Therapists in Ballard, Seattle, WA

I am a trauma-informed practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.

You desire change but are overwhelmed and unsure where to start. You’re juggling a lot. You feel almost equal parts wound up and worn out. Feeling lost, stuck, or just going through the motions. You’re feeling like you don’t measure up to expectations placed on you and you often compare yourself to others. Some of your relationships may feel unfulfilling. Something is standing between you and you leading a more meaningful life that you’re proud of. You are not alone and together, we can unpack and unlearn in a way that is supportive to what you desire.

Are you feeling stuck or stressed out? Are you trying to break free of repeating patterns or find meaning in your life? Perhaps you want to work on relationships, including the relationship with yourself. You are not alone. I take a systemic, collaborative approach to therapy. This means when I work with individuals, couples, alternative constellations, and families I consider them in the context of their relationships and communities, often revealing the root of presenting issues and need for change. My goal is for you to achieve yours. I feel honored to know my clients on a deeper level.

I am licensed in both the states of CA. and WA. My goal is to facilitate the process of innate healing and self-discovery for individuals and families seeking to improve their overall quality of life. I am a firm believer that obstacles may be turned into opportunities. Through both curious questioning and active listening, together we may illuminate your strengths and opportunity areas of growth. My objective is that after our first session, you will feel that we have a pathway for a desired solution. I have worked with ages ranging from 5 to 85 years young. I treat each individual, couple, or family with respect and warmth.

As your therapist, I will explore your concerns and assist you in uncovering deeper issues that might be hindering or influencing your relationships and your worldview. “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” -- Dr. Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor, existentialist, and founder of Logotherapy (concept based on the premise that the primary motivational force of an individual is to find a meaning in life).

Life is about connection with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. Unfortunately, not all of us were raised in ways that makes it easy to make those connections, leaving us feeling distant, numb, anxious, confused, or frustrated. Therapy provides the space for you to say what you really think and feel, in confidence, and without the fear of judgment. It’s the holding of this space, and the development of different life-skills that allows us to build the connections you're looking for in your life.

Relationships, identity, meaning, sexuality, gender, trauma, guilt and shame- these are a few of the many areas my patients and I address together. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and groups. My office is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle and I work with all kinds of people with all kinds of concerns, ranging from depression to anxiety to posttraumatic stress.

I am an integrative and culturally sensitive driven therapist who works with teens and adults to unlearn systemic inequalities and process intergenerational trauma, grief, and anxiety, so you can confidently befriend your feelings, navigate life transitions, step into authenticity, and feel more at home in yourself. Often times when we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see our way out. This may lead to spiraling thoughts, a lost sense of security & safety, thinking "I'm not good enough", consistently feeling on edge, and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.

Accepting new clients— Welcome to Alpenglow Therapy. You are most likely here because you’re hurting in some way and want to feel better. You are not alone. I am so glad you’re taking this step to take care of yourself. Healing and growth are possible for you! My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusting space where you feel comfortable to be yourself. It is a space for you to process, to grow, to learn, to heal, and to succeed. As your therapist, I can accompany you on this journey without judgement or pressure, support you in your time of need, teach you new skills, and gently challenge you to help you reach your goals.

I help stressed, overloaded, and desperate couples create joyful and meaningful relationships. Whether you've been together for one year or fifty, it's within your power to ensure your relationship is prepared for the ups and downs. I know you want to have pleasurable and connected sex with your partner. You want to balance work and family while living and parenting with intention and creating healthy habits. You love each other and are committed, but this is hard, and you really wish there was a manual. You feel alone, worry it will be like this forever and don't know where to start. Couples therapy can be a great next step.

Life is way too short to feel like your best isn't good enough. Too short to fear you will not be accepted as you are and feel as though you have to live in your own shadow. You do not have to avoid certain people, places, or feelings to feel in control of your body. Could you be holding yourself back from being your best self? Kind of like self-sabotage? Do you have difficulty trusting others or building bonds out of fear they are just going to leave you? This could lead to experiencing difficulty maintaining any type of relationship.

Currently accepting new clients. Hello! I'm Niamh (pronounced Neve). I specialize in depression, anxiety, and pregnancy and postpartum (perinatal) mental health. I often work with clients who are dealing with high stress environments, burn-out, relationship issues, self-esteem, and adjustment issues. I believe that healing begins in a safe space. A place you can feel comfortable to grow, to explore, to reflect, and change. In your sessions with me, you should expect a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental person to accompany you on your therapy journey.

Do you find yourself stuck repeating the same patterns in your life even though you want to change? Are you experiencing a stressful life circumstance or event that you can't seem to recover from on your own? Do you feel ready to change something about your life or the way you relate to yourself and others but have no idea where to begin? Are you in need of better coping skills? Do you wish you had a better understanding of how to process your emotions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, therapy might be a good fit for you.

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and feel it is an honor to be alongside my clients through their various processes. I have been described as warm, collaborative, and empathetic, and my priority is creating a space where my clients can truly be themselves. I specialize in eating disorders & body image concerns, anxiety disorders, trauma, as well as intuitive eating. I also lead a virtual counseling group that offers support to young people struggling with food and body. I am comfortable working with all identities and backgrounds and feel that social justice is a big part of my work.

I believe that we all experience suffering and that we are not meant to go through it alone. My own suffering brought me to therapy and it was in that relationship where I was met with unconditional positive regard and felt truly seen and heard for the first time. Having this experience allowed me to begin to find self-love and compassion, both requisites for healing from whatever kind of suffering we have endured. I want to help others find their way to healing and am committed to providing a safe and caring space for them to do so.