Infidelity Therapists in Central Business District, Seattle, WA

Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

Building relationships to last a lifetime! I work with * Individuals from all walks of life * Couples of all kinds - married, co-habitating, dating, divorced * Families of all sorts * Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their partners and families * People who are part of the kink community, or who participate in BDSM in their personal lives * People in open, non-monogamous, polyamorous, or other non-traditional relationships * Cross-cultural couples and families * Genderqueer folks * Current or former workers in the sex industry * People with body image and self-acceptance issues * People with all kinds of mental and physical health problems

I view therapy as an opportunity to recognize the strengths of each person, the uniqueness of each story, and to find ways to use those strengths to create change and growth. I enjoy having the chance to walk alongside people through all types of challenges and triumphs as a willing listener who can provide empathy, a non-judgmental view on current and past experiences, and support to work towards meeting goals.

Abrupt life changes, relationship stress, and traumas can leave us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. It’s a brave move to reach out for help and I am here to offer compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. I am LGBTQIA+ and ENM affirming and pull from feminist theory and its framing of oppression as a contributor to personal struggle. My expertise includes adjustment to life transitions, family trauma, complex PTSD, and addiction issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist treating individuals, couples and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual concerns and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. Therapy is a kind of 'second chance', an opportunity to 'correct' behaviors that may have been necessary in the past.

I work with those who struggle with anger. Often times the anger is brought on by unmet expectations and merely a symptom of deeper issues under the surface. It's my job to metaphorically stand in a place you can not see, and point you in the right direction as to the cause of what is contributing to the anger. By doing so, you can receive insight that will enrich your life and change it for the better.

Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

For nearly 25 years in HR and communications, I have helped corporations with communication and relationship issues with employees. I now help individuals and relationships directly with life challenges. I believe communication is central to how we interact with the world and how the world interacts with us--from our loved ones at home to strangers on the street--and it informs how I do therapy. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) while drawing on communications theory, and an Integrated Couples Therapy perspective, taking parts of EFT and Gottman Therapy, for a phased approach to relationship therapy.

When was the last time you authentically felt heard? What will it feel like when you empower yourself to genuinely be seen? I AM: Non-judgmental, collaborative, funny, human, efficient, curious, authentic. I can help you communicate your feelings better do you can live fully. Your views matter more than mine. I OFFER: Afternoon, evening, and late evening appointments during the week, including 7:00pm, 8:30pm, and 10pm session times.

Elizabeth Hernandez or Liz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Master's degree from Lewis and Clark University in Portland Oregon. She has experience working with adults and teens that are looking to reduce anxiety, burnout, and depression and have previously been diagnosed with ADHD/ADD. Liz pulls from Emotionally Focused, Client-Centered, Solution Focused, Narrative, and Attachment-Based Theories. She utilizes collaborative treatment planning to ensure that individuals are part of their therapeutic journey throughout their time working with Liz.

I offer individual and group Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training for adults ages 18 and up. New group members are accepted each week, and the commitment is for one month of treatment. This is an ideal space to learn effective coping skills and practice applying them with like-minded individuals.

I am committed to helping you care for and nurture yourself as a whole. This includes viewing and incorporating your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects beyond the behavior in a particular moment. I value freedom of expression and centering a client’s voice and choice throughout the therapeutic process. The ability to choose and make self-fulfilling and empowering decisions is a constant focus of my therapeutic process, regardless of the topic. Our work together will integrate compassionate listening with effective interventions to support your strengths and goals.

Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed or hopeless. Everyday stressors and relationship losses can leave you feeling disconnected from others, anxious or depressed. Taking the step to reach out for support takes immense strength. Whatever you are experiencing, I am here to help empower you with support and empathy. I use a nonjudgmental collaborative approach and also encourage clients to move toward change and healing - we are in this together.

If you are here that means you are probably seeking support for something in your life that feels difficult, overwhelming, confusing, or painful. My work is to offer you a safe, kind, and accepting space for you to further explore your internal and external realities. Together we will be curious about your unique life experience, the impact of your experience, the struggles and conflicts you may be facing, and what you need to thrive. I believe therapy is the process of uncovering who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be and wounded you with its expectations and cruelty.

Life is complicated and we are all products of our upbringing, life experiences, and personal coping mechanisms. We are aware of some of these mechanisms and others, we are not. Whether it is a temporary set-back or a chronic condition, helping to uncover what lays beyond our consciousness and how that affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior is a process that will lead to greater well-being, increased self-awareness, and fulfilling personal potential. I will work to understand your worldview, current constraints, existing resources and strengths, and apply an integrative theoretical approach.

I have been counseling since 1981 and opened my private practice in 1988. I have expertise in working with individuals around their history of sexual victimization, people healing from trauma and LGBTQ life issues. I also specialize in working with couples whether poly, open, heterosexual and/or gay. Included within my expertise is the breadth of issues surrounding sexuality and attachment. I also specialize in helping people become aware of and channel their emotions in a healthy way. Moreover, people who are grappling with existential issues, developmental transitions or life changes find meaning in working with me as well.

With over 30 years of experience helping people with a wide variety of psychological problems, there's a very good chance I can help you, too. As a scientist-practitioner, my job is to bring the findings of psychological science to helping people with real-world problems. As such, it's important to keep a focus on what it is you're trying to change and then apply scientifically validated methods to help you reach your goals.

The quality of our relationships has a big impact on the quality of our lives, and that can feel overwhelming. These human connections, between romantic partners, friends, family members, and coworkers, have the power to transform our lives. Sometimes, we need help to manage transitions, move through cycles of connection and disconnection or conduct pulse checks with one another. I want to meet you where you are at and help you discover where you want to go as you live through your relationships and life changes. Together, we will work to strengthen relational intelligence, communication, connection and your motivation to change.

Sometimes you just need a safe and confidential space to sort it all out. Life and relationships can challenge us to our very limits as we try to love other people and hold onto our own sense of self at the same time. It can feel overwhelming to navigate the emotions, interaction cycles, and patterns at play in relationships. As difficult as these challenges are, they are ultimately the key to our personal growth and development. I work with couples who want a better partnership, and want to feel heard, valued, and understood. I help them find genuine connection in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and intimate relationship.