Women's Issues Therapists in Roxhill, Seattle, WA
Perfectly Queer Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are queer therapists committed to helping adults and adolescents on their mental health journey using compassion, humility, and humor. Our work focuses on trauma-informed, sex-positive, and intersectional identity development.
We are queer therapists committed to helping adults and adolescents on their mental health journey using compassion, humility, and humor. Our work focuses on trauma-informed, sex-positive, and intersectional identity development.
You’ve spent most of your life looking out for others—now it’s your turn. You pride yourself on being resourceful and independent, both professionally and personally, but lately, you’re feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. Maybe past experiences are resurfacing, making it even harder to move forward. More than anything, you just want to feel less stressed and more like yourself again.
You’ve spent most of your life looking out for others—now it’s your turn. You pride yourself on being resourceful and independent, both professionally and personally, but lately, you’re feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. Maybe past experiences are resurfacing, making it even harder to move forward. More than anything, you just want to feel less stressed and more like yourself again.
The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting or exhausting - but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 15+ years helping clients navigate significant life changes, improve well-being, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams & individual purpose. I love helping clients find their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks & making hard changes. Creating long term growth & healing is not easy, but it also picks up momentum & joy once we identify and navigate around the main obstacles in your way.
The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting or exhausting - but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 15+ years helping clients navigate significant life changes, improve well-being, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams & individual purpose. I love helping clients find their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks & making hard changes. Creating long term growth & healing is not easy, but it also picks up momentum & joy once we identify and navigate around the main obstacles in your way.
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery/addiction, sexual problems, gender/identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
I enjoy helping others find meaningful, authentic ways of connecting in their relationships and communities. Those I work with tend to feel a lack of connection or authenticity in their life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which we get to recontextualize our experiences through truthful and empowering reframes. This includes curiosity in how your identity and lived experience has shaped your worldview. I am professionally and personally passionate about geek and gaming culture and am comfortable weaving this into therapy when appropriate. Additionally, I work with a lot of young adults in the tech industry.
I enjoy helping others find meaningful, authentic ways of connecting in their relationships and communities. Those I work with tend to feel a lack of connection or authenticity in their life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which we get to recontextualize our experiences through truthful and empowering reframes. This includes curiosity in how your identity and lived experience has shaped your worldview. I am professionally and personally passionate about geek and gaming culture and am comfortable weaving this into therapy when appropriate. Additionally, I work with a lot of young adults in the tech industry.
If you are an adult with ADHD, things like staying organized, sticking to a plan, finishing tasks, meeting deadlines, and remembering where you left your keys can feel difficult. The anxiety of falling short and feeling behind can eat away at your time and confidence, leading to frustration, discouragement, and overwhelm. But you’ve come this far, and in spite of the challenges (and sometimes loneliness) of having a brain that works differently, so much more is possible, at work, at home, and in your relationships.
If you are an adult with ADHD, things like staying organized, sticking to a plan, finishing tasks, meeting deadlines, and remembering where you left your keys can feel difficult. The anxiety of falling short and feeling behind can eat away at your time and confidence, leading to frustration, discouragement, and overwhelm. But you’ve come this far, and in spite of the challenges (and sometimes loneliness) of having a brain that works differently, so much more is possible, at work, at home, and in your relationships.
Engaging in an individualized space can be supportive in processing what may come up in life changes and challenges, this space can be available to you to address what you might need in the moment. This can include working with you in regards to anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, patterns, identifying values and goals, and LGBTQIA+ matters. Curiosity and willingness to explore can be key to creating a meaningful and present life. Sessions are collaborative and will include skill building. Identifying your strengths and how to build into and balance the spheres of wellness, an intentional investment in you and your goals.
Engaging in an individualized space can be supportive in processing what may come up in life changes and challenges, this space can be available to you to address what you might need in the moment. This can include working with you in regards to anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, patterns, identifying values and goals, and LGBTQIA+ matters. Curiosity and willingness to explore can be key to creating a meaningful and present life. Sessions are collaborative and will include skill building. Identifying your strengths and how to build into and balance the spheres of wellness, an intentional investment in you and your goals.
Because the world can often feel like a scary, unforgiving, and chaotic place, promoting a sense of safety and purpose is my top priority as a therapist. I view therapy as brainstorming sessions during which we engage in respectful curiosity about your life, affirm that you have worth just as you are (because you exist!), enhance your sense of safety with yourself, heal trauma and relational wounds, develop your strengths, and explore more sustainable and authentic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving so that you can build the life you want.
Because the world can often feel like a scary, unforgiving, and chaotic place, promoting a sense of safety and purpose is my top priority as a therapist. I view therapy as brainstorming sessions during which we engage in respectful curiosity about your life, affirm that you have worth just as you are (because you exist!), enhance your sense of safety with yourself, heal trauma and relational wounds, develop your strengths, and explore more sustainable and authentic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving so that you can build the life you want.
