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Hannah Bliss
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Therapy is a courageous endeavor, with endless possibilities for healing and growth. I work with adults experiencing relationship issues, burnout, low self concept, depression and anxiety. I connect well with people who often feel misunderstood, and those who are ready to explore themselves deeply. As a queer therapist, I am especially passionate about supporting folks in the LGBTQIA+ community. In our time together, people often develop increased acceptance and authenticity in how they relate to themselves, connect with others, and live in alignment with their values.
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River Phoenix
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LMHC, ACCHt
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98029  (Online Only)
Are you tired of traditional therapy approaches that haven't yielded the results you're seeking? If so, you've come to the right place. As someone who understands the frustration of not finding the right therapist, I offer a fresh perspective and effective solutions for creating lasting change. I specialize in working with motivated individuals who are ready to make significant shifts in their lives. Whether you've tried self-help books, online resources, or even attended retreats without success, I'm here to provide the personalized support and guidance you need to achieve your goals.
Are you tired of traditional therapy approaches that haven't yielded the results you're seeking? If so, you've come to the right place. As someone who understands the frustration of not finding the right therapist, I offer a fresh perspective and effective solutions for creating lasting change. I specialize in working with motivated individuals who are ready to make significant shifts in their lives. Whether you've tried self-help books, online resources, or even attended retreats without success, I'm here to provide the personalized support and guidance you need to achieve your goals.
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Puget Sound Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMHS, LMFT-S, RPT
Verified Verified
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Issaquah, WA 98027
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
(425) 312-6794 View (425) 312-6794
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Valerie Castillo
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I believe that the client is the expert of their own lives. I find great importance in taking into consideration the historical and current social, political, economic, and cultural impacts on each client. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for each of my clients where they feel received whilst working toward their definition of healing in the process. My goal is to support clients in stepping into their most authentic and empowered version of themselves using a strengths-based approach. Treatment includes a collaborative, individualized plan for therapy using a humanistic, person-centered approach.
I believe that the client is the expert of their own lives. I find great importance in taking into consideration the historical and current social, political, economic, and cultural impacts on each client. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for each of my clients where they feel received whilst working toward their definition of healing in the process. My goal is to support clients in stepping into their most authentic and empowered version of themselves using a strengths-based approach. Treatment includes a collaborative, individualized plan for therapy using a humanistic, person-centered approach.
(206) 785-2737 View (206) 785-2737
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Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW-S, MHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98006
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
(425) 470-5324 View (425) 470-5324
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Nadene Reichert
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98029  (Online Only)
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Carl Allen Tippins
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
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"What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. - I am now only taking cash, checks of credit card patients. Not accepting new insurance patients. Not taking couples.
"What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. - I am now only taking cash, checks of credit card patients. Not accepting new insurance patients. Not taking couples.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.