Therapists in Enatai, Bellevue, WA

How can we change and grow? SENSING anxiety, stress, fear, and knowing that "something" NEEDS to be addressed and made better is often the start to being more alive. Getting to a higher living and performance level; developing a balancing mindfulness; solving complex problems; working toward life or career transitioning; and working with people who feel "stuck" and are looking for new direction are all parts of my focus as Coach. Comments I’ve received: "You really 'get' me." "I could not have handled this crisis without you." "You challenge me to do better, and hold me accountable." "Thank you for hearing me!" "Fabulous."

Hi! I’m so happy that you have taken this step in your mental wellness journey. My name is Rachel Kalebu (she/her) and I am passionate about collaborating with teens and young adults in pursuit of mental wellness and healthy mental habits. As your therapist I will provided support for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse. I know it can be tough to face these challenges alone, and I believe you don’t have to. That is why I am eager to support you through this process.

Emotional pain can feel awkward and difficult to express. I know how hard it can be to make that first move and turn to someone for help with anxiety, depression, panic,trauma, self-loathing, or concerns about relationships with important people in your life. I use an insight-oriented approach to help my patients make meaning of their feelings and current behavior in light of both their chorus of internal voices and their actual psychological histories.When a patient becomes aware of 'the past operating in the present', a space begins to open up in their minds for making different choices.

I believe that healing begins with being heard. The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard. Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change. My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective. Real wellness is grounded by insight into one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.

Helping couples connect is my specialty. Do you sometimes feel alone in your relationship? Does it seem like your partner does not understand you, and no matter how hard you try it seems like you end up in the same fight over and over again? Has that sense of being close and connected changed to feeling more distant and roommate like? If you're ready to reclaim your relationship back from the negative patterns that keep you stuck, I am here to help.

Working with individuals, couples and families struggling with interpersonal relationships, communication, boundaries, self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief and loss are my specialities. Many of the clients I see begin therapy with some insight into what's going on with them but feel uncertainty and confusion over how to address it and create the positive changes they desire. Many struggle in their social or romantic relationships, managing work related stress, or say they feel depressed, stressed, emotionally lonely, or sad.

My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.

In this first step, you have started on a path towards growth and healing. You may be struggling with feeling lost, disconnected to your self, going through big life changes, or just a general feeling of things not working quite right, and your regular strategies to cope are not working. Perhaps past experiences, patterns, or traumas are showing up in ways that are negatively impacting your relationships or mood. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help my clients heal from past trauma and develop new ways of responding to current stress.

Since you are here, you may be wondering if therapy is the answer. You may notice certain patterns that keep showing up in your life that you desperately want to change. Maybe you find that anxiety, overthinking, isolation, and perfectionism get in the way of you living a content and connected life. I strive to create an empowering and compassionate environment where we work together to identify areas of growth and change or of acceptance. You don't have to keep feeling stuck, there are tools out there that can help. Offering DBT, RO-DBT, and ERP treatments based on evaluation.

Too often we are harmed in relationship with others, and it is my belief that meaningful change is attainable when we tap into our body’s inner wisdom within the bounds of safety, trust, and authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. Oppressive structures, trauma, or shame can obstruct and diminish our sense of selves. My role is to support you in gaining insight and clarifying what is important to you, to reconnect with your intuition and find wholeness once again. No one can heal in isolation, and I consider it an honor to witness your pain and journey with you.

St Augustine once wrote “People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering.” Life asks a lot today. Our children need help with homework. Our jobs need us to produce more, our parents need us as age diminishes their abilities. After everything, one is left to wonder not at themselves, but at where all the time went?

I am highly passionate and invested in helping people through the challenges and overwhelming feelings we face in life. It makes my heart sing when someone's well being improves enough to making empowering changes in his or her life. Whatever the issue I will collaborate with individuals, couples or families in an attuned and in depth way to find new pathways toward well-being. I realize the value in helping people move beyond the unfinished business of their past. Whether recovering from an eating disorder, trauma or other repetitive pattern, I work with clients to resolve their problems and establish a solid coherent self.

Hello! I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for nearly 30 years ... guiding people toward creating lives with more meaning, vitality, and satisfaction. My intent is to partner with you to create a refreshing change in perspective, increased self-respect, more confidence in your own capacities, and the energy to create and sustain desired changes. I am interested in supporting all of your important relationships: the ones you have with your family, your children, your lovers, your coworkers, and most importantly the one you have with yourself. I HAVE TRANSITIONED MY PRACTICE TO AN ONLINE ONLY PRACTICE .

When first meeting, I do a thorough assessment to build an understanding of the client as a whole person. I provide a trusting, non-judgemental environment to where you can feel supported talking about difficult issues. Together, we clarify goals and develop a plan. I am collaborative and informal, not "above" the client, but a fellow traveler through life. Compassion, curiosity, humility, and even humor are a part of my approach. My training and experience help clients gain new insight and skills to take a chance on positive change.

Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, dissatisfaction, feeling lost or trapped, despite doing your best? It’s painful and exhausting to feel inadequate at life. And it’s OK to not know what to do. Sometimes we just need professional help, and that’s what I’m here for.

When depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or current and past trauma are affecting your life, finding a counselor who "fits" you can be an additional challenge. My approach begins with establishing a relationship of trust with you as the foundation of working together to find a path through life's difficulties. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful and accepting space in which you can move, with your own wisdom, toward healing, growth, or change. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds: teens, adults, couples and families in Spanish or English.

In times that can seem harsh and unfair, it can be hard to find a way forward. I believe that our problems are not “all in your head.” There are real reasons we feel the way we feel, and they deserve to be heard and honored. Systemic oppression, world events, and childhood experiences have a real effect on us. If the world has ever told you who you are is “not okay”, it may feel dangerous just to exist in certain spaces, let alone to act on your feelings and desires. I hope our work will help you better understand how to unite your Self, your values, and your circumstances to build the life you want to live.

The majority of my career has been spent working in an emergency department & inpatient hospital setting. As an outpatient therapist, I combine these skills with additional therapeutic interventions to define, build, and complete your treatment goals. I work from a strength-based, solution-focused approach & utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to best support the needs of my clients.

It is my privilege to witness my clients as they gain the skills to treat suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, extreme emotions, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, perfectionism, inflexibility and loneliness. These skills ultimately lead to connection with themselves, their partners, spouses and others in their lives and help them build a life worth living.