Couples Counseling Therapists in Seattle, WA
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
We are influenced by the families that we grow up in and our adult love relationships. These important relationships shape how we respond to the complexities and challenges in our lives and can sometimes leave us feeling lonely, frustrated, or disconnected from ourselves and those who are most important to us. Most of us want to feel connection, closeness, and security in our important relationships and sometimes we don't know the path to get there. Stronger, more secure relationships increase confidence, emotional security, and emotional well being in the face of life's stressors.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
We are influenced by the families that we grow up in and our adult love relationships. These important relationships shape how we respond to the complexities and challenges in our lives and can sometimes leave us feeling lonely, frustrated, or disconnected from ourselves and those who are most important to us. Most of us want to feel connection, closeness, and security in our important relationships and sometimes we don't know the path to get there. Stronger, more secure relationships increase confidence, emotional security, and emotional well being in the face of life's stressors.
I SERVE: Individuals, couples, and families - many in the kink, polyamorous, and LGBTQ+ communities.
I HAVE: lived experience in the LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory, evangelical, and non-theist communities. No matter who you are or where you're from, I want you to feel seen and heard. I SEEM: to do particularly well with clients from marginalized backgrounds who have felt judged about their identities, especially those in the kink, poly, and LGBTQ+ communities.
I SERVE: Individuals, couples, and families - many in the kink, polyamorous, and LGBTQ+ communities.
I HAVE: lived experience in the LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory, evangelical, and non-theist communities. No matter who you are or where you're from, I want you to feel seen and heard. I SEEM: to do particularly well with clients from marginalized backgrounds who have felt judged about their identities, especially those in the kink, poly, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, exploration of your identity, general life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, and/or depression or anxiety, I believe all individuals have internal strengths to support them in recovery and I draw upon these strengths to guide our work together.
My work is rooted in somatic, relational, and attachment therapy to support mind-body alignment and increase insight into the various parts of self that come to the surface when feeling distressed. I am EMDR trained, IFS informed, and integrate mindfulness strategies, CBT skills, and psychodynamic based approaches in therapy.
Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, exploration of your identity, general life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, and/or depression or anxiety, I believe all individuals have internal strengths to support them in recovery and I draw upon these strengths to guide our work together.
My work is rooted in somatic, relational, and attachment therapy to support mind-body alignment and increase insight into the various parts of self that come to the surface when feeling distressed. I am EMDR trained, IFS informed, and integrate mindfulness strategies, CBT skills, and psychodynamic based approaches in therapy.
For couples, I employ the Gottman Method to enhance emotional connections, improve communication, and build trust.
My therapeutic approach draws from varied perspectives offered by relational and attachment-focused theories. By integrating these approaches, I strive to provide a comprehensive understanding of my clients' concerns, and help them explore the ways in which their past experiences and relationships have shaped their present challenges. At the heart of my approach is a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and clarity in my clients' lives. I strive to guide clients' to a deeper understanding to help them make meaningful and thoughtful progress towards their goals.
For couples, I employ the Gottman Method to enhance emotional connections, improve communication, and build trust.
My therapeutic approach draws from varied perspectives offered by relational and attachment-focused theories. By integrating these approaches, I strive to provide a comprehensive understanding of my clients' concerns, and help them explore the ways in which their past experiences and relationships have shaped their present challenges. At the heart of my approach is a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and clarity in my clients' lives. I strive to guide clients' to a deeper understanding to help them make meaningful and thoughtful progress towards their goals.
I offer authentic, collaborative, compassionate and strengths-based telehealth counseling services for individuals and couples.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered (the values of Carl Rogers, respect for clients' story) and Family of Origin work for individuals, and Gottman and Emotionally Focused Counseling (Sue Johnson) for Couples. However, I am also eclectic, try to tailor make my approach based on the clients' presenting concern, background and goals
I offer authentic, collaborative, compassionate and strengths-based telehealth counseling services for individuals and couples.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered (the values of Carl Rogers, respect for clients' story) and Family of Origin work for individuals, and Gottman and Emotionally Focused Counseling (Sue Johnson) for Couples. However, I am also eclectic, try to tailor make my approach based on the clients' presenting concern, background and goals
Building a safe and trauma-informed therapeutic relationship is my main priority to help clients increase their insight.
The path to healing is not one-size-fits-all or linear. Regardless of who you are, we're all out here just trying to be human. I support clients who want to feel lighter, clearer and more themselves.
The decision to seek help is not an easy one, but my calling is to make the process feel safe, approachable, and welcomed. My goal is to be your mirror and witness to your story. I hope to create a collaborative and safe space to address your needs, achieve your goals, and bring peace and contentment to your whole self.
Building a safe and trauma-informed therapeutic relationship is my main priority to help clients increase their insight.
