Relationship Issues Therapists in 98117
Yoshimi Pelczarski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES : Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious? Are you struggling with family of origin or relationship issues? Do you want to rebuild your new life or perhaps a new career, but don't know where to start or paralyzed by fear? It is imperative to tackle the root causes of your suffering in order for you to move forward. When your regular support system is not enough, it may be time to talk with a professional. As an experienced psychotherapist and coach, I can help you move past self-doubt and fear so that you can be excited about living your life again.
I HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES : Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious? Are you struggling with family of origin or relationship issues? Do you want to rebuild your new life or perhaps a new career, but don't know where to start or paralyzed by fear? It is imperative to tackle the root causes of your suffering in order for you to move forward. When your regular support system is not enough, it may be time to talk with a professional. As an experienced psychotherapist and coach, I can help you move past self-doubt and fear so that you can be excited about living your life again.
Therapy does not make hard things easy, but it can make confusing things clearer. My hope is to work with my clients towards real change, greater flexibility, and honesty in the context of a compassionate relationship, all of which are necessary for healing and flourishing. I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotions, hard to control behaviors, OCD, addiction, trauma, abuse, and suicidal/self-harm behaviors. I also work with religious or spiritual concerns. I work with people who experience conflict within themselves, with other people in their lives, or with their personal and collective histories.
Therapy does not make hard things easy, but it can make confusing things clearer. My hope is to work with my clients towards real change, greater flexibility, and honesty in the context of a compassionate relationship, all of which are necessary for healing and flourishing. I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotions, hard to control behaviors, OCD, addiction, trauma, abuse, and suicidal/self-harm behaviors. I also work with religious or spiritual concerns. I work with people who experience conflict within themselves, with other people in their lives, or with their personal and collective histories.
I approach our work together by inviting a trustworthy, professional collaboration to explore your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the stories that have shaped who you are today.
Therapy offers a unique opportunity to engage you and the stories that have shaped you – to explore with curiosity and kindness, to be seen and heard, to heal and grow. Clients express a growing desire for more beyond familiar experiences that leave them feeling stuck or exhausted. They find that the courage to honestly tend to current hopes and struggles, including their past, to be a significant and meaningful decision. Relationships are deeply impactful in our lives, contributing to our development as well as our wounding; it is relationship that also fosters a foundation for healing and change.
I approach our work together by inviting a trustworthy, professional collaboration to explore your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the stories that have shaped who you are today.
Therapy offers a unique opportunity to engage you and the stories that have shaped you – to explore with curiosity and kindness, to be seen and heard, to heal and grow. Clients express a growing desire for more beyond familiar experiences that leave them feeling stuck or exhausted. They find that the courage to honestly tend to current hopes and struggles, including their past, to be a significant and meaningful decision. Relationships are deeply impactful in our lives, contributing to our development as well as our wounding; it is relationship that also fosters a foundation for healing and change.
This also allows me to work more effectively with individuals who are struggling with relationship issues.
I am committed to helping people live happier, more satisfying lives. I know that relationship and work difficulties, anxiety, depression and cultural issues can make it harder to live the life you want.
I have a flexible style and work collaboratively, taking into account your family and personal history, racial/cultural background, religious/spiritual life, sexual orientation, and other identities. Together we will figure out what approach will work best for you.
If you have questions after looking over my profile and website about whether I am the right therapist for you, I offer 20-minute free phone consultations.
This also allows me to work more effectively with individuals who are struggling with relationship issues.
I am committed to helping people live happier, more satisfying lives. I know that relationship and work difficulties, anxiety, depression and cultural issues can make it harder to live the life you want.
I have a flexible style and work collaboratively, taking into account your family and personal history, racial/cultural background, religious/spiritual life, sexual orientation, and other identities. Together we will figure out what approach will work best for you.
If you have questions after looking over my profile and website about whether I am the right therapist for you, I offer 20-minute free phone consultations.
Are you struggling with loneliness, conflicts, burdens from the past, troublesome behaviors, and cultural baggage? Maybe there are strong feelings you long to process or you are in the middle of a relationship that seeks reconciliation. These experiences can leave you with anxiety, confusion, and stress. If you are seeking a person who would listen to your stories, I want to create a safe space and time with you.
