Transgender Therapists in Bonney Lake, WA

I am passionate queer ally and an advocate for change. I am a licensed mental health counselor associate and hold the credential for Substance Use Disorder Professional. Advocacy is my passion. I consider myself an expert in trauma treatment and the field of addiction & recovery. I have flexible hours using a virtual setting to accommodate work schedules and allow counseling to be your priority. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults.

I'm proud of you for taking this step! If you are a person who may be struggling in your day-to-day life due to transitioning, holistic mental or physical health, or who is recognizing that you are (or might be) neurodiverse and want to understand more about yourself and what you can do to improve your life, know that you are not alone. You do not have to take on your journey of self-discovery without support! Wherever you may be, I want to meet you there and work together with you to take each step you want to take towards living the life that is valuable to you.

"Email for faster response" As a clinical professional counselor with over 12 years of experience, I provide an individualized and diverse approach to help you achieve your needs and have worked with a wide range of concerns such as: LGBTQ, addictions, behavioral issues, personal wellness, depression, stress/anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and many other issues you may be struggling with. With me you can expect a warm, safe, trusting, empathetic, and compassionate person who truly understands and cares about your well-being on a very personal level.

I work alongside my clients, as they bravely take the risks involved in introspection and change. From personal experience, I know how hard this can be, AND, not changing is even more painful. I want to guide you as you explore and overcome the obstacles disrupting your functioning or behavior; I want to support you as you explore feelings of stress, trauma, sadness, confusion, worry, anger… I don’t see you as a diagnosis: I see you as a complex person living a complicated life, experiencing emotional upheavals that prevent you from feeling well, at ease, filled with stress and worry, and leave you unable to enjoy your life.

Support you crave by providers who are caring and competent. Immediate/Discreet/Confidential. Experienced Doctors and Nurse Practitioners who treat the WHOLE person. We utilize Licensed Professionals. Partnered with the finest ancillary support for chemical dependency counseling and group therapy/support groups. Come to a non-judgmental environment. Feel like you're truly heard-we do listen. Convenient consultations in a warm, inviting appointment setting, serviced by friendly staff who understand your situation. We take nearly all insurances.

I have experience working with couples, families and individuals of all ages from a variety of cultures/ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, and religious beliefs, as well as LGBTQIA+. My approach is integrated, operating from a systems theory background, with a lens that is relational and informed by awareness of how societal factors impact experience. Working as a certified substance use disorder counselor, I address not only the individual user, but the impact of use on loved ones. I see change happening through shifts from a person seeing themselves as the problem to seeing themselves as a person up against a problem.

Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.

I enjoy working with people experiencing difficulty in all elements of life. I look through the lens of family systems which means I incorporate family dynamics and looking at generational patterns to learn more about what is presently impacting the clients ability to function optimally. I specialize in working with families all together to support change longevity. I particularly enjoy working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, or facing relationship difficulty. I use many methods to help people process their stress and trauma including art, movement, talk, and practicing alternative ways to navigate the world.

Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.

I meet clients where the are at in their personal process: your needs guide the counseling session. My depth of experience and personal explorations underpin my word as a clinician. My goal is for you to feel heard and understood, which allows you to make positive lasting changes. Conditions treated with success in working with younger to older adults include life dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, grief, social isolation, relationship concerns, panic attacks, compulsive and addictive behaviors and identity struggles. As well, I have additional training in treating women and their families impacted by postpartum depression.

Weekends only! Seeing individuals and couples, I focus my work on relationships: relationships of your thoughts to your actions, relationships between people, and relationships between lived experiences and meanings made from those experiences. I practice from a nonpathologizing point of view and integrate your context (social identity, family, work, school, spirituality, social circle, upbringing, etc.) into my conceptualization and treatment of what brings you to therapy.