Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Seattle, WA

Openings may be available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in individual and group therapy. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are the expert on your experiences and I assist you in improving and thriving in your life. Culture, learning history, experiences, and values shape everyone and these are vital to explore and understand. We will work together to identify your treatment goals and approach treatment from a strengths-based perspective. Our work will emphasize improving your psychological well-being, increasing resilience, enhancing your values-based living, and decreasing symptoms.

I work with individuals and families through a multitude of issues. I enjoy working with and am passionate about adolescents and families with adolescents. The teen years are such a layered and sometimes difficult period in life that often impacts the entire family, I enjoy helping families to better communicate and connect in order to preserve and improve family functioning.

Are you struggling to regain a sense of purpose after a life changing event such as divorce, loss, addiction or trauma? Do you need help navigating how to evolve your identity after this has occurred?  Have you been at a loss when it comes to reconnecting to yourself as an adult? If this speaks to you then I am your therapist to provide Clinical Mental Health Therapy for those going through Major Life Shifts and YOU are my ideal client! I also am well versed in forensic evaluations: psychosexual, substance use, and general mental health.

I am accepting new clients. With over 20 years of experience offering psychotherapy from Seattle, Washington, I am honored to work with adults who live in Washington state who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions, including transition to parenting. My work is guided by the principles of non-judgment, deep listening, and respect. I believe in working collaboratively towards the changes you want to see in your life. I focus not only on the challenges you are facing, but also your strengths. You can feel better.

I love working with children, teens, and young adults (ages 5-25) going through all stages of development. Growing up is hard, and it’s normal to need help along the way. I have extensive training and experience partnering with families to treat children struggling with traumatic experiences, emotional distress, relationships, anxiety, depression, or grief and loss. I work with young people and family systems to build skills, understanding, and connections that support healing. I believe that we are stronger together and my goal is to support your family in achieving your goals and fostering positive, fulfilling relationships.

People seek therapy for many reasons. Sometimes, a feeling of overwhelm or crisis dominates. Alternately, one may feel "stuck" in one's life -- trapped in long-standing patterns. In our work together, we will address the issues bringing you to therapy and uncover the larger dynamics which are influencing the situations at hand.

It takes courage to seek therapy, and I commend you for taking this step. Are you looking for a safe space to process challenging feelings, thoughts, events and/or relationships? Do you want to learn tools to help you be more actively engaged and present in your life? Is fear or sadness preventing you from living in alignment with your values or accomplishing your goals? I believe that we all have an innate ability and desire to live our lives with intent, and sometimes we need support and guidance to connect to those values as we navigate our ever changing circumstances.

Life is a difficult and confusing journey for all of us. Occasionally we get "stuck" along the path. Sometimes that growth is blocked because of issues, patterns and behaviors from the past which affect the way we feel, do or react in the present. If you are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. I can offer you: a combination of heart, skill, and understanding to help you find your own solutions to these problems that face you. Through the use of solution-oriented, emotionally focused, and reality based techniques, can help you and your relationships overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

I come to this work with a background in social work and public health, and am passionate about creating a space where my clients feel seen, heard, and validated. I have had experience both as a client and as a therapist with DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and this informs the work that I do. As someone with a background both personally and professionally shaped by trauma, I am dedicated to practicing therapy in a strengths-based and trauma-informed manner. I bring my queer and neurodivergent identities to this work and feel at home working with queer clients and non-monogamous relationships.

I'm open to a broad client base but my predominant experience is with first gen college students & pro athletes. I ran the mental health services for UW athletics for 4 years and am currently the consulting clinician for the Seattle Mariners. I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy the way you thought it might. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.

The heart of my work as a therapist is helping my clients transform their relationships with others as well as with themselves to a healthy, empowering and meaningful ones. I've been in practice over a decade, providing therapy to individuals, couples families and groups. I'm informed by research based therapy methods including anti oppressive psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT ), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), narrative therapy, attachment theory and EMDR. I'm a Gottman educator in the 'Bringing Baby Home' (BBH) to expecting and new parents and The 7 Principles Program for couples'.

Struggling with OCD, Phobias, Anxiety Disorders, or Trauma? Yearning to reduce intrusive thoughts, combat the impetus to perform compulsions, and overcome your fears? As an Exposure Therapy Specialist, I am here to open the door to tranquility and functionality! My role is to assist you in the implementation of Exposure Therapy, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma. I will guide you through the application of this behavioral intervention to reduce the intensity of symptoms and enhance quality of life. Serenity is just around the corner!