Are you struggling with loneliness, conflicts, burdens from the past, troublesome behaviors, and cultural baggage? Maybe there are strong feelings you long to process or you are in the middle of a relationship that seeks reconciliation. These experiences can leave you with anxiety, confusion, and stress. If you are seeking a person who would listen to your stories, I want to create a safe space and time with you.
Your needs and story are unique and your therapy should be too. Let's find the right therapy for you so you can thrive other than just get by. Whether you’re suffering deeply, experiencing relationship conflict, confused about who you are and how to be true to yourself, unable to connect with others, or bored and uninspired, I’d like to know your story and help you write the next chapters so that you can have your best life. I work with with anxiety, depression, trauma, auto-immune disorders, relationship issues, ADHD/ADD, Autism, OCD, PDA, and all neurodivergent types, and more, and can help you make the changes you hope for.
Your needs and story are unique and your therapy should be too. Let's find the right therapy for you so you can thrive other than just get by. Whether you’re suffering deeply, experiencing relationship conflict, confused about who you are and how to be true to yourself, unable to connect with others, or bored and uninspired, I’d like to know your story and help you write the next chapters so that you can have your best life. I work with with anxiety, depression, trauma, auto-immune disorders, relationship issues, ADHD/ADD, Autism, OCD, PDA, and all neurodivergent types, and more, and can help you make the changes you hope for.
Dr, Gary Bell, Ed.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, Ct, Sup
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117
I attempt to work BRIEFLY (average 4-8 sessions) in a co-operative relationship with the client.
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family or professional life. I work with thousands of clients through various issues with life change, parenting, crisis, death, and relationships. I pace myself to the client's needs and work quickly using core values which are universal to all walks of life. Currently, since 2013 I have a weekly international radio/internet show on Voiceamerica.com. The Empowerment channel called "Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology."
I attempt to work BRIEFLY (average 4-8 sessions) in a co-operative relationship with the client.
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family or professional life. I work with thousands of clients through various issues with life change, parenting, crisis, death, and relationships. I pace myself to the client's needs and work quickly using core values which are universal to all walks of life. Currently, since 2013 I have a weekly international radio/internet show on Voiceamerica.com. The Empowerment channel called "Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology."
In my practice, I view the counseling relationship as a central healing element and indicator of change.
Are you ready to begin making significant changes in your life? A trained professional can help stand by and guide you; you're not alone. I typically treat depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, adjustment, and relationship issues, but I was educated to work with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. During my training, I received specialized clinical experiences for working with survivors of traumatic events, have felt marginalized by society or their family systems due to their identities, career issues, relationship problems (e.g., loneliness, insecurity, preoccupation, attachment, etc.), and issues with body image and eating.
In my practice, I view the counseling relationship as a central healing element and indicator of change.
Are you ready to begin making significant changes in your life? A trained professional can help stand by and guide you; you're not alone. I typically treat depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, adjustment, and relationship issues, but I was educated to work with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. During my training, I received specialized clinical experiences for working with survivors of traumatic events, have felt marginalized by society or their family systems due to their identities, career issues, relationship problems (e.g., loneliness, insecurity, preoccupation, attachment, etc.), and issues with body image and eating.
I work with teens, adults, and families. I believe that counseling is, first and foremost, a relationship; positive change can only take place when the relationship is based upon honest and open communication, collaboration, and trust. With individuals, my goal is to help you build upon your existing coping skills, deepen your insight, and work with you to develop healthier approaches that will improve your ability to handle future stressors, challenges, and losses. With families, my goal is to help identify challenges and collaborate on an action plan for family success.
I work with teens, adults, and families. I believe that counseling is, first and foremost, a relationship; positive change can only take place when the relationship is based upon honest and open communication, collaboration, and trust. With individuals, my goal is to help you build upon your existing coping skills, deepen your insight, and work with you to develop healthier approaches that will improve your ability to handle future stressors, challenges, and losses. With families, my goal is to help identify challenges and collaborate on an action plan for family success.
In working with couples or individuals focused on relationship issues, I help identify your patterns of interaction and the underlying feelings that drive those behaviors.
I am a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, individual adults, children, and adolescents out of my office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Your comfort level with and relationship to your therapist is a primary factor in the success of your therapy, so after you've had a chance to review my information, I invite you to give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit.
In working with couples or individuals focused on relationship issues, I help identify your patterns of interaction and the underlying feelings that drive those behaviors.
