Anxiety Therapists in Magnolia, Seattle, WA

Have trouble saying 'No"? Wondering why you feel scared when everyone else seem fine? Are you avoiding things, feeling guilty and overwhelmed? Are you facing divorce and have no idea of what to do or where to turn? I help adults and older children with anxiety , establishing boundaries, managing ADHD and learning differences, depression and coping with major life changes and transitions. I also offer parenting and child inclusive or focused support for families in the divorce process. My office is located in Seattle's Magnolia Neighborhood (Details given upon request).

I use a blend of effective elements from several approaches to therapy, customized to suit your particular need, ability and issues addressed. I draw from the disciplines of cognitive behavioral, rational-emotive, bio-energetic and Gestalt therapies to ensure the approach we take has the flexibility to address your concerns as they appear in your own unique life and experience. Conditions successfully treated during fourteen years experience working with individuals, couples and families include depression, anxiety , procrastination and achievement issues relative to work, school or creativity ; alienation, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and compulsive behavior, life satisfaction and identity.

Have you ever had that moment when suddenly you see a situation in a new light and your perspective changes for the better? My aim with therapy is to facilitate that "a-ha" moment for yourself within the struggle that is bringing you into therapy. By providing a validating and trusting space we can be curious about emotions without shaming or shutting them down. We can explore the story we tell ourselves and the meaning we give our lives. Sometimes we can't break out of certain behaviors/anxieties and need an outside, non-judgmental observer to help us see our patterns because we are "in it" and too close to see the big picture.

Stuck? Life not going your way? Fighting with your partner rather than enjoying the relationship? Maybe I can help. As a licensed psychologist for over 25 years, I offer multicultural services for stressed, anxious and depressed individuals. We will focus together on your issues, assess why you're stuck, develop a plan for change and take the necessary action. You can expect to learn skills to manage your life and reach your goals and to get back on track.

Searching for a counselor can be a scary process, and I celebrate the efforts you’re making to build your support network. Through my work, I try to support my clients first and foremost by appreciating them exactly as they are — individual peculiarities, cultural context, and all. I understand that every person is unique in their hopes, fears , and aspirations: I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they’re at and supporting their growth in ways that feels right for them.

I love supporting my clients learn how to live a life they want to live while effectively navigating through life's difficulties and challenges. I enjoy working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety , depression, chronic mental health issues, chronic health problems and life transitions including divorce/breakup, developmental stages, career, education, grief, and illness. I also enjoy helping clients let go of negative core beliefs formed early in life using EMDR.

As a trauma therapist, I believe that personal growth and transformation is vital to the human experience, and that sometimes we need support through this process. Therapy is embarking on a journey, and you are the hero of your story. In meeting with you where you are at in your journey, I will help you to develop your own set of skills to help you through your daily experiences. I also encourage approaching challenges with vulnerability and self-compassion and will assist in practicing these areas in our sessions. Even though painful experiences are inevitable, I believe that suffering does not have to hold us back from living.