Family Therapy in Seattle, WA

Navigating Relationships can be a difficult process that requires guidance and support. When our relationships are struggling and we are feeling let down by our partner or friends, it can take a toll on our mental health. It is my desire as your therapist to offer guidance and support to help you find ways to help your relationships grow and become more fulfilling. It is my passion to help and empower others to extend the same love and empathy they would towards others onto themselves. We all need reminders that our needs are just as important as others, and it is my goal to support you in that practice.

I’ve found that therapy is most powerful when there is a combination of traditional western methodology and eastern philosophy practices. Together, we’ll discuss who you are. I’ll form questions that provide insight into your systems, and patterns. We’ll discuss family of origin. Time and time again. We’ll talk about diet; we’ll talk about love. We’ll discuss death. Together we’ll uncover aspects of your human experience and award you the opportunity to look further inward.

If you, or someone you care for, are having difficulties with relationships, personal challenges, emotional balance, or past trauma, I can help. I have 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and adolescents supporting emotional health and well being. People seek my help because they find me easy to talk with, experienced and insightful, genuine, open and supportive. My areas of expertise include: anxiety and stress management, child/adolescent/adult depression, family conflict, relationship counseling, communication skills development, anger management, adoption and attachment, sexual and physical trauma, ADD/ADHD, divorce, childhood adjustment and self-esteem.

Not accepting new clients currently, please check back in as this changes frequently. I believe therapy offers a profound opportunity for growth and change. I'll be curious about your experience, and we'll pay attention to what feels most important to you as we talk together about your thoughts and feelings. Through this process you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. You'll also come to better know your own strengths and resiliency. I am warm, thoughtful, and engaging in my approach and believe that a safe and supportive therapy relationship is essential in easing feelings of discomfort that normally accompany change.

If you're considering therapy, you're already taking a brave step toward growth and self-discovery. Some areas of focus in my practice include gender identity exploration, adults with ADHD, processing childhood trauma, healing attachment wounds, and improving relationships. My lived and professional experiences have equipped me to connect with those who share these identities.

Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. 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 clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.

I enjoy helping clients identify their values and dreams, untangle restrictions, and design practical solutions for living a more vibrant and mindful life.

Is there a story you’re carrying about yourself, a situation, or relationship that’s causing heartache, pain, or frustration? Is it something you just can’t shake or feel stuck with? Stories hold power, whether they’re told to us, learned consciously, buried deep, or what we tell ourselves. They can be instructional, revealing, occasionally harmful, but filled with endless possibilities. When we are aware of our stories, we get to determine the next chapter. I want to hear your story.

The Only Cure Is Strength. Our work together will focus on your needs. Psychoanalytic Therapy, integrated with other perspectives, is a powerful and effective way to help individuals and couples address life's most urgent issues. Together we can work through, overcome, or improve: Depression, stress and anxiety, Love and intimate relationships, Family conflict resolution, Sexuality and body image, Parent-child conflicts, Drug abuse and eating disorders, Balancing work and personal life, Managing emotions effectively, Strengthening the will/ego, Artistic and athletic creativity, and Creation of meaning. Every effort in therapy should be focused on achieving an aesthetic self-creation.

Do you try to be what others expect of you, but still experience a persistent hole inside? Are you committed to your friends, family , or partner, but find yourself pulled toward escape activities like TV or the Internet? Do you wish to be closer to your partner but feel that his or her heart is far from you? Do you lash out at loved ones, even when you don't want to? I am here to listen carefully and non-judgmentally. Let us listen together to what your heart is crying out for.

We all face challenges in life, but sometimes we get stuck, overwhelmed, or notice repeating patterns that negatively affect our relationships, work, and our overall health. I help women who feel isolated, worried, lonely, sad, not good enough, or confused about what to do next. My clients struggle with self-esteem, anxiety, hurtful relationships, family issues, difficult transitions, trauma and many other life challenges. Most women I see are looking to build confidence, become empowered to make changes, break unhealthy patterns and form healthier relationships. Counseling can be a great resource we can use to heal and grow.

For over 19 years, it's been an honor to partner with individuals, couples, and families to reconnect where there are divides, repair places of harm or loss, and restore hope. Together, we'll weave a wholistic picture of your experiences, family history, culture/ethnic influences, strengths and struggles so we can cultivate deep healing - in relationships, daily thriving, faithful living, and fullness of heart. For those who share a faith-oriented view of the world, we can integrate spiritual beliefs and resources into our work together. (If not, please know that you will be held with deep honor and respect.)

Like many others, we seek help when faced with a problem that impacts our relationships, social or workplace setting. By understanding past experiences, people are better able to place their present behavior within a perspective that allows for change.

Welcome! I am a warm, compassionate and experienced counselor who works in a collaborative style that allows you to draw upon your own strengths and experience in order to grow. Trust and a sense of safety are the necessary foundations for effective treatment. You need to feel connected and understood to share your internal world. I respect the tremendous courage it takes to face up to deeply buried or avoided thoughts and feelings. My ability to listen, follow and connect deeply will enable you to feel safe enough to explore the problems which have hindered your life and relationships.

SATURDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE. What's your story? Do you know how you got here? Where are the plot twists you still can't figure out? Let's look at it together, page by page, line by line. There are several different ways we can work together: 1. Counseling from a CBT/psychodynamic perspective. Whatever the issue, there's no reason to figure it out alone! 2. Relationship counseling: Let me help you write a love story! 3. Guided Autobiography: Write that life story - either alone or with a writing group. 4. Positive psychology coaching: Build community. Find purpose and meaning. Achieve your goals. Operate from your strengths.

Psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, body, personal relationships, finances and experiencing the Self. My integrative approach can reduce anxiety and depression; move blocked cellular energy; heal loss and grief; transform relationship. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family -of-origin and the culture. As we age, these coping skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing our ways of coping to keep what works and release what does not, replacing with skills which enhance life.

I specialize in relationship counseling that includes couples therapy and family counseling services for those interested in making dynamic, lasting changes in their lives and relationships with others.

I am a lifelong student of psychology, and a fellow work-in-progress. In my experience, secure relationships, self-care, healthy habits, and routines are foundational components of good mental health. I treat couples, individuals, and families as unique individuals with a systemic orientation. This means that I seek to learn each client's perspective and consider both the internal and external influences and relationships that may be impacting them. Imagine a safe place to come as you are, and be who you are. I will help you to see you are enough. We start by loving what is and grow from there.