Somatic Therapists in Bellevue, WA

As a bilingual and bicultural Spanish speaking therapist I have a passion to work with Latinx community. I believe it is very important to understand a client's background, and belief system from a cultural and social perspective. I have experience supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions and parenting challenges. I work with adults, children and their parents/caregivers. People need a space where they can feel listened and safe to tell stories of pain and trauma. But also, a place where someone believes in them and can be an ally in their path to find their authentic self.

As a therapist, I work to develop a relationship of collaboration and attunement to support clients in realizing the change they seek in their lives. I have extensive experience with adults and teens working through trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as family and other relational issues, work stress and life transitions. I use a variety of practical, skills-based techniques nested in larger life-contexts of family and culture, to explore solutions and rediscover hope. I take an active approach giving feedback, suggesting actions, and assigning homework. Ultimately the client is in charge of his/her own life decisions.

I am available to help you heal, navigate relationships and transitions, and discover why you may face the same challenges again and again. If you feel trapped, uneasy or stalled in making decisions, I can help. The stresses of life squeeze our ability to think clearly and feel at the same time. As a result, our emotions rule us, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties. I use evidence based practices, such as ACT and DBT to help clients regulate their emotions and reach their goals.

Do you struggle with trust, and simultaneously long for connection? Are you haunted by past experiences, and seemingly incapable of letting it go? Have you been treated for depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, sleep difficulties and relationship conflict only to find yourself stuck in the same endless patterns? Are you jumpy, tense, or easily triggered? Perhaps, you’re forgetful, clumsy and disconnected from your experiences. Regardless, you are not alone. When you are ready to reclaim your life, I’m here. You do not need to struggle alone.

I am an individual and couples therapist at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center. With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and a license to practice in Washington State, I am dedicated to delivering trauma-informed therapeutic care. At the heart of my therapeutic practice is recognizing the importance of each client's history, culture, beliefs, relationships, identities, and narrative. I am committed to building therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect, trust, and care, offering a safe and validating space for clients and their support networks.

Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Healing is complex and not linear. Using the mind, body, and soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others through embodied connection, awareness, and meaning or faith. Together through connection, you can bring healing into your life.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, healing from past traumas, or are working through any number of relationship or transition difficulties, you deserve a non-judgmental space to heal. Together, we will take a look at the wounded places, finding compassionate and practical ways to address them. In everything, I deeply respect your personhood, boundaries, and culture. I’m committed to creating a safe and productive space to work through whatever you feel is holding you back.

If you are a woman who is accommodating others and not feeling seen or heard, it is possible to feel connected and alive. Women wanting to make a shift in their life -personal or professional are my ideal client. I specialize in depression, anxiety, avoidance, dissociation, chronic illness, personal and professional relationship issues. Transitions in career, relationships or working through trauma and loss are my areas of expertise. I am intuitive with an innate ability to assist people in focusing on their potential and helping them to make that shift and resolve traumas.

Suffering and difficult times can be catalysts for profound change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, or feeling stuck, you can experience a greater capacity for change, curiosity, connection, and life satisfaction. In therapy we'll address the symptoms you're experiencing, develop coping skills and tools for better living, and work to understand how you ended up where you are today. Additionally, we'll explore the root of your struggles in order to understand why you do the things you do, feel the way you do, and think the way you do as a way to create lasting change and transformation in your life.

Accepting new clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, constant worry, or self-doubt that holds you back? Are you feeling stuck, depressed, or disconnected from yourself or others? Looking to improve communication or bring healing to your relationship? I work with individuals and couples, providing a safe space to explore core issues and unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Together we will uncover the obstacles holding you back, offering the guidance and tools needed to reach your goals and create lasting growth. As a therapist I am active and engaged, compassionate, relatable, honest, and approachable.

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.

I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families seeking growth and understanding, who may be grappling with issues like life transitions, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or identity exploration. My ideal client is seeking a non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and emotions, aiming for self-awareness, healing, and effective coping with life challenges. Motivated by a desire to help my clients live authentically and thrive, I value therapy as a path to personal transformation, seeking to help clients find clarity, resilience, and a fulfilling life aligned with their values and aspirations.

I believe in empowering adults and teens in the issues centered around Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD Masking and Symptom Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Meaning, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills, Relational Issues, or other issues contributing to mental distress. Has counseling not worked in the past? Feeling a lack of motivation? Having issues with relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Worried about not being understood? Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years, I am here to support you in finding your path forward. (Telehealth Only)(7/18/24 Update: Accepting Clients)

The root origin of the word heal means "to make whole". My clients are those who want to take the next step towards healing, but feel like they don't know how. They are often deep, highly sensitive, have survived trauma, or hold core beliefs that limit them from stepping into their authentic, whole self. I walk alongside you as you learn to slow down amidst our fast-paced hustle culture, cultivate a deeper connection with your self and others, develop skills for resilience and joy in your daily life, and deepen your self awareness. We will move away from intellectualizing and surface symptoms, and towards the root of the issue.

Current in-person openings in CT & telehealth openings for all of CT, WA and CO! Welcome to the Shanti Wellness Center. I'm Shanti, a compassionate licensed psychotherapist, dance movement therapist and chemical dependency clinician. I have been a dedicated licensed therapist for over 21 years. With deep compassion and non-judgmental mindful support, I hold a space for healing and growth to occur. I help clients heal through a wide variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, domestic violence, chronic pain, eating disorders, sleep disorders, addiction, transitions and more.

I'm a therapist who believes healing goes beyond just talking about your struggles. I offer a unique approach that integrates mind, body, and experience to help you move through life's transitions and create lasting change. I'm trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation, Hypnotherapy and Sound Therapy. These powerful tools help us access and release the physical sensations and emotions held within the body, making space for safety and nervous system regulation. Laughter is great medicine and I offer compassion and levity to work through dense challenges.

The Glory of God is a human being fully alive". -Saint Irenaeus As a clinician, I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues and ailments. I believe that most recurring mental and emotional struggles are actually indicators of larger issues in need of resolution. In our work together we will both engage the symptoms you are experiencing AND trace their historical connections so that you can access a more transformative and holistic healing.

[My schedule is full. Please contact my group practice's Get In Touch form to see if other clinicians may have openings] You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied about some parts of your life. You might be aware of the person you want to be and can be, but something is getting in the way of that and you would like to understand what. Or, you might need a place to talk about difficult experiences so you can make sense of them. As someone who truly believes in the healing power of therapy, I am glad you are considering it as a way of reaching your potential, regardless of whom you choose as your therapist.

Securely request an appointment on our website: tinyurl.com/LHA-AppointmentRequest LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.