Chronic Pain Therapists in Shoreline, WA

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults and adolescents. I specialize in helping those with issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain . I support people struggling with relationship and communication difficulties, grief, pervasive worry, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming feelings. I empower clients to gain the skills needed to reach their goals, understand and regulate their emotions, and improve mindfulness and acceptance through a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach. I also provide supportive and affirmative therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients. I am available to assist transgender clients in attaining transitioning services.

I work for a telehealth counseling clinic named Pain Alternatives. I became interested in mental wellness during my massage therapy years when seeing the mind-body connection as integral to healing. In my current practice, I use a time-limited dynamic psychotherapy model and medication prescription and management when clinically appropriate. You can come for medication management alone, for counseling alone, or for a combination of medication management with counseling sessions. My primary modalities are Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.

" We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow at the broken places." ~Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt.~ You had the courage to travel this far in your quest for healing. As a Transpersonal therapist, I believe you are wise and that within you resides the ability to heal from pain and trauma. My role is to be a guide, a facilitator in your process of healing unhealthy patterns of behaviors causing you to feel anxious and depressed. My approach is holistic. I blend many disciplines in search of the most effective way to work with you.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*Are you a woman in transition? Would you like heartful support and skilled guidance for moving through grief, confusion and turbulence into a meaningful, radiant new life? With professional training in life coaching as well as psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, trauma, depth psychology, and mindfulness, I have the skills and in-depth life experience (personal AND professional) to support you in a way that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs. I will help you say Yes to the profoundly meaningful invitations of transition and give you practical tools to navigate future transitions as well.

I have been providing psychotherapy and consulting services since 1993 for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. My practice is quite diverse and involves the following services: (1) Treatment of PTSD, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, borderline disorder, ADHD, bipolar, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Asperger’s. (2) Treatment of chronic pain , quality of life issues, and psychology problems due to debilitating or acute illnesses, such as cancer and auto-immune diseases. (3) Personal growth, spiritual development, and wellness counseling. (4) Sports psychology to improve performance and motivation. (5) Cognitive, personality, learning, and pre-surgical assessments.

In my practice I focus on teaching my clients ways build resilience to stress and get back a sense of stability and calm. If you value genuine emotional support, honest feedback, and new perspectives we might be a good match. I provide support for who have experience with expanded states of consciousness ( spontaneous awakenings, near death experiences, or therapeutic use of psilocybin, LSD). These experiences can provide tremendous opportunities for growth and healing, especially when guided with caring, competent support. My approach is kind, open-minded, grounded, and practical.

As we face the challenges of life, we can sometimes hit a "perfect" storm. Old issues along with our unique personalities can collide with the stresses and circumstances of our current lives. This collision can feel overwhelming. Psychotherapy can be a useful tool to find a way through these difficult waters. I am a psychotherapist with a practice that serves individual adults and couples who are at all stages of life. Issues common to my practice are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, grief and loss, work related stress, issues of life transitions, trauma, relationship issues and chronic pain issues.

I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling and coaching support to people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal and family conflicts job-related stress, parenting problems, and the impact of chronic illness , trauma, and life transitions on their daily lives. My focus is to help individuals. couples, and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths, which may have become challenging in the face of life transitions or adjusting to life changes such as an illness or loss. I I stay current in research and use an integrative approach tailored to your needs.

I value interpersonal approaches to psychotherapy, using evidenced-based strategies to target specific symptoms. This means that I pay close attention to the relationship I have with my clients and use techniques that have been tested and found to be effective for resolving mental health issues. I am an active therapist and I will openly share my thoughts and recommendations with you throughout our work together. I also adopt a compassionate, non-judgmental view with clients. Together, we can develop new ways for you to cope and help you to resolve the issues that prompted you to seek care.

Find us at: www.BluestonePS.com. At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.

Deep, respectful understanding is one of the most important things to have from someone. I have found that when one receives this deep respect, great reservoirs of untapped strength are opened. Through it, I have seen people find hope, creativity, and happiness.

My training is in systems therapy, which examines how the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.

Many of us carry within our hearts a deep yearning for soulful purpose, inner tranquility and intimate connection and guidance. Without these, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and isolated; depressed and anxious; and lacking in vital energy. We long to feel a sense of flow; to be in alignment with ourselves, nature and our communities; and to experience pleasure, play and possibility. I believe we can live much more joyful, fulfilling and peaceful lives when we can connect to something greater than ourselves. Therefore, in our work together, I help you tap into your intuition as well as create a relationship with the Divine.

If you are struggling with multiple complex issues and haven't been able to figure out where to start or which end is up, we can work together to figure out how it all connects and what you would like to address . I appreciate the interconnection between physical and mental health issues, relationship struggles and the complications of addictions and habits. At our initial appointment, I will take some basic history, learn more about your current situation and your goals and then introduce the Cognitive Behavior Therapy TEAM model that I utilize to structure treatment. Check out feelinggood.com for more information and resources.

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As a provider coming from clinical work in community and institutional settings, I have had the privilege of working alongside a wide array of individuals. Provided this spectrum and my previous research efforts, my approach has become a constellation of theoretical orientations. I believe firmly in strengths-based counseling, as we know mental health symptomology, disturbances, or addiction of all kinds are nothing but survival skills, however maladaptive. Inherently, working together to identify and address paths to personal peace requires commitment to authenticity and personal awareness; healing is your process. I am only a facilitator of your self-knowledge.

**Currently not accepting new clients** Sometimes couples feel as if they are stuck. Stuck in conflict, stuck in trust and communication issues, or stuck in stagnation. In my work with couples, I act as a neutral third party, striving to create a safe place in which we can work together to uncover these patterns of "stuck-ness" while also establishing a secure and loving bond between partners. I also enjoy working with women, tweens and up, seeking to make peace with food and body. I am honored to walk beside women through transitions and hardships, which often co-occur with food and body struggles.

I am a licensed counselor with over a decade treating depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, and a sex addiction therapist (CSAT) certified by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) with Patrick Carnes. Along with general practice and specialties, I treat those who suffer from sexual addiction/compulsion and their spouses/partners. I offer assessment, level of care determination, and counseling for sexual addicts/compulsives. I do not treat sex offenders. Individual and group sessions are available for spouses and partners. Issues addressed include love addiction, codependency, grief and loss, betrayal, trauma healing, boundaries, self care, and integrity.

Hello! Since 2007, I have guided clients and students, as a therapist, coach and empowerment teacher. I truly love this work. With compassionate challenges, I help with a wide variety of concerns – from depression, anxiety and trauma, to life transitions such as divorce and loss. My approach is very supportive, and clears access to your innate, powerful strengths to help transform your situation. More than just recover from setbacks, you’ll be energized to make smart, bold moves toward your goals. Sessions are flexible and affordable - with video, phone or in-person appointments, on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.