Therapists in Washington

I center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other world-majority cultures, and LGBTQIA+. I believe that deciding to seek support for life problems can be an important first step toward taking care of your self. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you to improve relationships, problem-solve, or reduce your suffering. I provide comprehensive services, building on your strengths to assist you in coping with educational, life change, or long-term problems.

I can help you come back to your core; to your true and divine self. The truth and the future are that connection with and expression of the imagination, consciousness, and authentic energy with which one is born are key to living in a positive and effective way, as well as with a state of wholeness, health, wealth, joy, and enlightenment.

Healing begins when empathy is offered first to your own journey and then to the world around you. It would be my privilege to support you throughout your journey towards healing, uncovering a deeper comprehension of yourself, and the world around you. As a therapist I work alongside each of my clients by examining your lived experience and perspective to better understand how you comprehend and move through reality. It is through exploring our lived experiences and perceptions that we can become more aware how we operate, respond, and live in this world and can facilitate healing for ourselves and in our relationships.

Now accepting new clients. I specialize in helping people who are experiencing difficult life transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, family troubles, relationship issues, stress, and low self-esteem. Often these situations can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, or perhaps a bit hopeless, just trying to survive it all. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Using mindful, safe, non-judgmental inquiry coupled with practical skills, I will help you to understand and process your own experiences in a way that leads to more peace, ease, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

I work with guys in hi-tech, mostly software engineers and managers, who struggle with some sort of anxiety &/or depression, often brought on by things like workplace stress, relationship problems, or big life transitions (like having a baby). My typical client leads an engaged life of achievement and focus, and he usually feels on top of things. But then life has come along and hit him with something his well-developed intellect can't quite handle. The result is that he feels stalled and filled with self-doubt - something he is unaccustomed to and often deeply uncomfortable with.

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*** At this time, I am not accepting new clients *** With our fast paced full lives, sometimes we are left feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and worn out. Perhaps you are going thru a life transition such as surviving high school, starting college, changing jobs, becoming a new parent, or an empty-nester. Working as a team we will explore those things that are causing challenges in your life. Together we will utilize your strengths, to help you achieve the goals that we set to relieve the discomfort, so that you can go on living your best life.

I work with clients ages 18 and older from a variety of diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with sexual abuse, past trauma, emotional neglect, grief, anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, secondary trauma (especially for caregivers). In addition if you find that you have become stuck and need a boost to get back to enjoying life again, I can assist you in overcoming these challenges and discovering your own untapped inner resilience, strength, and authenticity in a way that is deeply meaningful.

Are you going through a particularly difficult time? Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression? Maybe you have experienced a loss of a relationship or are adjusting to significant changes in your life? Whether the difficulties are past or recent traumas, losses, conflicts in relationships with self or others, I help my clients move toward growth and change. I provide a warm, accepting environment to assist individuals in facing difficult challenges, finding strength and identifying more choices for themselves and their lives.

My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.

“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who I "should" be, where in life I "should" be, what I "should" be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist/counselor for over 30 years and have worked with the whole spectrum of life stressors and emotional troubles. I see people with anger and anxiety problems as well as grief and relationship issues. I establish an empathic connection with my clients which provides a safe basis from which we can explore your needs and determine what may be standing in the way of your on going growth and well being. I have studied somatic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy and deep feeling psychotherapy.

I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy. While I can help you handle the difficulties you are facing, my intention is also to help you know yourself better. As we come to understand and accept ourselves, the easier it gets to handle the difficulties and stress life brings.

Welcome. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that we heal within relationship. You'll find that I am warm, engaged, and relational in my approach-offering a mix of empathy, curiosity, compassion, gentle honesty, humor, and delight. The heart of my role as a counselor is to join with people in the midst of their struggles, provide space for healing and growth, and help people and relationships become more fully engaged in the experience of being human. Our sessions are a place where you can feel supported as we practice holding both the heavy and the light of being alive in this world.

When you walk into my office seeking support, it is important to me that you feel respected and, with time, safe to be just as you are. When you get to the point of reaching out for counseling, there is something going on that’s just not working how it’s supposed to. Even our most difficult mental health symptoms were born with the intention of protecting us somehow. Often it’s difficult to understand why we’re acting or feeling a certain way. My goal is to work with you and to be curious with you so that whatever is troubling you can start to make more sense. Together, with compassion, we can begin to invite change to take place.

I work mainly with women, and I have openings for those who are trying to find their footing in life, perhaps in the midst of a major life transition. These include, but are not limited to, empty-nesters, women launching a second career, and single mothers. I also work with women who are navigating trauma and loss. Sound like you? Chances are you're struggling with anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, depression, grief, self-doubt, or loss of identity, and possibly all of the above. Therapy can help you sort through the chaos of emotions and quiet the turmoil of your thoughts so you can find yourself again and map your path forward.

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 ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I firmly believe in the inherent capacity for personal growth and change within each individual. It is my purpose to guide you in realizing and harnessing this power. By embracing this philosophy of empowerment, we recognize that the individual is the catalyst for transformative change. This approach yields lasting and meaningful outcomes, as individuals tap into their inner reservoirs of strength and talents, enabling them to overcome life's obstacles independently. Empowerment, in my view, is a lifelong gift. I eagerly anticipate assisting clients in their journey towards achieving their aspirations and objectives.