Therapists in Seattle, WA

Your needs and story are unique and your therapy should be too. Let's find the right kind of therapy for you so you can thrive rather than just get by. Whether you’re suffering deeply, experiencing relationship conflict, confused about who you are and how to be true to yourself, unable to connect with others, or bored and uninspired, I’d like to know your story and help you write the next chapters so that you can have your best life. I work with with anxiety, depression, trauma, auto-immune disorders, OCD, relationship issues, ADHD/ADD, neurodivergence, and more, and can help you make the changes for a better life.

Welcome! Reaching out for help can feel difficult. The stress of everyday life- work, school, family, finances, relationships, etc. can feel difficult to manage. I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion. I am here to offer an inclusive, non-judgmental, safe space where you feel comfortable to explore areas of your life that feel complex or troubling.

When you are faced with trauma, loss, relationship problems, or other life challenges, it is easy to isolate yourself, blame yourself for what you are experiencing, and to believe that things will never get better. As your therapist, I will be your partner on your journey to healing. I will hold hope for you when all hope seems lost, and help you rebuild your optimism through recognizing your strengths and resilience.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. You may find yourself struggling with conflicts in your relationship, or questioning your past and feeling lost about your future, or wanting to find meanings in life. I am glad that you took this step forward and you are here. It takes courage for one to embrace vulnerability and reach out for help. I hope the information here can answer some of your questions and help you feel comfortable taking the next step.

"The most common form of despair is not being who you are." -Kierkegaard. My office is a safe place to remove roadblocks to 'who you are', recognize and honor your strengths, then make them public. As you start living life through this authentic self, you may find friends, family or coworkers uncomfortable dealing with your new, personal power; therefore, I'll teach you skills to mange them, until they come to realize . . . just who you are!

Are you looking for help with your child’s difficult behaviors, emotional struggles, and support through life changes? Are you a parent that feels uncertain or overwhelmed and needs some support? Do you need space to uncover the insights you hold within and strengthen your relationship with your self, child, or family? 
I believe that a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship is necessary to process difficult experiences and rediscover the wisdom held within ourselves—no matter our age. I help children, parents, and women regain joy, uncover confidence, feel seen, and find insights that lead to desired changes.

OOO Something Shiny! All of my clients with undiagnosed Adult ADHD start out with the same frustration. Why is it that I know what I need to do, but can't do anything differently? They describe having all of these goals and dreams and starting to reach them but eventually getting discouraged and stopping. Once they stop, just thinking about starting up again is so overwhelming that they end up not doing anything at all. Deadlines go by, bills don't get paid, and relationships get ruined. And it leads them all to the same question. What is wrong with me? What if I told you that it might be ADHD and Unresolved Childhood Trauma?

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to adults (in-person and telehealth sessions). I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert of your experiences and I am a resource to help you effectively navigate your life. We will work together to identify treatment targets and develop a plan for care. The focus of our sessions and the skills we discuss will be guided by your personal wellness goals. Aspects of your past, personal identities, culture, and values give light to current experiences and are discussed throughout therapy.

Clients typically come to me with concerns regarding relationship difficulties, LBGTQ+ challenges, codependency, anxiety, depression, trauma, gender identity, sexual identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, breakups/divorce, career change, and grief and loss. My ideal client is someone looking to build a long-term therapeutic relationship that centers their wellbeing.

I seek to provide a therapeutic relationship with children and youth in a healing space that invites self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self- mastery through play and creative expression. When helping and healing children and youth I believe that lasting change comes from a family systems perspective. The family is the child’s support system and when the family’s needs are considered then the child’s needs will be met more effectively. My hope is to help families communicate better within barriers and to develop solutions that honor the unique strengths of the family.

I enjoy working with adults who are navigating complex life transitions. I also appreciate working with creative individuals., assisting them with managing anxiety and depression, and setting goals. I support individuals in exploring new ways to cope with challenging situations and relationships. I see therapy as an active and reflective partnership, a safe place to find support and learn tools for living. I provide Clinical Group and Individual Supervision to Social workers pursuing Licensure in WA State.

My goal is to help my clients live in a way that more fully aligns with their values and desires. While I have a general practice, I have a particular interest in working with people dealing with anxiety and depression, those recovering from trauma, and people working to strengthen their relationships with others, including those in queer, open and poly relationships. I am drawn to clients who are committed to personal growth and who are working to deepen their experience of life. I truly believe that we all have the capacity to lead fuller lives with more ease and a deeper sense of safety.

My practice is rooted in the idea that symptoms such as anxiety, disruption, or discontent can guide us in life if we step beyond formulas and certainties, toward a more curious and imaginative mode of being. By artfully seeking to understand emotional suffering, and through deepening relational connection, we can arrive at relief and healing. Uncovering and accommodating what has been previously outside of awareness releases meaning and allows for greater freedom of thought, self-expression, and wholeness.

I specialize in treating teens, adolescents, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship instability, academic/screen-time concerns, and substance abuse issues. My clinical experience working in the school system helped me gain expertise in the 504/IEP assessment process. I also have extensive practice working with marriages in crises- I've been able to form alliances with highly conflicted couples. I've also worked with athletes and coaches on performance improvement and career transition.