If you're reading this you're struggling in some way and could benefit from real, concrete and evidence-based support. I'd be happy to help! I use a person-centered approach that leverages an individual's natural resilience. But you don't have to suffer alone - it's helpful to find a supportive relationship in which to sort out thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are overwhelming or no longer serve us. I've had the great honor of seeing clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, relationship struggles and life uncertainty. Whether it's trouble sleeping, life overwhelm or general discontent, I'd love to help make meaningful change!
If you're reading this you're struggling in some way and could benefit from real, concrete and evidence-based support. I'd be happy to help! I use a person-centered approach that leverages an individual's natural resilience. But you don't have to suffer alone - it's helpful to find a supportive relationship in which to sort out thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are overwhelming or no longer serve us. I've had the great honor of seeing clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, relationship struggles and life uncertainty. Whether it's trouble sleeping, life overwhelm or general discontent, I'd love to help make meaningful change!
My therapy practice is committed to helping people live happier, healthier, more joy filled lives. Every single moment of our lives can unfold in infinitely creative ways, yet sometimes our problems seem overwhelming, or we find ourselves repeating negative patterns and we can't see the solution. Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you longing for emotional connection with those nearest to you? Does your life lack a sense of direction, meaning or purpose? Are you suffering a loss, going through a job or life transition?
My therapy practice is committed to helping people live happier, healthier, more joy filled lives. Every single moment of our lives can unfold in infinitely creative ways, yet sometimes our problems seem overwhelming, or we find ourselves repeating negative patterns and we can't see the solution. Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you longing for emotional connection with those nearest to you? Does your life lack a sense of direction, meaning or purpose? Are you suffering a loss, going through a job or life transition?
Welcome! I provide individual evidence-based therapy, as well as psychodiagnostic and ADHD assessment for adults (ages 18+). Areas of expertise include the spectrum of psychological challenges, such as mood (e.g., depression), trauma (e.g., PTSD), and anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety), attentional/executive function (e.g., difficulties with organization, task initiation/completion, time management). Additional areas of expertise include stress management, medical conditions (e.g., cancer, neurologic disorders), grief/loss, sleep problems, life transitions, and experiences of bias.
Welcome! I provide individual evidence-based therapy, as well as psychodiagnostic and ADHD assessment for adults (ages 18+). Areas of expertise include the spectrum of psychological challenges, such as mood (e.g., depression), trauma (e.g., PTSD), and anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety), attentional/executive function (e.g., difficulties with organization, task initiation/completion, time management). Additional areas of expertise include stress management, medical conditions (e.g., cancer, neurologic disorders), grief/loss, sleep problems, life transitions, and experiences of bias.
Meet Our Women's Issues Therapists
Contrary to what movies show you about therapy, I won’t give you unwanted advice or simply nod solemnly the whole session. I bring curiosity, compassion, humor, free expression, and movement to join with my clients and help them explore what healing means to them. I hope to empower clients to access their natural abilities and to gently disrupt the unhealthy patterns we humans often get stuck in using more than traditional “talk therapy” approach. My goal is to facilitate somatic healing, so your whole body begins to feel better as you gain new awareness and get “unstuck” from the patterns you’re ready to release.
Contrary to what movies show you about therapy, I won’t give you unwanted advice or simply nod solemnly the whole session. I bring curiosity, compassion, humor, free expression, and movement to join with my clients and help them explore what healing means to them. I hope to empower clients to access their natural abilities and to gently disrupt the unhealthy patterns we humans often get stuck in using more than traditional “talk therapy” approach. My goal is to facilitate somatic healing, so your whole body begins to feel better as you gain new awareness and get “unstuck” from the patterns you’re ready to release.
I have 28 years experience specializing in LGBTQ therapy, trauma treatment, and working with seniors and their caregivers. I work well with a wide variety of clients, best with those who are curious about themselves and are ready to consider changing things in their lives for the better. I support your well-being as you define it. I am interested in learning what is most important to you, what has heart and meaning for you. I help you apply your strengths wherever needed. I offer warm, compassionate conversation which focuses on connecting with you.
I have 28 years experience specializing in LGBTQ therapy, trauma treatment, and working with seniors and their caregivers. I work well with a wide variety of clients, best with those who are curious about themselves and are ready to consider changing things in their lives for the better. I support your well-being as you define it. I am interested in learning what is most important to you, what has heart and meaning for you. I help you apply your strengths wherever needed. I offer warm, compassionate conversation which focuses on connecting with you.
Welcome to Creative Guidance, PLLC. I believe that our ability to stay in the moment, especially when things are difficult, can be tough. Wanting to escape the present moment is a normal human response. When we are able to remain present, that is where healing, wisdom and change truly lies. When we can stay with what we are feeling and experiencing, both good and challenging, we are then awake and empowered to change our lives. I am here to help you become present and unfold the YOU that has always been there from the start.
