Therapists in Everett, WA

Accepting new clients. I'm a Christian counselor. My specialty is working with women who have survived childhood trauma and/ or intimate partner abuse and are ready to live with more choice through clearing trauma, working through grief, forgiveness, anger, and shame. These often present as different or varying forms of depression and anxiety. I have taught groups on healthy relationships, practicing boundaries, and assertiveness skills. I also have a particular interest in how nutrition, sleep, and rhythms of how we care for ourselves impacts mental health.

Does your life feel like you’re playing a game without knowing the rules? Or that everyone else seems to know a secret that you don’t? Maybe you can’t seem to find a therapist that will understand your quirky references and unique style? If you’re ready to begin but don’t know how, or feel stuck, I can be the Fellowship to your Frodo - to fight alongside you, cry with you, laugh with you, and provide guidance and support when needed.

I have been working with families and individuals in the behavioral health field since 1998. I was originally licensed in California after completing my Masters Degree in Counseling and meeting California's thorough and rigid licensing requirements in 2005. In 2007 I received my license in Washington. I value the Therapist/Client relationship and promote a safe and validating environment to heal and process through life's difficult times. I have worked in a variety of settings and with a multitude of populations and challenges. I have faith in people's ability to change and overcome challenges and adversity.

Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss in your past? Some days you may feel as if you have moved on, but the feelings associated with the trauma return when you least expect them. Or perhaps you have been coping with feelings of anxiety or depression and you are wondering if you will ever feel "normal" again. Often people ask me "shouldn't I be over this by now?" It is very common to revisit feelings we had in the past, particularly during periods of transition or difficulty in our lives. But it can certainly make us feel as though we are stuck or even moving backwards in our journey.

My practice primarily serves adult women and focuses on the difficulties we face in today's fast paced society; balancing our careers, life transitions, parenting, partnership, caregiver roles, as well as our own sexuality, self-esteem and self-identity. It's a lot! Especially, when faced with societal pressures and expectations of ourselves that may be driving us to exhaustion. I provide a strength-based approach to help you process, identify sustainable coping skills for stress and anxiety reduction, and develop assertive communication skills in order to set boundaries and find a more balanced approach going forward.

Are you struggling to navigate life after a major change? Do you feel disconnected from your spouse, your family, or yourself? When life gets to be too much, we can all use some extra support. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples to overcome hurdles and find joy in the every day. Together, we will work to break down emotional barriers, uncover and heal wounds, and bring about self discovery.

As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I enjoy working with anyone seeking relief from the inevitable sufferings of life, e.g., depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, physical pain, relationship difficulties. I passionately believe you can learn to cultivate positive emotions and authentic happiness, regardless of your circumstances. My work is based on the following principles: (1) the process of healing always takes place in the context of a relationship, (2) that relationship is ideally characterized by trust, support and validation of your experience, and (3) you are not the problem, the “problem” is the problem.

I have a strong dedication to working with children and teens, as my biggest passion is advocating for others. I have extensive experience in family law courts, serving roles such as a reunification therapist, Casa, guardian ad litem, and expert witness. I am commitment to being "a voice for the most vulnerable" and experience with handling cases involving life adjustments, depression, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and high-conflict custody cases. My intense professional involvement with vulnerable populations is particularly geared towards children in legal and therapeutic contexts.

I specialize in working with people who are struggling with substance use concerns and problems related to past traumatic events. I also see clients for problems related to depression, anxiety, divorce, and other concerns. With all clients, I maintain a "systemic" view: that is, understanding your concerns, and their solutions, in their context. For most, context includes your family, work, cultural values, spiritual beliefs (or lack of), and individual history.

Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. I am a mental health therapist and have provided therapy to adults since 2013. I have worked with people who have suffered from a variety of difficulties including symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My job as I see it is to help support those that are suffering from life's difficulties so that they may realize their full potential and attain their goals. I will work with you to walk through the issues that are causing you pain and together hopefully see that potential and reach those goals.

