Life Coaching Therapists in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

Clients who feel at home in my practice are seekers, empaths, gifted & successful types ready & willing to create lasting radical change. You crave meaning, fulfillment, integrated awareness & true intimacy with Self. You consistently move towards regulation & safety in relational frameworks through Conscious connection. You value holistic & traditional psychologies. You embody your light & shadow aspects. You believe the science of change, organization & healing requires repair on ALL layers & multiple psycho-spiritual methodologies. Women, Men & Couples struggling, stuck or lost, internally or in relationship, are core clients.

You can create a better life . Call upon your courage as you grow to meet the tasks of work, friendship, and intimacy and overcome life 's inevitable misfortunes. Encouragement fosters an attitude of hopeful striving and nourishes our potential for a meaningful life . Overcome the snares set by Fear, Anger, Despair, and their many cousins. Courage grows through relationship. I won't try to fix, repair, or heal you or determine your way. I offer you a counseling relationship to which I bring encouragement, authenticity, understanding, compassion, and wisdom born of a lifetime of study, and personal and professional experience.

There are many unique challenges that people who identify as female face when it comes to mental health. Relationships, communication, body image, life transitions, pregnancy/postpartum, and sex are just a few of the areas in which these challenges can occur. If you need support around these or other difficulties in your life , we can address them from a perspective that recognizes the unique needs needs of women, and takes an effective and considerate approach.

*Availability is currently limited.* You've overcome a lot already in your life . The people in your life consider you successful and admire how far you've come. You are a "pattern changer" in your family of origin. But you are ready for even more ease and joy. My clients are smart and successful and want to integrate deeper calm, clarity and courage into their lives. They have a lot of insight, but still struggle with making changes or feeling as good as they can. Let me help you to remember and accentuate your inner wisdom and resilience.

SATURDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE. What's your story? Do you know how you got here? Where are the plot twists you still can't figure out? Let's look at it together, page by page, line by line. There are several different ways we can work together: 1. Counseling from a CBT/psychodynamic perspective. Whatever the issue, there's no reason to figure it out alone! 2. Relationship counseling: Let me help you write a love story! 3. Guided Autobiography: Write that life story - either alone or with a writing group. 4. Positive psychology coaching : Build community. Find purpose and meaning. Achieve your goals. Operate from your strengths.

With over 20 years of experience in clinical therapeutic work, I am trained to transform relationships of all kinds. Gottman and EFT trained, I will help to strengthen your personal and professional bonds. I have spent my career helping individuals to facilitate every type of relationship. I teach clients to establish kind, clear, and honest communication and create environments where sustainable healthy relationships are formed. My approach to well-being is rooted in providing clients with the ability to form safe, healthy connections, build transparent and effective communication, and the skills to create healthy attachment.

LIFE CAN BE BETTER! And I am cheering you on as you are considering to allow someone to partner with you on your journey. There are many great therapists in our community and I am humbled to be able to stand amongst them as a supporter of freedom, hope, acceptance and love. My clients are individuals and couples who are seeking more joy, improve communications, rekindle passions and obtain a sense of purpose. I am easy to talk to, non-judgmental, and compassionate. I will provide you with practical solutions and strategies needed to understand and resolve the challenges in your life and relationships.

There is no one-size fits-all approach to healing. Sometimes you are just a shift-in perspective away from an issue being gone from your life for good. I specialize in helping those with issues of fear, anxiety, health/wellness troubles and addiction, but am available for a wide variety of other issues as well. My coaching /counseling programs are specifically tailored and designed to help each individual. It is my job (and my passion) to help you dig deep and get you started on a path towards joy and happiness in life .

Are you overwhelmed? Struggling with anxiety, depression or grief? That life is too hard? Consistently frustrated that things you want don't happen? I'm here to help you untangle those stressors, so you can move forward into the life you deserve. Together we'll take an in-depth look at causes and triggers to find solutions that are logical and practical.

