Toddler Therapists in Seattle, WA

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.

I love and enjoy working with children and parents! I offer therapy services for children and their families. I provide Infant and Early Childhood mental health and development services (ages 0-6), Children mental health (ages 7-12), parents, and perinatal mental health (age 18 and above). I have worked with children and families for more than 5 years in a wide variety of settings, including schools, private daycare centers (infant/ toddler /preschool/kindergarten), and community mental health clinics.

I believe that the world is a beautifully complex, and yet sometimes concerning place. Within our human connections we are able to lighten the load and free ourselves from the burdens we carry. I offer compassionate and individually designed sessions. My approach is strengths based and garnered to find hope and inspiration. In my work I also incorporate theoretical perspectives such as expressive arts therapy, narrative therapy, existential therapy and mindfulness.

** I am ONLY accepting new patients seeking cannabis or psychedelic psychotherapy.** I do have supervisees (MA level and LMHCA) that work under me with availability for talk therapy. I work with clients of all ages who are open minded and looking to explore alternative modalities of treatment for depression, anxiety, or trauma. I work in an integrative medical clinic where there is collaboration with medical (palliative care) doctors, naturopathic doctors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Our clinic offers advanced cutting edge integrative medical care.

I seek to provide a therapeutic relationship with children and youth in a healing space that invites self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self- mastery through play and creative expression. When helping and healing children and youth I believe that lasting change comes from a family systems perspective. The family is the child’s support system and when the family’s needs are considered then the child’s needs will be met more effectively. My hope is to help families communicate better within barriers and to develop solutions that honor the unique strengths of the family.

I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. Your teen may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress from school or friends. You might be struggling connecting to your teen as a parent. I am often silly and utilize metaphors and toys through play as a means of communication. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential—I believe that play, art, music, and movement are natural forms of self-expression for teens. My focus is working with teens, family conflict, and parents. I am a neurodivergent and LBGTQIA+ affirming therapist.

Anxiety, Depression, and other issues seem like they can never get any better. You might also feel like things will never change in life or that perhaps you are going backwards. When you first call, you will experience compassion and empathy from me that will assist you in making the decision to find resolution to these problems. In therapy, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to hear your story and work to give hope to hopeless situations. Call to schedule a session and begin therapy. In addition to therapy, I am able to conduct assessments and evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD for both children and adults.

Dawn is a Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist who has received her LSWAIC by way of her Master in Social Work from Walden University and BSN in Nursing from California Baptist University. Dawn is a veteran of the Army and Air Force with experience working in both Social Services and Nursing. Her therapeutic approach involves psychotherapy with focus on behaviors, cognitive reframing and holistic well-being with families, children and adults who have mental health diagnoses, co-existing health conditions, hospitalizations and or trauma.

I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for. I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.

Even the most talkative child may not have the words to accurately and effectively communicate his/her/their emotions, experiences and needs. This can make a child feel frustrated, sad and misunderstood. As a result, some children may express themselves through aggressive behavior, impulsivity and defiance. Other children might direct their feelings inward and withdraw from social activities, become fearful or experience hopelessness and loneliness. Both externalizing and internalizing behaviors may lead to trouble concentrating, academic difficulties, somatic concerns (stomach aches and headaches) or changes in sleeping or eating.

I help parents use connection rather than control to create the relationships they want with their children. Managing childcare, school, and work can prove demanding under the best of circumstances. Behavior issues only increase the challenges. You may be struggling with the transition to parenthood. The stress of life with a new baby might contribute to feelings of anxiety or depression. Together, we help you build confidence in your parenting, adding playfulness and laughter back into your home.

Seeking therapy is a courageous, empowering step. Although you are strong, you shouldn't have to walk through life's hardships alone. I provide individual and couples counseling with a mindful and compassionate approach around subjects such as grief and loss, depression and anxiety, reclaiming one's self esteem, relational trauma, conflict resolution, fertility struggles, and new motherhood, to name a few. I am continually amazed by our natural ability to heal and thrive given the right kind of attention and caring presence.

I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.

Imagine massive transformation to get relief and be free of any too much behavior. Do you talk negative to yourself? Do you berate and beat yourself up? Do you feel stressed, isolated, and angry? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to find happiness and feel free to be your authentic self? If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions I am here to help guide you into a relaxed state of mind while we work with your SUBconscious mind. The SUBconscious mind is where permanent change happens.

Through my work with clients I take into consideration family dynamics, community, culture, ethnicity, age and gender. We will look at how these influence everyday experiences and choices to better understand what might be helping, or not helping, as you move toward change. I will provide an environment that is both safe and accepting as we set realistic goals and discover what will best serve you.