Elders (65+) Therapists in 98154

My name is Nicole, and I am a bilingual clinical social worker fluent in Spanish and English. I am a queer, Swedish-German American, cis-gender woman with chronic illness and an artist’s eye. All of this shapes who I am and how I enter my practice as a trauma therapist, artist, advocate and author. My passion and experience are in trauma healing, and specifically working with those who are survivors of religious trauma, immigration injustice, female disempowerment, chronic health conditions, and the cumulative traumatic stress that can come from navigating this world as queer and/or trans.

Welcome to my profile! My name is Dr. Freeman, I am a Black male psychologist, and I am excited to offer you compassionate, skilled, and effective therapy. I support clients managing anxiety and trauma, so if you have a fear of persons, situations, and life events that restricts your well-being and quality of life, get in touch with me. I will assist you in becoming more confident in overcoming these concerns in hopes of easing your journey to recovery. In addition to therapy, I offer comprehensive, affirming psychological evaluations for trauma, ADHD, and autism. This process supports understanding strengths and areas of growth.

Relationships, identity, meaning, sexuality, gender, trauma, guilt and shame- these are a few of the many areas my patients and I address together. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and groups. My office is in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle and I work with all kinds of people with all kinds of concerns, ranging from depression to anxiety to posttraumatic stress.

As your therapist, I aim to collaborate with you by developing treatment goals, building trust, and understanding what is happening in your life. I want to acknowledge that you are the expert on yourself and your story. Clinically, I will utilize mental health modalities and theories of practice appropriate for the individual, couple, or family. I have a curious nature and a relaxed demeanor.

People are not their diagnoses even though these labels can sometimes be informative. I prefer to get to know you. Specifically, what do you want out of therapy? What is currently working for you, not working? What brings you in to see me in this moment? Therapy is not only about reducing our suffering, but also finding meaning and fulfillment in our lives. It is about getting to know ourselves, parts that we love, parts that we are afraid of, parts that we don't yet understand. People are also not things that need to be "fixed", instead, this is a place for healing, self-compassion, and growth.

As a therapist who identifies as both BIPOC and LGBTQ+, I bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges and complexities that individuals from marginalized communities face. My personal journey of self-discovery and resilience has deeply informed my approach to therapy. I am passionate about providing culturally affirming and inclusive care to individuals who share similar identities. I understand firsthand the importance of having a therapist who not only validates your experiences but also shares in them. My lived experiences has provided me insight into the intersections of identity, discrimination and mental health.