So you’ve made it here which means you are likely ready explore your emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit your full potential, get in the way of your relationships, or keep you stuck. Maybe you are battling depression, anxiety, or difficulty with relationships. There are many things we can do on our own, true self-discovery and positive, enduring change is more likely to occur within the context of a caring and committed therapeutic relationship. Together we can pay close attention to what’s bothering you, and to what you need, so that you can begin to develop a healthier self and more loving, fulfilling relationships.

**Accepting clients across all of WA via telehealth** We are inherently driven and have the strength within to be our best selves - this is my philosophy on the human condition. The path to true self-discovery and a fulfilling life can be muddied by relationships and experiences we encounter. In attempts to smooth out the trail ahead, we often construct defenses and self-limiting patterns that hold us back from the life we truly desire and deserve. This is where the power of our therapeutic relationship can transform. Self-discovery is an unending and powerful process that strengthens the mind, body, and spirit.

I'm looking forward to working with you. I've been a therapist for more than a decade and have experience providing treatment for a variety of mood disorders, relational problems and parent-child issues. I specialize in treating postpartum/perinatal mood issues as well as anxiety disorders - including phobias and OCD. I also have years of experience in providing treatment and coaching for parenting and family issues. At this time I am only seeing clients through a secure online platform for video sessions - telehealth - with Mindful Therapy Group. You can schedule an appointment with me at mindfultherapygroup.com

What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life .

Do you feel like you aren’t really living the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed by existential dread or remnants of past trauma? Do you find yourself wanting a more peaceful relationship with yourself and others? Maybe you feel like you can’t locate your real voice. And yet, you want to connect to a deeper sense of self. You want more truth, and you definitely don’t want to keep sacrificing your own needs and desires. I believe you are the expert of your own life . I’m here to help you uncover your truth and honor how you want to show up in this world.

I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and transitional obstacles/complications. I am here to help clients find solid ground to stand on in order to move forward with a positive trajectory. I am here to assist you in developing a deeper understanding of your self so you can address issues and make changes necessary to improve your quality of life , and to identify more adaptive ways of coping. I offer a nonjudgmental open space in which I assist clients in freely exploring who they truly are in order to uncover what it means to live a meaningful and purposeful life .

I am passionate about working with clients who are seeking support for ADHD, disordered eating, poor body image, career and work-related stress, burnout, anxiety, cancer-related anxiety and depression, and terminal illness diagnoses. I work with my clients to set goals and find ways to challenge patterns and habits to create positive change. I utilize somatic therapy with clients, recognizing the ways our physical body and mental health are intertwined. I also work to maintain cultural humility in my work as a therapist, recognizing that my own experience is not reflective of that of every client I see.

All around us the world has been shifting. Maybe at one point it all made sense: your feelings, sensations, and reactions (even the dark and heightened ones) felt known and even comforting. But now you are looking for a new way to be and a different understanding – a path forward and a way to endure your struggle. If you are someone who believes that each of us know our own wounds, that we possess a strong inner wisdom, and that we have the ability to access the latent potential to grow and change – or, you want to believe – you will find a good fit with me and my therapeutic offerings.

My practice focuses on helping children, teens and adults address chronic issues. I work primarily with individuals who are experiencing mood issues or concerns, including depression, anxiety or recurring negative thinking. I also have considerable experience in helping families who are struggling with behavioral and/or communication issues and working directly with teens who need additional support.

I believe therapy should be a normal part of life and accessible to all. We all experience challenges and need help from time to time. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. My role in therapy is a coach, consultant and collaborator. It is important to build on your strengths because it enables you to change from a place of empowerment. To me, the goal of counseling is to gain insight through reflection, and to build concrete skills so that when future challenges arise, you are better prepared.

Are you experiencing difficulty managing emotions? Do you notice increasing problems within areas of your life that used to be more manageable? Especially with today's world events it can be difficult to keep up with each passing day. If you are looking to gain more control over your life and learn new skills to master areas of your world we might be a match to work together.