Therapists in Seattle, WA

I enjoy helping people recover from the effects of trauma in their lives in order to feel safe in the world, and attached to themselves and their loved ones. My specialty is in Lifespan Integration, an effective tool used for trauma reprocessing and attachment repair. I work with survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, and people navigating infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum transitions.

I work with adults (men in particular) and couples who are coping with anxiety, depression, dating and relationship issues, divorce/parenting/coparenting or communication of their needs in order to build stronger and deeper connections with themselves and others. It can be incredibly challenging to build healthy emotional attachments to the people in your life when dealing with anxiety, depression, poor modeling and the struggles of everyday.

Do you spend all your time/energy anxiously taking care of everyone else or feel the need to work for people’s love and approval? Do you crave softness, a slower pace, more peace? Are you tired of being a perfectionist or people pleaser? Are you ready to break free from enmeshed and toxic relationship dynamics? Then you've come to the right place! As a radical, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed psychotherapist, I focus a lot on decolonization, fluidity and flexibility; and avoid applying bandaids and rigid, outdated protocols to your healing process. Together, our sessions will involve a lot of deconstruction and inner child work.

Welcome! Counseling is a space to tell your story, to connect different parts of your life, to explore meaning, discuss options, reflect, and make change. I aim to listen with you to the layers of your story with the hope of expanding and healing your relationship to yourself and others.

I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including divorce or loss, forming new step families, co-parenting, or struggling with parenting concerns. My approach is to explore problems systemically, viewing each client within the context of the world around them. In therapy sessions we will explore trans-generational patterns of behavior that exist within you, and within your family of origin and your family of choice.

We are taking new clients for both in-person & telehealth! We are a group private practice offering therapy & psychiatric services. We have four main areas of expertise: 1) Adult individuals facing a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, and depression. 2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples. 4) We provide psychiatric support & medication management.

Life is hard and as we know life doesn't stop when we need a break. The stress from work/school demands puts pressure on us and all we want to do is be able to rest, relax and enjoy time with friends and family or time alone. I work particularly with those who suffer from anxiety, depression,and major life changes like divorce, or pregnancies. I work with people who struggle with their mental health who need healthier coping skills in their toolkit. Having lived abroad for 10 years, I have worked with Third Culture kids and their families navigating the tricky reality of living anfd thriving in a strange place.

I work with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions, interested in improving their relationships, or experiencing anxiety or depression. I strive to create a nurturing environment, where you feel heard and accepted. Together, we approach life’s challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.

Did you grow up in a controlling religious environment? Did you receive shaming messages leaving you to feel divided on the inside? These experiences can be confusing, making it difficult to know who you really are or what you want out of life. Even though you’ve left the church where you grew up, you still feel shame, guilt, anger, and more. Your family relationships are strained because you no longer fit in with the family culture. These problems have negatively affected the way you interact with romantic partners, authority figures at work, and even with your own body.

From the outside you’ve got your shit together, but inside you are exhausted. You show up and do what needs to be done to the best of your ability but all while feeling this internal dread you can’t quite shake. You constantly feel like you are having to adjust to fit into everyone else’s expectations of you. No seriously, you probably feel like a chameleon of some sort always changing to fit in. And the higher your stress climbs the more you reach for coping skills that don’t bring you any real sense of relief. You feel like you are going crazy and may have even googled your symptoms to try to figure what’s wrong with you.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, transitions, or the pressures of life? Are you looking for relief and change? Recognizing the demands of our fast-paced world and the complexities of our relationships, together we can explore the meaning of your connections, desires, and the beauty and challenges that define life. My training and philosophical background are centered around you—your habits, your questions, and the experiences and perceptions that make you truly unique.

Accepting new clients / I work with women and couples during their reproductive season: family planning, fertility and infertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and loss. I specialize in reproductive mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and am Perinatal Mental Health certified (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International. I trained on the clinical therapy team at Perinatal Support Washington. I have three children and my own lived experience informs my work as well as over a decade working as a birth and postpartum doula attending 100's of births.

My practice centers the experiences of people who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Many of the people I work with also experience the intersection of their identities as being both BIPOC and Queer. I work with people who want to live more authentically, transform their relationships and the relationship they have with themselves. They are seeking more connection, want to step out of their shells, live more fully, be more vulnerable, and be more in touch with themselves and their emotions. They are forging their own paths and are wanting to break patterns that are no longer serving them.

Do you feel stuck? Are you sad or anxious? Are you having difficulty managing your relationships or experiencing self-esteem issues? My psychotherapy practice can help you rediscover and expand your personal strengths and self-knowledge in order to deal with the challenges in your life. I understand the courage it takes to make the first step into therapy and I focus on creating a safe environment for you to build towards a happier life. I have extensive training in issues related to loss and grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.

My intention as a counselor is to form a relationship which becomes a safe place within which you can explore the nature of persistent obstacles which leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, or "stuck." We will look at your style of relating to others, habits and patterns formed throughout the years, as a way to gain insight into who you are and where you would like to be. We will explore the significant relationships in your life (FAMILY OF ORIGIN, romantic, friendships) as well as your relationship with yourself (your emotions, how you handle and/or address conflict, anxiety, stress, sadness).

Welcome to Seattle Couples Therapy. Emotions are what make us human. I help high achievers connect with their emotions in a way that fuels authenticity, attunement, and connection. Suffering that results from trauma, neglect, loss, or oppression can force us to experience our emotions as overwhelming, too painful, and too terrifying to bear. In order to cope, we bury our true feelings under competent-looking facades and ignore experiences that inadvertently continue to undermine us, our relationships, our work life, and our communities. This is a recipe for anxiety, depression, and relationship distress.

Most of my clients are struggling with anxiety and depression brought on by traumas they suffered in childhood or even as adults. While I'm happy to engage in traditional talk therapy, I often recommend we use EMDR therapy to "turn down the volume" on the emotions they feel regarding what happened to them. (Click on "About EMDR Therapy" at emdria.org to learn how it works and see a video.) My clients usually see amazing results with EMDR. I've also had success using EMDR with more complicated diagnoses such as bipolar disorder. Request a free 15-minute consult to learn more and see if we are a good fit for each other. :-)

I will meet you where you are and guide you in a safe and supportive space as you process life’s challenges and transform your life. My philosophy is that therapy is just as much about shining a light on the strengths that we already have, as it is about bridging the gap in certain deficits we may be dealing with.

Are you navigating the complexities of life transitions, grappling with challenges like the uncertainties of adulthood, aging or the ups and downs of teenage years? Are you experiencing shifts in your relationships, thoughts or career? You aren’t alone. Life is full of change which often brings up difficult emotions. Through therapy, I offer a safe and confidential space where you can explore your emotions, build up your strengths, and feel self-empowered. My goal is to guide you as you navigate your evolving life be it parenting stress, relationship changes, career shifts, health trials, or other demanding challenges.