Therapists in 98005

Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, Partner Betrayal, Trauma & Sex Therapy...these are my specialties and some of my favorite issues to work with. If you feel stuck, confused, or hurt you don't have to keep suffering. My job is to support you and help you understand yourself so you can make the changes you need to have the life you want. I can help you heal from shame, pain, or guilt of addiction, trauma, or betrayal. You will learn what you value, what you want, & together we will find clarity in your relationships from the past to the present so you can be hopeful about your future. I want you to feel empowered and confident...truly.

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.

I'm an individual and family therapist who enjoys helping adolescents and adults cope with life changes and traumatic experiences. Some issues I help clients with include: healing from abuse, divorce, school difficulties, parenting challenges, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. I work to provide my clients with a safe and comfortable space to talk as well as to provide them with tools to help get through difficult times and situations. I am experienced in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures.

Certified in DBT, I specialize in adolescents and adults with emotional difficulties and problematic coping skills. If you are willing, I will work with you to learn effective skills that can bring you a life worth living. We may not be the cause of all our problems, but we are responsible for finding the solutions. I look forward to guiding you towards those solutions in a compassionate, collaborate setting. I specialize in self-harm, suicidal behaviors, depression, and anxiety with teens and adults. I also provide parent coaching in these areas.

Life leaves us feeling stuck, anxious, confused and alone. Instead of living, you are just surviving, life does not have to be survived, it can be lived with freedom. You learned how to be in this world through relationship, and it is through a safe relationship that new ways of relating are created. I am committed to creating a safe place to work with individuals to regain a sense of fullness and purpose for their lives

The stress of everyday life can often feel overwhelming to us, creating confusion and fear. I believe that our early relationships and past experiences offer the key that can unlock the mysteries of why we often feel at odds with the world around us. I also believe the body and brain hold onto traumatic events and affect our current functioning. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, creating a safe holding environment to explore those relationships and influences. I would be honored to help you achieve your goals and assist you in creating increased contentment in your life.

I believe that personal growth is a lifelong endeavor. People can grow and change if they are willing to invest the time, given the tools, and if they are provided with support. As your therapist, I will help you achieve self-awareness, satisfaction, and happiness. I want you to become the best version of yourself and for you to be in satisfying relationships. I possess experience working with individuals of all orientations and genders and with couples on various issues ranging from the simple to the complex.

I am dually licensed in mental health and addiction issues. This dual licensing provides me with the skills and experience to work with individuals struggling with addiction related issues and mental health issues such as recovery from depression and anxiety. Although I have a license in chemical dependency, a great deal of my client's have come to me seeking support in areas that are not addiction related. My areas of specialty include co-occurring issues, relational issues, female specific issues, ACOA issues, codependency, and depression & anxiety issues, life transitional issues, self-esteem work, and grief and loss issues.

Hello! My speciality is working with children, tweens, adolescents, and young adults. As a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), I enjoy working with youth while providing a safe, nonjudgmental, supportive, and comfortable environment to discuss challenges and hopes. My passion is helping children and adolescents increase self-awareness, find balance, and develop a healthy emotional awareness by strengthening interpersonal relationships, improving conflict resolution skills, improving communication skills, while learning and developing coping skills. I believe that having good mental health leads to positive self-image and the ability to work with life changes.

People come to therapy for many reasons. When we are in pain, confusion, fear or sadness we seek support and understanding. Sometimes we are going through a difficult transition and just need someone to talk to. Other times, we have specific goals we would like to reach, or coping skills we would like to learn. The therapeutic process is a creative and compassionate practice that is based in the respect and safety of the relationship between the client and the therapist. Challenges are often opportunities for growth, and often lead us to a greater understanding of ourselves.

My client profile consists of 1/3 children/adolescents, 1/3 trauma focused therapy due to sexual assault and/or sexual addiction impact, and 1/3 females over 40 who would like to explore making changes in life. I enjoy the diversity of my practice as all the above mentioned areas enable me to work with both childhood disorders and relational challenges into adulthood. My focus on sexual addiction/trauma and family of origin issues is to provide supportive and therapeutic space for partners and children/teens who have been impacted by someone who has either a confirmed or suspected sexual addiction.

I provide compassionate, non-judgemental counseling for adolescents and adults on Maui and via telehealth in Hawaii and Washington state. I support individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, fertility issues and complicated pregnancies/births. I help clients make positive, healthy changes in their lives. The theories I use are Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions often incorporate mindfulness tools such as meditation and relaxation techniques. I also offer support groups for adolescent girls from time to time.

Accepting new therapy patients - Are you a working professional that needs a therapist that understands your unique stresses? One that understands first hand the pressures of laboring under tight deadlines - or the frustrations of working hard but not getting promoted – and who understands the difficulties of achieving a work / life balance? If so, we would probably work well together. I am a psychologist with an undergraduate engineering degree. I was a staff member and a manager of large teams in Fortune 100 companies for 15 years before changing professions.

Do you feel lost in life, not knowing what you want or who you want to be? And you hope to find joy and peace in just being yourself. Do you feel trapped in the past, the pain is overwhelming sometimes and you feel you are still back there, not here. And you want to leave the past behind and move forward. Are you a natural care taker for others but have a hard time caring for your own needs? And you hope to receive love and support without feeling guilty? If any of these is your story, I may be a good fit for you.

Currently accepting new clients. Do you find yourself taking care of others in your life more than yourself? Caregivers come in all shapes, sizes and experiences from nurses to individuals taking care of their elderly parents. We have all heard the clique that in order to take care of others you first have to take care of yourself, but there is truth to this. I seek to help you find a balance between the various demands in life, which can feel like they are coming from every direction, to focusing on your values and creating a life that reflects that.

Hi. I believe couples and individuals have more stacked against their thriving than ever before. Technology inundates us with messages that create unreasonable expectations and stress around personal relationships, parenting, living, and mental health. If modern life sometimes leaves you feeling unfulfilled, confused or anxious, you’re in good company. Most folks go to therapy for a simple reason: they want a smoother life. While I don’t promise to make life easier, I do create a supportive environment focussed on helping you develop tools to overcome relationship and behavioral patterns that might be holding you back.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I incorporate active, supportive, empathetic listening with a strengths-based approach. My goal is to assist with empowering your narrative with safe guided exploration of self, while honoring your intergenerational and lived experiences, as you are the expert in your story.

I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults and couples struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I’ve worked in the middle and high-school settings, helping adolescents and teens address issues of low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, lack of academic motivation, bullying, peer pressure, anger management, and family problems. Having had personal experience with infertility, I have a passion for working with those struggling in this area, helping them with the feelings of frustration, stress, loss and relationship challenges.

Perhaps you're struggling with feelings of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Irrational Fears & Phobias, Tension, or Worry. Years of our lives can be robbed by the intrusion of these unwanted feelings. Or perhaps you are challenged with behaviors like Overeating, and Weight Management. You've tried to use willpower to create change, but something interferes with your ability to make real progress. Whatever level of change you are seeking, Hypnotherapy & N.L.P. are highly effective solutions that solicit your Unconscious Mind to help you move easily & effortlessly toward the fulfillment of your goals, rather than away from them.