Art Therapy in Bothell, WA
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I draw from various therapeutic approaches, primarily from attachment theory, object relations, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy and multicultural awareness.
I am a relationship-based, trauma-informed therapist with a holistic, creative, and embodied approach to healing. I deeply believe in the interconnectedness of mind, soul, and body and it is through these channels we often experience pain, harm, frustration, blockages, and sometimes just plain boredom.
I draw from various therapeutic approaches, primarily from attachment theory, object relations, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy and multicultural awareness.
I am a relationship-based, trauma-informed therapist with a holistic, creative, and embodied approach to healing. I deeply believe in the interconnectedness of mind, soul, and body and it is through these channels we often experience pain, harm, frustration, blockages, and sometimes just plain boredom.
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Pallavi (Polly) Shrestha
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98012 (Online Only)
Welcome! Namaste! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with your day-to-day life? If so, I encourage you to reach out today by phone or email. Let us embark on this therapeutic journey together. I understand that seeking therapy can feel strange and uncomfortable, and it is okay to experience those feelings. Acknowledging them is an important step, and gently moving forward is the beginning of healing. As a therapist, my goal is to serve as a compass, guiding you toward the direction you desire. I offer tele-health therapy within the state of Washington.
Welcome! Namaste! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with your day-to-day life? If so, I encourage you to reach out today by phone or email. Let us embark on this therapeutic journey together. I understand that seeking therapy can feel strange and uncomfortable, and it is okay to experience those feelings. Acknowledging them is an important step, and gently moving forward is the beginning of healing. As a therapist, my goal is to serve as a compass, guiding you toward the direction you desire. I offer tele-health therapy within the state of Washington.
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Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
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Life is a roller coaster! So many things have been changing around you that it’s been hard to get your head on straight. Between the ages of 18-45 women have so many roles to play these days, and you’ve been doing your best to keep up. But somehow you always feel like you aren’t doing it “right”. Family, school, work, friends – you’re always expected to perform and rarely get a moment to relax. Expectations come from all sides. The pressure keeps building and you’re just about ready to explode. Anxiety and depression take over. You don’t know how to cope with it all. Your days become exhausting.
Life is a roller coaster! So many things have been changing around you that it’s been hard to get your head on straight. Between the ages of 18-45 women have so many roles to play these days, and you’ve been doing your best to keep up. But somehow you always feel like you aren’t doing it “right”. Family, school, work, friends – you’re always expected to perform and rarely get a moment to relax. Expectations come from all sides. The pressure keeps building and you’re just about ready to explode. Anxiety and depression take over. You don’t know how to cope with it all. Your days become exhausting.
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I have been in practice for over 20 years, working with patients in crisis situations, inpatient hospitalizations and community mental health. For the last two years I work in private practice with Puget Sound Psychiatric Clinic in Bothell, WA. I have a small caseload of patients 15-65 that I see only online I am very flexible, low key and non judgmental. I’m LGBTQ&Q friendly. Through Puget Sound Psychiactric Center, I accept Regence (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Premera, Aetna & First Choice. Those Clinicians like me, (LMHC), are unable to see Medicare clients,.
I have been in practice for over 20 years, working with patients in crisis situations, inpatient hospitalizations and community mental health. For the last two years I work in private practice with Puget Sound Psychiatric Clinic in Bothell, WA. I have a small caseload of patients 15-65 that I see only online I am very flexible, low key and non judgmental. I’m LGBTQ&Q friendly. Through Puget Sound Psychiactric Center, I accept Regence (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Premera, Aetna & First Choice. Those Clinicians like me, (LMHC), are unable to see Medicare clients,.
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Ashley Varas-Combs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98011 (Online Only)
Hey there scatter-brained and potentially queer ray of sunshine! I see you over there, being your own worst critic. Maybe you have a hard time seeing yourself the way your favorite people see you. Perhaps after ever so many trials and tribulations you are READY for a break, a chance to catch your breath, without any idea how to make that possible. As a therapist who specializes in caring a whole heck of a lot, my goal is to help you explore your world, uncover wounds, rediscover your joy, and support you in becoming a master of your values, desires, and paths towards feeling your wholeness. (Email is best!)
Hey there scatter-brained and potentially queer ray of sunshine! I see you over there, being your own worst critic. Maybe you have a hard time seeing yourself the way your favorite people see you. Perhaps after ever so many trials and tribulations you are READY for a break, a chance to catch your breath, without any idea how to make that possible. As a therapist who specializes in caring a whole heck of a lot, my goal is to help you explore your world, uncover wounds, rediscover your joy, and support you in becoming a master of your values, desires, and paths towards feeling your wholeness. (Email is best!)
