Therapists in Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA

If you're reading this, chances are you're feeling stuck, anxious, or even overwhelmed by the challenges you are experiencing. You crave connection, understanding, and fulfillment but might be unsure of how to attain it. Your goals are not just about overcoming the feelings of being stuck, anxious, and depressed; they're about finding satisfaction, discovering the root causes of your struggles, and learning effective strategies to cope and thrive. My ideal client is someone like you – brave individuals looking for guidance in navigating the complexities of their emotions and relationships.

It has been my privilege to work alongside families, couples, and individuals identifying strengths, increasing insight around problems and developing a plan to improve quality of life. It's hard to find a therapist. When we connect I will be interested in your goals for therapy, and why you are seeking a therapist right now. I welcome your questions about who I am and specifics on what my treatment plan might be for you.

I love to aid individuals, couples and LGBTQ+ relationships, and families with achieving the change they desire through a tailored and integrative approach. It is a privilege to see my clients flourish through treatment and to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space where self-discovery and personal growth can be achieved through a strong therapeutic relationship.

I envision our work together to as a collaborative process of exploration, discovery, and progress. You bring to this process your unique perspectives, experiences, memories, worldview, and energy for growth. I bring extensive training and experience in psychological processes, assessment, life span development, understanding of how people change, and a genuine interest in helping you. Together, we will set goals and explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and perceptions to further your personal development and psychological well-being. You will find me patient, attuned to your experience, and truly interest in understanding your perspective.

Everyone should have the mental health resources to live their best lives, which includes a strong sexual voice and confident gender expression. There is an immense amount of guilt and shame in our culture that negatively affects how we perceive and receive sex, sexuality, and gender. Vulnerable populations have been targeted with specific, hurtful sexual and gendered stereotypes that can increase psychological distress. As a person of color, I am happy to contribute my perspective and lived experience to the field and your choice of therapists. Sex affects everyone, and it merits focused attention in the mental health field.

I strongly believe that we all have the capacity for actualization and fulfillment in our lives as engaged human beings who are full participants in the world. Helping others through this journey is the main focus of what I do in my practice. Often psychotherapy and counseling are used to simply address issues and problems. If we were to use a number score to describe our lives, they get us from being in the negative to zero. The problem goes away. But we can employ these same skills and methods to get us beyond that. Why not hit a two, or a five, or even a ten? For me, this is the big picture of what therapy can offer.

DO YOU FIND YOURSELF THINKING... "I wish I hadn't reacted that way. ​I feel like I am giving too much of myself to others. I feel burnt out. I wish I had a stronger sense of self. I've heard about intergenerational trauma, but I'm not sure what that might look like." If any of those statements sounded familiar, then you're in the right place. I'm here to help you explore those thoughts and behaviors in a trauma-informed, creative, and individualized way. Let's get curious together.

Have you faced recent stress or life transitions? Have you felt held back by anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Are you wanting to improve your relationships with others? It can be challenging to ask for help especially if you have been feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. I provide a warm and comfortable space for you to unburden stress and learn more about yourself. My goal is for you to feel empowered and heard in a place of nonjudgement. I'll not only help you gain insight into your situation but will also give you here-and-now tools to start making changes.

In life, we all experience a variety of life stressors and emotional pain, and we often find ourselves in need of support to cope with them. I provide person-centered therapy with the belief that all people have the capacity and desire for their growth and change. I am committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and trusting space for you to share and explore your thoughts and emotions. You deserve the opportunity to be heard and seen.

Currently accepting NEW clients. We can never be fully prepared for how life changes once we have children. Learning how to be a parent without losing other important relationships and parts of ourselves can be even more challenging if we’re dealing with a traumatic birth, unexpected medical diagnosis for our child, or increase in anxiety, overwhelm, or anger. You deserve a therapist who can listen with curiosity and understanding; who can support you in processing loss, rebuilding your sense of self and making meaning. With laughter and compassion, I can guide you in strengthening your confidence and identity as a parent.

My name is Audria Jaggers and I believe that therapy is a beautiful act of courage to bring change to your life! I am passionate about supporting you and helping to find the right flow of learning and healing. We will collaborate to optimize your strengths. We will work together to navigate through stressors, anxieties, depression, career development, personal transition, and other life changes. I have a solid background in holistic practices, including plant medicine & spirit journeys. It is my goal to help you heal, grow, and learn by equipping you with coping tools, mechanisms and strategies to live your life fulfilled and whole.

Calla Lily Counseling is an intentional space for compassionate therapy. We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, it can be difficult to stop and reflect on ourselves. Calla Lily Counseling is a dedicated space to pause and reflect. A non-judgemental space. An open space. An intentional space. YOUR space. It is a space for change, a space for healing, a space to find meaning. Now is the time to invest in your mental health.

Many times when people find themselves in challenging circumstances, they are able to find solutions on their own. This innovation and resourcefulness in people excites me and gives me hope. Other times, the difficulties life throws one's way may seem too overwhelming, complicated or scary to deal with. Sometimes people come up with temporary solutions to problems so they can cope in the meantime. All of these responses to adversity and challenges are normal and, in my experience, people seek out therapy when their options or their “stories” feel stuck.

I am in awe of the function of human beings as story-tellers and meaning-makers. The meaning you make from your experience is important and valuable. Sometimes the meaning made from an experience can serve as a barrier; to intimacy, to growth, to happiness. Undergoing psychotherapy can be a highly rewarding and beneficial process. Therapy is taking a moment to step out of the role of ‘doing’ in order to just ‘be’ so to reflect on your current life, especially as it is informed by the past. Encouraging self-awareness and, in particular, self-acceptance, are ongoing goals that are the cornerstones of the work I do.

We are all in this together. Counseling is a collaborative process of exploration and experimentation leading to new ways of engaging with ourselves, the people around us, and the world as a whole. By learning how our past shaped our survival skills and beliefs, we create the possibility of acceptance, growth and change. Our society is troubled in many ways, and this is a place to take stock, try a different approach, and plant the seeds of change for ourselves and others. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, with a focus on EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and Mindfulness.

I have spots open! Are you finding yourself engaged in patterns that used to serve you but are now getting in your way? You’re dealing with a lot–from everything going on in the world around you and your own suffering too. You may be wondering if things can be better - to become your more authentic self. When people are well supported relationally, it creates an expansiveness for living. In our therapeutic relationship, we’ll examine patterns & systems that are keeping you from your full self. Together, we’ll work to make sense of your experiences, identify difficulties & integrate resources to find meaning to live a fuller life.

I love helping people with anxiety, including panic, stress, social anxiety, OCD, and posttraumatic stress. I also help with issues that often come with anxiety, including insomnia, depression, alcohol/substance use, and a desire for greater resilience. I primarily offer cognitive-behavioral therapies with good scientific backing, and I combine non-judgmental support + practical skills. Finding a therapist who is a good "fit” is important, so I offer a free 20-minute phone consult to help you decide if my approach is a good match for you. Apart from therapy, I offer professional coaching to help people do well + feel well at work.

Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.

Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I have been working in the mental health field for many years, mostly devoted to helping treat anxiety, depression, and family issues. Mental health issues can be frightening and exhausting to deal with, so we will create goals for you to successfully achieve based on your own strengths. I believe we all have the ability within us to help heal our scars, pain, or trauma. We will work together to tap into this potential.