The path to healing is not one-size-fits-all or linear. Regardless of who you are, we're all out here just trying to be human. I support clients who want to feel lighter, clearer and more themselves.
The decision to seek help is not an easy one, but my calling is to make the process feel safe, approachable, and welcomed. My goal is to be your mirror and witness to your story. I hope to create a collaborative and safe space to address your needs, achieve your goals, and bring peace and contentment to your whole self.
You may avoid people, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about others judging you, or become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.
I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma. I help clients successfully reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, feel relief from their symptoms, feel empowered, liberated, and in-control. You may also notice improved relationships, improved self-esteem, and find yourself engaged in living a fuller and more fulfilling life.
You may avoid people, isolate yourself, find it hard to trust or connect with others, worry about others judging you, or become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.
I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma. I help clients successfully reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, feel relief from their symptoms, feel empowered, liberated, and in-control. You may also notice improved relationships, improved self-esteem, and find yourself engaged in living a fuller and more fulfilling life.
Improve, save, or end a relationship?
In our work, you will develop behavioral and emotional self-awareness, identify triggers and underlying causes, and develop effective coping skills (aka “tools”) that will help you manage your anger, anxiety (and other issues) with more calm and confidence.
Improve, save, or end a relationship?
In our work, you will develop behavioral and emotional self-awareness, identify triggers and underlying causes, and develop effective coping skills (aka “tools”) that will help you manage your anger, anxiety (and other issues) with more calm and confidence.
I believe that the relationship in psychotherapy is central to therapeutic success and I work to provide a safe environment.
I view therapy as a relational and collaborative process between counselor and client(s) that focuses on clients' personal goals and desires for change. I work with clients to understand their current difficulties, thoughts, and feelings as well as look at how their past experiences and relationships impact their current situation. Engaging in therapy has many benefits such as alleviating anxiety and dissatisfaction, learning better coping skills, improving relationships with others, increasing self awareness, and finding greater personal meaning.
I believe that the relationship in psychotherapy is central to therapeutic success and I work to provide a safe environment.
I view therapy as a relational and collaborative process between counselor and client(s) that focuses on clients' personal goals and desires for change. I work with clients to understand their current difficulties, thoughts, and feelings as well as look at how their past experiences and relationships impact their current situation. Engaging in therapy has many benefits such as alleviating anxiety and dissatisfaction, learning better coping skills, improving relationships with others, increasing self awareness, and finding greater personal meaning.
I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families.
I relish individual therapy. I am skilled with men and women. Utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques with strong support and encouragement I am effective in helping clients with depression, anxiety, identity and existential issues.
My work with families helps them develop skills and strengths to resolve long-
I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families.
I relish individual therapy. I am skilled with men and women. Utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques with strong support and encouragement I am effective in helping clients with depression, anxiety, identity and existential issues.
My work with families helps them develop skills and strengths to resolve long-
Pornography, prostitution, infidelity and other secretive sexual activity can contribute to physical, legal and relationship problems, and destroy families and careers.
You can get your life back. Whether you have personally decided that enough is enough, or you have a loved one whose sexual behavior has left you desperate for a solution, I can help you today. I welcome inquiries from any adult, regardless of gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Pornography, prostitution, infidelity and other secretive sexual activity can contribute to physical, legal and relationship problems, and destroy families and careers.
You can get your life back. Whether you have personally decided that enough is enough, or you have a loved one whose sexual behavior has left you desperate for a solution, I can help you today. I welcome inquiries from any adult, regardless of gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negative interactions with your partner, in your closest relationships, or even with yourself?
As an Emotionally-Focused therapist, I believe that we were created for safe & secure relationships. We are hard-wired with core needs to feel seen, valued and supported, and to the extent that we don't experience that, our bodies learn to protect themselves from the inevitable pain that follows.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negative interactions with your partner, in your closest relationships, or even with yourself?
As an Emotionally-Focused therapist, I believe that we were created for safe & secure relationships. We are hard-wired with core needs to feel seen, valued and supported, and to the extent that we don't experience that, our bodies learn to protect themselves from the inevitable pain that follows.
Are your relationships feeling strained due to your or your partner's mental health challenges?
I have a special clinical interest in couples therapy, grief, life stage transitions, and clients struggling with a sense of purpose, existential questions, and crises of culture and faith. I have completed levels 1 and 2 of Lifespan Integration, a gentle yet intensive body-based therapeutic tool to support clients in emotional and trauma processing.
Are your relationships feeling strained due to your or your partner's mental health challenges?
I have a special clinical interest in couples therapy, grief, life stage transitions, and clients struggling with a sense of purpose, existential questions, and crises of culture and faith. I have completed levels 1 and 2 of Lifespan Integration, a gentle yet intensive body-based therapeutic tool to support clients in emotional and trauma processing.
