Trauma Focused Therapists in Bellevue, WA
Taking the first step in finding a therapist can feel both empowering and overwhelming. Whatever the reason you are here, I’m so glad you are exploring getting support. I have experience working with teens, young adults, and adults from various backgrounds and walks of life. I especially enjoy working with 20something and 30something year-olds. My areas of focus include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. During sessions, you can expect to have opportunities for safe emotional expression, increased insight and reflection, as well as exploring your patterns, whether or not they are serving you, and how you'd like to change.
Taking the first step in finding a therapist can feel both empowering and overwhelming. Whatever the reason you are here, I’m so glad you are exploring getting support. I have experience working with teens, young adults, and adults from various backgrounds and walks of life. I especially enjoy working with 20something and 30something year-olds. My areas of focus include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. During sessions, you can expect to have opportunities for safe emotional expression, increased insight and reflection, as well as exploring your patterns, whether or not they are serving you, and how you'd like to change.
Life is hard, and it helps to speak with someone about what we are dealing with. Societal changes and expectations can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and worry. Additionally, we can get caught up in situations and make missteps that cause us worry or anxiety. This is true for all people, and men and adolescent boys trying to navigate competing expectations put on us by family, society, and work often find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment. As such, my work focuses on adult and adolescent males. They may be experiencing depression, dealing with a trauma, or anxiety.
Life is hard, and it helps to speak with someone about what we are dealing with. Societal changes and expectations can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and worry. Additionally, we can get caught up in situations and make missteps that cause us worry or anxiety. This is true for all people, and men and adolescent boys trying to navigate competing expectations put on us by family, society, and work often find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment. As such, my work focuses on adult and adolescent males. They may be experiencing depression, dealing with a trauma, or anxiety.
You never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you are falling short. You've spent the last months or years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. Most days you feel so anxious you can barely breathe or you can’t stop crying. Friends reach out but you would rather pull the covers over your head and numb out to social media, food, alcohol or other things you know are not healthy for you. You can’t motivate yourself to do the things you really want to do. “What’s wrong with me” is a thought that goes everywhere with you.
You never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you are falling short. You've spent the last months or years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. Most days you feel so anxious you can barely breathe or you can’t stop crying. Friends reach out but you would rather pull the covers over your head and numb out to social media, food, alcohol or other things you know are not healthy for you. You can’t motivate yourself to do the things you really want to do. “What’s wrong with me” is a thought that goes everywhere with you.
"Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future" ~ Robert H. Schuller. I am here to support you in working towards realizing your hopes. I believe that there is healing in addressing the hard issues in a safe and supportive space. I strive to provide that space to my clients. I work with you to support you in creating and building the life and relationships that you want. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing this belief system. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, warm, and direct.
"Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future" ~ Robert H. Schuller. I am here to support you in working towards realizing your hopes. I believe that there is healing in addressing the hard issues in a safe and supportive space. I strive to provide that space to my clients. I work with you to support you in creating and building the life and relationships that you want. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing this belief system. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, warm, and direct.
Jackie Groves
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Jackie and my superpower is connecting with young people. I've been working with children and adolescents from around the globe for over 25 years. As an educator, I learned about the developmental stages that shape a child's needs, emotions, and behavior. Now, as a therapist, I'm thrilled to engage with children and their families in a way that builds strength and resilience. I received my MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University where I discovered a passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Hi! I'm Jackie and my superpower is connecting with young people. I've been working with children and adolescents from around the globe for over 25 years. As an educator, I learned about the developmental stages that shape a child's needs, emotions, and behavior. Now, as a therapist, I'm thrilled to engage with children and their families in a way that builds strength and resilience. I received my MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University where I discovered a passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
Dr. Priyal Ranasinghe
Counselor, PsyD, MBA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005 (Online Only)
Do you and your partner struggle to understand each other? Does your ADHD lead to forgetfulness and arguments? Has infidelity or sexual addiction caused a rupture in trust with your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergent relationships, as well as breaches of trust from betrayal. I can help you connect on a deeper level by leveraging your strengths and addressing emotional barriers making it hard to communicate and express empathy. Together, you can build a stronger, more supportive relationship and create the connection and intimacy you both want.
