Women's Issues Therapists in Silverdale, WA

Life can be hard. Lonely. Confusing. Painful. As woman, we are called on to do a lot and to be a lot - often at the expense of our own health and well-being. When loss or a major life transition occur, it can become too much to handle. Overwhelm floods in. We can reach a breaking point. Are you struggling to function well in your daily life, plagued by sleepless nights, physical discomforts, illness, apathy … just going through the motions of living? Do you worry your relationships are being impacted too much by nagging bad moods or angry outbursts? It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to do this alone. I can help.

I work with adults who struggle with relational challenges both with themselves and others which often results in symptoms of depression, anxiety, shame and more. Through both assessment and psychotherapy, I help people identify the contributing factors to why they feel the way they do so they are able to gain insight around what affects them and how they might respond differently in the future. My goal is to collaborate with patients so that they can build a repertoire of language around their emotional experience while building new relational skills so that they can be their own advocate and improve the way they feel.

When we struggle with depression, anxiety, pain from the past, or traumatic stress, our relationships struggle too. Often the pain experienced in relationships with our loved ones is what drives us to find relief and solutions from the disconnect and disruption we are in the midst of. We don't just want to feel better, we want to be better: Better to ourselves, better to those we love. Engaging in therapy and neurofeedback is about looking for the solutions that will enable us to move beyond the obstacles and into the connections we really desire.

During these times, more than ever, the future may feel uncertain and at times unsettling. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change or your life goals. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to walk alongside you, building upon your existing strengths, supporting and empowering you. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, body image concerns and phase of life challenges. I also have a strong history of working with those who may have experienced trauma and loss.

Choosing a therapist can be a scary experience, and I would like to make it as comfortable as possible. I offer complimentary 15–30-minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit for each other in the therapeutic process and discuss administrative operations, including fees and scheduling. Whether you decide to see another therapist or me, I hope you find the right person to fit your needs. Life coaching sessions are also offered, which will help you learn to identify and reinforce your values and what’s important to you to achieve a more healthy and balanced life. I promote a safe space for support without judgment.

*Currently accepting new clients* It is not uncommon to feel stuck in unhealthy patterns that feel impossible to break. If you are feeling anxious, discouraged, and unsure of what to do, you are not alone. You deserve a life full of joy and vitality and there is no shame in taking the courageous first step in seeking help. I believe that healing can truly begin when we are in the presence of someone who is deeply committed to understanding us. When we are understood, we feel safe to explore our emotional experiences that often times feel too overwhelming to revisit.

Often mental health issues such as depression and anxiety manifest from unresolved trauma and/or an inability to know or express their true selves. I approach life dilemmas through an existential lens to find hope and meaning through suffering and by increasing awareness and potential for choice and being. I enjoy helping people explore their authentic selves by asking the question “What does it look like to be me?” in a non-judgmental and compassionate safe place. Integrating the answers with spiritual, emotional, physical and social aspects of their beings, I help others to live a more fulfilling life.

We all face grief, loss, betrayals, and transitions either through difficulties such as death, divorce, infertility, or other disappointments. For some, these experiences can create spiritual woundedness, depression, anxiety, or a dip in self-esteem, especially if there is a lack of family or community support. Working through these things can be hard but for the client who is willing to tackle their loss, there is also hope. I partner with my clients to help them discover their own innate wisdom that resides within their souls to help bring about reconciliation and healing.

What keeps you awake at night, or awakens you suddenly at three AM? Or you have that dreaded feeling of having to wake up and face the worry, or situation again with no resolution. It's not pleasant experiencing these feelings alone, feeling you have no one who can really understand, or partner with you to find some clarity, or answers. If this feels familiar, I hope you will consider contacting me. I'd be honored to partner with you, to see if together we can find your joy, clarity and the confidence to be all that you are meant to be.

I believe your well being is all about you - your progress, your presence, your potential, and your peace. The pace of life is dizzying and often disorienting even for the healthiest person. We all bump up against obstacles and events that cause us to pause, reflect and assess the road we are traveling. Sometimes the moment is brief. At other times it is protracted and complicated. I'm here to explore life's turns and detours so that, together, we may restore these moments for a useful purpose.

Psychotherapy provides a safe place to discuss fears, thoughts, and difficult decisions we as humans must make during our journey in life. I believe we are capable of making life changes with the right tools. I am here to listen without judgement. I believe we all have a story to share. Being heard is one of the most important aspects of communication.

The clients I see often prefer a non pharmaceutical route to help with things like depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, or other brain/mental health issues. Others seek help with transitions in their lives or relationship issues at home or work. All clients can benefit from the integrative holistic approach that melds counseling, wellbeing and brain health coaching. My clients ultimate goal is to feel and function at their best to enjoy a future with increased vitality, health and wellbeing and safe satisfying relationships. My methods are often effective for stress management and improving communication/ relationship skills.

I have over 25 years of mental health and addiction treatment experience. My goal is to make each person comfortable in their life, be who they are, to feel confident and live a fulfilled life. Therapy is an opportunity to understand ourselves, to increase self-confidence while in various phases and transitions in life.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma including PTSD or sexual abuse, abandonment, or other difficult circumstances, it would be my honor to help you learn practical tools to move toward complete healing and wholeness. I have extensive clinical experience working with patients with a variety of backgrounds and mental health conditions. If you feel stuck in a rut and you’ve been tempted to give up, I will come alongside you to lift you out of the darkness and into the light. I understand the courage it takes to step out of your abyss and ask for help. You are not alone; help is available.

There are times when everyone needs a listening ear to help guide them through life's challenges. I would be honored to assist you in this process of figuring out how to move through the confusion and frustrations that may be hindering your quality of life. Seeing the glimmer of hope return and the sparkle in ones eyes is my passion. Life can be an incredible journey, sometimes using a different map is the key.

Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.

"What is within you that longs to come forth, what waits for you to say Yes?" In my work with clients we work together as a team to create a mutual, shared space of compassion, caring and healing. In this space, problems are explored together, losses and hurts are held together. Where there is trauma, it is transformed through bodily-centered somatic therapy and EMDR. I bring a wide array of therapeutic techniques, from ancient wisdom traditions to cutting edge neurobiology, to support your healing and provide practical skills for reaching your goals. Whatever difficulties you face - healing is the rule, not the exception.

Are you getting divorced or remarried and wondering how your children will handle the changes? Are you and your spouse missing that connection that used to come so easily? Let me help. I work with couples and families in transition or crisis so that they can stabilize and establish new, healthy norms. I believe everyone is the expert in his or her own life. I will respect your life experiences and help you and your family through this challenging leg of your journey.

Since the beginning of time, people have been guaranteed a few things. One of those guarantees: Life will be challenging and at times, devastating. Another guarantee: Life will be beautiful and at times, breathtaking. Sometimes, the challenges of life feel too much to bear alone. In those times, we may need help in order to building a life worth living. I would be honored to journey with you, helping you find the strength you need to navigate your life. I am trained in client-centered therapy, effective communication strategies, DBT, mindfulness, dance/movement therapy, and traditional Coast Salish teachings.