Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Alki Beach, 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.

Accepting New Clients. I'm so glad you're here. If you are feeling the urge to seek out therapy, I admire you for taking the leap. Sometimes, the hardest part of therapy can be searching for a therapist or making that first appointment. Going through therapy is a journey, and together with support, I am confident that it will be an experience you are proud of. Let's work together to create a story that fits exactly where you are in life.  ​ ​

I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.

We all struggle from time to time, it's part of being human. While we often wish our difficult feelings would just go away, these periods of struggle can be an invitation for growth. Therapy will help you get through a difficult time and as you do you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to make lasting positive change in your life. I help individual clients who feel stuck or dissatisfied with some aspect of their life increase self-awareness and self-compassion and decrease unwanted symptoms such as anxiety, depression and negative thoughts. ​​www.nancycasecounseling.com

Hello! I am Maiah Merino, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 20 years of experience in the field, offering intuitive, solution-focused services. I work with people experiencing major life transitions, healing significant traumas, looking at identity issues or cross-cultural issues. Although, I offer concrete tools for your healing process, I also follow your lead supporting your unique style of learning, while also offering expressive arts, writing, mindfulness, and the natural world as resources.

There is a common misconception that seeking help, in this case going to therapy, makes one "weak." Truth be told, asking for help demonstrates an incredible amount of bravery & resilience. Many of us are conditioned to believe that we must stuff our pain deep inside and move on. Not only can this be deeply harmful to our psyche, our bodies also hold trauma & pain in such a way that can impact our health at large. My hope is to offer a safe space for you to navigate the story of your life, past and present, and begin experiencing homeostasis of mind, body & soul. I am passionate about body liberation and self-acceptance work.

My work focuses on intervention and assessment for people with physical illnesses and injuries. My aim is to help people understand their personal strengths and use tailored coping tools to improve their lives. I offer evidence-based therapy interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy focused on coping with health conditions, pain, and changes in physical abilities linked to aging, illness, and injury. I have particular experience working with individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (concussion) or stroke. I work with adolescents and adults (ages 15 and up) as well as both individuals and families.

I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment and family therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections. I will listen and provide guidance and encouragement as you develop and achieve your goals.

I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.

As of 12/01/22 I am currently taking new patients via Zoom.

In my work with individuals, couples and parents, I focus on the attachment styles within the relationship. It is my belief that when we are securely attached to the most important people in our life, we create an environment in which we can reach our fullest potential. I specialize in attachment and relationship trauma; adjustment to divorce and blended families; anxiety and/or depression; parenting support.

No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!

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.