LGBTQ+ Therapists in Alki Beach, Seattle, WA

Now accepting new clients. Specialize in treating complex trauma, bipolar, and supporting the LGBTQ + community and non-monogamous community. My approach to counseling is person-centered, collaborative and strength-based. Using a trauma-informed approach and working from a social justice lens, I provide non-judgmental, affirming counseling to support you on your journey towards thriving. I am a certified EMDR therapist and I am passionate about using this technique to help people heal.

I work from an anti-oppression, inclusive-feminist lens. I believe that counseling is a journey to self-discovery that you are choosing to stop taking alone. Everything you need is already within you; sometimes it just takes a little guidance -- someone to walk the path with you -- to really make the changes you want to make in your life. I specialize in clients under the "Big Rainbow Umbrella" ( LGBTQIA +), trans /non-binary, non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM.

I am passionate about helping people better understand their bodies and sexuality to empower them in their intimate relationships. By gaining knowledge of and comfort with ourselves, we can enjoy a deeper sense of bonding and pleasure in sexual relationships. Whether you are looking to improve your connection to your body or your relationship with your partner(s), I am here to support your journey. I believe sexual health and pleasure are fundamental to both personal well-being and fulfilling relationships. We will collaborate to help you develop a sexual life that gives you joy, pleasure, a sense of connection, and an authentic identity.

In my practice I provide individual, family, and couples therapy to help adolescents and adults grow and change into the person they want to be. I support my clients through healing from abuse, divorce, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and more. I am experienced in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures. I have experience working with crisis intervention and assessments for hospitalizations. I currently do not take insurance but will provide a receipt for reimbursement from your insurance.

Are you feeling lost, unsure, or looking to connect with a deeper sense of yourself? Often my clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or grief and are looking to improve their quality of life. I specialize in working among the polyamorous community. I also have personal experience in the tech/corporate world so am acutely familiar with the challenges that accompany that work environment - especially those faced by folks whose identities are underrepresented. I am allied with the LGBTQIA + community and aligned with social justice and racial equity practices.

Many people seek therapy when they feel disconnected from themselves, their story, their body, or their community. As a therapist, I understand that being human can be complex, challenging, and even messy. However, it can also be beautiful and delightful, especially when on a healing journey. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients connect with their innate ability to heal and grow. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives and experiences, and my role is to support and empower them throughout the process.

It is my goal to foster psychological flexibility, personal accountability, congruence, and access to life force energy for the people that I am serving. It is not my agenda to change people or their experiences of life but rather to increase their capacity to have a full range of experience. It is my hope that ultimately when people gain a bird's eye perspective of themselves that they will rest in self compassion for themselves and ultimately be free to be their authentic selves and recognize their wholeness. By weaving curiosity, openness, acceptance and love into the therapeutic process we can begin healing.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. My hope is to provide a safe and comforting environment where you can just be, without the judgment or criticism. I counsel those who identify as women, those who identify as members of LGBTQIA + community (many of which are one in the same), and teens ages 13-17. My clients have a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, anger, relationship troubles, depression, sexual identity, cultural identity, and self esteem.

I support clients with a wide variety of concerns including relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ sexual identity and orientation, self-esteem, PTSD, depression, family concerns, and other life changes and stressors. I utilize various modalities of therapy including psychodynamic, CBT and solution-focused/skill building therapies. I work with individual adults, children, teens, families, and couples, as well as adults with developmental disabilities and delays.

If you're considering therapy, you're already taking a brave step toward growth and self-discovery. Some areas of focus in my practice include gender identity exploration, adults with ADHD, processing childhood trauma, healing attachment wounds, and improving relationships. My lived and professional experiences have equipped me to connect with those who share these identities.

Have you been trying to build intimate connections with your partner/s but your chronic illness is making it difficult? Do you feel like you don’t have the words to communicate what you’re experiencing with the people in your life? This can be anxiety provoking and is common with people trying to navigate life after an acquired invisible disability. Unfortunately, avoiding the issue can cause resentment which can lead to long-term problems. This is where an empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help develop the tools needed to have intimate conversations and self-reflect what you need.

Being seen, heard, and accepted is what we all long for. This is especially important when we reach out for help - we want to believe that if we expend the strength, energy, and courage to reach out, that there will be someone waiting to help us. To hear us. To see us. That'd be me. I'm passionate about helping people change their lives for the better. Do you want more happiness or calm? Better relationships? Parenting support (or support in dealing with parents)? Navigating your workplace dynamics? Whatever you're searching for, I am happy to help. PLEASE NOTE: TELEHEALTH ONLY as of 5/1/2020.

Congrats on looking for a therapist! I offer attentive care in my spaces, leaning into the places where uncertainty and pain have felt heavy. I believe our minds and bodies carry our life experiences, both good and bad, and flourishing happens when we are seen, understood, and respected. I love working with individuals who are in transitional spaces, processing trauma, or are examining their values around relationships, culture, or sexuality. It would be an honor to walk with you as you discover what it looks like to truly embrace your own mind, heart, and body.

You don’t need to wait until you are experiencing distress or hardship to reach out for help. Therapy is beneficial for anyone looking to gain deeper self-insight, draw attention to behavioral patterns, establish a more meaningful life, or support advancement towards goals. Additionally, if you are experiencing distress related to loss, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, work dissatisfaction, existential and emotional disturbance, relational strain, or are experiencing challenges leading an authentic life; we can work together to address these issues in a way that is strengths-based, multiculturally conscious, & trauma informed.

I work with individuals - teens and adults, couples, and folks in all forms of relationship systems (polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, etc). Individual therapy often centers around identity development and exploration, development of supportive coping skills, and processing the daily struggles and challenges folks face as they navigate their lives in this ever-changing world. In work with those seeking relationship support, I enjoy helping clients in resolving conflict, increasing emotional and physical intimacy, and working on breaking down communication barriers.