Relationship Issues Therapists in Arlington, WA

Therapy is an incredible tool for healing, exploration, and liberation. I am specially trained in lending a neutral ear as you navigate new truths and find growth in old wounds. As a relationship therapy specialist, I know that enriching connections to Self, Partners, Family, and Community are key to achieving the high quality of life that you deserve. My role is to help you gain confidence, truth, and a chance to re-author your life’s narrative. I work with individuals, people in relationships (couples, spouses, polycules, etc.), and families of all kinds. I draw from a strengths-based narrative approach that is client-centered.

"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.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship and not sure how to break the negative patterns? Are your attempts at getting closer to your partner only pushing them farther away? Let us work together to break negative patterns and find new ways to communicate that bring you closer together and reconnect in a healthy way with each other. You may be stuck now but you do not have to stay there forever. It is possible to get out of this place and we will work together so you do not feel alone in this struggle anymore. I can help couples and individuals work on marriage counseling, sex therapy, parenting concerns, and anxiety & depression.

Today, life is stressful. Work and relationship pressures can take a toll. Now is a good time to reach out for assistance. Life changes, relationships, traumatic experiences and day to day life pressures can take a toll on mental health. Difficult experiences contribute to depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. We all need a safe place to process with an individual that provides us with a non- judgmental prospective. I will create a safe, therapeutic space for you to discuss your individual story and your goals. Together we will build on your strengths and work toward meeting your goals.

Completely Vaccinated! SATURDAY AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!!!! *** For well over a decade I have worked with children, adolescents, and families to heal relationships that have been strained due to trauma, attachment disruption, divorce, behavioral challenges, and chronic mental health conditions. After earning my Certification in Play Therapy I have seen profound changes in my clients. Let me show you and your family the power of therapeutic PLAY! Using your child's primary language of play, behaviors shift and they learn how to appropriately express their feelings and needs.

In our common pursuit to gain peace and contentment in our daily lives there are times we may find ourselves needing the additional support of a counselor. The decision to seek additional support is not one to be taken lightly, as the counseling relationship is key in the journey to wellbeing and personal growth.

We are accepting new clients! Connect with our therapists through our convenient Telehealth/virtual therapy services! Get the support you need from the comfort of your own space. We are mental health therapists committed to helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and other struggles that are making life difficult. When we work together, you will regain your strength, security, happiness, and self-confidence. One of my goals is to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to tackle your stressors, reduce your stress, recover from trauma, and gain self-confidence.

Life can be difficult on many levels and it is easy to get stuck on the negative path with worries. We believe in listening and being present to help people process through their hurt, pain and doubt. We have worked with individuals that have had past trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges and other difficulties. We provide a safe, understanding place for clients to be able to process and work through those emotions. Our approach is to offer a collaborative and conversational way for clients to process emotions in a safe setting.

I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and teens. My specialty is individuals and families affected by mood disorders (bipolar & depression) and associated trauma. I work also with individuals and their family affected by schizophrenia, trauma, anxiety, sexual abuse & assault, dissociative disorders, psychosis, and autism (ASD). Counseling with individuals is collaborative. Your identified issues and goals inform our treatment plan. In therapy we will look at your relationships since the complexity and intensity of many of our challenges are revealed and rooted in relationship.

As a therapist, I aim to provide my clients with a safe space to share, connect, and work on treatment goals together. My hope is to create a therapeutic relationship with my clients where they can learn about themselves and how to best cope with life's challenges. I am especially interested in working with adolescents and young adults who have suffered trauma in their life. I believe we all have the strengths within us to persevere even after unique challenges in our lives.

Changes and transitions are hard for all of us. Sometimes they can be great things like a new job, relationship or family member and other times they are hard changes like a death or the loss of something important to us. Other times they are the result of a trauma that may be recent or may have happened a while ago. I have several years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, families and couples adapt creatively to these transitions in order to help them become the person they were created to be.

The process of seeking and making the decision to come to therapy can be a challenging one. The state of the world today presents unique challenges for each of us. People are afraid, overwhelmed and "stuck". My hope is to ease some of these concerns around starting our work together to build a strong therapeutic relationship that will aid you in progressing towards your goals. The secure and supportive therapeutic space, which we will create together, will allow you to explore past and present issues where you feel stuck.

It is hard for many of us to reach out to someone for help. It may be embarrassment, or being unsure how therapy would help heal you. Our journey together will be a compassionate, nonjudgemental classroom where you will learn more of your pure self and its ability to heal. It is important that we both see clearly in our work together: "There’s one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community, university or nation — the ability to see someone else deeply, to know another person profoundly, to make them feel heard and understood.” David Brooks, New York Times

Life is unpredictable and can often leave us in a place of vulnerability. Life can get busy changes occur, and our relationships can be affected. Often times we just need someone to talk with for a different perspective or a different way of approaching a life challenge. Often times we just may be unable to articulate what we need as we navigate our feelings and what we want for our own personal goals and outcomes. When we push our needs aside they can resurface in ways that become unmanageable, making it hard to connect with others.

My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and ages seeking healing and understanding of their relationships and meaning in life. Some suffer from substance addiction, others from work stress, and many from wounded relationships in their family. Their goals are redemption of their suffering, building new ways of relating to others and clearing the pain of the past from clouding the joy of the present. I am licensed in Washington and Idaho.

Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.

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Your therapy experience will be a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. From the moment we begin, you'll be welcomed into a safe and compassionate space where your unique story is honored. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges with curiosity and care. Through a collaborative process, we will work to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Whether you are struggling with navigating transitions or stress, anxiety/depression, or seeking personal growth, you will be supported every step of the way. This is your time to be heard, understood, and empowered.

Accepting new clients for August and September. Some evening and weekend availabilities. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, & adolescence from all cultural, ethnic, spiritual, & socioeconomic backgrounds. With a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, l use mindfulness and holistic approaches to help you connect with your needs and goals, build better relationships with yourself and those around you, and help you overcome and face life transitions and challenges.