I am a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, individual adults, children, and adolescents out of my office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Your comfort level with and relationship to your therapist is a primary factor in the success of your therapy, so after you've had a chance to review my information, I invite you to give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit.
Ridley Beierschmitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
Affirming of individuals in the LGBTQ+ communities and respectful of those with alternative relationship styles.
My clinical approach is largely psychodynamic with existential and humanistic elements. Some of my clinical interests include: adult developmental life transitions, the impact of chronic illness (on both the person with chronic illness and those caring for someone with chronic illness/ongoing health needs), and men's issues.
Affirming of individuals in the LGBTQ+ communities and respectful of those with alternative relationship styles.
My clinical approach is largely psychodynamic with existential and humanistic elements. Some of my clinical interests include: adult developmental life transitions, the impact of chronic illness (on both the person with chronic illness and those caring for someone with chronic illness/ongoing health needs), and men's issues.
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"Normal is nothing more than a setting on a dishwasher." -Whoopie Goldberg. Remembering that normal is a myth when it comes to being human helps ease the harsh self criticism that often interferes with exploring our inner worlds with kindness and curiosity. This is the posture I take as I work alongside adults and teens who want to deepen their relationship with themselves and thrive despite circumstances. They may find themselves struggling with relationships, ongoing emotional disturbance, feelings of depression and/or anxiety, trauma (past or present), and difficult life transitions among other concerns.
"Normal is nothing more than a setting on a dishwasher." -Whoopie Goldberg. Remembering that normal is a myth when it comes to being human helps ease the harsh self criticism that often interferes with exploring our inner worlds with kindness and curiosity. This is the posture I take as I work alongside adults and teens who want to deepen their relationship with themselves and thrive despite circumstances. They may find themselves struggling with relationships, ongoing emotional disturbance, feelings of depression and/or anxiety, trauma (past or present), and difficult life transitions among other concerns.
The therapeutic relationship, however clinical, has always been of the heart.
We reach out for help when something in our life gets our attention. It could be distressing feelings and thoughts, paralyzing indecision, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, illness, just to name a few. We can feel vulnerable, lost, alone. Oftentimes, the original issue which first got our attention takes us on an unexpected journey. We are given the opportunity to deepen into our relationship with ourselves and the divine in ways that heal and change us beyond anything we imagined. This reverberates into every aspect of our life bringing happiness, renewed vitality, a sense of belonging and feeling engaged in life, contentment and peace.
The therapeutic relationship, however clinical, has always been of the heart.
We reach out for help when something in our life gets our attention. It could be distressing feelings and thoughts, paralyzing indecision, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, illness, just to name a few. We can feel vulnerable, lost, alone. Oftentimes, the original issue which first got our attention takes us on an unexpected journey. We are given the opportunity to deepen into our relationship with ourselves and the divine in ways that heal and change us beyond anything we imagined. This reverberates into every aspect of our life bringing happiness, renewed vitality, a sense of belonging and feeling engaged in life, contentment and peace.
My areas of focus include: life transitions; trauma history; depression; anxiety; aging; anger; abuse history; LGBTQQ issues; gender identity; finding meaning; isolation; relationship challenges; couple's work; family of origin issues; spirituality; and grief and loss.
My philosophy toward helping people is one of collaboration and respect for your innate ability to heal and become whole. I create a warm, supportive, and challenging environment to help you explore your feelings and recognize that which may be getting in the way of living an authentic and fulfilling life. Together we will work to uncover your healthiest, fullest self.
My areas of focus include: life transitions; trauma history; depression; anxiety; aging; anger; abuse history; LGBTQQ issues; gender identity; finding meaning; isolation; relationship challenges; couple's work; family of origin issues; spirituality; and grief and loss.
My philosophy toward helping people is one of collaboration and respect for your innate ability to heal and become whole. I create a warm, supportive, and challenging environment to help you explore your feelings and recognize that which may be getting in the way of living an authentic and fulfilling life. Together we will work to uncover your healthiest, fullest self.
It is my hope that the relationship we will carefully form over the course of our work will become the platform and catalyst for change in your life.
I am psychodynamically oriented and interpersonally trained in working with individuals and couples. My approach is empathic, collaborative and straightforward, while offering you space to expand self awareness and discover new ways of being in the world. I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth. In our work together, we will focus on repairing past wounds and establishing new styles of relating both to yourself and others.