Do you and your partner struggle to understand each other? Does your ADHD lead to forgetfulness and arguments? Has infidelity or sexual addiction caused a rupture in trust with your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergent relationships, as well as breaches of trust from betrayal. I can help you connect on a deeper level by leveraging your strengths and addressing emotional barriers making it hard to communicate and express empathy. Together, you can build a stronger, more supportive relationship and create the connection and intimacy you both want.
Aunastasia Zsidiewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CADC I, EMDR
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients age seven and up online in WA and OR! Are you struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or shame? Or perhaps you’re battling substance abuse or addiction and finding it hard to break from the cycle? If you’re looking for a compassionate and effective way to heal and reclaim your life, you’re in the right place! I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—a research-backed approach that effectively alleviates the effects of trauma, including persistent anxiety, flashbacks, and distressing memories.
Accepting new clients age seven and up online in WA and OR! Are you struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or shame? Or perhaps you’re battling substance abuse or addiction and finding it hard to break from the cycle? If you’re looking for a compassionate and effective way to heal and reclaim your life, you’re in the right place! I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—a research-backed approach that effectively alleviates the effects of trauma, including persistent anxiety, flashbacks, and distressing memories.
I've always been drawn to the Serenity Prayer and its timeless significance to everyday life - anywhere - at anytime. Across time I often find my role helping people accept what they cannot change. I help them change what they can through identification of their own resources with any input I can provide through my education, training and experience. Together we collaborate for "wisdom to know the difference." My background as a Social Worker, Child Mental Health Specialist, and Clinical Psychologist has given me the depth and breadth to work with most any challenge brought my way.
I've always been drawn to the Serenity Prayer and its timeless significance to everyday life - anywhere - at anytime. Across time I often find my role helping people accept what they cannot change. I help them change what they can through identification of their own resources with any input I can provide through my education, training and experience. Together we collaborate for "wisdom to know the difference." My background as a Social Worker, Child Mental Health Specialist, and Clinical Psychologist has given me the depth and breadth to work with most any challenge brought my way.
Dr. Imber's approach to your mental health concerns is with the utmost of individualized care throughout the entire therapeutic relationship. Dr. Imber supports a person-centered holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. He applies an integrated model of psychotherapy that individualizes your mental healthcare to your specific needs. He specializes in a wide range of issues from ADHD, anxiety, mood, trauma, stress, life changes, obsessions and compulsions, attachment, partner, work/career, family, and aging. Dr. Imber applies evidence-based therapies and well validated psychological assessments.
Dr. Imber's approach to your mental health concerns is with the utmost of individualized care throughout the entire therapeutic relationship. Dr. Imber supports a person-centered holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. He applies an integrated model of psychotherapy that individualizes your mental healthcare to your specific needs. He specializes in a wide range of issues from ADHD, anxiety, mood, trauma, stress, life changes, obsessions and compulsions, attachment, partner, work/career, family, and aging. Dr. Imber applies evidence-based therapies and well validated psychological assessments.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
Vicky is trained and excited to work with children and adolescents who may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma or developmental difficulties. Vicky uses creative methods such as sand tray therapy, play therapy, and drama therapy to go beyond what traditional talk therapy may accomplish, utilizing our innate need for play and creativity to build a therapeutic relationship and help reach goals.
Vicky is trained and excited to work with children and adolescents who may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma or developmental difficulties. Vicky uses creative methods such as sand tray therapy, play therapy, and drama therapy to go beyond what traditional talk therapy may accomplish, utilizing our innate need for play and creativity to build a therapeutic relationship and help reach goals.
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I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I am accepting new clients. My clients are adults, children, and families. Adult clients are usually motivated to enter therapy by intrapersonal or interpersonal issues. Children often present internalized or externalized behavior problems and are brought into therapy by a concerned caregiver. Children may be depressed, withdrawn, angry, defiant, or underachieving. Therapy with children is very different from therapy with adults and requires an approach that is developmentally appropriate. I provide a confidential, safe place to explore psychodynamic issues and collaborate on approaches that feel right for you.
I am accepting new clients. My clients are adults, children, and families. Adult clients are usually motivated to enter therapy by intrapersonal or interpersonal issues. Children often present internalized or externalized behavior problems and are brought into therapy by a concerned caregiver. Children may be depressed, withdrawn, angry, defiant, or underachieving. Therapy with children is very different from therapy with adults and requires an approach that is developmentally appropriate. I provide a confidential, safe place to explore psychodynamic issues and collaborate on approaches that feel right for you.
