inviting and safe to help you begin to take a deeper look at some of the challenging situations you may be dealing with. As we develop a closer relationship with your inner system, we can begin to examine alternative perspectives that may be the key to achieving a more grounded and balanced way of living.
I have formalized training and experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions but specialize in:
While engaging in therapy with me, we will be using a self-correcting model that focuses on getting in relationship with your internal system. We will move at the speed of trust. I aim to provide a space that is inviting and safe to help you begin to take a deeper look at some of the challenging situations you may be dealing with. As we develop a closer relationship with your inner system, we can begin to examine alternative perspectives that may be the key to achieving a more grounded and balanced way of living.
I have formalized training and experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions but specialize in:
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- 00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude). in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- 00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude). in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, or a persistent sense of “something isn’t right,” we’ll work together to understand not just what is happening, but why it makes sense given your story. From there, we focus on growth that feels realistic, compassionate, and aligned with who you want to be. If you’re looking for a therapist who is thoughtful, engaged, and committed to meeting you where you are, I’d be honored to be part of your process.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, or a persistent sense of “something isn’t right,” we’ll work together to understand not just what is happening, but why it makes sense given your story. From there, we focus on growth that feels realistic, compassionate, and aligned with who you want to be. If you’re looking for a therapist who is thoughtful, engaged, and committed to meeting you where you are, I’d be honored to be part of your process.