It is my hope that the relationship we will carefully form over the course of our work will become the platform and catalyst for change in your life.
I am psychodynamically oriented and interpersonally trained in working with individuals and couples. My approach is empathic, collaborative and straightforward, while offering you space to expand self awareness and discover new ways of being in the world. I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth. In our work together, we will focus on repairing past wounds and establishing new styles of relating both to yourself and others.
Our relationships reflect the best and worst parts of ourselves. You might be struggling to find a rewarding partnership, meaningful friendships, collaborative co-workers or efficacy as a parent. A strong therapeutic relationship can provide perspective and support as you navigate your personal and professional obstacles. In time, your life can be an integrated, balanced, sustainable system that grows stronger in the face of change and adversity. Every day provides opportunities to live the life you want.
Our relationships reflect the best and worst parts of ourselves. You might be struggling to find a rewarding partnership, meaningful friendships, collaborative co-workers or efficacy as a parent. A strong therapeutic relationship can provide perspective and support as you navigate your personal and professional obstacles. In time, your life can be an integrated, balanced, sustainable system that grows stronger in the face of change and adversity. Every day provides opportunities to live the life you want.
Alex Credgington
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
I work with Seattle's busy professionals and families to provide therapy that targets stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, child behavioral issues, and more. I work from a systemic perspective to understand the many roles you play in your life, as well as the influences of the past through a psychodynamic lens. My goal is to help you understand the root of your challenges, strengthen your mindset and resolve, and help you feel healthier and happier. Let's talk.
I work with Seattle's busy professionals and families to provide therapy that targets stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, child behavioral issues, and more. I work from a systemic perspective to understand the many roles you play in your life, as well as the influences of the past through a psychodynamic lens. My goal is to help you understand the root of your challenges, strengthen your mindset and resolve, and help you feel healthier and happier. Let's talk.
Jillian A Ostlund
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
We learn in relationship, and I specialize in helping you understand patterns that lead us to feeling stuck in our lives.
I work with couples and families who are struggling with communication and relationship boundaries, and who are looking to build a more honest and emotionally intimate connection. I am trauma informed and have a keen interest in working with people with high intelligence, people affected by substance abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, spiritual uncertainty, intimacy issues, and childhood trauma. Let's explore what family means to you. I'd like to help you understand how and why you might struggle, while working towards a healthy sense of self. I strongly believe people can change in meaningful ways with safe guidance and support.
We learn in relationship, and I specialize in helping you understand patterns that lead us to feeling stuck in our lives.
I work with couples and families who are struggling with communication and relationship boundaries, and who are looking to build a more honest and emotionally intimate connection. I am trauma informed and have a keen interest in working with people with high intelligence, people affected by substance abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, spiritual uncertainty, intimacy issues, and childhood trauma. Let's explore what family means to you. I'd like to help you understand how and why you might struggle, while working towards a healthy sense of self. I strongly believe people can change in meaningful ways with safe guidance and support.
Jill Arndt
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
Do you find yourself stuck in unpleasant conflict no matter what you do? You may be fed up with how you can't seem to get unstuck from unpleasant thoughts and feelings, wondering if your relationship is built to last, or even if you yourself might be broken. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find healing from these patterns you're stuck in. You’re ready to forge a new relationship with others and yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to be seen, felt, and heard by your loved ones and yourself.
Do you find yourself stuck in unpleasant conflict no matter what you do? You may be fed up with how you can't seem to get unstuck from unpleasant thoughts and feelings, wondering if your relationship is built to last, or even if you yourself might be broken. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find healing from these patterns you're stuck in. You’re ready to forge a new relationship with others and yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to be seen, felt, and heard by your loved ones and yourself.
Eliza Cady
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with couples, adults, and teens to guide healing, positive change, and growth. Couples: I support couples from all backgrounds to improve communication, conflict patterns, and heal from relational wounds. My work is grounded in the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), and tailored to the unique needs of each relationship.
I enjoy working with couples, adults, and teens to guide healing, positive change, and growth. Couples: I support couples from all backgrounds to improve communication, conflict patterns, and heal from relational wounds. My work is grounded in the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), and tailored to the unique needs of each relationship.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.