Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Bothell, WA

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.

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.

After years of working alongside people struggling with substance use and mental health disorders, I have come to learn the importance of understanding each person as an individual with individual needs and the need for community and acceptance. I believe that each person can develop a deeper sense of self through viewing therapy as a journey that allows for learning, awareness, and self-compassion. We will work together in discovering your resiliency, to foster your sense of self, and to gain the confidence in learning and applying new ways to cope with life’s events.

You want to live in joy even in the hardest seasons. You know life is hard but it's gotten to be overwhelming, whether through unwanted experiences of anxiety, depression, or destructive behaviors. You need a space that not only helps you cope but helps you grow into the man you want to be. I'm committed to providing a safe environment where men can process their pain and experience healing and transformation. We will work together to discover how to overcome your current challenges, experience personal growth, and reach your goals.

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.

People were created for meaningful relationships with one another. Everyone has a unique story they want to share, and therapy provides space and openness to explore this journey. Due to our environment, culture, family background and life circumstances, we look at life through a lens that shapes our present thoughts and behaviors. The psychotherapeutic modalities I use in treatment are Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Object Relations Therapy, and Structural and Strategic Family Therapy. Marriage and Family therapists look at the entire family system.

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.

I'm a licensed mental health counselor who provides counseling to teens and young adults. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma; neurodivergent individuals and people struggling with interpersonal relationships. My goal as a person-centered therapist is to meet my client where they are and provide a safe space while holding my clients in the utmost regard with empathy and compassion. Throughout my experience, I have found that individuals who are provided a safe, welcoming, and consistent environment will be better equipped to develop healthy coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life.

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 work with individuals, couples and families and have a significant amount of experience assisting families who have children with special needs, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I am also multilingual with multicultural competency.

I love working with teens (ages 14 to 17) and adults (ages 18 to 50) from different populations and cultural backgrounds who are going through difficult life changes such as independence exploration, career path discovery, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma.

My clients often come to me because they are struggling with addictions, trauma, parenting issues, or mood disorders (anxiety, depression). I have experience with a wide range of disorders and issues—reach out to me for a free consultation and let’s see if we are a good fit! I like using DBT, CBT and Polyvagal Theory in therapy. I can help you “re-wire” your brain’s responses, helping you live the happier, healthier life you want.

Thanks for taking a look at my profile page. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help and support. Many of my clients have struggled with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, struggling to go out into the world, wanting things to be different in their families, and much more. I will work with you to develop new skills to handle any situation that is bothering you.

Donna Allen, LMFT As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adult individuals and couples, in a holistic and systems-oriented way. Together we'll explore the elements of your life that are stressors as well as supports and use that information to help you achieve your goals.

I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and relationship concerns by exploring a deeper awareness of both the body and mind. I use several approaches including attachment theory, EMDR, IFS, EFT, and CBT, as I work with individuals and couples to resolve core beliefs which feed powerlessness and shame. I listen to and advocate for my clients to find new pathways through life's challenges of trauma, emotional neglect, grief, and negative self-worth. We don't need all the answers to be "good enough." We need someone to "be" with us as we learn new ways to thrive.

As a clinical social worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through the challenges of life. My passion lies in creating a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions and experiences. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and a deep commitment to helping others achieve emotional well-being and personal growth

Born in California, where I spent my formative years, before being stationed in Washington. During our initial sessions, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of your challenges, working together to create a collaborative roadmap for your journey ahead. It's not uncommon for many of my clients to notice a reduction in symptoms within the first month, and as we continue our work together, they often experience lasting and meaningful improvements in their well-being.

At their core, most psychological and behavioral issues are issues of perception and attention, rather than issues of insight and understanding (The Body Keeps the Score). Implicit beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, feelings, intentions, memories, and images affect how you live and relate to your needs in either supportive or non-supportive ways. Liberate yourself from chronic patterns by accessing and re-informing the unconscious material which shapes your present experiences and relationships.

I consider the counseling relationship to be a partnership in which one seeks an understanding of the problems that are affecting one's life and learns of strategies that will help alleviate them. Problems are manifested in anxiety, depression, or other stress-related problems such as sleeplessness, tension and the inability to enjoy life, family or activities. ALL are attempts to cope with problems. Since this partnership is based on trust and mutual respect, it is important that the client meet a professional who can best address those problems, and has the experience to know when and how to implement changes.