As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method and EFT, I provide couples therapy focused on repairing bonds, and strengthening connections.
I work with couples using the Gottman Method, as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy. I am an EMDR trained individual therapist and I work with past and present trauma, as well as major life changes, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals who are navigating their way through divorce. I am an ally to the LGBTQ community.,
As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method and EFT, I provide couples therapy focused on repairing bonds, and strengthening connections.
I work with couples using the Gottman Method, as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy. I am an EMDR trained individual therapist and I work with past and present trauma, as well as major life changes, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals who are navigating their way through divorce. I am an ally to the LGBTQ community.,
Since the counseling relationship involves vulnerability and acceptance, it is important to find a 'right fit' counselor.
My approach is informed by solution-focused and narrative therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and dialectical thinking. And, my focus in sessions is on compassion and empathy to help you feel seen and heard. The primary focus of my practice is working with women and children. I live in Hawai'i and I'm credentialed to see clients in Hawai'i and Washington.
Since the counseling relationship involves vulnerability and acceptance, it is important to find a 'right fit' counselor.
My approach is informed by solution-focused and narrative therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and dialectical thinking. And, my focus in sessions is on compassion and empathy to help you feel seen and heard. The primary focus of my practice is working with women and children. I live in Hawai'i and I'm credentialed to see clients in Hawai'i and Washington.
While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal.
I work from a number of relational therapy modalities, primarily informed by attachment theory, family systems theories, and narrative therapy. Our work will include exploring your story and the ways that you have been shaped by your environment and relationships. This will include discovering how past harms are playing out in your present-day reality.
While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal.
I work from a number of relational therapy modalities, primarily informed by attachment theory, family systems theories, and narrative therapy. Our work will include exploring your story and the ways that you have been shaped by your environment and relationships. This will include discovering how past harms are playing out in your present-day reality.
2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples.
Our work is grounded in scientific research and phenomenological inquiry. Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to meet your specific needs.
2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples.
Our work is grounded in scientific research and phenomenological inquiry. Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to meet your specific needs.
I integrate Narrative Therapy, IFS, and Family Systems work, focusing on supporting adults, adolescents, and couples, with a special focus on men and queer clients.
Hi—I'm glad you're here.
Many people I work with feel stuck in relationships—disconnected, frustrated, and carrying guilt, shame, or resentment. I offer a space to slow down and explore what's beneath the surface. My work focuses on relational harm, spiritual trauma, and grief. Whether you're healing from rigid belief systems, navigating loss, or feeling off in your relationships, I offer a compassionate space to reconnect with your voice, needs, and sense of meaning.
I integrate Narrative Therapy, IFS, and Family Systems work, focusing on supporting adults, adolescents, and couples, with a special focus on men and queer clients.
Hi—I'm glad you're here.
Many people I work with feel stuck in relationships—disconnected, frustrated, and carrying guilt, shame, or resentment. I offer a space to slow down and explore what's beneath the surface. My work focuses on relational harm, spiritual trauma, and grief. Whether you're healing from rigid belief systems, navigating loss, or feeling off in your relationships, I offer a compassionate space to reconnect with your voice, needs, and sense of meaning.
I also work with couples to communicate effectively, honor individuality, and heal from past wounds.
I work with individuals who want to make sense of their emotions, heal from trauma, and build authentic relationships with their loved ones. Many of my clients are brave change-makers, the first in their family to break multi-generational patterns. They wonder how to forgive, cast away anger, and move forward while at the same time standing up for themselves and their needs. They want tools for immediate relief, but they want to go beyond managing symptoms. They know that this work is so much bigger than themselves and that they are creating a new legacy for future generations
I also work with couples to communicate effectively, honor individuality, and heal from past wounds.
I work with individuals who want to make sense of their emotions, heal from trauma, and build authentic relationships with their loved ones. Many of my clients are brave change-makers, the first in their family to break multi-generational patterns. They wonder how to forgive, cast away anger, and move forward while at the same time standing up for themselves and their needs. They want tools for immediate relief, but they want to go beyond managing symptoms. They know that this work is so much bigger than themselves and that they are creating a new legacy for future generations
Perhaps you're hoping to improve your your mood, increase your self-compassion, or enhance your romantic relationship.
My practice is grounded in evidence-based treatments, which means the strategies I use have rigorous scientific research supporting their usefulness. I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapies for a broad range of concerns, mindfulness-based therapies, and couple therapies that improve closeness and communication.
Perhaps you're hoping to improve your your mood, increase your self-compassion, or enhance your romantic relationship.
My practice is grounded in evidence-based treatments, which means the strategies I use have rigorous scientific research supporting their usefulness. I have specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapies for a broad range of concerns, mindfulness-based therapies, and couple therapies that improve closeness and communication.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.