Self Esteem Therapists in Federal Way, WA

I enjoy working with a variety of people from all walks of life. Each person comes with their own set of strengths, accomplishments, challenges, mistakes, goals, ideas, and questions. I have worked with people who have dealt with anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, emotional abuse, trauma, relationship issues, stress, low self esteem, college struggles, and life transitions, among others. I have found great joy in helping my clients work on treatment goals to feel more confident, empowered, and self-aware. I have worked with adults 18 and over, children, adolescents, and couples.

Do you ever feel stuck, lost, or unsure of what to do next? But have this overall feeling that something needs to change? Maybe your anxiety feels so heavy with fear of the what-ifs. Maybe you think I could take the next step or do the scary thing if I was just more confident. Maybe you’re facing difficulties in your relationship with yourself, a partner, family, or friends and are not sure how to make it better. If you've ever had similar thoughts, I would love to help you - work through your anxiety, build and grow your self-esteem and confidence, and/or heal your relationship with yourself or others!

I am a English/Japanese speaking therapist. I have two cultural backgrounds, so I can provide different perspectives and different point of views in our work together. I am grateful to navigate you searching life meanings and making sense of your life, also to support you taking courageous steps toward achieving wellness. I help you get unstuck from unhelpful thoughts, and to communicate/validate inner self. I look at therapy as riding with you on your journeys. I, as a therapist, can guide you choose a least harmful course for your journey, and the best course for that moment.

I work mainly with women, and I have openings for those who are trying to find their footing in life, perhaps in the midst of a major life transition. These include, but are not limited to, empty-nesters, women launching a second career, and single mothers. I also work with women who are navigating trauma and loss. Sound like you? Chances are you're struggling with anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, depression, grief, self-doubt, or loss of identity, and possibly all of the above. Therapy can help you sort through the chaos of emotions and quiet the turmoil of your thoughts so you can find yourself again and map your path forward.

My specialties include low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma-related issues, insecurity, attachment styles, and FOO (Family of origin) issues. I tend to work well with clients who appreciate connection, honesty, and humor; who are interested in learning new things; who are into music and arts; who possess sensitivity, intuition, and a spiritual inclination. I particularly enjoy working with bilingual/bicultural individuals experiencing an identity crisis; college students or young professionals feeling stuck; and parents/couples who wish to improve their parenting/partnership by healing their own emotional wounds.

I have a passion for serving and helping others through different aspects of life and my goal is to help you grow and create meaningful and impactful change in positive ways for your own life. I am an associate marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and parent-child relationships. When it comes to individuals, I often work with those who may be dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or big life changes. When it comes to couples, I often work with those who are looking to re-build their intimacy and connection, strengthen communication, or are dealing with conflicts and past resentment.

Are you are experiencing depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addiction, marital and/or family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem issues or other mental health concerns? I will help you explore and achieve a deeper understanding of your current situation(s) to better cope and deal with them in a healthy way along with helping you gain a greater self-awareness and the strategies needed to foster and maintain these healthy changes. These strategies involve cognitive and mindfulness learning skills, in part, to change negative thinking and develop skills for living in the here and now.

Welcome! Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. I would add a third certainty: change. Change is difficult for most people; even positive change can stir up anxious feelings in us. But change can also be freeing, exhilarating and something to be embraced. I hope to help you on your change journey. I work with adults (age 18 and up) on all types of life stage challenges and transitions and the mental health difficulties those changes often bring.

Therapy is a vehicle of exploration of your higher self. Clients are encouraged to assess their overall functioning across the life domains to identify their healing/wellness opportunities. Trauma exposures are often stored in the body and can manifest in maladaptive ways such as low self-esteem, shame, anger, interpersonal conflict, impulsivity, stagnation, anxiety, depression, and demoralization. Accordingly, I approach therapy from a collaborative perspective encouraging clients to discover their medicine by honoring their truth and intrinsic value.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 25 years experience working with adults, families and adolescents. Areas I work in include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, grief/loss, stress, and improving communication, confidence and self esteem. Approaches I use include cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, and I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work in Kent, Federal Way, and Enumclaw.

Consciousness is evolving. This is a wonderful time to be alive, but if there is something preventing you from achieving your potential -- I can help. I have over 20 years' experience working in community mental health and in private practice, and my specialties include working through the painful memories of trauma, childhood sexual abuse, family conflict/abuse, and other deprivations which create low self-esteem and cause depression and anxiety. I am also interested in how capitalist culture undermines our ability to express ourselves creatively, and how the pressure of modern life can thwart vitality and hope.

My clients are usually the people everyone leans on but doesn't feel comfortable being vulnerable. They find it hard to express or even acknowledge their own feelings because they're taking care of others. My clients are strong but need help creating boundaries so they aren't used or abused anymore. They usually have a history of rough childhood experiences they don't feel safe talking about or, don't even remember. They may not consider their past experiences rough, just things that happened. I authored the book, "Mourning the Living: When the Loved One You've Lost is Still Here."

I provide Telehealth therapy for individuals 25+ years of age and couples counseling, including pre-marital. Symbis trained facilitator. I bring to therapy a diverse and expansive array of professional experiences. My experience has equipped me to work with clients with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, loss, divorce, recovery and healing from emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, marital issues, struggles with self-esteem, family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, attachment issues and those experiencing major life changes. I love working with those authentically ready for change.

I work with couples and individuals who wish to address emotional, relational, and identity conflict. This involves tailoring my treatment approach to the unique needs of each client. In my couple and family work, I aim to nurture clients' skills related to intimacy, shared understanding, communication, and connectedness, while respecting each partner's need for independent growth. I believe in the healing power of human connection, and that this bond can be a path to fulfillment and meaning in everyday life. My work with individuals addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, sexuality, dating, and career.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.

Our beliefs, behavior patterns, and perceptions can prevent us from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Noticing how we think and identifying life values can provide a compass for living and give us direction, away from anxiety and depression. We can be empowered by choices about where our mind would take us.

Do you experience anxiety in your body, causing you to feel tense, panicky, or disconnected from your authentic self? Do you sometimes feel out of control and struggle to manage stressful situations? You may even avoid certain situations or endure them with intense discomfort, leaving your energy depleted. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s or teen’s anxiety and its affect on their school or home life. Though anxiety is often addressed through traditional talk therapy, a more holistic approach can build confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs with greater ease.

My clients want change and growth in their lives and/or their relationships, but they often don't know where to start. Or, they might have made the enormous first steps of moving towards change and growth only to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My clients find that within the experience of being truly heard, accepted, validated, and supported, that the door between where they are and the change they want begins to unlock and slowly open. My approach focuses on unlocking and discovering the strengths that we don't always realize we have, on building new coping skills, and on creating new understanding and connections.