Self Esteem Therapists in First Hill, Seattle, WA

Hi, I'm Marina. With me, no topic, feeling, or situation is off-limits in the counseling space – I will treat you with respect to help you overcome what's hurting you. I work with individuals, couples/poly relationships, and families between the ages of preteen and elder. As a sex therapist, I have extensive experience working with kink and BDSM, polyamory, LGBTQ issues, gender therapy, sexual pleasure and dysfunction, pain with sex, negative body image, high or low libido, sex work, sex abuse, sexual trauma, and/or sexual shame, among other topics.

Life can be difficult and sometimes we can use some extra support. I enjoy working with others to help overcome some of the challenges they may face in their daily lives and assist in making the vision you hold for your life and relationships become more of your reality. Using an eclectic approach, my goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space that allows you to freely explore feelings, emotions, and experiences, and offer new perspectives and approaches to life's problems.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, or emotional challenges without a clear reason? Do you struggle with feeling the need to be on all the time? You may not realize it, but your past experiences could be affecting you in the present. Challenging life experiences can play a significant role in how you navigate your adult life, your relationships and emotional health.

You work hard to make sure everyone around you is taken care of. You have set aside your own goals, hopes, and dreams and prioritized others. At this point, you may not know what you want and need anymore. You may even feel resentful toward people you’re caring for because you have no time or energy left for you. As an individual and couples therapist, I have supported many people through this journey of rediscovering joy and meaning in their lives and relationships.

Immediate openings available, including some evening spots on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! I am a licensed mental health counselor based in Spokane, providing telehealth services to clients in state of Washington. Are you feeling stuck or anxious? Struggling understanding your own boundaries or needs, or stuck feeling down on yourself? Trying to make sense of where you come from and who you are? You're in the right place. I work well with clients who are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, struggling with boundaries or interpersonal relationships. I also enjoy assessing and working with clients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

I believe that one of the most important components to good therapy is a safe, attuned environment where you can receive strategic support in hearing your own voice. Often, we dismiss our voice or intuition. Therapy can be a place to allow our true emotions to be expressed, enabling us to hear what we may not be listening to in our everyday life. Together, we will uncover the often unspoken and align with your true values. My approach to counseling is collaborative and strengths-based.

Welcome, I am glad you made it! My name is Maxie. I am a clinician inside of Northwest Therapy Group. I have found a love of working alongside individuals who find themselves struggling with finding purpose and identity. Whether you are a new parent working your way back to yourself (or your partner), a teen struggling with depression, anxiety, or finding your sense of self, or maybe you're someone who struggles with grief and loss, I am ready to walk with you through it.

Brene Brown once said "Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in." I approach a session in this way and I hope to help each client navigate this journey. Whether it is issues with depression, anxiety, family conflict, substance abuse, etc, I hope to help each client reach that balance. I use an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every client. I also see children as young as 4 years of age and aim to help them explore their emotions through their own language.. play. I am currently licensed in Louisiana, Maine, and Washington!

You’ve been holding it together for a long time. No one notices you’re barely treading water. You dread checking your work email (which you do every 5 minutes) to find another insensitive demand from your boss. Finding a meaningful, supportive relationship feels like a pipe dream at this point. You’ve done everything ‘right’ in your life but have found yourself deeply unhappy with your job, your career path, your relationship options...You feel trapped. You just want some space for yourself to breathe, to think, to not be weighed down by the pressure of everyone else’s expectations of you.

As an Associate Counselor my goal is to support you by providing a safe space to explore what's on your mind for those located in Pennsylvania and Washington. As a certified yoga instructor and therapist, I believe in taking a holistic approach to wellness through the the power of your thoughts. This is what drew me to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It's a fancy term that explores the connection between one's thoughts and their actions. While working together we can explore how negative thought patterns can ricochet into our daily lives and seek how to shift those thoughts into something more positive.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Washington, with over 15 years of experience working in mental health. I have practiced using telehealth since 2016 and love the intersect between technology and mental health. I love working with individuals who want to change how they interact with the world around them. I work best with those suffering from anxiety, depression, life issues, and other mood disorders.

I have experience working with many areas, including anxiety, depression, any of life's necessary adjustments, marriage and family concerns, and more. I appreciate when a client is willing to consider new ideas, to practice what we've worked on together, and to implement those new ideas into practice in day to day life. My ideal client is a collaborative individual, excited for new perspective and willing to meet those challenges head on. Tell me what you think! We are partners through this process together.

I operate with the philosophy that turning toward emotions is a freeing act. That it can actually be useful (and it can feel good!) to talk about the hard parts. With chronic and perpetual suppression comes a reduced capacity to engage with the world. If you were to be able to reclaim that energy, what would you like to do with it? I'm most interested in grief, and the relationship it has with being alive. Chances are, if you are human, you have encountered grief in some form. I am here to bear witness to that grief and honor it. I am here to help you explore your pain, not to tell you that you are doing it wrong.

You tell yourself that if you just do everything perfectly, you’ll feel okay. As long as the house is spotless. And your family is ideal (or at least looks that way on social media.) If you always say yes, constantly keep a smile on your face, and never complain about anything – then everything should be fine. But no matter how hard you try, you can’t shake this feeling of dread. And all of your efforts to appear perfect are taking a toll. To-do lists never end. No one seems to know the real you. You’re terrified that at any moment, there’ll be a crack in your mask and everyone will see you for who you truly are; this cant go on.

Stressors related to work, relationships, medical conditions and other key areas of life occur every single day, and sometimes they may become overwhelming and out of control. Most of the time, we are able to help ourselves out of these types of situations, but there are times when it is too challenging to handle alone. When that happens, we often find ourselves stuck and unable to react, or continue to use solutions that may not be the best for us. It can be very draining and demotivating, and spiraling out of control. We sometimes want someone to find a solution for us, while at other times, we just want someone to listen to us.

As a therapist, I see my clients as the experts in their own lives. My role is akin to that of a guest—here to build upon the tools you already possess while introducing new ones that align with your life goals. I enjoy guiding clients through challenging life changes and helping them break patterns that no longer serve them. My experience primarily lies in working with teens and adults, including LGBTQIA+ youth and individuals with BIPOC identities.

My name is Rachael Simmer and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Bellingham, WA. Currently, I work with individual adults who identify as women, gender expansive and non binary.

Life is challenging! Family stress, work difficulties, personal concerns...I get it. I have lived experience with overcoming desperate circumstances. If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, confused and need some empathy and encouragement, please consider me for your therapy needs. I can hold space for all the things that are preventing you from living your best life. As your therapist I'll walk with you on your journey to healing & living the life you've always dreamed but didn't quite know how to achieve. I'm here to help you reach your goals & live the life of your dreams.

Since I was young mental health was always a topic in my home, so becoming a 3rd generation therapist was not surprising to those around me. When I realized prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, & naming feelings were not normal dinner table topics, I wanted to change that. I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health and making tools more accessible. My goal is to empower my clients to use their innate gifts and strengths to conquer anything that comes their way. Taking the first step is brave, but continuing to show up and work towards your goals is courageous.