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Hello! My name is Sophia, thank you for visiting my profile! I applaud you for making this first step in your growth journey. I have a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective to therapy practice. My experience includes working with people from ages 5-60 years old facing an array of challenges including grief, relationship conflict, and difficulty managing mental health conditions in daily life. These conditions include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia, trauma-related disorders, and other mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Sophia, thank you for visiting my profile! I applaud you for making this first step in your growth journey. I have a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective to therapy practice. My experience includes working with people from ages 5-60 years old facing an array of challenges including grief, relationship conflict, and difficulty managing mental health conditions in daily life. These conditions include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia, trauma-related disorders, and other mood disorders.
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My main focus is on youth and adults with anxiety, depression, self-identity and adjustment challenges. Changes to the environment, work, the people you love or close to will sometimes comes as anticipated, but other times as surprises and you may not feel equipped to deal with them just yet. Reaching out for counseling can be the beginning of getting things in line and pave the way of hope. 文化、信仰、性別、溝通方式、原生家庭經驗、現階段生活,這些塑造每個人成為自己的每一層,都是值得被傾聽和看見的。在諮商過程中我會陪伴您,一起找到自己的聲音、那個有力量的自己。
My main focus is on youth and adults with anxiety, depression, self-identity and adjustment challenges. Changes to the environment, work, the people you love or close to will sometimes comes as anticipated, but other times as surprises and you may not feel equipped to deal with them just yet. Reaching out for counseling can be the beginning of getting things in line and pave the way of hope. 文化、信仰、性別、溝通方式、原生家庭經驗、現階段生活,這些塑造每個人成為自己的每一層,都是值得被傾聽和看見的。在諮商過程中我會陪伴您,一起找到自己的聲音、那個有力量的自己。
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When life is difficult, we need a place to explore how to regain our emotional balance of self. In therapy, we focus on how past experiences and relationships have shaped the way we interact with others and how we learned to negotiate the world around us.
When life is difficult, we need a place to explore how to regain our emotional balance of self. In therapy, we focus on how past experiences and relationships have shaped the way we interact with others and how we learned to negotiate the world around us.
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The goal of therapy is determined by you, and what you want to accomplish in the process of therapy. I believe you have the full potential to reach your goals and have a better understanding of your true self if you allow self-compassion and compassion for others. You are people who experience hardships in life transitions, struggle with identity issues, have relationship conflicts, seek healing from traumatic experiences, suffer from social injustice and people who seek personal growth.
The goal of therapy is determined by you, and what you want to accomplish in the process of therapy. I believe you have the full potential to reach your goals and have a better understanding of your true self if you allow self-compassion and compassion for others. You are people who experience hardships in life transitions, struggle with identity issues, have relationship conflicts, seek healing from traumatic experiences, suffer from social injustice and people who seek personal growth.
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Hannah Haveman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011 (Online Only)
My ideal client is one who is willing to be uncomfortable, as growth and change happen outside of our comfort zone. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to be curious about themselves and want to create a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I place a high value on working to understand where each person has come from, to validate their experiences, and then work next to them toward their goals. Change is difficult and I deeply honor the growing pains that can come with change. Therefore, I also enjoy empowering and supporting clients to find the correct tools that can help foster their wanted growth.
My ideal client is one who is willing to be uncomfortable, as growth and change happen outside of our comfort zone. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to be curious about themselves and want to create a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I place a high value on working to understand where each person has come from, to validate their experiences, and then work next to them toward their goals. Change is difficult and I deeply honor the growing pains that can come with change. Therefore, I also enjoy empowering and supporting clients to find the correct tools that can help foster their wanted growth.
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Accepting new clients summer and fall 2024! As a seasoned therapist and owner of Compassionate Care Counseling, PLLC, I am deeply committed to providing each and every client with a specialized experience that honors their whole person. This includes their lived experiences, the intertwined systems which impact their lives, their core values, their belief systems and their intersecting identities.
Accepting new clients summer and fall 2024! As a seasoned therapist and owner of Compassionate Care Counseling, PLLC, I am deeply committed to providing each and every client with a specialized experience that honors their whole person. This includes their lived experiences, the intertwined systems which impact their lives, their core values, their belief systems and their intersecting identities.
