Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Bothell, WA

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.

Hi there, I'm Aki, and I'm honored that you're taking the time to learn a bit about me. Being a therapist allows me to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level. I find it a profound honor to be entrusted with my clients' vulnerabilities, and I cherish the opportunity to witness their growth and healing. To me, the essence of therapy lies in the simplicity and power of human connection. Being heard and cared for can be incredibly nourishing and healing, and I am continuously fascinated by the transformative potential of these connections.

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.

Mental health challenges are more than a diagnosis. From neurochemical imbalances such as ADHD to emotional disturbances like major depression, the symptoms and impact differ for each person. Larger issues such as life direction, personal ethics, and the family expectations we grew up with all result in different responses to overwhelming emotions and situations. Your mental health journey should be a collaborative experience that rises to meet your needs and supports you through your challenges. I am here to help you find your path and walk with you, even if you aren't yet sure where you are traveling.

I approach therapy as a collaborative relationship between myself and my clients. Real life issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and vocational uncertainty can be heavy loads if we must carry them alone. I appreciate every person's situation and am honored to help them in becoming their best self.

Your mind is different than others. This makes it difficult to manage your time, follow through on tasks, and stay focused. You make well-intentioned commitments that you struggle to keep. These challenges are complicated by medical issues. You look like you have it all together, but you’re struggling inside. This struggle is impacting your relationships, your home life, and your work. It also makes it difficult for you to enjoy your hobbies and pursue new ones. You’ve decided that it’s time to make some changes.

We don’t always have control over the things that happen to us in life, but we do have control over how we choose to respond to them. When we know ourselves, and family patterns, & have the power to own our own history we are better equipped to meet these challenges & establish healthy patterns. I believe in a person-centered, integrative, strengths-based, bio-psychosocial approach. Regardless of your story, it is your own & as such you are the expert. My role is to help assist you along your journey by helping to facilitate a deeper understanding of who you are while reminding you of the importance of self-compassion & self-care.

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.

As a National Certified Counselor, I will explore your concerns and assist you in uncovering deeper issues that might be hindering or influencing your relationships and your worldview. Given the unique challenges that each person encounters, which demand subtle and distinct methods of intervention, I trained in both contemporary research-based therapies, as well as traditional techniques (Psychodynamics), so I can offer a variety of tools. “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” -- Dr. Viktor Frankl (founder of Logotherapy).

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)

A down-to-earth approach is often what is needed to get to the heart of the struggles in our lives... Psychospiritual growth, relationship issues and somatic (body) awareness are at the core of my working with people. I also offer communication skills to improve interpersonal or team dynamics within work environments. Together we will co-create a sacred space where the depths of your feelings and concerns can be safely explored, processed, and supported. My role will be to accompany and intuitively guide you on this unfolding, transformational journey.

I work with kids, families and adults who are looking for practical ways manage powerful emotions while feeling cared for and understood. Some areas of focus include trauma, relationship conflict, low self-esteem, ADHD/Autism/PDA, parent-child connection, friendship therapy, and high achieving teens and young adults. Therapy is an investment, and I understand the need to have effective and efficient care. I'll focus on goals that are important to you while providing a warm and curious space where we can explore your strengths, challenges, and what will help you move forward into confidence, peace and clarity.

Life comes with challenges; at times it feels like they keep piling on, making it difficult not to become overwhelmed. This overwhelm can be magnified when we feel as if we’re facing hardship alone. Powerlessness to make a meaningful difference, despite our best efforts, can be disheartening. During these times the weight of our burdens seem unbearable; the path forward unclear. You don't have to navigate this alone. As your therapist, I'll meet you where you are using a trauma-informed, neurobiologically based approach to help you understand how your brain works, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build skills for managing distress.

I aim to empower others like me who have constantly heard “it is not okay to go to therapy and share your personal life with anyone,” to help shift this tabooed narrative into a more positive one. It is OKAY to share your personal life with someone who can help build that trusting relationship with you, and it is also okay to express your feelings and emotions without feeling the pressures of shame and guilt. I use the space we create together to encourage deconstructing harmful internalized messages, processing experiences of attachment and trauma, and managing relational and personal challenges.

As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.

Has life left you disappointed? My desire is to empower you to live the present and content life you dream of. I employ a warm, empathetic, & holistic approach with my clients. My counseling methods include Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to equip you to live a life that aligns with your values & compassionately work with what is outside of your control. I want to help you feel equipped to bravely face life's inevitable disappointments. My general practice areas include working with women, students, and couples. I specialize in relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, and sexual abuse.

Hello! I utilize a person-centered approach to empower adults and young adults. My therapeutic approach is kind, understanding, and prioritizes your long term mental and physical health. My approach helps bring awareness to the connection between mental and physical health and aims to work alongside you to make changes that align with your overall health. I use a holistic counseling approach to guide and empower my clients towards sustainable growth and life fulfillment.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by worry, anxiety, or panic, know that you're not alone. Perhaps you're facing a loss of interest in things once loved, or a sadness that lingers, leaving you unmotivated and self-critical. If conflicts with loved ones have left you feeling stuck, there is a path forward. Together, in our initial sessions, we'll explore the underlying issues and craft a personalized plan that draws on your unique strengths and values. The goal is to equip you with the tools to improve your well-being and develop coping strategies that will enable you to reclaim control over your life.

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming. As a trauma-informed, attachment-based therapist with more than 15 years of experience, I understand how difficult it can be to find the right support. Clients dealing with trauma, ADHD, autism, or chronic pain who struggle with work or relationship issues, religious trauma, and parenting challenges find a safe space to be heard and understood, supported in confronting life's complexities with tailored strategies that align with their strengths and limitations. I partner with you to find the most effective plan forward, fostering meaningful progress and growth.