Hi! At Alona Wellness Center, we recognize the value, strength, and resilience of all those we serve. We honor differences in individuals, communities, cultures, and populations. We offer a safe space to process cultural and racial trauma, as well as micro-aggressions. We also have providers from the LGBTQTS+ community, as well as LGBTQTS+ allied providers.

I've had the privilege of being a mental health therapist for 11+ years in community mental health. I have experience working with a wide range of ages from 2 to 68 y/o in individual, family, group, & couples therapy. I use various approaches based on the unique needs of each individual & I enjoy working with people who experience a variety of symptoms, diagnoses, etc. My primary therapeutic approach is EMDR. I provide a non-judgmental environment for many different types of people & lifestyles. I also believe that it's incredibly important to love & accept yourself, regardless of where you are in the journey of self-improvement.

I offer tools and support many have found useful in enhancing the quality of their lives. Work-life balance, self-esteem, marriage, relationship issues, as well as executive and life coaching are the focus in my practice. I have worked in the community mental health and corporate settings for over 25 years. Please contact me if you feel ready to get going in a more positive and productive direction in your life by learning skills that will show you how to make choices that will get you there.

As of August 14, 2024, I am accepting clients to my waitlist - The process of seeking and making the decision to come to counseling can be a challenging one. Through a warm and caring approach, my hope is to ease some of these concerns around starting our work together in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship that will aid you in progressing towards your goals. Since each person is unique, I strive to collaborate in a way that best meets your presenting concerns and goals for therapy, acknowledging the barriers that can impede you from being the person you’ve been wanting to be. I offer both 60 and 90 minute sessions.

Are you tired of people telling you how strong you are when really you are just so exhausted? Are you confused or frustrated by your reactions but no matter what you tell yourself, you can't seem to get your body to listen and cooperate? Or maybe your once-meaningful job feels more and more like an obligation and you are feeling increasingly indifferent towards others and/or just angry at the world? If you are multicultural, you may also feel invisible and feel even more isolated. You are not alone. Many people who have experienced trauma or whose work exposes them to trauma struggle with these challenges.

I work in areas of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships and difficult family relationships, parental trauma, ADHD, life transitions, work stress, grief, parent coaching, infertility, developing healthy relationships and coping skills. I focus on the client's strengths while also directing attention to those behaviors and thoughts that hold people back from achieving their goals. My aim is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where together we can work through and address your personal challenges, develop an understanding of the impact life experiences have on behavior and mood.

Accepting new clients. My clients are survivors of their respective challenges, trauma, or circumstances and they are ready to empower themselves to seek change. Clients who work with me are tired of the hardship caused by their symptoms and by the bias, stigma, abuse, or other forms of oppression in their lives. My clients are ready to engage in the liberating work required to make meaning and to find healing and growth toward a future that they define.

Not Taking Any Clients, And Waitlist is Closed At This Time. Feelings of depression, anxiety and loneliness can stem from a multitude of experiences. These can include those who have experienced trauma; or, someone who is Neurodiverse and is attempting to navigate their life and understand who they are in this world. Sometimes the depression and anxiety are absolutely crippling, to the point where it feels like there is just no way out. Or, you may be a parent with a child who is just struggling and you feel like you have tried everything possible, to help and understand your child but it seems like nothing has worked.

Life can be challenging! One of the most courageous choices one can make is to embark on the journey towards personal exploration and growth. As a therapist, my job is to help you access your inner wisdom, navigate relationships and change, and create a fulfilling, balanced life. I find that my clients are often equipped with strengths and talents that they do not give themselves credit for. I aim to help you recognize and strengthen these gifts in order to fully participate in and enjoy the world around you. I enjoy working with those who are embarking on new life transitions, as well as parents who are seeking guidance on behavior management with their young children, preadolecents and teens. Couples work, as well as parenting and the relationship between caregiver and child have been at the core of my practice for most of my career.