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Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
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My name is Mekenzie (she/her), and I am a Health at Every Size® and fat-positive therapist and Certified Nutritionist. Like many in this field, my call to this work came from my own long journey with mental health, body, and food, and the life-saving discovery of the fat-positive world, Intuitive Eating, Body Trust®, and social justice/anti-racism/anti-colonialism work that helped me realize my body was not the problem. I do this work now in hopes to walk alongside others as they discover their body is not the problem either, and other truths on their unique path to healing. (www.mekenziesutton.com)
My name is Mekenzie (she/her), and I am a Health at Every Size® and fat-positive therapist and Certified Nutritionist. Like many in this field, my call to this work came from my own long journey with mental health, body, and food, and the life-saving discovery of the fat-positive world, Intuitive Eating, Body Trust®, and social justice/anti-racism/anti-colonialism work that helped me realize my body was not the problem. I do this work now in hopes to walk alongside others as they discover their body is not the problem either, and other truths on their unique path to healing. (www.mekenziesutton.com)
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Karla Zavala
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98011 (Online Only)
Hola! Starting therapy is a big step, I am glad you’re taking this step with me. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, genuine and inclusive place for you to speak your own narrative. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences worthy of being heard. If you are currently experiencing challenging times, I am here to help you cope, grow and reach your full potential. Together, we can explore what overwhelms, disempowers and makes you feel unsafe. I will encourage you to be curious about yourself, find balance and empower your authentic being.
Hola! Starting therapy is a big step, I am glad you’re taking this step with me. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, genuine and inclusive place for you to speak your own narrative. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences worthy of being heard. If you are currently experiencing challenging times, I am here to help you cope, grow and reach your full potential. Together, we can explore what overwhelms, disempowers and makes you feel unsafe. I will encourage you to be curious about yourself, find balance and empower your authentic being.
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Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or work stress? Our therapists are standing by and ready to help. We accept all major insurance plans, offer a sliding scale and can set up your first appointment within days. You are in the right place! We offer in-person appointments at four office locations in Redmond, Kirkland and in Seattle on West Lake Union.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or work stress? Our therapists are standing by and ready to help. We accept all major insurance plans, offer a sliding scale and can set up your first appointment within days. You are in the right place! We offer in-person appointments at four office locations in Redmond, Kirkland and in Seattle on West Lake Union.
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Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles and past painful experiences like divorce, career issues, chronic pain, grief, parenting concerns, and other stressors. Another focus area of my practice is on processing religious abuse, deconstruction, and spiritual exploration. It is common to experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and a host of other symptoms in response to traumatic experiences, but healing is possible no matter what you are facing.
Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles and past painful experiences like divorce, career issues, chronic pain, grief, parenting concerns, and other stressors. Another focus area of my practice is on processing religious abuse, deconstruction, and spiritual exploration. It is common to experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and a host of other symptoms in response to traumatic experiences, but healing is possible no matter what you are facing.
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Holly Zwolinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011 (Online Only)
I believe that fostering an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients is key to getting the most out of therapy. Together we are able to focus on gaining insight into interpersonal relationships and identifying the patterns that affect them. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various struggles related to trauma, stress, and life adjustments. I often target issues related to shame with people. I've learned that shame and fear often drive most of our struggles.
I believe that fostering an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship with clients is key to getting the most out of therapy. Together we are able to focus on gaining insight into interpersonal relationships and identifying the patterns that affect them. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing various struggles related to trauma, stress, and life adjustments. I often target issues related to shame with people. I've learned that shame and fear often drive most of our struggles.
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Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes we all have the tools and qualities to reach our goals. My role is to facilitate a safe space to share and experience your authentic self while exploring together the barriers towards healing. I have an eclectic approach, utilizing theory and interventions based on each client's individual needs including psychodynamic, systems, expressive arts, and narrative approaches.
Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes we all have the tools and qualities to reach our goals. My role is to facilitate a safe space to share and experience your authentic self while exploring together the barriers towards healing. I have an eclectic approach, utilizing theory and interventions based on each client's individual needs including psychodynamic, systems, expressive arts, and narrative approaches.
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I help recovering over-thinkers blossom into their authenticity. Message me for a free consult! Transitioning out from a life run by overthinking can be really challenging. As you assert yourself in various situations, you may find yourself in better jobs, relationships, or newfound self-awareness. Yet, irritability, insecurity, racing thoughts, and the pull of old habits like doom scrolling, social avoidance, or overworking persists. It’s one thing to leave unhealthy places, it’s another to live in the new healthier spaces!
I help recovering over-thinkers blossom into their authenticity. Message me for a free consult! Transitioning out from a life run by overthinking can be really challenging. As you assert yourself in various situations, you may find yourself in better jobs, relationships, or newfound self-awareness. Yet, irritability, insecurity, racing thoughts, and the pull of old habits like doom scrolling, social avoidance, or overworking persists. It’s one thing to leave unhealthy places, it’s another to live in the new healthier spaces!
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.