Shirley Lytle
Counselor, MDiv, LMHC, CSAT, Gottman, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
I help individuals, couples and families deal with the tension that comes with life transitions. My approach integrates counseling and spirituality. It encourages hope and empowerment to the lost, lonely, and left out, allowing them to move to a place of wholeness and healing. Working with a wide spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds, I have the ability to meet people where they are at in their journey. Over the past 20 years, I have provided pre-marital and couples counseling through various relationship levels including marriage contemplation, pre-engagement, engaged and married to decoupling/divorce.
I help individuals, couples and families deal with the tension that comes with life transitions. My approach integrates counseling and spirituality. It encourages hope and empowerment to the lost, lonely, and left out, allowing them to move to a place of wholeness and healing. Working with a wide spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds, I have the ability to meet people where they are at in their journey. Over the past 20 years, I have provided pre-marital and couples counseling through various relationship levels including marriage contemplation, pre-engagement, engaged and married to decoupling/divorce.
Are you lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about divorce or parenting? Has your marriage and family been impacted by infidelity, betrayal or sexual addiction? You're relationship doesn't have to feel stressful and your family doesn't have to suffer. If you're tired of arguing with no resolution, it's time to get support. I help couples resolve communication problems, strengthen their intimacy, repair trust issues, and address parenting struggles and cultural differences. Together we can create a plan to help you ask for your needs, deepen your connection, enhance your intimacy and feel fully alive in your relationships again.
Are you lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about divorce or parenting? Has your marriage and family been impacted by infidelity, betrayal or sexual addiction? You're relationship doesn't have to feel stressful and your family doesn't have to suffer. If you're tired of arguing with no resolution, it's time to get support. I help couples resolve communication problems, strengthen their intimacy, repair trust issues, and address parenting struggles and cultural differences. Together we can create a plan to help you ask for your needs, deepen your connection, enhance your intimacy and feel fully alive in your relationships again.
As a long-time teacher, I love the energy that children and teens bring to their world. When changes in the family or challenges in the child or teen's social or academic world arise, difficult emotions and related behaviors can be a problem. No matter what age, children, teens, and even parents are always learning and need support to manage those challenges.
As a long-time teacher, I love the energy that children and teens bring to their world. When changes in the family or challenges in the child or teen's social or academic world arise, difficult emotions and related behaviors can be a problem. No matter what age, children, teens, and even parents are always learning and need support to manage those challenges.
Jamie Hauglid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of insecurity, trust issues, or having trouble connecting in your relationship? I help individuals and couples who want to be close and feel safe together to get vulnerable, honest, and learn to communicate. A deeper connection is possible, even if you are trying to recover from infidelity. You may feel lost without hope, and I will provide a supportive path forward with the tools you need to make meaning of past events, receive empathy, strengthen emotional intimacy, and build trust. We will work to alleviate trauma responses from betrayal, heal sexual intimacy, and create a healthier relationship.
Are you struggling with feelings of insecurity, trust issues, or having trouble connecting in your relationship? I help individuals and couples who want to be close and feel safe together to get vulnerable, honest, and learn to communicate. A deeper connection is possible, even if you are trying to recover from infidelity. You may feel lost without hope, and I will provide a supportive path forward with the tools you need to make meaning of past events, receive empathy, strengthen emotional intimacy, and build trust. We will work to alleviate trauma responses from betrayal, heal sexual intimacy, and create a healthier relationship.
Latrelle Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Seeking Therapy is a courageous act of self-love; however, it can feel scary at first, but I want you to know that you made the right decision. A safe therapeutic environment would promote growth, healing, and stability. Therapy provides a haven for you to discuss things that you are currently struggling with or have experienced in the past and have not been able to heal from the situation completely. I have experience assisting individuals and couples in finding effective coping strategies to help manage life and relationship challenges.
Seeking Therapy is a courageous act of self-love; however, it can feel scary at first, but I want you to know that you made the right decision. A safe therapeutic environment would promote growth, healing, and stability. Therapy provides a haven for you to discuss things that you are currently struggling with or have experienced in the past and have not been able to heal from the situation completely. I have experience assisting individuals and couples in finding effective coping strategies to help manage life and relationship challenges.
My focus as a psychotherapist is to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which we can work together to discover the underlying issues which affect your quality of life.
My focus as a psychotherapist is to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which we can work together to discover the underlying issues which affect your quality of life.
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.
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.