Welcome to Creative Guidance, PLLC. I believe that our ability to stay in the moment, especially when things are difficult, can be tough. Wanting to escape the present moment is a normal human response. When we are able to remain present, that is where healing, wisdom and change truly lies. When we can stay with what we are feeling and experiencing, both good and challenging, we are then awake and empowered to change our lives. I am here to help you become present and unfold the YOU that has always been there from the start.
Accepting New Clients- My name is Justin and I'm a social worker and therapist. I help my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them especially in dating, career, relationships, and family. Some challenges you experience may include impostor syndrome, low self esteem, low confidence, anxiety, worry, perfectionism, and poor self image. What you want is validation / knowing you're enough and the correcting perspectives you wish you had in your past experiences. This work can be so empowering for engaging all relationships (with yourself and work or career), dating life, partnerships, and family life!
Accepting New Clients- My name is Justin and I'm a social worker and therapist. I help my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them especially in dating, career, relationships, and family. Some challenges you experience may include impostor syndrome, low self esteem, low confidence, anxiety, worry, perfectionism, and poor self image. What you want is validation / knowing you're enough and the correcting perspectives you wish you had in your past experiences. This work can be so empowering for engaging all relationships (with yourself and work or career), dating life, partnerships, and family life!
Lara Schuster Effland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling a sense of increased anxiety and obsessive thinking? Are you struggling with self-doubt and inner conflict? Does your anxiety and panic show up in a sense of disorganization, disordered eating, or social anxiety? These are all common symptoms of anxiety, stress, and obsessive thinking. When we face these challenges there are proven solutions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness based therapies, and values based behavior changes. How we get there is through connection to your provider, courage to assess what is not working, and committing and engaging in a new plan.
Are you feeling a sense of increased anxiety and obsessive thinking? Are you struggling with self-doubt and inner conflict? Does your anxiety and panic show up in a sense of disorganization, disordered eating, or social anxiety? These are all common symptoms of anxiety, stress, and obsessive thinking. When we face these challenges there are proven solutions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness based therapies, and values based behavior changes. How we get there is through connection to your provider, courage to assess what is not working, and committing and engaging in a new plan.
Many of us have known heartache, loss, confusion, and persistent worry. It's my life's work to join people who have struggled with these experiences and help them find clarity, fulfillment, and joy. I'm excited to work with individuals as they dig deeper into understanding the "why" behind their choices and motivations, to feel alive and vibrant no matter what they face. Though I approach therapeutic work in an eclectic way, I primarily utilize evidence-based practices in conjunction with other modalities to create a tailored approach to each person.
Many of us have known heartache, loss, confusion, and persistent worry. It's my life's work to join people who have struggled with these experiences and help them find clarity, fulfillment, and joy. I'm excited to work with individuals as they dig deeper into understanding the "why" behind their choices and motivations, to feel alive and vibrant no matter what they face. Though I approach therapeutic work in an eclectic way, I primarily utilize evidence-based practices in conjunction with other modalities to create a tailored approach to each person.
Online Therapists
I specialize in childhood traumas, immigrant and People of Color experience, and women's issues
If any relational or behavioral patterns are keeping you from living your best life, therapy may be able to help you experience greater freedom and healing. Whether it’s the pandemic, everyday stresses, or childhood trauma, I would be honored to join you in your therapeutic journey. I believe therapy is one of the best self-care practices you can have for yourself. It’s time dedicated just for you. 고민, 스트레스, 이민 생활, 트라우마 대해서 서로 이야기를 나눌 수 있는 자리를 준비해 드리겠습니다.
I specialize in childhood traumas, immigrant and People of Color experience, and women's issues
If any relational or behavioral patterns are keeping you from living your best life, therapy may be able to help you experience greater freedom and healing. Whether it’s the pandemic, everyday stresses, or childhood trauma, I would be honored to join you in your therapeutic journey. I believe therapy is one of the best self-care practices you can have for yourself. It’s time dedicated just for you. 고민, 스트레스, 이민 생활, 트라우마 대해서 서로 이야기를 나눌 수 있는 자리를 준비해 드리겠습니다.
I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues.
My approach to therapy is a holistic approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jung shadow work, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Somatic Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and art therapy. I tailor my approach to your needs including individualized parts therapy journaling prompts and somatic tools.
I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues.
My approach to therapy is a holistic approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jung shadow work, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Somatic Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and art therapy. I tailor my approach to your needs including individualized parts therapy journaling prompts and somatic tools.
I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth.
I believe that we are all relational beings, and that both harm and healing happen in the relational realm. It is my hope that the relationship we will carefully form over the course of our work will become the platform and catalyst for change in your life.
I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth.
I believe that we are all relational beings, and that both harm and healing happen in the relational realm. It is my hope that the relationship we will carefully form over the course of our work will become the platform and catalyst for change in your life.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.